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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** The facility's policy that documents the procedure for safe Resident transfers from bed to wheelchair, or using a gait belt with...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility's policy that documents the procedure for safe Resident transfers from bed to wheelchair, or using a gait belt with a last review date of 6/24/22 states:
.Policy:
The organization will adopt the Safe Individual Handling Program as outlined below.
Procedure:
A. Transfer Assessment
1. Individuals will be assessed according to ability per transfer and movement objective criteria. Nursing will perform this assessment in collaboration with therapy as applicable.
2. Once the assessment is completed, the appropriate transfer status will be determined taking into consideration changes in ability to transfer, times of day, and location of transfer.
B. Care plan
1. Individual-specific transfer status will be addressed on the Care Plan to include specific equipment typed if applicable.
2. All staff to transfer according to the Care Plan unless it is determined by the Registered Nurse(RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)/Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) at the time that the transfer is not a sage transfer for either the individual or the staff member.
4. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has an unactivated Health Care Power of Attorney(HCPOA).
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance with assist of 1 for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents that R9 needs physical help with bathing.
R9's current care card instructs staff that R9 is extensive assistance of 1 with a front wheeled walker and requires cues for hand placement.
R9's care card located in the closet door dated 12/16/22 documents R9 is a transfer with a gait belt.
Surveyor notes that R9 has a physician order for bilateral transfer bars.
R9's comprehensive care plan instructs staff to see R9's care card for transfer status.-Effective 12/29/21-Present.
On 5/16/23 at 8:41 AM, Surveyor observed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-T) transfer R9 from bed to a wheelchair. CNA-T had R9 swing legs to edge of bed, pushed the wheelchair to the edge of the bed, adjusted the bed to lower position. CNA-T then put her arm under R9's left arm and assisted R9 in transferring from bed to wheelchair. Surveyor observed gait belts hanging on the back of R9's door.
On 5/16/23 at 8:52 AM, Surveyor interviewed CNA-T. Surveyor asked CNA-T what is the transfer status for R9. CNA-T responded and said that R9 was a pivot transfer with a gait belt. CNA-T informed that CNA-T should have used a gait belt for transfer. CNA-T stated CNA-T is agency and the first time working in this particular facility. Surveyor asked CNA-T how does CNA-T know how to take care of Residents. CNA-T stated CNA-T briefly checked the computer but got report from another CNA this morning. CNA-T stated CNA-T did not have time to check the care cards in the closets. CNA-T stated CNA-T has 9 Residents on CNA-T's assignment today.
Surveyor notes that the bilateral transfer bar was not used in the transfer of R9. Surveyor further notes that R9's two care cards document two different ways to transfer R9. Surveyor notes that CNA-T did not use a gait belt if that was the correct transfer or utilized a front wheeled walker if that was the correct transfer.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and Director of Nursing (DON-B) the concern that there are two different methods documented to transfer R9 and CNA-T did not utilize either method in the transfer of R9. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that each resident received needed supervision to prevent accidents for 4 (R4, R6, R11, & R9) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents.
On 4/12/23, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Q was attempting to transfer R4 from the bed into bath chair using a sit to stand lift. CNA-Q transferred R4 by herself, not with assistance of 2, and did not secure R4 in the sit to stand lift properly. The RST (Resident Summary Template) care card dated 2/10/23 was not accurate as the transfer status documented Assist of 2+ with a gait belt when R4's transfer status was a Hoyer lift with an assist of 2 staff. R4 fell from the sit to stand hitting his head. RN-K assessed R4 on the floor, R4 was then transferred into bed using a Hoyer lift. Shortly after being placed in bed R4's breathing changed and was described by LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-P as being quicker and weird. R4 became unresponsive and 911 was called. R4 arrived at the emergency department unresponsive, with apnea & pulselessness and was declared dead upon arrival.
The facility's failure to ensure R4 was transferred according to the plan of care and to ensure the accuracy of R4's care plan created a finding of immediate jeopardy that began on 4/12/23.
On 5/17/23 at 4:53 p.m., Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate-C and Corporate-D were notified of the immediate jeopardy.
The immediate jeopardy was removed on 5/19/23. However, the deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of E (potential for harm/pattern) for R6, R11, & R9 as the facility continues to implement and monitor its action plan and as evidenced by:
* R6 was observed without a body pillow on the left side of the bed and without a fall mat on the floor on the left side of R6's bed. R6's at risk for fall care plan and the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Kardex was not updated to reflect these interventions.
* R11's falls on 9/19/22 & 10/24/22 were not thoroughly investigated.
* R9's current care card indicates R9 requires extensive assist of 1 with a front wheeled walker. R9's care card located in the closet door indicates R9 is to be transferred with a gait belt. R9's physicians orders instructs for the use of bilateral transfer bars. On 5/16/23, R9 was observed being transferred without the use of a gait belt. R9 was not transferred using a front wheeled walker. R9 was not transferred using bilateral transfer bars.
Findings include:
The Safe Individual Handling Program policy and procedure with the latest review date of 6/24/22 documents under policy: The organization will adopt the Safe Individual Handling Program as outlined below. Under Procedure section B Care Plan documents:
1. Individual-specific transfer status will be addressed on the Care Plan to include specific equipment type if applicable.
2. All staff to transfer according to the Care Plan unless it is determined by the Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the time that the transfer is not a safe transfer for either the individual or the staff member. See Appendix B. The individual will be transferred by the safest means until reassessment by nursing or therapy. A registered nurse will be contacted for further review.
The Falls policy and procedure with the latest review date of 6/24/22 documents under policy Prevention measures are put in place to reduce the occurrence of falls and risk of injury from falls. Under Procedure for 1. Fall risk documents:
a. Licensed nurse will complete an electronic Fall Assessment upon admission.
b. A licensed nurse will review electronic Fall Assessment quarterly, or with change in condition.
c. A licensed nurse will determine the individuals' risk for falls and individualized care needs. If the individual is at risk for falls, then create a falls care plan.
d. A individual falls care plan will be created as indicated.
1. R4 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with hospitalizations from 3/16/23 to 3/27/23 and 4/2/23 to 4/6/23. On 4/6/23, R4's code status changed to DNR (do not resuscitate.) R4 fell on 4/12/23, and became unresponsive shortly after the fall. R4 was sent to the hospital unresponsive, with apnea and pulselessness. R4 was declared dead upon arrival to ED (Emergency Department).
R4 was reviewed as a closed record. No observations could be conducted of R4.
R4's diagnoses includes sepsis, aspiration pneumonia, acute kidney failure, hemiplegia & hemipareses following cerebral infarction affecting left non dominate side, Atrial Fibrillation, chronic systolic congestive heart failure, and presence of cardiac pacemaker.
The at risk for falls care plan located in the facility's previous computer system with an effective & created date of 1/26/23 (date of admission) has the following interventions:
* Encourage [R4's first name] to self propel w/c (wheelchair) on unit. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Individualized fall prevention measures on RST (Resident Summary Template) Care Card. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Footwear will fit properly and have non-skid soles. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Keep areas free of obstructions to reduce the risk of falls or injury. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Place call bell/light within easy reach. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Provide reminders to use ambulation and transfer assist devices as needed Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Remind [R4's first name] to call for assistance. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Respond promptly to calls for assist to the toilet. Effective & created date of 1/26/23.
* Complete Fall Risk Assessment per policy. Effective & created 1/26/23.
The self care deficit care plan with an effective & created date of 1/26/23 includes an intervention also with an effective & created date of 1/26/23 & documents, See RST (Resident Summary Template) Care Card for transfer status.
The admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) with an assessment reference date of 2/3/23 documents R4 has a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 13 which indicates resident is cognitively intact. R4 is assessed as not having any behaviors. R4 is assessed as requiring extensive assistance with two plus person physical assist for bed mobility, transfer, & toilet use and does not ambulate. R4's urinary continence was not assessed and R4 is frequently incontinent of bowel. R4 has fallen the month prior to assessment and is assessed as not having any falls since admission. The fall CAA (care area assessment) is triggered but not completed.
The RST (Resident Summary Template) (CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Care Card) with an updated date of 2/10/23 under the transfer section documents Transfers: Assist of 2+ (plus) (with gait belt). Under the safety precautions section documents, Safety Precautions: Call Before You Fall Sign Gripper Socks. On 5/16/23 at 12:36 p.m. DON (Director of Nursing)-B informed Surveyor this is the care card the CNA would have been using when R4 fell on 4/12/23.
Under the electronic record task tab for transfer status dated 3/30/23 it documents assist of 2 with Hoyer lift.
The current electronic record, PCC (pointclickcare) only has care plans for limited physical mobility r/t (related to) disease process initiated 3/27/23 & revised 4/13/23, at risk for dehydration initiated 3/31/23 & revised 4/13/23, and at risk for unintended weight loss initiated 3/31/23 & revised 4/13/23.
The fall risk evaluation dated 3/27/23 has a score of 14 which indicates at risk.
The nurses note dated 4/7/23 at 2:29 a.m. documents: Resident is on follow up readmission from [Name] Hospital with diagnoses of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, cardiomyopathy, aspiration pneumonia, AKI (acute kidney injury) and decondition. Resident is alert and oriented x (times) 3. Is able to make needs known to staff. Uses call light appropriately. Came with [hospital name] .: medications discontinued: Acidophilus, Aspirin, Atorvastatin, Losartan and Metoprolol, mostly due to resident's low blood pressure. Resident c/o (complained of) not feeling well and being able to breathe. Resident has O2 (oxygen) inhalation @ (at) 2L/min. (two liters per minute) with O2 saturation of 88%. Increased O2 to 4L/min to maintain O2 saturation of 92%. Resident is very weak, observed at times having abdominal breathing, which goes back to regular breathing after a while. Abdomen slight obese with + (positive) bowel sounds x 4 quadrants of the abdomen. Resident came back to facility a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). Due to heart failure. Resident stated that he understood what is going on but if he can't breathe, he gets anxious and is afraid. Resident is to be evaluated by hospice. BP (blood pressure) 110/56, T (temperature) 97.1, P (pulse) 58, R (respirations) 18, O2 sat 88% @ 2L/min. Increased to 4L/min. to maintain O2 sat. (saturation) of above 92%. Checked and changed. Turned and repositioned, kept comfortable in bed.
The nurses note dated 4/10/23 at 11:48 p.m. documents: Pt. remains alert and oriented. Able to make needs known. Responds to verbal and tactile stimuli. VS (vital signs) 101/56, P 53 T 97.2 SPO2 93% via nasal cannula at 5LPM (liters per minute). No c/o pain or discomfort noted at this time. Pt remains with right sided weakness. Stage 1 noted to sacrum/coccyx area. Pt consumed less than 25% of PM (evening) meal this shift. Pt would only accept ice cream cups and Ensure at this time. Family in to visit. Fluids encouraged. Needs anticipated by staff. Will continue to monitor.
The nurses note dated 4/11/23 at 20:05 (8:05 p.m.) documents: Pt (patient) wife [name] and daughter [name] in to visit [R4's first name] this evening. They both stated concerns and complaint r/t (related to) pt not receiving shower since before his return back from the hospital. Family has demanded shower to be completed in the morning tomorrow. They have stated they do not want [R4's first name] to be bathed in bed, he must be showered. Reported to oncoming RN (Registered Nurse). Will continue to monitor.
The incident note dated 4/12/23 at 13:22 (1:22 p.m.) documents: Resident had fall from sit to stand lift while being transferred from bed to bath chair. For bath per family's request. Resident sustained a skin tear to his right upper arm and to left side of head. When asked what happened resident stated I do not know. When asked if he knew where he was he said yes but did not say where. When asked if he was in pain he said no. Full body lift was used to left [sic] (lift) resident from floor with assist of 3 and placed in bed. Resident incontinent of bowel. After being placed in bed about 10 minutes after fall resident became unresponsive. 911 called by floor nurse at about 9:30am. Resident taken to [name of] hospital. [Name] NP (nurse practitioner) notified. Spoke with wife [name] and let her know what happened. Resident has passed. Also spoke with medical examiner and gave information on fall. Medical examiner believed that resident collapsed. States that the time was to quick from fall to unresponsiveness, that she believes that death was not from subdermal hematoma but resident had an incident.
The incident note dated 4/12/23 at 17:48 (5:48 p.m.) documents: Writer was called to room [number] by assigned CNA. CNA reported resident fall in room [number] to writer. Unit Manager informed of incident immediately. Upon arrival, Resident was observed lying on his left side with towel under his head. Noted to have skin tear to his right upper arm and left side of head. Resident asked what happened, he stated he did not know. Was asked if he knew where he was, replied yes. When asked where he was, resident did not reply. Was asked if having pain, resident replied no. Resident assisted off the floor with mechanical Hoyer lift and 3 assist from floor into his bed. Resident was incontinent of stool. After resident placed in bed, he took a few big breaths. HOB (head of bed) elevated. Resident sneezed multiple times and become unresponsive. 911 called. DON informed of incident.
Surveyor reviewed the incident audit report for incident date 4/12/23. Attached to the incident audit report is a statement from CNA-Q. CNA-Q's handwritten statement dated 4/12/23 under statement documents: @ (at) 9:20 am I went into [R4's first name] room to get him ready for an [sic] bath. I got the sit to stand for him. I put him on the sit to stand. I put the second holes on to make sure he was more secured then I stapped [sic] (strapped) him with the strap on 5 but one, he said not so tight which I didn't do so tight. Judging that he has skin tears. I didn't put the feet on (the straps by the feet) as I moved him to go into the shower/bath chair he let go and fell onto the floor. It happened so fast. [R4's first name] isn't strong enough for that. I immediately grab nurse [LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-P's first name] then put a towel on head. [R4's first name] isn't strong enough for him to stand by himself. Assisted with Hoyer lift with nurses to get [R4's first name] from floor onto the bed. Put strap around waist.
Surveyor noted CNA-Q transferred R4 by herself, not with an assistance of 2 and did not place the straps on R4 correctly.
The hospital record dated 4/12/23 at 0935 (9:35 a.m.) documents for chief complaint unresponsive and secondary complaint cardiac arrest. Under history of present illness documents Presented to the ER (emergency room) unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. Report given via EMS (emergency medical services) at bedside. They reported getting a call from nursing home today of the patient reportedly fell and hit his head. Patient was initially responsive after fall and was transferred to this bed. While EMS was en route patient became unresponsive and his breathing slowed. On EMS arrival patient was unresponsive and had agonal breathing. No pulses were palpated and patient was found to be in PEA (pulseless electrical activity). He had signed DNR paperwork and EMS did not perform any interventions. They spoke with their med control and were told to bring patient to the ED (emergency department) despite his unresponsiveness, apnea and pulselessness. Patient was declared dead upon arrival to ED. His family has not been notified of the events of today.
The certificate of death with date of death [DATE] and time of death documents 10:21. Under 41. Part I The conditions listed are the diseases, injury's or complication that caused death. Conditions leading to the immediate cause are listed sequentially and the underlying cause is listed last documents for Immediate Cause: (a) documents Intracerebral hemorrhage. Due to or as a consequence of: (b) documents Hypoxic respiratory failure.
On 5/15/23 at 4:19 p.m., Surveyor spoke with R4's family member on the telephone. R4's family member informed Surveyor R4 would not have been able to hold onto the handles of the lift as he was too weak. R4's family member informed Surveyor they were told he let go of the handles and fell. The family member informed Surveyor doesn't want this to happen to anyone else.
On 5/16/23 at 7:45 a.m., Surveyor spoke with RN (Registered Nurse) Supervisor-S regarding R4. RN Supervisor-S explained R4 came to the facility for rehab to get better but of course didn't get better as R4 had heart failure. Surveyor asked RN Supervisor-S if she was there when R4 fell on 4/12/23. RN Supervisor-S replied no, and indicated she came in at night. Surveyor asked RN Supervisor-S if she remembered how R4 was transferred. RN Supervisor-S informed Surveyor she couldn't recall. RN Supervisor-S informed Surveyor the family requested R4 receive a bath as staff had been giving him a bed bath and on her shift R4 didn't get up. RN Supervisor-S informed Surveyor she believes the fall was with an agency aide.
On 5/16/23 at 9:49 a.m., Surveyor spoke with Rehab Manager/PT (physical therapy)-R to inquire if R4 attended therapy and what R4's transfer status was. Rehab Manager/PT-R informed Surveyor R4 was to be seen for therapy 3/31/23 to 4/3/23 and that they saw R4 due to recent hospitalization. Rehab Manager/PT-R informed Surveyor the goal was for R4 to be transferred using a sit to stand lift. Rehab Manager/PT-R explained when R4 came back from the hospital he was a Hoyer lift and they were going to work on using a sit to stand lift. Surveyor asked Rehab Manager/PT-R if R4 was able to use the sit to stand lift? Rehab Manager/PT-R stated, looks like he was a Hoyer lift as he refused to do the sit to stand evaluation. Rehab Manager/PT-R informed Surveyor they only saw R4 on 3/31/23, R4 refused to do anything and then R4 went to the hospital. R4 came back on 4/6/23 but they did not see him as he came back on hospice. Surveyor asked Rehab Manager/PT-R if therapy made any recommendations on how R4 should be transferred when R4 returned from the hospital on 4/6/23. Rehab Manager/PT-R replied not by our therapy and wasn't sure if there was any recommendation from the hospital. Surveyor asked Rehab Manager/PT-R as far as therapy was concerned R4 was a Hoyer lift for transfers. Rehab Manager/PT-R replied correct. Rehab Manager/PT-R stated they only saw R4 on 3/31/23 which was a Friday and R4 went to the hospital on Monday.
On 5/16/23 at 10:05 a.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if CNA-Q works at the facility. DON-B replied no, she is agency and doesn't work at the facility any more.
On 5/16/23 at 12:36 p.m., Surveyor spoke to DON-B regarding R4's transfer status. DON-B informed Surveyor the last she knows R4 was an assist of 2. Surveyor informed DON-B the care card DON-B provided Surveyor with dated 2/10/23 documents R4 was an assist of 2 with a gait belt. Surveyor informed DON-B under the tasks (in the electronic record) and according to therapy, R4 was Hoyer lift with an assist of 2. Surveyor asked DON-B if it's possible the care card in R4's room was not updated? DON-B replied yes and indicated if therapy changed then they should have changed the care card. Surveyor informed DON-B the care card still states an assist of 2. DON-B informed Surveyor it didn't appear CNA-Q had 2 with the transfer. DON-B informed Surveyor she told the company CNA-Q needed to be disciplined and doesn't want her back. DON-B informed Surveyor even with the sit to stand CNA-Q was using there should have been 2 staff. DON-B informed Surveyor CNA-Q didn't follow what their protocol was. Surveyor inquired who develops the RST (Resident Summary Template) care card. DON-B informed Surveyor all different departments. Surveyor inquired if anyone checks to see if this care card is current. DON-B replied periodically, yes. Surveyor asked who is responsible to ensure the care cards are up to date? DON-B informed Surveyor it could be the manager, supervisor, she may ask a CNA to check, the nurses, not a single person.
On 5/16/23 at 1:17 p.m., Surveyor spoke to RN (Registered Nurse)-K on the telephone regarding the day R4 fell. RN-K explained she was in the stand up meeting when the floor nurse came to the meeting and told her R4 fell. RN-K explained she went down to the room with her and completed an assessment in the room. RN-K informed Surveyor R4 was on the floor on his left side and there was an abrasion to the left side of his head and possibly on the right arm. RN-K indicated she asked R4 what happened but R4 didn't remember. R4 was able to move his arms & legs. They got a Hoyer and placed R4 in bed and that's when R4 took large gasps of air. RN-K indicated she raised the head of the bed, R4 sneezed a couple times and became unresponsive. RN-K informed Surveyor she asked the floor nurse to call 911. RN-K informed Surveyor she ran to get a stethoscope, came back with the DON, she couldn't hear anything and asked the DON to listen. Surveyor asked RN-K if she did any neuro checks. RN-K informed Surveyor she had R4 squeeze her hand. Surveyor asked RN-K what was the time period from when they placed R4 into bed until 911 was called. RN-K informed Surveyor she's not good at this but thinks it was about 10 minutes.
On 5/17/23 at 8:14 a.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if there is anything else she did other than calling the agency and informing them they need to discipline CNA-Q and she doesn't want CNA-Q back? DON-B replied she got a statement from CNA-Q. Surveyor asked DON-B after R4's fall did she provide staff with any education? DON-B replied, I may have I can check.
On 5/17/23 at 8:27 a.m., Surveyor spoke with LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-P. LPN-P wrote the incident note dated 4/12/23 at 5:48 p.m. LPN-P explained she was passing medication when the CNA came to her and told her R4 had fallen on the ground in his room. LPN-P informed Surveyor she thinks the CNA was using a sit to stand lift. LPN-P explained she went in R4's room, R4 was on the floor, and she made sure R4 was safe. LPN-P informed Surveyor she then went to get RN (Registered Nurse)-K who was in morning report. LPN-P informed Surveyor RN-K came out of report, went to R4's room and did an assessment. Surveyor inquired what type of assessment RN-K did. LPN-P explained RN-K basically did a head to toe assessment, checked to see if R4 could move his extremities, had R4 squeeze her hand, and asked him questions. LPN-P informed Surveyor R4 was clear in his responses, confused, which was his baseline. LPN-P informed Surveyor R4 did have an abrasion at the back of his head which was cleaned. LPN-P informed Surveyor they then proceeded to remove R4 off the floor with a Hoyer and explained when there is a fall they use a Hoyer to get the resident up. LPN-P informed Surveyor they got R4 into bed and then R4 started breathing quickly & weird. Surveyor inquired after they got R4 in bed how long was it that his breathing changed. LPN-P informed Surveyor within 3 minutes and she knows it was less than 5 minutes and then R4 became unresponsive. LPN-P informed Surveyor RN-K instructed her to call 911, she met 911 at the door and they were at the facility within 10 minutes. Surveyor asked LPN-P if the CNAs receive report in the morning. LPN-P informed Surveyor she provides the CNAs with the highlights and what needs to be done. LPN-P explained if she knows that it is a CNA's first time on her unit she will take out the Kardex and point things out to them. Surveyor inquired if she went over the Kardex with CNA-Q the morning of R4's fall. LPN-P informed Surveyor CNA-Q had been here a couple times so she wasn't new. Surveyor asked if R4 had any unresponsive episodes in the past? LPN-P replied no and explained she knows R4 had cardiac issues. Surveyor inquired who updates the care cards the CNA use. LPN-P informed Surveyor usually the unit manager but anyone can. LPN-P informed Surveyor she will update the care card but will ask the RN first as she thinks it is out of her scope of practice just to update the care card.
On 5/17/23 at 8:59 a.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if she went to R4's room after R4 fell? DON-B replied no. Surveyor asked DON-B if she had to give RN-K any instructions? DON-B informed Surveyor they knew what they were doing and they were sending him out. Surveyor asked DON-B if she assessed R4 before he went out? DON-B replied no, RN-K was down there, she didn't need to.
On 5/17/23 at 9:49 a.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if she was able to find any education provided to staff after R4's fall? DON-B replied no would be the answer. Surveyor asked if anyone did a house wide sweep of the care cards in resident's closets to ensure they were accurate? DON-B informed Surveyor she can't remember if they did it right before she left in January. DON-B indicated this was on the docket for next week after the surveyors had been talking about the care cards.
The immediate jeopardy was removed on 5/19/23 when the facility completed the following:
* All residents' transfer status was reviewed for accuracy.
* All residents' transfer status are care planned on CNA care cards.
* Education material on transfer status provided for staff to review beginning 5/18/23.
* Safe handling policy was reviewed and education to staff including agency was initiated on 5/18/23.
* Competency check offs initiated using the manufacturers instructions provided for staff during the shift they worked. These competency check offs were Quality Assurance transfer and safe lift. Evaluation tools for both the full body and sit to stand devices we use on residents identified.
* Trained CNAs, Restorative aides, and DON provided training to all nursing staff and competencies completed.
* Audits will be completed to ensure competency and safe transfers to residents weekly.
* The audit will be completed by DON and designees.
* All residents' transfer status was reviewed by therapy staff.
* DON/designees and therapy will be systematically looking at and reviewing care cards for accuracy.
* Staff and agency staff will be orientated to location of care cards and transfer status during shift report daily.
* DON/designee will review audits for QAPI presentation.
* Care plan audits and care card audit for accuracy will be included in weekly audits.
* Weekly audits initiated and results presented to QAPI.
The deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of E potential for harm/pattern based on the following examples:
2. R6's diagnoses includes anxiety disorder, Parkinson Disease, and dementia.
The at risk for falls care plan created 9/29/22 has the following interventions:
* Encourage [R6's first name] to self propel w/c (wheelchair) on unit. Created 9/29/22.
* Individualized fall prevention measures on RST (resident summary template) Care Card. Created 9/29/22.
* Footwear will fit properly and have non-skid soles. Created 9/29/22.
* Keep areas free of obstructions to reduce the risk of falls or injury. Created 9/29/22.
* Place call bell/light within easy reach. Created 9/29/22.
* Provide reminders to use ambulation and transfer assist devices as needed. Created 9/29/22.
* Remind [R6's first name] to call for assistance.
* Respond promptly to calls for assist to the toilet. Created 9/29/22.
* Complete Fall Risk Assessment per policy. Created 9/29/22.
The quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) with an assessment reference date of 4/13/23 has a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 8 which indicates moderately impaired. R6 is assessed as requiring extensive assistance with one person physical assist for bed mobility & extensive assistance with two plus person physical assist for transfer. R6 is assessed as not having any falls since prior assessment period.
The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Kardex as of 4/27/23 located in side R6's closet has the following sections: Transfer, Bed Mobility, Dressing, Eating/Nutrition, Activities, Resident Care/Skin, Mobility/Ambulation, Toileting, Person Hygiene/Oral Care, Resident Care, and Bathing. Under Resident Care documents;
*A&Ox1 (alert and orientated times one).
*Encourage the resident to use bell to call for assistance.
*BEDFAST: The resident is bedfast all or most of the time.
*Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) for changes, any potential for improvement, reasons for self-care deficit, expected course, declines in function.
*Special instructions: *The resident is WEIGHT-BEARING.
Surveyor noted the CNA care card has not been updated to include the floor mat or body pillow.
The Fall risk assessment dated [DATE] has a score of 10 which indicates at risk for falls.
The nurses note dated 5/3/23 documents Resident is adjusting well. Hospice brought new w/c (wheelchair) and floor mat. Resident denies pain or discomfort at this time. No other issues or concerns noted. Will continue to monitor.
On 5/15/23 at 9:40 a.m. Surveyor observed R6 in bed on her back with the head of the bed elevated eating breakfast. The right side of R6's bed is against the wall and there is a body pillow along the left side of the bed. Surveyor observed there is a gray floor mat folded at the head of R6's bed and is not on
CRITICAL
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📢 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
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 05/17/23 at 7:55 AM, Surveyor observed R20 lying in their bed with heel riser boots on to bilateral feet. Licensed Practical ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 05/17/23 at 7:55 AM, Surveyor observed R20 lying in their bed with heel riser boots on to bilateral feet. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-X and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Y were in R20's room preparing to perform wound care to R20's coccyx wound. CNA-Y positioned R20 on their side. Surveyor observed the previous dressing to R20's coccyx was not attached at the bottom, was not dated and appeared soiled/wet. LPN-X performed hand hygiene, donned gloves, and removed the old dressing. LPN-X confirmed the dressing was not dated and showed Surveyor the inside of the removed dressing which was saturated with serosanguineous fluid. R20's coccyx wound appeared deep, the wound bed was red with no signs or symptoms of infection. There was an area of skin superior and right of the wound that was bright red, non-blanchable when CNA-Y touched it, red areas on the skin superior and left of the wound, and the skin directly below the wound appeared white and macerated. LPN-X continued with wound care confirming tunneling in the wound between 12-1 o'clock. LPN-X placed a bordered foam dressing over the wound per orders, however this dressing did not appear big enough and the dressing's adhesive border was placed on the macerated area inferior to the wound and the reddened areas superior to the wound.
Surveyor reviewed R20's medical record and noted a wound assessment completed by the wound nurse practitioner, dated 05/12/2023, which documented, peri-wound dry, intact, blanchable. On 05/17/2023, the wound nurse practitioner documented, peri-wound macerated, red. Surveyor did not note any changes to the wound orders during this time.
On 05/12/2023, Surveyor interviewed NP-L and informed NP-L of the observations of R20's peri-wound skin appearing reddened and macerated. Surveyor also relayed the observation of the bordered foam dressing being placed on the wound so that the adhesive was on the reddened and macerated areas. Per NP-L, she was not aware of the macerated area, and would have staff apply a zinc ointment on the macerated area and staff should use a larger dressing to ensure the surrounding reddened and macerated skin was under the foam part of the dressing and not the adhesive.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure that residents with a pressure injury or at risk for pressure injuries received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent the development and to promote healing of pressure injuries for 4 (R3, R20, R15, and R16) of 4 residents reviewed for pressure injuries.
* R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a deep tissue injury (DTI) to the left heel, an open area to the left buttock, and an open area to the right buttock. R3 had a care plan and interventions put in place for the DTI on the left heel but no care plan was put in place for the pressure injury to R3's left and right buttock. R3's left and right buttocks pressure injuries were not comprehensively assessed again after R3's admission to the facility.
On 12/7/2022, R3 developed a new stage 2 pressure injury to left buttock. R3's left buttock wound was not care planned.
On 12/21/2022, R3 developed a DTI to the right heel, stage 2 pressure injury to the left 4th toe, open area to the right foot 3rd toe, an open area on the right 4th toe, and excoriation to R3's right inner thigh. R3's new areas of concern were not addressed in R3's care plan. R3 did not have a comprehensive assessment for the left 4th toe or right 3rd toe pressure injuries after 2/14/2023.
On 1/7/2023, R3 was noted to have a foul odor from R3's left heel DTI. There is no evidence the MD (Medical Doctor)/NP (Nurse Practitioner) were notified or made aware of the foul odor of R3's left heel or that it was assessed by nursing.
On 1/26/2023, R3 was sent to the hospital to get a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and culture of R3's left heel due to tunneling being observed under the eschar cap of R3's left heel. R3's left heel was debrided on 1/27/2023 while in the hospital.
On 3/13/2023, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) charted in the progress notes R3 is being monitored for an area of concern to R3's sacrum that was noticed on 3/10/2023. There was no comprehensive assessment for R3's area to the sacrum/coccyx area on 3/10/2023 until 3/14/2023 and no other comprehensive assessments after 3/14/2023. R3's care plan was not revised for R3's new area of concern to R3's sacrum.
On 3/14/2023, R3 was found to have a new area of concern to R3's right 4th toe when at the wound clinic. During treatment to R3's right 4th toe on PM shift, nursing charted that bone was visible on R3's right 4th toe. There is no evidence the wound clinic or R3's MD were updated on bone being visible on R3's right 4th toe until 3/16/2023.
On 3/16/23 in the progress notes, the nurse practitioner charted the right 4th toe appears to have slough and not visible bone. The Nurse Practitioner also charted R3 has a wound to coccyx.
On 3/20/2023, nursing charted that R3's right 4th toes had an odor and was necrotic.
On 3/21/2023, nursing charted R3's left buttock pressure injury was unstable. There are no comprehensive assessments regarding a left buttock pressure injury for R3. R3 was sent to the emergency room due to elevated white blood cells. R3 was admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of soft tissue infection and IV (Intravenous) antibiotics were started.
On 3/25/2023 in the progress notes, nursing charted R3 was still in hospital. R3 was not a candidate for surgical removal of the right 4th toe and was waiting to be assessed for hospice care.
On 4/1/2023 R3 passed away.
* R20 - Surveyor noted from 3/27/23-4/1/23, the only treatment being completed for R20's unstageable pressure injury was to apply zinc oxide eternal ointment 20% apply to buttock three times a day. From 3/27/23-4/1/23, there was also no dressing ordered to cover R20's pressure injury. Surveyor noted there was no weekly assessments completed for R20's pressure injury for the week of April 3, 2023. On 4/12/23 R20 developed a wound infection that was treated with antibiotics. On 5/17/23, the dressing on R20's coccyx wound was observed not attached at the bottom, was not dated and appeared soiled/wet. Surveyor observed LPN conduct wound care and then place a bordered foam dressing over the wound however the dressing was not big enough and the dressing's adhesive border was placed on the macerated area to the wound. NP-L was not aware of R20's macerated area and would have had staff apply zinc ointment on the macerated area with staff using a larger dressing to ensure the surrounding reddened macerated skin was under the foam part of the dressing and not the adhesive part.
* R15 developed excoriation on 12/15/2022 that had conflicting documentation as to where the excoriation was: coccyx or right buttock. The wound healed on 1/10/2023. On 2/10/2023, R15 developed excoriation to the right and left buttocks with measurements of both areas. On 2/14/2023 on the Weekly Skin Report log, R15 developed excoriation to the sacrum; no documentation of any wound to the right or left buttock was found after the initial assessment even though a treatment was being provided to the right and left buttocks.
On 3/28/2023, the sacral wound was documented as a Stage 3 pressure injury.
On 4/12/2023 the sacral wound healed and R15 developed pressure injuries to the right lateral ankle, the left foot bunion, and the left heel. None of the pressure injuries were staged, no treatment was obtained, and no documentation was found indicating the physician or Power of Attorney (POA) were notified. A treatment to the right lateral ankle was obtained on 4/27/2023, fifteen days after the wound was identified.
On 5/16/2023, R15 had documentation of having pressure injuries to the right lateral ankle and the left bunion. Observation of R15's feet with Director of Nursing (DON)-B on 5/17/2023 showed R15 to have pressure injuries to the right outer ankle, the left heel, and the left bunion. No current Skin Integrity Care Plan was in place. Documentation of R15's wounds were in a log that was not accessible to the staff caring for R15. The facility was not aware of the pressure injury to the left heel until brought to their attention by Surveyor.
* On 1/4/23, R16 had an order for skin prep to the right heel and dark area at the sole of the foot near the right great toe. On 1/17/23, a wound assessment documented R16 had a Deep Tissue Injury to a boggy right heal with a dark area at the sole of the foot right great toe. The area was seen by the Nurse Practitioner on 1/4/23 with new orders. The area was measured and noted with eschar. The measurements did not denote if the area was to the right heel or the sole of the foot near the right great toe. The wound assessment documented the pressure injury as a Deep Tissue Injury but had the description of eschar. A pressure injury with eschar would be considered Unstageable. Documentation of the wound was inaccurately staged.
On 1/16/23, nursing charted R16 having a Stage 2 pressure injury to the left hip.
The 2/7/23 wound assessment identified the pressure injury to the left hip as having eschar.
The facility inaccurately staged the left hip as a Stage 2 pressure injury. A pressure injury with eschar would not be a Stage 2 pressure injury. The 2/14/23 wound assessment of the left hip pressure injury was a Stage 2 with slough with present. This was inaccurately Staged as a Stage 2 pressure injury does not have slough present.
R16 developed an Unstageable pressure injury to the left lateral heel on 1/31/2023. The wound assessment did not indicate the percentage of eschar noted in the pressure injury.
There was no further charting found in R16's medical record regarding R16's left hip, right foot, and left heel after 2/16/23. Director of Nursing (DON)-B provided Surveyor with a Weekly Skin Report log used by DON-B to track wounds from January 2023 to the time of the survey. This Weekly Skin log is not part of R16's medical record nor is it visible to other staff members caring for R16. The Weekly Skin log continues to reflect inaccurate staging of the pressure injuries.
There was no comprehensive assessment of the left lateral heel and the sole of the right foot below the great toe from 3/28 to 4/12/2023.
On 4/19/2023, R16 developed a pressure injury to the right heel with a scab present. The wound was inaccurately staged as a Deep Tissue Injury. No documentation was found that the physician or POA were notified, and no treatment was obtained. Observations of R16 during survey showed R16 to have feet in direct contact with surfaces. On 5/16/2023, R16 had documentation of having pressure injuries to the left lateral heel and the right heel. Observation of R16's feet with Director of Nursing (DON)-B on 5/17/2023 showed R16 to have a Deep Tissue Injury to the left lateral foot, a Stage 3 pressure injury to the left lateral heel, a Stage 1 pressure injury to the ball of the left foot by the big toe, a Stage 2 pressure injury to the right heel, and a Stage 1 pressure injury to the right lateral foot. Dressings were noted on the left foot with no order for a dressing and the left lateral heel Stage 3 pressure injury had slough with no treatment. The facility was not aware of the pressure injuries to the left lateral foot, the ball of the left foot, and the right lateral foot until brought to their attention by Surveyor. No current Skin Integrity Care Plan was in place
The failure of the facility to have systems in place to provide for the overall management in the prevention, care, and treatment of pressure injuries in accordance with current standards of practice, to include the identification of pressure injuries, pressure injury assessments, accuracy of assessments, physician notification, developing and implementing preventative care planned interventions, and updates to the care plans, follow through on obtaining treatment for pressure injuries and providing treatment as ordered created a condition of an Immediate Jeopardy for 4 of 4 residents reviewed for the care and treatment of pressure injuries which began on 12/21/2022.
On 5/17/23 at 4:53 p.m. Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B, Corporate-C, and Corporate-D were notified of the immediate jeopardy.
The immediate jeopardy was removed on 5/23/23. The deficient practice continues at a scope/severity of E (potential for harm/pattern) as the facility continues to implement and monitor the effectiveness of their removal plan.
Findings include:
The facility policy entitled, Pressure Injury Prevention and Managing Skin Integrity with a facility review date of 6/24/2022 states:
I. Policy: Prevention measures are put in place to reduce the occurrence of pressure injuries. II. Procedures:
1. Risk Assessment a. Upon admission: Braden Scale will be completed to evaluate individual's risk for developing a pressure injury at admission, and weekly for four weeks for all new admissions. c. based on the individual's Braden scale score, pressure reduction interventions will be implemented by nursing and documented in the individual's medical record.
2. Identify Interventions and Care Plan: a. identify interventions i. The care and intervention for any identified skin breakdown or wound is intended to prevent any further advancement of the wound or additional skin breakdown.
1. There will be collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) regarding the presence of breakdown and the intervention plan.
2. Identification of risk factors present or acquired that compromise skin integrity will be considered.
B. Care Plan i. In developing a plan of care, the following will be considered: 1. Individual pressure injury history. Current state of skin integrity and personal hygiene practices of the individual that impact skin health. 5. Risk for pressure ulcer development (Braden Scale). 1. Skin Checks: a. Skin Check Frequency
i. Upon admission or readmission. 1. Skin check will be done upon admission and then done every shift for 72 hours after admission
ii. Weekly 1. While providing routine care, a licensed nurse is to monitor the skin condition of each individual weekly and document the skin check in the medical record.
1. 4. Weekly Wound Rounds: a. Upon identification of abnormal skin findings, a licensed nurse will complete a skin assessment. Individual with abnormal skin concern(s) will be added to weekly wound rounds.
B. Wound Care Certified (WCC) nurse or designee will: i. conduct weekly skin evaluation, ii. Update the primary care physician (PCP) with any decline in wound appearance, or as necessary. iii. Update the care plan with any new interventions. c. The staff nurse will follow through with the skin care interventions implemented for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown.
The facility policy entitled, Change of Condition and Provider Notification, with a facility review date of 7/22/2022, states: Policy: I. Upon individual change in condition, proper assessment and provider notification will occur to provide timely delivery of clinical care. II. Procedure: 1. Change of Condition a. change of condition (COC) is a deviation from an individual's baseline in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or functional status. Clinically important means a deviation, that without intervention, may result in complications or death. 2. Assessment . b. a licensed nurse is to complete the initial assessment process and follow up evaluation as indicated by complexity and stability of the individual's condition. d. Change of condition assessment shall be reviewed by Registered Nurse. 3. Notification a. Primary care provider (PCP) will be contacted for notification and obtain further orders from provider as necessary. 1. If PCP cannot be reached, on-call provider will be contacted. 2. If PCP and/or on call provider are not able to be contacted, the Medical Director will be contacted for notification. 4. Documentation a. individual with a change of condition will be monitored as appropriate. b. Licensed nurse shall complete the change in condition assessment in the individual's electronic medical record. 5. Care Plan a. Care Plan and interventions will be updated as indicated.
1. R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included: muscle wasting and atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, chronic congestive heart failure, cancer of the kidneys (not getting treatment), and history of septic shock with urinary tract infection. R3's quarterly minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated R3 had moderately impaired cognition with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10. The MDS assessed R3 as needing extensive assist with bed mobility, dressing, hygiene, and total dependence for transferring, toileting, and bathing. R3 had impairment to the lower extremities on R3's left side. R3 was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder and wore an adult brief. R3 passed away on 4/1/2023 and was not observed during survey.
On admission, 10/10/2022, R3 was noted to have;
A deep tissue injury to R3's left heel that measured 3.0cm (centimeter) X 3.5cm,
An open area to R3's left buttock that measured 0.3cm X 0.3cm X 0.1cm, and
An open area to R3's right buttock that measured 0.5cm X 0.5cm X 0.1cm. (length X width X depth).
Surveyor noted there are no further measurements for the open areas on R3's right and left buttocks after the admission measurements on 10/10/2022.
R3's left heel DTI was comprehensively assessed weekly.
R3's care plan addressing Alteration in skin integrity related to left heel unstageable pressure with eschar cap was initiated on 10/10/2022 with the following interventions:
- Provide supplements as ordered.
- Confer with wound nurse as needed.
- Provide treatment as ordered.
- Use specialty mattress.
- Float heel to reduce pressure on heels and pressure points.
- Measure wound weekly.
- Refer to Dietician.
- Multivitamin as ordered.
- Notify medical doctor (MD) of any declining changes.
- Assess, document, and report signs of systemic or localized infection such as changing in energy level, changes in vital signs, erythema, indurations. Discharge, foul odor, from or around the wound.
- Monitor labs as ordered.
- Assess R3 for any symptom of confusion, changes in mental status, delirium, or confusion as these may indicate process.
- Pressure reducing device for bed.
- Pressure reducing device for chair.
R3's care plan addressing Potential for alteration in skin integrity was initiated on 10/10/2022 with the following interventions:
- Provide hygiene after toileting.
- Float heel to reduce pressure on heels and pressure points. Turn/reposition.
- Check skin for redness, skin tears, swelling, or pressure areas. Report any signs of skin breakdown.
- DO NOT MASSAGE SKIN over pressure areas.
- Perform nutritional screening. Adjust diet/ supplements as indicated to reduce the risk of skin breakdown.
- Assess, document, and report signs of systemic or localized infection such as change in energy level or changed in vital signs.
R3's October 2022 medication administration record/ treatment administration record (MAR/TAR) had the following orders in place:
- One time daily starting 10/11/2022: Apply skin prep to left heel DTI daily 'till healed.
- Two times daily starting 10/10/2022: apply Z-GUARD topically to buttocks twice a day and as needed.
- Pro-Stat sugar free 15 gram-100kcal/30mL oral liquid (30mL) one time a day starting 10/19/2022: for wound healing
- Ensure Plus 0.05 gram-1.5 kcal/mL (240mL) two times daily starting 10/20/2022: for wound healing
On 10/11/2022 in the wound notes, nursing charted L (left) heel, eschar, unstageable, edges lifting.
On 10/14/2022 in the progress notes, nursing charted the IDT team met regarding R3's wounds and plan was for nursing to continue to monitor pressure on R3's heel and excoriated bottom.
On 12/7/2022 in the progress notes, nursing charted R3 had a stage 2 pressure injury to the left buttock that measured 2.0cm X 4.0cm X 0.1cm, granulation, new area observed to left buttock as stage 2, 4 areas were measured as 1 area, no drainage or sign of infection. MD notified and new orders obtained.
Surveyor noted no new orders were put onto MAR/TAR for R3's new stage 2 to the left buttocks.
On 12/20/2022 in the weekly measurements for R3's left heel, nursing charted measurements to be 5.5cm X 5.0cm, unstageable, 100% eschar cap, unstable. MD notified and new orders were obtained for R3's left heel.
On 12/21/2022 in progress notes nursing charted six new areas of concern for R3:
1. Right lateral heel DTI measuring 2.3cm X 2.5cm, unstageable, eschar, edges lifting.
2. Excoriation to right inner superior thigh
3. Excoriation to right inner inferior thigh
4. Left foot, 4th toe medial side stage 2 measuring 0.8cm X 0.5cm X 1.0cm, granulation, macerated wound edges
5. Right foot, 3rd toe lateral side open area measuring 0.8cm X 0.5cm, granulation, macerated, intact.
6. R foot 4th toe, medial side (open are between toes) measuring 0.8cm X 0.4cm, macerated edges
- new orders obtained for bilateral feet and R3 added to podiatry list for onychomycosis (fungal infection of toenails).
R3's Care plan was not revised to include R3's six new areas of pressure injuries/concern.
R3's December 2022 MAR had the following orders in place:
- Santyl one time daily for 14 days starting 12/21/2022: Cleanse DTI to left lateral heel with normal saline, apply nickel thick Santyl, cover with dressing daily for 14 days (12/22/22- 1/4/2023)
- Skin prep one time daily for 14 days starting 12/21/2022: clean DTI to right heel with normal saline, apply skin prep every day for 14 days (12/22/292- 1/4/2023)
- Pro-Stat sugar free 15 gram-100kcal/30mL oral liquid (30mL) two times a day starting: for wound healing (increased from 1 time a day)
- Normal saline wash to bilateral feet, pat dry, place gauze between toes daily for 14 days starting 12/21/2022.
- Zinc oxide 20% topical ointment - apply thin layer to buttocks and inner thigh excoriations three times daily ordered date 12/21/2022.
- Hospice to evaluate and treat - ordered 12/9/2022
On 1/7/2023 at 2:29 PM in the progress notes nursing charted dressing to R3's left heel dressing was changed, foul odor noted.
Surveyor noted there was no documentation that the MD was notified regarding the odor to R3's left heel.
On 5/17/2023 at 9:40 AM, Surveyor interviewed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-EE who stated LPN-EE wrote a note regarding the foul odor to R3's left heel on the doctor's board so R3 could be seen next time the doctor was in. LPN-EE stated LPN-EE only changed R3's dressing to the left heel because the dressing was soiled and wet. LPN-EE stated LPN-EE usually did not work that unit and was not sure if R3 was followed up on regarding the odor to R3's left heel odor.
There is no charting indicating R3's left heel was addressed by nursing or that the MD was notified or saw the doctor board to assess the odor to R3's left heel.
On 1/17/2023 in the wound notes, nursing charted left heel measured 4.0cm X 5.0cm, 100% dark eschar, moveable.
On 1/24/2023 in the wound notes, nursing charted the left heel measured 4.0cm X 4.5cm, edges macerated, scant serous drainage, part of the eschar cap fell off - deep tunneling noted but unable to be measured. Eschar cap is unable to be removed.
On 1/25/2023, an X-ray was ordered for R3's left heel.
On 1/26/2023 per the nurse practitioner note, R3 was sent to the emergency room to get a MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) and culture of R3's left heel. R3 was admitted to the hospital.
On 1/30/2023, R3 was admitted back to the facility. Hospital discharge summary documented that R3 was evaluated by podiatry specialty who performed debridement of the left heel ulcer on 1/27/2023 that included removal of eschar, necrotic fat, facial tissue, and devitalized (removal of bad tissue that prevents healing) tissues. Per team recommendation continue treatment with Santyl to the left heel while chronic small right heel was treated with betadine. R3's left heel DTI measured 5.0cm X 7.0cm X 3.0cm. R3 also was noted to have an open area to the right buttock measuring 1.0cm X 1.0cm X 1.0cm and listed as excoriation.
R3's January 2023 MAR had the following orders in place:
- Cleanse between toes, left foot 4th toe, right foot 3rd and 4th toe with normal saline, pat dry, followed by telfa between all toes. Daily and as needed, NO socks to feet. Order date: 1/10/2023, discontinued date: 1/19/2023
- Dakins wash followed by Santyl nickel thick, followed by dry gauze dressing and kerlix wrap daily and as needed. Encourage resident to wear boots to bilateral feet. Order date: 1/10/2023, discontinued date 1/18/2023. (Surveyor noted that this order did not state location treatment should be done.)
- Cleanse between toes, left foot 4th toe, right foot 3rd and 4th toe with normal saline, followed by telfa between all toes every day and as needed.
- Santyl 250 unit/gram: wash open area to left heel with normal saline, apply thin layer Santyl throughout wound, and cover with Allevyn every other day for 10 days. Ordered: 1/31/2023
On 2/1/2023, a referral for wound care was ordered for R3.
On 2/7/2023, R3 saw podiatry and the wound clinic for R3's right heel, left heel, and right 4th toe pressure injuries. There was no evidence that R3's left 4th toe stage 2 pressure injury or right 3rd toe open area were assessed by the wound clinic podiatrist. After 2/14/2023, there are no more comprehensive assessments for R3's left 4th toe, medial side, stage 2 pressure injury, or R3's right foot 3rd toe lateral side. There is no documentation that the podiatrist was monitoring the open wounds.
On 2/21/2023 R3's right heel and right 4th toe pressure injuries healed.
R3's February 2023 MAR had the following orders in place:
- Right heel: cleanse with mild soap and water, pat dry. Apply a tegaderm foam to heel. Change weekly. Ordered: 2/13/2023
- Left heel: cleanse with mild soap and water, pat dry. Apply Santyl, nickel thick to wound bed. Cover with saline wet to dry gauze, gauze, kerlix, change daily. Right 4th toe web- cleanse with mild soap and water, pat dry. Apply betadine to area, place gauze between 3/4 toes. Change daily. Ordered: 2/7/2023, discontinued: 2/21/2023
- Left heel: cleanse with normal saline, pat dry. Apply Santyl, nickel thick to wound bed. Cover with saline wet to dry gauze, gauze, kerlix. Change daily, place gauze between 3/4 toes. Change daily. Ordered 2/21/2023
On 3/13/2023 at 6:09 AM in the progress notes, there is charting done by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) [R3] on 24 hour board monitoring area of concern to sacrum. Wound care team to assess sacrum per day shift nurse.
On 3/14/2023 on a weekly skin check sheet for R3, an area is documented on R3's coccyx that measured 3.0cm X 2.0cm, pressure, 50% granulation. There was a note by the measurements noting the pressure wound was new on 3/10/2023.
There is no comprehensive assessment done on R3's coccyx pressure injury that was first observed on 3/10/2023 per R3's weekly skin check sheet on 3/14/2023. There are no more comprehensive assessments for R3's coccyx area.
On 3/14/2023 in the podiatrist wound visit notes, it is documented that R3 has a new area to R3's right 4th toes that measured 0.7cm X 0.7cm X 0.2cm. Orders to apply betadine to the open area and gauze.
On 3/14/2023 at 10:20 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R3 had a lot of pain to the right side of toes. Appeared that bone was visible, information passed to nursing to have MD/wound care updated.
On 3/16/2023 at 5:30 AM in progress notes, Nurse Practitioner (NP)-FF charted R3's open area appears to have slough not bone, without drainage. Additionally, has wound to coccyx.
R3's right toe was not assessed until 2 days after the concern of having bone exposed to R3's right foot was first noted.
On 5/15/2023 at 1:20pm, Surveyor interviewed NP-FF who states NP-FF did not follow R3's pressure injuries. NP-FF stated R3 went to a wound clinic however Surveyor replied that R3 did not start going to the wound clinic until 2/3/2023. NP-FF stated NP-FF would look at a wound if nursing asked but would just look at nursing and wound clinic notes for measurements and information.
On 3/20/2023 at 11:52 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R3's right 4th toe necrotic with a foul odor.
On 3/21/2023 at 2:30 AM in the progress notes, NP-FF charted noted concerns to R3's right 4th toe, digit necrotic. R3 was seen by podiatry on 3/14/2023 with orders in place. Facility staff to follow up with podiatry. Labs ordered.
On 3/21/2023 in the progress notes, nursing charted R3 had a left buttock wound that measured 5.0cm X 7.0cm, unstable, 75% granulation, 25% epithelial, and that R3 was having loose stools.
There is no documentation to show that R3's left buttock wound was followed up on or if MD/wound care was notified.
On 3/21/2023 at 12:37 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R3's lab results back and R3's white blood cell count was elevated. NP-FF updated and order to send to ER.
On 3/21/2023, R3 was admitted to the hospital with a soft tissue infection and started on antibiotic therapy.
R3's March 2023 MAR had the following orders in place:
-betadine swab sticks 10%, apply between 3rd and 4th toes topically at bedtime for toes infection. Cleanse toes with normal saline, pat dry, apply betadine in between 3rd and 4th toes. Put dry gauze in between toes and secure with kerlix. Start: 3/1/2023
Surveyor noted the order does not specify if right or left toes.
-Collagenase ointment 250 unit/gram: apply to left heel topically at bedtime for DTI left heel, Cleanse left heel with normal saline, pat dry, and apply nickel size Santyl to wound bed. Cover with normal saline wet gauze followed by dry gauze and secure with kerlix until healed. Start: 3/1/2023
On R3's March MAR - the above two treatments are signed out by nursing staff that it was done only 6 days in March on: 3/8, 3/10, 3/12, 3/14, 3/18, 3/20. Treatment was to be done daily.
On 3/25/2023 in the progress notes, nursing charted a call placed to the hospital to check on R3's status - R3 was not a surgical candidate to get right 4th toe removed. R3 waiting on Hospice placement.
On 4/1/2023, R3 passed away. R3 had not returned to the facility.
On 5/16/2023 at 8:15 AM, Surveyor interviewed LPN-AA who stated R3 was usually at the wound clinic when the wound team would do wound rounds. Surveyor responded that R3 did not start seeing wound clinic until February 2023 and would go monthly. LPN-AA replied LPN-AA recalled that R3 was having diarrhea and R3's buttocks were excoriated, the toe was necrotic and R3 was sent to the hospital. LPN-AA could not recall much else regarding care for R3's wound treatment. LPN-AA was part of the wound team at the facility and is not wound care certified.
On 5/16/2023 at 1:26 PM, Surveyor interviewed Registered Nurse (RN)-K who stated RN-K recalled R3 having diarrhea and R3's buttocks had excoriation. Does not recall if R3 had open areas to buttocks also. RN-K stated R3 saw the wound clinic for R3's open areas but did not recall when R3 started at the wound clinic. RN-K would notify R3's MD/NP about R3's pressure injuries regarding progression or new areas, but the MD/NP would not assess the areas unless nursing asked them to.
On 5/17/2023 at 8:48 AM, Surveyor interviewed LPN-GG who stated R3's daily wound treatments were switched to PM shift because AM shift was unable to do them when R3's treatments should have been done. LPN-GG stated PM shift had more time to do the treatments. LPN-GG stated R3 was compliant with cares/treatments and never refused cares/treatment. Surveyor asked LPN-GG what the empty boxes on the MAR meant.[TRUNCATED]
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0563
(Tag F0563)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure the right of a Resident to receive visitors at the time of th...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure the right of a Resident to receive visitors at the time of their choosing for 1 (R12) of 1 Resident reviewed for visitation rights. The facility restricted R12's family immediate access to R12 during night time hours. R12's family was denied 24 hour per day access to R12 despite the Resident's preferences.
Findings Include:
Surveyor reviewed the facility policy and procedure last reviewed 12/1/22 and notes the following applicable:
.Policy: The facility will permit individuals to receive visitors subject to the individual's wishes and protection of the rights of other individuals, staff, and facility property.
Procedure: Individuals may have visitors as they permit or deny visitors as they permit.
Surveyor reviewed the 'Family Guidelines' located in the facility admission packet which states that suggested visiting hours are 8AM-8PM. Overnight visitation is not allowed except in end-of life situations or other extenuating circumstances that are approved in advance with the facility.
Surveyor notes that R12 signed the facility admission agreement on 11/25/22, however, the agreement does not outline visitation in the resident responsibilities section of the admission agreement. It is unclear if R12 received the 'Family Guidelines'.
R12 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4, Dependence on Oxygen, Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. R12 had an unactivated health care power of attorney(HCPOA). R12 discharged from the facility on 12/21/22.
Surveyor reviewed R12's admission Minimum Data Set(MDS) dated [DATE] which documents R12's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score to be a 13, indicating R12 was cognitively intact for daily decision making. R12's MDS assessed R12 to need extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. R12's MDS documents that it was very important for R12 to have family involved in discussions about R12's care.
R12's care card indicates that R12 had a targeted behavior of anxiety due to short of breath.
R12's comprehensive care plan does not address any visiting issues.
The facility provided Surveyor with a copy of a grievance regarding R12. The grievance documents in part, on 11/25/22, (the first night for R12), R12's granddaughter stayed the night with R12 as R12 was vulnerable to anxiety attacks, hyperventilation, and fear of falling. On 11/26/22, R12's granddaughter was asked to leave the facility and when asked why, R12's granddaughter was informed she must leave per policy. The granddaughter's mother (R12's daughter and unactivated POA) came to pick up the granddaughter. R12's daughter came into the facility and asked to do a wellness check on R12. R12's daughter was denied access to R12 and was told to leave the facility. Family spoke to the nursing supervisor on 11/27/22 who informed family that the supervisor was not aware of any policy that restricted family from staying with a Resident overnight. Family stated that R12 had requested family be with R12 overnight to provide access to medical equipment when R12 was panicking, and to provide psychological and emotional support during R12's panic attack. R12 was afraid of falling out of the bed and wanted her granddaughter there. The facility's grievance form includes the following documentation, writer apologized, access should have been given. Surveyor notes that R12's granddaughter was not able to stay the night and provide support to R12 as R12 had requested.
Surveyor reviewed the facility nursing schedule for 11/25/22 and 11/26/22. The nursing supervisor is no longer an employee at the facility. Surveyor placed calls to all staff for those 2 days that worked the unit R12 resided on. Surveyor received a phone call back from Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA-I) on 5/17/23 at 8:50 AM. CNA-I does not recall the particular incident with R12. CNA-I stated that CNA-I was aware of a time that a daughter stayed with a Resident 3 or 4 nights and did not see anything wrong with it. CNA-I stated that Residents coming from the hospital are having a hard time adjusting and it makes them more comfortable to have family with them.
On 5/15/23 at 9:09 AM, Surveyor interviewed Social Worker(SW-G) in regards to the situation with R12. SW-G confirmed that it was R12's first time in a facility for rehabilitation and had anxiety issues. SW-G confirmed that an immediate family member was denied access when wanting to do a wellness check. SW-G also confirmed that an immediate family member was denied access to R12 24 hours a day and was not able to have access to R12 during the night hours. SW-G stated that SW-G believes visiting hours are 6:30 AM-8:00 PM, but is not aware of a facility visiting policy. SW-G stated that it was not right that immediate family members was denied access to do a welfare check on R12 or to visit 24 hours a day and provide support to R12 as R12 adjusted to the facility, and should not have happened.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator(NHA-A) and Director of Nursing(DON-B) that the facility did not provide immediate access to R12, at the time of R12's choosing and should not have been subject to visiting hour limitations. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
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 notify a Resident's representative and attending physician when there ...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the Facility did not notify a Resident's representative and attending physician when there was an accident/incident, change of condition or change and/or new medication involving 2 (R13 and R8 ) of 5 Residents reviewed for notification of a representative.
* R13 had an IV placed and fluids given due to hyponatremia on 3/28/22 and then new orders for fluid via IV given on 4/7/22, 4/8/22, 4/10/22, 4/21/22. R13 was prescribed a vaginal cream for a yeast infection on 4/21/22. R13's activated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) was not notified of the IV orders or the vaginal cream.
* R8 had an injury of unknown origin on 5/1/23 and R8's activated HCPOA was not notified.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a policy that documents the procedure for completing notification to representatives and was informed by the facility nursing consultant (Corp-C) that there was no available policy for notification to representatives.
1. R13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Colostomy, Paraoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Aphasia following Cerebral Infarction, and Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, Anxiety Disorder and Depression. R13 had an activated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) while at the facility. R13 discharged from the facility on 5/19/22 to another facility.
R13's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) signed 3/10/22 documents R13's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating R13 was cognitively intact for daily decision making.
Surveyor reviewed R13's electronic medical record and acknowledges that R13 had an activated HCPOA while residing at the facility.
Surveyor reviewed R13's electronic medical (EMR) record and notes that new orders for fluid due to hyponatremia to be given via IV given on 4/7/22, 4/8/22, 4/10/22, 4/21/22. R13 was prescribed a vaginal cream for a yeast infection on 4/21/22. There is no documentation in R13's EMR that R13's representative/activated HCPOA was notified of the change of condition and/or new medication.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and Director of Nursing (DON-B) that R13's activated HCPOA had not been notified of the need to alter R13's treatment significantly with the insertion of the IV and subsequent multiple fluids given and the vaginal cream. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
2. R8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, visual hallucinations, depression, anxiety, chronic kidney disease, macular degeneration, peripheral vascular disease, and a history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits. R8's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R8 had moderate cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8. Thee facility assessed R8 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, and hygiene. R8 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice services.
On 5/1/2023 from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM on the Hospice Aide Visit Note, the CNA charted skin was inspected, and no new skin problems were identified.
On 5/1/2023 at 10:13 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted a bruise was noted to R8's right eye. Nursing charted the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) that had been working with R8 on day shift and PM shift was asked about the bruise to R8. Nursing charted the CNA stated Hospice was there on the day shift and was aware of the bruising as well as the day shift nurse. Nursing charted the day shift nurse did not mention the bruising in shift report.
Surveyor reviewed the Hospice notes provided by the facility. No Hospice Nursing Visit Note was found.
A facility incident report form was completed by Social Worker (SW)-H for the bruise to R8's right eye that was found on 5/1/2023. The nursing description was R8 had bruising to the inner side of the right eye. R8 was unable to give a description of what happened. Additional information on the form was R8 was often seen rubbing eyes with glasses on and falling asleep with glasses on. In the section where agencies/people notified, no notifications were found. Staff statements were obtained and agreed R8 often rubs the eyes while glasses are on, and the glasses leave an imprint on R8's nose.
On 5/2/2023 from 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM on the Hospice Nursing Visit Note, the nurse noted bruising to the inner corner of the right eye which appeared to be caused by R8's glasses. The area was non-tender to touch. The nurse discussed with caregivers to take R8's glasses off when sleeping to prevent bruising.
On 5/4/2023 at 4:15 PM in the progress notes, nursing charted R8 had a bruise to the inner right eye and lateral nose; no open areas were seen and R8 denied pain. Nursing charted R8's daughter requested that R8's POA be notified, and the social worker was notified of the request.
On 5/5/2023 at 11:30 AM in the progress notes, Director of Nursing (DON)-B charted DON-B spoke with R8's POA that morning to discuss the bruise to R8's right eye and how it was resolving.
On 5/15/2023 at 11:53 AM, Surveyor observed R8 sleeping in a reclined Broda chair. R8 did not have glasses on. CNA-Z stated R8 had bruising to the right side of the nose on and off and they found out it was from R8's eyeglasses. CNA-Z stated R8's daughter saw R8 rubbing R8's eyes and hitting the glasses, too.
On 5/15/2023 at 3:05 PM in the progress notes, SW-H charted the interdisciplinary team (IDT) met to further discuss R8's bruising which was noted on 5/1/2023 to the right inner eye. The IDT agreed with the initial intervention of removing eyeglasses when R8 is noted to be dozing off or rubbing eyes. SW-H charted bruising continued to resolve, and the family was updated per daughter request. SW-H charted R8's POA was updated on 5/5/2023.
In an interview on 5/16/2023 at 10:55 AM, Surveyor asked DON-B why R8's POA was not notified right away of the bruising to the inner right eye on 5/1/2023 when the bruise was discovered. DON-B stated R8 was on Hospice and was told Hospice would notify the family of the bruise. DON-B stated R8's daughter told DON-B R8's POA had not been told about the bruise, so DON-B called R8's POA at that time.
In an interview on 5/16/2023 at 1:31 PM, Surveyor asked Registered Nurse (RN)-K what the facility protocol was when an injury of unknown origin was discovered. RN-K stated if an injury is discovered and it is explainable, then they would monitor the resident and let the family and physician know. RN-K stated if the injury is unknown where it came from, the DON would be notified, Hospice would be notified, and staff statements would be obtained from anyone that worked with the resident in the last 72 hours. Surveyor asked RN-K if the resident was on Hospice care, would the facility or Hospice notify the POA. RN-K stated either the facility or Hospice can notify the family; they would have a conversation to determine who would call the POA.
On 5/16/2023 at 3:00 PM, Surveyor shared with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A the concern R8's POA was not notified on 5/1/2023 when the bruise to R8's inner right eye was discovered. No further information was provided at that time.
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** 3. R10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, dementia, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, and...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease, dementia, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, and mild cognitive impairment.
R10's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated, 12/15/22, documents a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 6, indicating R10 is severely cognitively impaired for daily decision making.
Surveyor reviewed the self-report submitted by the facility that documented on 12/6/22, R10 was noted to yell out in pain when facility staff were attempting to transfer R10. The nurse practitioner assessed the resident and ordered an Xray of the knee/right leg area which revealed a fracture to the right knee. R10 was sent to the hospital for evaluation, and it was decided that surgical intervention was not an option and R10 was sent back to the facility. The Nursing Home Administrator (NHA,) who no longer works at the facility, and Director of Nursing (DON) B were notified and started an investigation.
Surveyor reviewed the initial self-report and noted that the facility was aware of R10's injury of unknown origin on 12/6/22, however did not submit the initial self-report to the state agency until 12/13/22.
Surveyor noted this was not in the required 24-hour time frame.
On 5/16/23 at 9:15 am, Surveyor interviewed NHA A. NHA A reported that they were not working in the facility at the time of the incident. Surveyor asked NHA A what the process is for self-reporting an incident. NHA A reported that if there is an allegation that requires reporting, it will initially be reported in a timely manner. NHA A reported that an injury of unknown origin will be reported to the state agency within 24 hours. Then an investigation will take place and the final report will be submitted to the state agency within 5 days.
On 5/16/23 at 10:50 am, Surveyor interviewed Social Worker (SW) G. SW G reported that they were involved in collecting information for the self-report regarding R10 in December but was not involved in the actual reporting of the information. SW G reported they do not know why the initial self-report was not submitted within 24 hours.
On 5/17/23 at 8:24 am, Surveyor interviewed DON B. Surveyor shared concerns with DON B regarding the initial self-report not being submitted within 24 hours regarding the incident of an injury of unknown origin with R10 in December. DON B reported they believe the reason for this was because it was accidentally saved on the computer instead of being reported and when they called the state agency, they were informed to submit the 24-hour report with the final self-report.
There was no additional information provided by the facility.
Based on record review and interview, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations involving abuse including injuries of unknown origin were reported to the State Survey Agency or were reported to the State Survey Agency within the 24-hour time frame for 3 (R8, R6, and R10) of 3 residents reviewed with injuries of unknown origin.
*R8 had injuries of unknown origin: bruising to the outer right eye and the left hand on 3/24/2023 and bruising to the inner right eye on 5/1/2023. These injuries of unknown origin were not reported to the State Survey Agency.
*R6 had injuries of unknown origin: bruising to the left hand, left inner wrist, left elbow, left upper arm near the elbow, and right upper arm near the elbow on 12/9/2022. These injuries of unknown origin were not reported to the State Survey Agency.
*R10 had an injury of unknown origin: a right knee fracture on 12/6/2022. The injury of unknown origin was reported to the State Agency on 12/13/2022, seven days after the event. This injury of unknown origin was not reported to the State Survey Agency within the 24-hour time frame.
Findings include:
The facility policy and procedure entitled COMPREHENSIVE 'ABUSE', NEGLECT, MISTREATMENT and MISAPPROPRIATION OF RESIDENT PROPERTY PROGRAM dated 12/1/2022 states:
Injuries of Unknown Origin: An injury should be classified as an injury of unknown source when both of the following conditions are met:
i. The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the source of the the [sic] injury could not be explained by the resident;
ii. The injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury or the location of the injury (e.g., the injury is located in an area not vulnerable to trauma) or the number of injuries observed at one particular point in time or the incidence of injuries over time.
It is the policy of this facility that abuse allegations are reported per Federal and State Law. The facility will ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the Executive Director of the facility and to other officials (including to the State Survey Agency and adult protective services where state law provides for jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in accordance with State law through established procedures.
1. R8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, visual hallucinations, depression, anxiety, chronic kidney disease, macular degeneration, peripheral vascular disease, and a history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits.
R8's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R8 had moderate cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8. The facility assessed R8 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, and hygiene. R8 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice services.
On 3/24/2023, at 10:21 AM, in the progress notes, nursing charted Hospice was informed that R8 had a bruise to the outer right eye and on top of the left hand that was not there before last week. Nursing charted the bruises were noted by the Licensed Practical Nurse with no open areas, no drainage, and no pain or discomfort. Nursing charted the Nurse Practitioner was aware and the POA would be notified.
On 5/1/2023, at 10:13 PM, in the progress notes, nursing charted a bruise was noted to R8's right eye. Nursing charted the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) that had been working with R8 on day shift and PM (evening) shift was asked about the bruise to R8. Nursing charted the CNA stated Hospice was there on the day shift and was aware of the bruising as well as the day shift nurse. Nursing charted the day shift nurse did not mention the bruising in shift report.
On 5/15/2023, at 8:20 AM, Surveyor asked Director of Nursing (DON)-B for all Facility Reported Incidents from 12/1/2022 to present.
On 5/15/2023, at 11:45 AM, Surveyor requested from DON-B and Social Worker (SW)-H any facility investigations for R8.
On 5/15/2023, at 12:57 PM, Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A provided Surveyor with three Facility Reported Incidents from 12/1/2022 to present. Surveyor noted R8 was not identified in the three reports provided.
On 5/15/2023, at 3:30 PM, DON-B provided a facility incident report form that was completed by SW-H for the bruise to R8's right eye that was found on 5/1/2023. The nursing description was R8 had bruising to the inner side of the right eye. R8 was unable to give a description of what happened. Additional information on the form was R8 was often seen rubbing eyes with glasses on and falling asleep with glasses on. In the section where agencies/people notified, no notifications were found. Staff statements were obtained and agreed R8 often rubs the eyes while glasses are on, and the glasses leave an imprint on R8's nose.
In an interview on 5/16/2023, at 10:55 AM, Surveyor asked DON-B why the bruising to R8 on 3/24/2023 and 5/1/2023 was not reported to the State Survey Agency for injuries of unknown origin. DON-B stated the injuries were not unknown and they determined right away where the bruising came from. Surveyor shared the concern with DON-B that R8 had bruising to the outer right eye and left hand on 3/24/2023 with no investigation to determine where the bruising came from, and an investigation was started by the facility as to the cause of the bruising to R8's inner right eye on 5/1/2023 yet neither one was reported to the State Survey Agency. Surveyor shared with DON-B that at the time the bruises were discovered, the facility did not know what caused the bruises and would therefore be injuries of unknown origin. DON-B agreed that when the bruises were found, they did not know the cause and agreed they should have been reported as injuries of unknown origin. No further information was provided at that time.
2. R6's diagnoses include anxiety disorder, Parkinson Disease, and dementia.
The admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) with an assessment reference date of 10/6/22 has a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 11 which indicates resident is moderately cognitively impaired. R6 is assessed as requiring extensive assistance with one person physical assist for bed mobility, transfers, and bathing.
The nurses note dated 12/9/22 documents: After resident's bath CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated resident has a bruise on L (left) hand. Writer went to assess and saw more bruising in addition to L hand. Writer measured all bruises. Unknown origin. CNA stated resident kept sliding down in tub bath and they had to pull her up twice. Per CNA one CNA lifted resident up under her arms and one lifted under her legs. CNA also stated resident kept holding on to a bar and possibly could have hit her elbow on something during the bath. The two upper arm bruises are in the same spot on R (right) and L arms respectively. VSS (vital signs stable) WNL (within normal limits). Afebrile. No c/o (complaint of) pain or discomfort. ROM (range of motion) per baseline. No swelling or raised areas. Daughter/POA (power of attorney) [Name] aware. [Name] supervisor, [Name] manager and on call [Name] PAC (Physician Assistant Certified) from [Medical Group Name] all aware. [Name] to notify administrator. Bruising is as follows:
1) L Hand 4cm (centimeters) x (times) 2cm Reddish Purple Bruise
2) L Inner Wrist 5cm x 4cm Dark Purple Bruise
3) L Elbow 2 cm x 2.5cm Purple Bruise
4) L Upper Arm Near Elbow 5cm x 3cm Reddish Yellowish Bruise
5) R (right) Upper Arm Near Elbow 3cm x 1 cm Purplish Yellow Bruise.
On 5/15/23 at 8:20 a.m., Surveyor asked DON (Director of Nursing)-B for all Facility Reported Incidents from 12/1/22 to present.
On 5/15/23 at 12:57 p.m., Administrator-A provided Surveyor with 3 Facility Reported Incidents for the time period of 12/1/22 to present. Surveyor noted R6 is not one of the three Facility Reported Incidents provided.
On 5/15/23 at 3:27 p.m., during the end of the day meeting with Administrator-A and DON-B Surveyor requested the Facility's investigation for R6's multiple bruises identified on 12/9/22.
On 5/16/23, Surveyor reviewed the Facility's investigation for R6's multiple bruises on 12/9/22 but was unable to determine from the information provided to Surveyor if R6's injury of unknown origin was reported to the State Agency.
On 5/17/23 at 9:41 a.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if R6's multiple bruises identified on 12/9/22 were reported to the State Agency. DON-B informed Surveyor she can check but didn't think so. DON-B informed Surveyor she will check the Administrator's office to see if Former Administrator-E reported the bruises.
On 5/17/23 at 10:31 a.m., DON-B informed Surveyor there is no self report for R6.
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 record review and interview, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations involving abuse including injuries of u...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations involving abuse including injuries of unknown origin were thoroughly investigated for 1 (R8) of 3 residents reviewed with injuries of unknown origin.
* R8 had injuries of unknown origin: bruising to the outer right eye and the left hand on 3/24/2023. These injuries of unknown origin were not investigated as to the cause of the injuries.
Findings include:
The facility policy and procedure entitled COMPREHENSIVE 'ABUSE', NEGLECT, MISTREATMENT and MISAPPROPRIATION OF RESIDENT PROPERTY PROGRAM dated 12/1/2022 states:
Injuries of Unknown Origin: An injury should be classified as an injury of unknown source when both of the following conditions are met:
i. The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the source of the the [sic] injury could not be explained by the resident;
ii. The injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury or the location of the injury (e.g., the injury is located in an area not vulnerable to trauma) or the number of injuries observed at one particular point in time or the incidence of injuries over time. Investigation of injuries of Unknown Origin or Suspicious Injuries: must be immediately investigated to rule out abuse: i. Injuries include, but are not limited to, bruising of the inner thigh, chest, face, and breast, bruises of an unusual size, multiple unexplained bruises, and/or bruising in an area not typically vulnerable to trauma.
R8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, visual hallucinations, depression, anxiety, chronic kidney disease, macular degeneration, peripheral vascular disease, and a history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits.
R8's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R8 had moderate cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8. The facility assessed R8 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, and hygiene. R8 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice services.
On 3/24/2023, at 10:21 AM, in the progress notes, nursing charted Hospice was informed that R8 had a bruise to the outer right eye and on top of the left hand that was not there before last week. Nursing charted the bruises were noted by the Licensed Practical Nurse with no open areas, no drainage, and no pain or discomfort. Nursing charted the Nurse Practitioner was aware and the POA would be notified.
On 5/15/2023 at 8:20 AM, Surveyor asked Director of Nursing (DON)-B for all Facility Reported Incidents from 12/1/2022 to present.
On 5/15/2023 at 11:45 AM, Surveyor requested from DON-B and Social Worker (SW)-H any facility investigations for R8.
On 5/15/2023 at 12:57 PM, Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A provided Surveyor with three Facility Reported Incidents from 12/1/2022 to present. Surveyor noted R8 was not one of the three reports provided.
No facility investigation was provided for R8's bruising on 3/24/2023.
In an interview on 5/16/2023 at 10:55 AM, Surveyor shared the concern with DON-B that R8 had bruising to the outer right eye and left hand on 3/24/2023 with no investigation to determine where the bruising came from. DON-B did not appear to be aware of the bruising that was charted on 3/24/2023. Surveyor shared with DON-B that at the time the bruises were discovered, the facility did not know what caused the bruises and would therefore be injuries of unknown origin. DON-B agreed that when the bruises were found, they did not know the cause and agreed they should have been investigated. No further information was provided at that time.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflect...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately reflected the Resident's status at the time of the assessment for 2 Residents (R) (R9 and R13) of 17 Residents reviewed.
* R9's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 3/11/23, did not accurately reflect R9's ability to hear and that R9 has been on oxygen therapy.
* R13's admission MDS dated [DATE] did not accurately reflect that R13 had a colostomy.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a policy that documents the procedure for accurately completing a MDS and was informed by the facility nursing consultant (Corp-C) that there was no available facility policy.
1. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has an unactivated Health Care Power of Attorney(HCPOA).
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance with assist of 1 for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents that R9 needs physical help with bathing. R9's MDS documents R9's hearing as adequate. The MDS does not indicate R9 has been receiving continuous oxygen therapy since 8/20/22.
Surveyor was provided R9's updated care card dated 5/15/23 which documents that R9 is hard of hearing in left ear and deaf in right ear. R9's care card also documents that R9 has oxygen (O2) at 2 liters per minute, per nasal cannula continuous. Surveyor notes R9's care card located in R9's closet dated 12/16/22 (prior to the 3/11/23 MDS) also states that R9 is hard of hearing in left ear and deaf in the right ear.
R9's current physician orders as of 5/16/23 document that R9 has been on continuous O2 since 8/20/22.
On 5/16/23 at 12:05 PM, Surveyor interviewed MDS Coordinator (MDS-O). MDS-O stated [R9's] hearing is adequate . I don't know if I was in the room or not to assess [R9] . If [R9]'s hearing is assessed as adequate, [R9] must have heard me ok.
On 5/17/23 at 10:55 AM, Surveyor again interviewed MDS-O in regards to R9's Quarterly MDS. Surveyor asked MDS-O about the documentation on R9's MDS reflecting adequate hearing. Surveyor stated that R9 had been admitted to the facility with being hard of hearing in left ear and deaf in the right year and referred to the documentation of this on R9's care card. Surveyor also stated that R9 had been receiving continuous oxygen therapy since 8/20/22. MDS-O stated that MDS-O does not go into each Resident room to complete the MDS assessment, since COVID. MDS-O stated MDS-O relies on the computer to complete each Resident MDS assessment by reviewing assessments, labs, notes, etc and will sometimes speak to the nurse. MDS-O stated in regards to [R9]'s inaccurate MDS assessment, All I can say is that I go off of what I see in the computer.
2. R13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Colostomy, Paraoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, Aphasia following Cerebral Infarction, and Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, Anxiety Disorder and Depression. R13 had an activated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) while at the facility. R13 discharged from the facility on 5/19/22 to another facility.
R13's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) signed 3/10/22 assesses R13's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 13, indicating R13 was cognitively intact for daily decision making skills. R13 required extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene.
In review of R13's MDS, Surveyor notes that R13 as having a colostomy is not assessed on R13's MDS.
R13's hospital Discharge summary dated [DATE], documents in detail R13's colostomy and surgery.
In review of R13's nursing progress notes, Surveyor acknowledges that there are multiple nursing entries referring to the care and treatment of R13's colostomy.
R13's physician orders document for R13's colostomy care that specifies to monitor site, wafer and bag integrity every shift.
On 5/17/23 at 11:02 AM, Surveyor interviewed MDS Coordinator (MDS-O) who stated that MDS-O is not sure why the colostomy is not documented on [R13]'s MDS when [R13] had a colostomy.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and Director of Nursing (DON-B) the concern that R9's MDS did not assess accurately R9's hearing or document that R9 is on oxygen therapy and that R13's MDS did not document R13's colostomy. Surveyor shared that R9's and R13's MDS was not reflective of their status at the time of the assessment. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
On 5/17/23 at 12:45 PM, Surveyor was informed by Corporate Consultant (Corp-C) that Corp-C is aware of the MDS concerns for R9 and R13 and has instructed MDS-O to complete corrections for both R9 and R13.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, clinical record documentation and EMR (electronic medical record review), the facility did not ensure that the PASRR (Pre-admission Screen and Resident Review) for 1 of 1 Residents(R) (R9) were conducted accurately, and did not ensure the completion of level two screens after the level one screen identified R9 as having a mental illness or developmental disability.
* R9 had a Level 1 PASRR (Preadmission Screen and Resident Review) with no date indicating R9 has a serious mental illness with medications and severe cognitive deficits which would trigger a Level 11 screen to be completed, in order to determine the need for specialized services. No documentation was provided by the facility that R9's PASRR Level 1 screen was sent for further review.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a facility policy and procedure for the completion of a Resident PASRR Level I and was provided with a policy and procedure titled, admission Criteria/Requirements last reviewed 12/1/22 and notes the following applicable:
.F. Individuals diagnosed with Major mental illness, mental retardation, or developmental disabilities will be screened prior to admission utilizing Preadmission Screen and Resident Review(PASRR).
a. PASRR will contribute to individual's plan of care.
b. PASRR Level 2 screen may be utilized to determine the facility's ability to manage the individual need.
R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has an unactivated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA).
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance with assist of 1 for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents that R9 needs physical help with bathing.
On 5/15/23 at 11:21 AM, Surveyor reviewed R9's electronic medical record (EMR) and determined that R9's Level I PASRR screen indicated that R9 triggered based on serious mental illness diagnosis, receiving medication, and severe cognitive deficits. However, R9's Level I PASRR screen was undated. Surveyor requested documentation of a PASRR Level II screen for R9, but the facility was not able to provide the Level II documentation for R9.
On 5/16/23 at 12:30 PM, Social Worker (SW-G) informed Surveyor that a Level I for R9 had not been submitted to the agency responsible for evaluating a Resident to determine appropriateness for skilled nursing placement. SW-G stated that a Level I should be done on admission and dated. SW-G also indicated that SW-G has not been sending in new Level I assessments when changes occur with Residents. SW-G stated that [R9's] Level I was not sent in, should have been dated, but has been sent in to the agency for review as of this date. SW-G indicated that SW-G did send in to the agency responsible for evaluating a PASRR, Level I with todays date.
On 5/17/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and Director of Nursing (DON-B) that R9 did not have a Level II completed which should have been due to R9 having a serious mental illness, severe cognitive deficits and being on a medication. Surveyor explained that it is a federal requirement to ensure that Residents are not inappropriately placed and that the facility may have failed to identify R9 as needing more specialized services. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility did not develop and implement a baseline care plan that includes instructions needed to provided effective and person-centered care for 1(R14) 3 Residents(R) to prevent decline or injury and did ensure that R14 and her family member received a written summary of the baseline care plan.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a policy that documents the procedure for completing a baseline care plan and was provided with the following policy last reviewed 7/22/22.
.Procedure:
A. Within 48 hours after admission: a Baseline Care Plan will be completed and reviewed with Individual and/or Individual Representative.
R14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Hypokalemia, Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlopediemia, and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease without Esophagitis. R14 discharged from the facility on 5/16/23. R14 was her own person while at the facility.
R14's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R14's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score to be 15, indicating R14 was cognitively intact for daily decision making. R14's MDS assessed R14 as needing limited assistance with 1 person physical help for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and hygiene. R14 uses a walker and wheelchair. R14 has an indwelling catheter and ileostomy. R14 is assessed as having pain. Pressure reducing device for chair and bed is listed for R14. R14's MDS documents R14 had a discharge goal to return to the community.
Surveyor was unable to locate documentation that a baseline care plan had been completed for R14.
On 5/15/23 at 1:00 PM, Surveyor interviewed Social Worker (SW-G). SW-G stated that a baseline care plan is opened up in the electronic medical record and each responsible discipline completes within 2 days and the expectation is that it is reviewed with the Resident and/or representative.
On 5/16/23 at 11:30 AM, Surveyor spoke with Director of Nursing (DON-B) who stated that the unit managers are responsible for completing the nursing areas of baseline care plans. DON-B informed Surveyor that DON-B has been without unit managers for several months and DON-B has been doing the care plans. DON-B stated that DON-B was off the end of January to the middle of April.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and DON-B that R14 did not have a person-centered baseline care plan completed within the first 48 hours of R14's admission that is intended to promote continuity of care, instructions, and increase R14's safety. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 3...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 3 (R9, R14, and R7) of 17 sampled Residents(R) reviewed.
* R9 did not have a comprehensive plan of care addressing R9's physician orders for bilateral enabler bars, continuous oxygen therapy, and bilateral tubi grips. R9 is a long term care Resident. R9's comprehensive plan of care addresses R9's discharge plan to be discharged to the community and has not been updated since 12/30/21 to reflect R9's discharge plan change to being a long term care Resident. Further, R9's care card located in closet door is dated 12/16/22 which does not include all updated care plan information.
* R14's comprehensive care plan addresses only 2 focused problems: potential for decreased activity involvement initiated 5/9/23 and R14 has a nutritional problem initiated 5/3/23. R14's ileostomy, activities of daily living, and discharge planning were not addressed on R14's comprehensive care plan.
* R7 did not have a comprehensive plan of care addressing R7's need for leg braces.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a policy that documents the procedure for completing a comprehensive care plan and was provided with the following last reviewed 7/22/22:
.Policy:
The Comprehensive Person Centered Care Plan will reflect the individual's needs and preferences to facilitate care.
Procedure: .
B. Within 21 consecutive days after admission, and in correlation with the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a comprehensive assessment will be completed and a written care plan will be developed based on the individual's history, preferences, and assessments from appropriate disciplines and the physician's evaluation and orders.
C. Care Plan shall be reviewed and revised quarterly, upon change of condition, and/or as needed
D. Individual and/or Individual Representative and direct staff will participate in development of the comprehensive person centered care plan.
1. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) that hasn't been activated.
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents R9 needs physical help with bathing. R9's MDS documents R9's hearing as adequate and does not document R9 has been receiving continuous oxygen therapy since 8/20/22.
R9's current physician orders document the following:
1. Oxygen (O2) at 1-5 liters per minute per nasal cannula-effective 8/20/22
2. Tubigrips to bilateral lower extremities on AM (morning) off HS (hour of sleep)-effective 8/20/22
3. Bilateral transfer bars-effective 8/21/22
On 5/15/23, at 11:21 AM, Surveyor reviewed R9's comprehensive care plan. Surveyor noted there is no care plan documented for R9's continuous O2, bilateral tubigrips, and bilateral transfer bars. There is a care plan for R9 to be discharged home with daughter effective 12/30/21 to present. R9's discharge plan has not been updated since admission, as R9 has been established as long term resident at the facility.
On 5/15/23, at 12:40 PM, Surveyor observed R9's care card located on the inside of R9's closet door a last updated of 12/16/22.
On 5/16/23, at 9:40 AM, Social Worker (SW-G) confirmed R9 is been established as being at the facility as a long term resident and has been for awhile. SW-G stated each discipline is responsible for their care plan identified needs based on the MDS assessment. SW-G stated SW-G initiated a care plan for cognitive, discharge, advance directives, mood, behavior, and psychosocial.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B that R9 does not have a person-centered comprehensive plan of care based on the needs identified on R9's MDS with measurable objectives and timeframes based on the medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs of R9. R9's comprehensive care plan also did not accurately document R9's discharge goals. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
2. R14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Hypokalemia, Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlopediemia, and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease without Esophagitis. R14 discharged from the facility on 5/16/23. R14 was her own responsible party while at the facility.
R14's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] assessed R14's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score to be 15, indicating R14 was cognitively intact for daily decision making. R14's MDS assessed R14 as needing limited assistance of 1 person physical help for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and hygiene. R14 uses a walker and wheelchair. R14 has an indwelling catheter and ileostomy. R14 is assessed as having pain, requiring a pressure reducing device for chair and bed; and had a discharge goal to return to the community.
On 5/15/23, at 1:15 PM, Surveyor reviewed R14's electronic medical record and notes there are only 2 focused problems: potential for decreased activity involvement initiated 5/9/23 and R14 has a nutritional problem initiated 5/3/23. Surveyor requested and was provided a copy of R14's comprehensive care plan and received only the 2 focused problems. Surveyor noted R14's ileostomy, activities of daily living, and discharge planning goals were not addressed on R14's comprehensive care plan.
On 5/16/23, at 11:30 AM, Surveyor interviewed Director of Nursing (DON)- in regard to the process of completing Resident comprehensive care plans. DON-B stated the unit managers are responsible for completing the nursing areas of comprehensive care plans. DON-B informed Surveyor that DON-B has been without unit managers for several months and DON-B has been doing the care plans. DON-B stated that DON-B was off the end of January to the middle of April. DON-B stated that the expectation is that every Resident has a comprehensive care plan completed and is updated with every new change.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and DON-B R14 did not have a person-centered comprehensive plan of care based on the individual needs identified and MDS assessment with measurable objectives and timeframes nor did R14's care plan address their discharge planning goal. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
3. R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting the left dominant side, polyneuropathy (malfunction of peripheral nerves throughout the body), peripheral vascular disease, suicidal ideations, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, left foot drop, short Achilles tendon on the left ankle, and restless leg syndrome.
R7's quarterly minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] indicated R7 had intact cognition with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 and assessed R7 requiring extensive assist with bed mobility, dressing, toileting, hygiene and total dependent for transfers and bathing. R7 had impairments to left upper and lower extremity. R7 used a Hoyer lift for transfers and a wheelchair when out of bed. R7 was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder and wore an adult brief.
On 5/15/2023, at 9:38 AM, Surveyor observed R7 lying in bed wearing a hospital gown. R7 had just been changed and cleaned up after eating breakfast. R7 mentioned she was supposed to have a left hand brace and leg brace on but had concerns they never were put on. Surveyor observed a left hand brace and blue soft brace on chair in R7's room and a left foot brace in R7's shoe.
Surveyor reviewed R7's care plan. Surveyor noted R7's left hand and left foot brace were not addressed in R7's care plan.
Surveyor reviewed R7's physician's orders, as of 5/17/2023 R7 had the following orders in place:
1. Apply ankle-foot orthotic (AFO) brace to left lower extremity. Put on in AM (morning), take of at bedtime. Check skin for redness or irritation, should resolve in 30 minutes of brace removal.
Order date: 2/25/2023, start date: 3/1/2023
2. Apply blue splint to left lower extremity while in bed. When out of bed apply AFO brace with shoe to be applied, weight bearing as tolerated in tall AFO.
Order date: 3/13/2023, start date 3/13/2023.
On 5/15/2023, at 1:15 PM, Surveyor interviewed licensed practical nurse (LPN)-X who stated LPN-X was not aware if R7 was to have hand or leg braces and would have to investigate it. Surveyor asked how LPN-X access most recent care plan for R7. LPN-X replied that everything is transferred over into point click care (PCC) from the previous healthcare system (Vision) so no need to have to go back into old system to check.
On 5/15/2023, at 1:24 PM, Surveyor interviewed nurse practitioner (NP)-FF who states R7 would refuse R7's left hand splint regularly so it was discontinued on 3/16/2023 and should not have to have anymore. NP-FF stated R7 was noncompliant with splints and would refuse them to be put on often, staff are encouraged to keep asking. NP-FF state R7 should wear the blue splint to R7's left lower extremity when in bed and R7's AFO when out of bed to help with R7's left foot drop.
On 5/15/2023, at 1:30 PM, R7 was observed lying in bed, had just been changed and repositioned. R7 did not have the blue brace on R7's left leg. R7 stated R7 did not want it on at that time because it tends to bother R7.
Surveyor noted on R7's closet door the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) care card dated 11/10/2022 and had the following brace intervention in place:
-soft splint to left upper extremity, on in morning, off as bedtime.
Surveyor notes the CNA care card did not address the use of R7's blue splint or AFO splint for the left lower extremity.
On 5/15/202,3 at 1:40 PM, Surveyor interviewed CNA-HH who stated R7 never had a hand splint that CNA-HH could recall. CNA-HH has worked at the facility for 4 years. CNA-HH stated R7 gets R7's left lower extremity braces on when R7 requests them. CNA-HH stated they did not offer to have left lower extremity braces put on R7.
On 5/16/2023, at 10:15 AM, Surveyor observed R7 sitting up in wheelchair ready to go to a doctor appointment. R7 did not have R7's left lower extremity AFO on. R7 states R7 forgot to tell the CNA to put the left AFO on.
On 5/17/3023, at 10:03 AM, Surveyor interviewed CNA-II who stated CNA-II gets the floor assignment every morning and looks at the CNA care cards on the back of the resident's closet door or at the nurses' station CNA binder to see what cares the residents need completed.
On 5/17/2023, at 10:15 AM, Surveyor reviewed the CNA binder at the nurse's station. The CNA care card for R7 was dated 1/13/2023 and had the following splint/brace intervention in place:
-left hand splint- put on in the morning, take of at bedtime
Surveyor noted there was no intervention in place for R7's left lower extremity AFO brace or blue soft brace that were order by R7's physician.
Surveyor reviewed R7's current care plan in the electronic medical record (EMR). R7's care plan had 2 care areas that were initiated on 5/9/2023 that included:
- decreased socialization
- Nutritional problem related to increased BMI (Body Mass Index).
On 5/17/2023, at 11:46 AM, Surveyor informed director of nursing (DON)-B of Surveyors concerns regarding R7's care plan and CNA card not being up to date to reflect R7's current needs regarding R7's physicians orders for left lower extremity splints, how staff would know what splints should be used and when, and observations of R7 not wearing the splints. DON-B stated staff can go into the previous healthcare system (vision) to look up information. Surveyor informed DON-B that the previous health care system was not updated either. Surveyor requested the most recent CNA care card for R7.
R7's most recent CNA care card dated 5/17/2023 was provided to Surveyor with the following interventions listed under Resident care:
-Special instructions: AFO brace to lower extremity during the day, soft splint to left upper extremity. On in the AM and off at bedtime.
Surveyor informed DON-B the special instructions on the CNA care for R7 were still inaccurate per MD (Medical Doctor)/NP (Nurse Practitioner) orders and the observations of R7 not wearing the splints. No other information was provided at this time.
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
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has an unactivated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA).
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance with assist of 1 for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents that R9 needs physical help with bathing.
R9's Annual MDS dated [DATE] documents choosing tub bath or showers is somewhat important to R9.
Documentation on R9's care card reflects that R9 prefers a tub bath and bath day is on Saturday, AM shift and to call the nurse for completed body check during bath. Surveyor reviewed R9's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and was only able to locate a skin evaluation completed on 5/13/23, 4/29/23, and 3/25/23 which may indicate R9 received a shower on those days.
On 5/15/23 at 12:40 PM, Surveyor spoke with R9. R9 informed Surveyor that R9 would like showers and hasn't gotten a shower in a long time. R9 stated R9 does not refuse showers. Surveyor observed a lot of flakes from dry skin on the front of R9.
On 5/15/23 at 3:25 PM, Director of Nursing (DON-B) informed Surveyor that DON-B is not sure what the facility is using for documentation of Resident showers and for skin check sheets.
On 5/16/23 at 11:01 AM, Social Worker(SW-G) informed Surveyor that R9 does not refuse cares or showers.
On 5/16/23 at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Administrator (NHA-A) and DON-B that documentation in R9's EMR reflect that R9 has only received 3 showers in the past 6 months. DON-B stated the facility is in the process of changing over to a new skin check evaluation form. DON-B confirmed that the nurse should be going in to do a skin check evaluation with a Resident shower. DON-B stated a new skin evaluation form was started when DON-B was out of the facility for a period of time. DON-B stated, however, whether it was the old EMR or the new EMR system, a skin body check should be done. DON-B stated, I clearly need to do some education. No further information was provided in regards to R9 not receiving weekly showers.
On 5/17/23 at 1:05 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-P) stated that R9 is usually really good about taking showers. LPN-P informed Surveyor that it is challenging to get showers completed on the weekends because of staffing issues. LPN-P stated it would probably be best to switch shower days because family visits primarily during the week. LPN-P stated that a skin check is completed by the nurse when showers are given and documentation is placed in the Resident EMR.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure 2 (R6 & R9) of 4 Residents reviewed received required assistance with their ADL's (activities daily living).
R6 & R9 did not receive their weekly showers/baths consistently per their plan of care.
Findings include:
1. R6's diagnoses includes anxiety disorder, Parkinson Disease, and dementia.
The quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) with an assessment reference date of 4/13/23 has a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 8 which indicates moderately impaired. R6 is assessed as requiring extensive assistance with two plus person physical assist for transfer and extensive assistance with one person physical assist for bathing.
The nurses note dated 3/17/23 documents Resident husband called very upset that Resident was not in bed or bath given when he had called. He stated that Resident was up in wheelchair from noon time. Writer assured husband that staff was getting to her cares and to bed. Writer did return his call after Resident was taken care of and into bed. He did apologize to writer for his outburst.
The nurses note dated 4/13/23 documents Writer spoke w/ (with) Resident's daughter. Per daughter Resident has not had a bath/shower since almost 2 weeks ago. Was suppose to get a shower last Friday 4/7/23. Writer informed daughter that Residents bath schedule changed from Friday PM (evening) to Monday AMs (morning). Not sure if Resident had one Monday, no note available. Also informed daughter that writer will ask AM CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to add Resident, if not will relay message to oncoming staff to add Resident to PM bath schedule. Daughter not receptive to suggestion, wanted to talk to manager. Writer transferred call to manager at that time.
The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) [NAME] located inside R6's closet as of 4/27/23 under the bathing section documents: *BATHING/SHOWERING: Check nail length and trim and clean on bath day and as necessary. Report any changes to nurse. BATHING/SHOWERING: Provide sponge bath when a full bath or shower cannot be tolerated. *BATHING/SHOWERING: The resident is totally dependent on one staff to provide shower/bed bath Friday Morning and as necessary.
The ADL (activity daily living) self care performance deficit care plan initiated 4/27/23 has the same interventions dated 4/27/23 for bathing/showering as documented on the CNA care card dated 4/27/23.
On 5/15/23 at 9:44 a.m. Surveyor observed a sign on the right side of R6's closet door which indicates R6's bath Monday 1st shift.
On 5/16/23 at 8:10 a.m. Surveyor spoke to SW (Social Worker)-H regarding R6. Surveyor inquired if there have been any concerns brought to her attention regarding R6. SW-H informed Surveyor the family was concerned about bathing. SW-H explained R6 did get a bath on the evening shift and then was switched to Monday mornings. Surveyor inquired when R6's bathing time was changed. SW-H informed Surveyor she thinks it was April 11th. Surveyor inquired why R6's bathing schedule was changed. SW-H informed Surveyor R6's daughter was coming to assist with showers as R6 is anxious. SW-H informed Surveyor R6 now gets bathed after breakfast and before lunch.
On 5/16/23 at 2:10 p.m. Surveyor reviewed R6's bathing documentation. Surveyor noted during March 2023 R6 received a bath/shower on 3/10/23, 3/17/23, 3/24/23 & 3/31/23. There is no documentation R6 received a bath/shower on Friday, 3/3/23. There is no evidence R6 received a bath/shower during the week of 2/26/23 to 3/4/23.
Surveyor noted during April 2023 R6 received a bath/shower on 4/7/23, 4/17/23 R6 refused, & 4/24/23. Surveyor noted there is no evidence R6 received a bath/shower during the week of 4/9/23 to 4/15/23. Surveyor noted on the April MAR there are X for the dates Sunday 4/9/23 to Saturday 4/15/23 indicating there are no scheduled bathing dates during this week.
R6 was hospitalized from [DATE] & was readmitted on [DATE]. There are no concerns with R6's bathing during May as R6 received a bath/shower on 5/8/23 & 5/15/23.
On 5/17/23 at 7:40 a.m. Surveyor informed DON (Director of Nursing)-B Surveyor is unable to locate when R6 received a bath/shower during the weeks of 2/26/23 to 3/4/23 and 4/9/23 to 4/16/23. Surveyor asked DON-B to look into this and get back to Surveyor.
On 5/17/23 at 9:48 a.m. DON-B informed Surveyor she doesn't have any information for Surveyor. DON-B explained it looked like R6 went from one bath day to another and that's where it went by the wayside.
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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidem...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) that has not been activated.
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making. R9's MDS assesses R9 as needing extensive assistance with assist of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene; range of motion impairment on both lower extremities; and needs physical help with bathing.
R9's current physician orders document R9 is to wear bilateral tubigrips to bilateral lower extremities on at AM (morning) off at HS (hour of sleep). Order date of 8/20/22.
On 5/15/23, at 12:40 PM, Surveyor observed R9 was wearing a tubigrip on the right leg but not on the left. Surveyor asked R9 why R9 was not wearing a tubigrip on the left. R9 responded and said R9 is not sure why the staff have not been placing a tubigrip on R9's left leg. Surveyor then observed a tubigrip hanging on the bar in R9's bathroom.
On 5/16/23, at 8:15 AM, Surveyor observed a tubigrip hanging on the bar in R9's bathroom.
On 5/16/23, at 8:41 AM, Surveyor observed R9 has a tubigrip on the right leg, but no tubigrip on the left leg.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B the concern that R9 has been wearing only the right tubigrip on right leg but has a physician's order for bilateral tubigrips to lower extremities. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
On 5/17/23, at 11:45 AM, DON-B informed Surveyor they do not know why R9 only has 1 tubigrip on the right leg but not on the left leg. DON-B stated there must be a reason why, but has no idea why.
On 5/17/23, at 1:05 PM, Surveyor interviewed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-P who stated that if R9 has a physician's order for bilateral tubigrip to lower extremities then R9 should be wearing to both extremities and is unsure of why R9 is only wearing one tubigrip. LPN-P has no knowledge of R9 refusing to wear the left tubigrip.
2. R8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, visual hallucinations, depression, anxiety, chronic kidney disease, macular degeneration, peripheral vascular disease, and a history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction without residual deficits.
R8's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R8 had moderate cognitive impairment with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8 and the facility assessed R8 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, and hygiene. R8 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice services.
On 2/16/2023, at 2:06 PM, in the progress notes, nursing charted at approximately 10:45 AM a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) got the nurse for an unwitnessed fall in R8's room. R8 was face down at the base of the wheelchair in the room and the seat cushion was slid down in the chair. R8 was put in bed with a mechanical lift. R8 refused any pain relief medication. When asked how it happened, R8 replied they were trying to leave. The physician, Hospice, and family were notified. R8's son came in to see R8 and Facetimed daughter with nurse present. R8's children asked R8 how R8 fell and R8 replied R8 slid. R8's daughter asked if someone had pushed R8. R8 said R8 did it on their own. R8 repeatedly stated R8 was trying to leave this place. Vital signs were stable with no signs or symptoms of injury or concussion. A fall risk assessment and neurological checks were started.
On the facility Incident Report-Resident Fall form dated 2/16/2023, the description of the event stated R8 had a fall from a Broda chair and when asked what happened, R8 stated that R8 was trying to get out of here. R8 claimed that R8 hit their head. R8 was lying on the right side/stomach with the right side of the face on the floor. No injury was noted to the right side of the head or face. R8 motioned to the left side of the head by the temple area. No injury was noted there. A lump was noted on the upper left side of the head that was not tender to touch. Nursing was unsure if this was a chronic lump on the skull. R8 was able to move legs and arms. R8 was not able to understand to squeeze with hands. R8 did not complain of pain when rolled over or lifted with full body lift and assist of three. R8 was placed in bed per R8's request. Bed was in low position and mat on floor. Neurological checks were negative. The floor nurse was to call Hospice and R8 was put on the 24-hour board to monitor. The floor nurse stated that the wheelchair cushion was slid down in the chair. Surveyor noted six sets of vital signs were noted on the report but none of the vital signs were timed or dated.
On 5/16/2023, at 12:54 PM, Social Worker (SW)-H informed Surveyor R8 did not have any neurological checks documented after the fall on 2/16/2023.
On 5/16/2023, at 3:00 PM, Surveyor shared with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B the concern R8 did not have any neurological checks completed after an unwitnessed fall on 2/16/2023. No further information was provided at that time.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility did not ensure quality of care was provided for 3 (R11, R8, & R9) of 17 Residents.
* R11 did not have neurological checks completed after unwitnessed fall on 9/19/22 & 10/21/22.
* R8 did not have neurological checks completed after unwitnessed falls.
* R9 was observed with a tubi grip on the right leg. R9 did not have a tubi grip on the left leg.
Findings include:
The Neurological Observation policy & procedure with the latest review date of 6/24/22 under policy documents Licensed nurse will monitor and record an individual's neurological status as indicated.
Under Procedure documents:
A. Neurological observation is to be done per the following Neurological Check Schedule, unless otherwise specified by a physician order.
1. At the time of event
2. Every (Q) 15 minutes x (times) 4
3. Q 30 minutes x 4
4. Q1 hour x 4
5. Q4 hours x 4
6. Then every shift up to 72 hours.
B. Neurological check observation to be completed by a licensed nurse, and to include:
1. Level of consciousness
2. Facial muscle movement
3. Upper extremity movement/hand grasps
4. Lower extremity movement/hand grasps
5. Pupil response
6. Response to name, environment, pain, or unresponsive
7. Any complaints of dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, nausea/vomiting, seizures
8. Monitor vital signs each neuro check.
1. R11 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged [DATE]. R11 was reviewed as a closed record and therefore observations could not be conducted of R11.
R11's diagnoses includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
The quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set) with an assessment reference date of 9/21/22 has a BIMS (brief interview mental status) score of 3 which indicates severe impairment.
The nurses note dated 9/19/22 documents in one of the 15 minute safety checks, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) called the attention of this writer to assess the resident. This writer found resident on floor mat on floor. ROM (range of motion) to all 4 extremities are within resident's normal. No external or internal rotation of hips noted. No complaints of pain and discomfort. Neurocheck done and is negative. Resident when asked what he was trying to do, sated I'm trying to get out of here. Body check done no injuries from fall noted. [Name] PA (physician assistant) notified of fall. [Name] RN (Registered Nurse) Manager on call notified of fall @ (at) 0445 (4:45 a.m.). Resident is very impulsive. Had history of falls even with wife present and having 1:1 with resident. Will continue every 15 minute checks and motion sensor.
The nurses note dated 10/25/22 for unwitnessed fall 10/24/22 documents S (situation) Monitoring for fall. B (background) Placed on 24 hr (hour) report. Resident found on floor in room. Incident was unwitnessed. A (assessment) resident alert. Writer heard sensor alarm sounding off from nurses station. Writer went to resident's room to check on resident. Upon entering room, resident was observed to be lying on the floor next to his bed on his left side. Upper body was on the floor mat and lower body was off the floor mat and on the floor. Resident denied hitting head on the ground when asked. Skin tear noted to right elbow. Area cleansed and patted dry. Steri strips F/B (followed by) telfa dressing applied and secured with paper tape. Writer asked resident what he was trying to do. Resident replied, I want to get out of here. RN (Registered Nurse) Supervisor informed of unwitnessed fall. Resident denies pain/discomfort. ROM (range of motion) WNL (within normal limits). [NAME] check is negative. CNA staff attempted to get resident off the floor with mechanical lift. Resident became agitated and refused use of mechanical lift to assist with getting him off the floor. Resident was then assisted off the floor with 3 assist and gait belt into his w/c (wheelchair). Resident was taken out of his room and placed near the nurses station for closer observation. VSS (vital signs stable) T (temperature) 97.0 P (pulse) 62 R(respirations) 22 BP (blood pressure) 169/59 POX 100% RA (room air). R (recommendation) Continue with current PPOC (personal plan of care).
On 5/16/23, at 3:30 p.m., during the end of the day meeting with Administrator-A and DON (Director of Nursing)-B Surveyor inquired if there are any neuro checks following R11's fall on 9/19/22 & 10/24/22.
On 5/17/23, at 12:17 p.m., Surveyor asked DON-B if she is able to provide Surveyor with any neuro checks following R11's fall on 9/19/22 & 10/24/22. DON-B informed Surveyor she would get back to Surveyor.
On 5/17/23, at 1:32 p.m., another Surveyor informed this Surveyor that DON-B had told her there are no neuro checks for R11's two falls Surveyor had requested.
On 5/17/23, at 2:33 p.m., Surveyor informed DON-B Surveyor had reviewed the Facility's Neurological Observation policy & procedure which documents licensed nurse will monitor and record an individual's neurological status as indicated. Surveyor inquired what as indicated means. DON-B informed Surveyor if a Residents falls. Surveyor asked DON-B if a Resident's fall is not witnessed should neuro checks be completed according to the schedule on their policy. DON-B informed Surveyor neuro checks should be completed for unwitnessed falls.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility did not ensure a Resident (R) with hearing and vision impairme...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility did not ensure a Resident (R) with hearing and vision impairment received proper treatment and assistive devices with arrangements for an audiology (ear doctor) and eye doctor appointment for 1 (R9) of 1 sampled Residents reviewed for hearing and eyesight loss.
R9 was documented has having macular degeneration and required the assistance of glasses and to be hard of hearing in the left ear and deaf in the right ear. The facility did not assist R9 with arrangement for audiology and eye doctor appointments.
Findings Include:
R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) that has not been activated.
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making; requiring extensive assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. R9's MDS also documents R9 needs physical help with bathing; and their vision is impaired and wears corrective lenses.
On 5/15/23, at 12:40 PM, Surveyor interviewed R9 and noted having much difficulty communicating with R9 even with speaking directly into R9's left ear. Surveyor interviewed R9 regarding their hearing loss. R9 stated they had hearing aides about 10 years ago but stopped wearing them. R9 informed Surveyor they would like to wear hearing aides to hear better but they are probably too expensive.
R9's current care card documents R9 is hard of hearing in left ear and deaf in right ear. R9's care card does not address R9's diagnosis of Macular Degeneration of Right Eye and wears glasses.
Upon review of R9's comprehensive care plan, Surveyor notes there is no documentation of R9 being hard of hearing or R9 having vision problems with the need to wear corrective lenses.
On 5/16/23, at 9:40 AM, Surveyor asked Social Worker (SW)-G) if R9 has been evaluated by the audiologist while at the facility. SW-G stated they did not know.
On 5/16/23, at 10:56 AM, Surveyor spoke with family who was visiting R9. Family shared that R9 had hearing aides, lost one, and the other hurt R9's ear. Family stated they firmly believe if R9 was given the opportunity, R9 would successfully be able to wear bilateral hearing aides. Family shared that it has been several years since R9 has been evaluated by an eye doctor. Family indicated that SW-G had them sign for consent today to have R9 evaluated by an audiologist and eye doctor.
On 5/16/23, at 11:01 AM, SW-G informed Surveyor that SW-G only refers a Resident for ancillary services if the Resident requests or representative requests such services. SW-G confirmed that SW-G does not re-approach Residents/representatives if services are initially declined on admission and does not re-approach if there has been a significant payer source change. SW-G agrees with Surveyor's concern that R9/representative should have been provided the option of audiology and eye evaluations based on being hard of hearing at admission and having a diagnosis of Macular Degeneration.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B that R9 had not been assisted in locating and utilizing any available resources to ensure that R9 received proper treatment and possible assistive devices for R9's hearing and vision impairments. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0691
(Tag F0691)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility did not ensure 1(R14) of 2 Residents reviewed that require colostomy, urostom...
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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review the facility did not ensure 1(R14) of 2 Residents reviewed that require colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy services, received care consistent with professional standards of practice.
R14's physician orders did not contain any orders for the care and treatment of R14's urostomy. There is no documentation as to whether the care and services needed to care for R14's urostomy was provided.
Findings Include:
Surveyor requested a facility policy and procedure for establishing care and treatment of colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy services. The facility was not able to provide a policy and procedure.
R14 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Hypokalemia, Malignant Neoplasm of Bladder, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlopediemia, and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease without Esophagitis. R14 discharged from the facility on 5/16/23. R14 was their own person while at the facility.
R14's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R14's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score to be 15, indicating R14 was cognitively intact for daily decision making. R14's MDS assessed R14 as needing limited assistance with 1 person physical help for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use, and hygiene. R14 uses a walker and wheelchair. R14 has an indwelling catheter and urostomy. R14 is assessed as having pain; requiring pressure reducing device for chair and bed; a discharge goal to return to the community.
Surveyor reviewed R14's physician orders, medication administration record, and treatment administration record. Surveyor noted the care and services needed to care for R14's urostomy were not documented.
On 5/16/23, at 11:30 AM, Surveyor interviewed Director of Nursing (DON)-B in regards to not having physician orders for the care of R14's urostomy. DON-B confirmed the expectation is that there should be physician orders so nursing staff knows how to care for R14's urostomy.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and DON-B that R14's electronic medical record did not contain physician orders for the care and treatment of R14's urostomy according to professional standards of practice. No further information was provided by the facility at this time.
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
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility did not ensure 1 (R9) of 1 Residents (R) reviewed for respiratory...
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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 1 (R9) of 1 Residents (R) reviewed for respiratory care received necessary services for oxygen (O2) consistent with professional standards of practice.
R9 was observed with no humidifier used with their oxygen concentrator as ordered by R9's physician.
Findings Include:
Surveyor reviewed the facility policy and procedure for oxygen (O2) use which was last reviewed on 12/1/22 which documents:
Policy: .
Entity will provide individuals who are in need of oxygen safe storage, use, and transportation in regulated health care settings.
R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Essential Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Macular Degeneration of Right Eye, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3, Chronic Obstructive Disease, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. R9 has an unactivated Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA).
R9's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R9's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10, indicating R9 demonstrates moderately impaired skills for daily decision making; requires extensive assistance of 1 staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use, and hygiene. R9 has range of motion impairment on both lower extremities. Surveyor notes R9's oxygen therapy is use is not documented on R9's MDS.
R9's current physician orders document to change and label (with date) O2 tubing, humidifiers and storage bags, effective date of 2/13/23. R9 is to receive oxygen at 1-5 liters per minute per nasal cannula.
R9's current care card documents R9 has oxygen at 2 liters per minute per nasal cannula, continuous.
R9's Treatment Administration Record (TAR)s for March 2023, April 2023, and May 2023, identify R9's oxygen humidifier canister should be changed every 7 days along with R9's oxygen tubing.
On 5/15/23, at 12:40 PM, Surveyor observed R9 with O2 running per nasal cannula at 2 liters per minute. The O2 tubing is marked 5/15/23 NOCS (night shift). Surveyor did not observe a humidifier on R9's oxygen concentrator.
On 5/16/23, at 8:15 AM, and 11:27 AM, Surveyor observed R9 with oxygen on and at a rate of 3 liters per minute and no humidifier was located on the oxygen concentrator.
On 5/16/23, at 3:05 PM, Surveyor shared the concern with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B that the facility did not ensure oxygen services were provided according to professional standards of practice for R9 involving the need/use of humidification with their oxygen concentrator.
On 5/17/23, at 11:10 AM, Surveyor observed no humidifier on R9's oxygen concentrator.
On 5/17/23, at 11:45 AM, DON-B confirmed there should be a humidifier on R9's oxygen concentrator. DON-B stated the expectation is that if there is an order for a humidifier there should be a humidifier on the oxygen concentrator.
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
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 each Resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs f...
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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 each Resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs for 2 (R11 & R4) of 5 Residents reviewed.
* R11's Hydralazine 25 mg (milligram) twice daily & Hydralazine 10 mg once daily was not consistently held for systolic blood pressure less than 110 or pulse less than 60.
* R4 has an order for Bumetanide 2 mg (milligram) once daily in the morning with instructions to hold for blood pressure less than 100 systolic. On 4/8/23, 4/9/23, & 4/11/23 there is no documented blood pressure.
Findings include:
1. R11 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged [DATE].
R11's diagnoses includes congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
Surveyor reviewed R11's September 2022, October 2022, & November 2022 MAR (medication administration record) including non-prn (as needed) medication notes and noted the following:
September 2022:
Hydralazine 25 mg tablet (1 tablet) Tablet Oral two times a day with an order date of 5/4/22. Under notes documents Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 110 or pulse less than 60. Times of administration are 6:00 a.m. and 13:00 (1:00 p.m.)
Hydralazine 10 mg tablet (1 tablet) Tablet Oral one time with an order date of 5/4/22. Under notes documents Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 110 or pulse less than 60. Time of administration is 19:00 (7:00 p.m.).
On 9/2/22 R11's pulse at 1900 (7:00 p.m.) is documented as 57. Hydralazine 10 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/3/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 59. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/5/22 R11's systolic blood pressure at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 106. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/9/22 R11's pulse at 1900 (7:00 p.m.) is documented as 54. Hydralazine 10 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/14/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 59. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/20/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 55. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 9/28/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 58. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
October 2022:
Hydralazine 25 mg tablet (1 tablet) Tablet Oral two times a day with an order date of 5/4/22 & discontinued on 10/13/22. Under notes documents Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 110 or pulse less than 60. Times of administration are 6:00 a.m. and 13:00 (1:00 p.m.).
Hydralazine 10 mg tablet (1 tablet) Tablet Oral one time with an order date of 5/4/22 & discontinued on 10/13/22. Under notes documents Hold for systolic blood pressure less than 110 or pulse less than 60. Time of administration is 19:00 (7:00 p.m.).
On 10/2/22 R11's pulse at 1900 (7:00 p.m.) is documented as 59. Hydralazine 10 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 10/6/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 56. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 10/7/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 53. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 10/13/22 R11's pulse at 6:00 a.m. is documented as 55. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
On 10/13/22 R11's pulse at 1300 (1:00 p.m.) is documented as 58. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and there is no note in the non-prn medications section documenting the medication was not administered.
The physician order dated 10/17/22 documents Hydralazine 25 mg tablet (25 mg) Tablet Oral Three Times Daily starting 10/17/22. There are instructions to hold for systolic blood pressure less than 120. Times of administration are 6:00 a.m., 1300 (1:00 p.m.) and 1900 (7:00 p.m.). Surveyor noted the MAR does not document blood pressure for this new order and Surveyor reviewed the Resident vital sign report for R11's blood pressure.
On 10/18/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/19/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/20/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/21/22 R11's systolic blood pressure at 6:20 a.m. is documented as 106. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/21/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/22/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/23/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/24/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m There is no documented blood pressure on this date at 6:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. and instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/25/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/26/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/27/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/28/22, at 5:34 a.m., the systolic blood pressure is 114. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered and instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if the systolic blood pressure is less than 120. At 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered but there is no documented blood pressure.
On 10/29/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/30/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 10/31/22 Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered at 6:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. There is no documented blood pressure on this date & instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
November 2022:
Hydralazine 25 mg tablet three times a day starting 11/2/22 Under notes documents hold for systolic blood pressure less than 120. Administration times from 11/2/22 to 11/6/22 are 6:00 a.m., 1300 (1:00 p.m.) & 1900 (7:00 p.m.) Starting on 11/7/22 the administration time was changed to 5:00 a.m., 1300 (1:00 p.m.) & HS (hour sleep).
On 11/5/22 R11's systolic blood pressure is documented as 117. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered. Instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 11/22/22 R11's systolic blood pressure is documented as 118. Hydralazine 25 mg is initialed as being administered. Instructions are to hold Hydralazine 25 mg if R11's systolic blood pressure is less than 120.
On 5/16/23, at 3:21 p.m. during the end of the day meeting with Administrator-A, DON (Director of Nursing)-B and Consultant-D, Surveyor asked if a medication requires vital signs to be obtained prior to administrating the medication where would the vital signs be documented. Consultant-D informed Surveyor they would be documented on the MAR (medication administration record).
On 5/17/23, at 12:17 p.m., Surveyor inquired what the Facility's system was in the previous computer system when a medication requires a blood pressure or pulse to be obtained prior to administering the medication to determine if this medication should be held. DON-B indicated the nurse initials the medication and then documents the medication was held. Surveyor informed DON-B of multiple dates when R11's Hydralazine 25 mg &/or 10 mg was not held when the blood pressure or pulse was below the parameters. DON-B informed Surveyor the nurse probably didn't document the medication was held.
2. R4's diagnoses includes congestive heart failure.
The physician orders with a order date of 4/7/23 documents Bumetanide Oral Tablet 2 mg (milligrams) (Bumetanide) Give 2 mg orally in the morning related to Chronic Systolic (Congestive) Heart Failure (150.22) Hold for blood pressure less than 100 systolic.
On the April MAR (medication administration record) for 4/8/23 & 4/9/23 there is a check indicating Bumetanide 2 mg was administered. Surveyor noted there is not a blood pressure documented on the MAR. Surveyor also reviewed the blood pressures under the vital sign tab in PCC (point click care electronic medical record), the Facility's current computer system. Surveyor noted there are no blood pressures documented for 4/8/23 & 4/9/23 under this tab. R4's Bumetanide 2 mg should not have been administered.
On the April MAR for 4/11/23 there is a check indicating Bumetanide 2 mg was administered. Surveyor noted there is no blood pressure documented on the MAR. Surveyor also reviewed the blood pressures under the vital sign tab in PCC, the Facility's current computer system. Surveyor noted on 4/11/23 the only blood pressure obtained is at 00:02 (12:02 a.m.) There is no blood pressure for the morning when R4's Bumetanide 2 mg was administered. R4's Bumetanide 2 mg should not have been administered.
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
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility had an medication error rate of 14.71%. There were 5 errors in 34 opportunities for R19, R17 and R18.
Findings include:
The facility Pol...
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Based on observation, record review and interview the facility had an medication error rate of 14.71%. There were 5 errors in 34 opportunities for R19, R17 and R18.
Findings include:
The facility Policy and Procedure titled, Medication Administration - General Guidelines dated May 2018 documents (in part) .
.4) Five rights - right resident, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time are applied to each medication being administered.
7) Tablet Crushing/Capsule Opening: Crushing tablets may require a physician's order, per facility policy. If it is safe to do so, medication tablets may be crushed, or capsules empties out when a resident has difficulty swallowing or is tube-fed.
c. Orders to crush medications should not be applied to medications which, if crushed, present a risk to the resident. For example:
1. Long acting or enteric coated dosage forms should not be crushed; an alternative should be sought.
d. The pharmacist should be contacted to review all medications being considered for crushing, whether a physician's order is present or not. The pharmacist can assist in finding appropriate alternatives to medications that should not be crushed. When identified, the prescriber shall be contacted for an order change.
The Onset and Administration Times form provided by the facility on 5/17/23 at 7:45 AM documents (in part) .
.Insulin type: Rapid acting. Recommended Administration: 15 minutes before or immediately after a meal. Onset: 15 minutes.
Insulin type: Long acting. Recommended Administration: Same time every day. Onset: 4-5 hours, 2-4 hours.
1. On 5/16/23, at 7:22 AM, Surveyor asked Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-U if any residents received insulin in the morning. LPN-U stated Yes. [R19's name] gets insulin, I can do her now. Surveyor advised LPN-U she did not have to do R19's insulin now, Surveyor did not want to disrupt her schedule and could come back later. LPN-U stated: No, it's okay, I can do her now. I was going to do her anyway, it's okay. Surveyor observed LPN-U prepare R19's medications which consisted of 1 tablet of Losartan Potassium 25 mg (milligrams), 1 tablet of Senna Plus 8.6/50 mg, 2 tablets of Vitamin D3 25 mcg (micrograms), 1 tablet of Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg, 2 tablets of Acetaminophen 500 mg,1 tablet of Furosemide 20 mg and 11 units of Lispro insulin. LPN-U checked R19's blood sugar which was 214. Surveyor verified the number of tablets and the amount of insulin with LPN-U.
On 5/16/23, at 7:29 AM, LPN-U administered R19's Lispro insulin into her abdomen and R19 swallowed all her medications with water. Surveyor noted R19 had not been served breakfast at the time of the insulin administration.
On 5/16/23, at 8:40 AM, Surveyor observed staff passing breakfast trays on the unit. At 8:50 AM Surveyor spoke with R19 who reported she ate about a half hour ago and ate everything on her tray. Surveyor asked if R19 usually receives her Lispro insulin so much earlier than she eats. R19 stated: My endocrinologist said to take my Humalog (Lispro) 15 minutes before I eat, but my blood sugar was okay today, so it's okay.
Surveyor reviewed R19's May 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) which documented and order for Insulin Glargine (Lantus) 8 units subcutaneously one time a day at 8:00 AM dated 5/5/23. Surveyor noted Lantus insulin was not among the medications observed to have been administered to R19 during medication pass observation.
On 5/16/23, at 10:38 AM, Surveyor and LPN-U viewed R19's MAR together. Surveyor asked if R19 is supposed to get Lantus insulin in the morning. LPN-U stated: No, she gets it at bedtime. After reviewing R19's MAR together, LPN-U stated: Oh, she gets 8 units in the morning, I missed it. I'll have to check her blood sugar and I'll give it to her now. Surveyor advised LPN-U of R19's Humalog administered at 7:29 AM and breakfast was not served until at least 45 minutes later. LPN-U reported R19 got her breakfast at 8:15 or 8:17, stating: I know because I saw you go back into her room and I knew that's what you were looking at, so I had the aid get her breakfast and bring it to her then. Surveyor asked LPN-U if she knew when Humalog should be administered. LPN-U stated: Yes, I know, it should be given 15 minutes before they eat.
2. On 5/16/23, at 7:52 AM, Surveyor observed Medication Technician (Med Tech)-W prepare R17's medications which consisted of 1 tablet Allopurinol 100 mg, 1 tablet of Calcium with vitamin D 600/200 mg, 1 tablet of Eliquis 2.5 mg, 1 tablet of Metoprolol Succinate ER (Extended Release) 24-hour 50 mg, 1 tablet of Vitamin B6 100 mg and 1 tablet of Vitamin C 500 mg. Surveyor verified the number of tablets with Med Tech-W. Med Tech-W placed all the tablets into a plastic pouch, crushed them together and then mixed them with applesauce in a medication cup. Med Tech-W picked up the medication cup and proceeded to walk away from the medication cart. Surveyor stopped Med Tech-W and asked if Metoprolol Succinate ER can be crushed. Med Tech-W stated: No, but they're going to have to change that, she wants her med's crushed really well. Med Tech-W proceed to administer the crushed medications to R17 on a spoon followed by water.
Surveyor reviewed R17's May 2023 MAR which did not have an order to crush Metoprolol Succinate ER. In addition, Surveyor noted an order for Cyanocobalamin 500 mcg orally in the morning, which was not among the medications observed to have been administered to R19 during medication pass observation.
3. On 5/16/23, at 8:08 AM, Surveyor observed LPN-V prepare R18's medications which consisted of 1 tablet Bupropion HCLER 300 mg, 1 tablet of Certavite Senior multivitamin, 1 tablet of Furosemide 40 mg, 1 tablet of Losartan Potassium 100 mg, 1 tablet of Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg, 1 tablet of Potassium Chloride ER 10 meq, 1 tablet of Risperidone 1 mg. Surveyor verified the number of tablets with LPN-V. LPN-V placed all the tablets in applesauce and R18 swallowed the medications followed by water.
Surveyor reviewed R18's May 2023 MAR (Medication Administration Record) which documented an order for Triamcinolone Acetonide nasal aerosol 2 sprays in both nostrils daily dated 3/10/23. Surveyor noted Triamcinolone nasal aerosol was not among the medications observed to have been administered to R18 during medication pass observation.
On 5/16/23, at 10:43 AM, Surveyor asked LPN-V if R18 was supposed to get Triamcinolone nasal spray in the morning. LPN-V stated: I don't think so. Surveyor advised LPN-V the nasal spray is on R18's MAR and advised of observation it was not given. LPN-V reported the nasal spray is not on the MAR. Surveyor and LPN-V viewed R18's MAR together, noting Triamcinolone nasal spray ordered in the morning. LPN-V stated: Oh yeah, I guess she does, I missed that.
On 5/16/23, at 2:25 PM, Director of Nursing (DON)-B was advised of the above observations and the medication error rate. No additional information was provided.
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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · 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 hand hygiene procedures were followed by staff i...
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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 hand hygiene procedures were followed by staff involved in direct resident contact and infection control measures were in place during wound care for 2 (R15 and R16) of 3 residents observed receiving direct care.
*R15 received wound care by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-AA and LPN-AA did not perform hand hygiene during wound care when going from dirty to clean. LPN-AA applied Santyl to the wound bed directly from the tube without using an applicator, potentially contaminating the tube of Santyl.
*R16 received wound care by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-AA and LPN-AA did not perform hand hygiene during wound care when going from dirty to clean.
Findings:
The facility policy and procedure entitled Hand Hygiene dated 7/22/2022 states: Specific Indications for Hand Hygiene: 1. Before individual contact. 2. After individual contact. 3. Before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same individual. 4. After removing gloves. 5. After touched item and individual environment. 6. After contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces. 7. Before aseptic task.
1. R15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's, moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, peripheral venous insufficiency, atherosclerosis of native arteries of bilateral legs, and depression. R15's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R15 had severe cognitive deficit with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0. The facility assessed R15 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, dressing, eating, and hygiene and was total assistance with transfers, toilet use, and bathing. R15 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice care that started on 5/8/2023.
On 5/16/2023 at 7:59 AM, Surveyor observed wound care to R15 provided by LPN-AA. LPN-AA put gloves on. The right outer ankle had a dressing covering the wound. LPN-AA removed the dressing. The dressing had a scant amount of red drainage. LPN-AA did not remove the gloves and did not perform hand hygiene. LPN-AA removed the cap of the Santyl, applied the Santyl directly onto the wound bed without using an applicator, and replaced the cap onto the tube. LPN-AA covered the wound with a dry gauze. Surveyor asked LPN-AA when should hand washing be done when doing wound care. LPN-AA stated hands should be washed probably between dirty and clean as well as before and after treatments. LPN-AA stated LPN-AA missed that opportunity.
On 5/16/2023 at 3:00 PM, Surveyor shared with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B the observations made of LPN-AA during wound care for R15. DON-B agreed hand hygiene should have been performed during wound care and the Santyl should have been applied by an applicator rather than straight from the tube onto the wound. No further information was provided at that time.
2. R16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's, depression, anxiety, moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, atherosclerosis of native arteries of bilateral legs, cervical disc disorder, congestive heart failure, and a history of cancer of the rectum, rectosigmoid junction and anus. R16's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] indicated R16 was severely cognitively impaired with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 0. The facility assessed R16 as needing extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, eating, toilet use, and hygiene. R16 had an activated Power of Attorney (POA) and was receiving hospice services.
On 5/16/2023 at 7:43 AM, Surveyor observed wound care to R16 provided by LPN-AA. R16 was positioned in bed with a body pillow to the side and a pillow between the knees. R16 was wearing socks and the feet were directly on the mattress. LPN-AA stated LPN-AA was not working on that unit but was pulled to do the treatment. LPN-AA put on gloves and removed a dressing from R16's left arm. LPN-AA cleaned the wound with normal saline, pat the area dry, and applied an Allevyn dressing. LPN-AA removed the gloves and put on clean gloves. LPN-AA did not perform hand hygiene. LPN-AA removed R16's sock from the right foot. R16 did not have any dressings on the right foot. LPN-AA applied skin prep to the right heel and bottom of right foot. LPN-AA replaced the right sock and removed the left sock. R16 had a dressing to the outer left foot. LPN-AA removed the dressing, for which there was no order, and replaced R16's left sock. LPN-AA did not wash hands while in R16's room. Surveyor asked LPN-AA when should hand washing be done when doing wound care. LPN-AA stated hands should be washed probably between dirty and clean as well as before and after treatments. LPN-AA stated LPN-AA missed that opportunity.
On 5/16/2023 at 3:00 PM, Surveyor shared with Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)-A and Director of Nursing (DON)-B the observations made of LPN-AA during wound care for R16. DON-B agreed hand hygiene should have been performed during wound care. No further information was provided at that time.