Park Place Care Center
Owned by: Government - Hospital district
Safety Pulse
AI-GENERATED FAMILY INSIGHTS
**Serious Safety Concerns:** Multiple citations for failure to prevent accidents and provide adequate supervision, indicating potential risks of falls and injuries.
**Abuse and Neglect Risk:** Documented failures in protecting residents from abuse and neglect, including shortcomings in prevention, reporting, and response protocols. This raises significant 'Red Flags'.
**Quality of Care Compromised:** Widespread non-compliance suggests systematic issues affecting overall resident well-being and the facility's ability to provide a safe and secure environment.
Note: This summary is generated from recently documented safety inspections and citations.
Regional Context
313% more violations than city average
Source: 3-year federal inspection history (CMS.gov)
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Violation History
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free from misappropriation of resident property for one of one controlled medication storage cabinet reviewed for misappropriation. The facility failed to prevent the misappropriation of an unknown number of controlled medications being stored for destruction. The medications and the Drug Destruction Log were discovered missing on 09/30/25. This failure could place residents at risk of misappropriation of property.Findings included: Review of the facility self-report dated 09/30/25 reflected in part, Medications from the drug destruction (some narcs) went missing - log for these medications also went missing. Review of a Drug Destruction Log Prescription Drug Inventory reflected the sheet was initiated on 09/30/25. The log reflected the five controlled medications that were left in the drawer when the previous log and unknown medications went missing. Review of the AD Hoc QAPI meeting sign in sheet, dated 09/30/25, reflected the ADM, DON, ADON H, ADON I, SSD, DFN, AD, HRC, CN, and MDSN attended the meeting. The MD participated by text. The facility initiated an investigation. Review of 14 employee drug screens reflected 12 employees tested negative for the 12 drugs listed. One employee tested positive for two drugs and a second employee tested positive for five drugs. Both staff provided proof of current prescriptions to rule out elicit use. During an interview on 10/01/25 at 9:11 AM, the ADM stated the current DON was suspended while the investigation regarding the missing medications was conducted. The ADM stated they performed drug testing on the DON, ADONs, nurses and med aides who had been in the facility recently but had a couple more people to test. ADON H stated initially the DON had the keys for the controlled drug storage but did not want to hold the keys, so they were kept in a drawer in the DON/ADON shared office. ADON H stated she currently had the keys on her person while the DON was out. She stated the cabinet drawer was kept locked and the office door had a keypad lock. ADON H stated one day last week, between 09/22/25 and 09/26/25, she did not remember which day, she put some discontinued narcotics in the drawer and straightened the medications cards, so they fit neatly in the drawer. She stated there were multiple cards of different medications for various residents but did not know how many as that information was recorded on the drug destruction log. ADON H stated, yesterday (09/30/25) as she walked in the front door, a nurse approached her with narcotics to put in the discontinued cabinet. She stated when she opened the cabinet drawer, all but one card and a few bottles of liquid medication were gone, and the drug inventory log was gone too. During an observation and interview on 10/01/25 at 10:23 AM, the DON office was observed, a black 2-drawer filing cabinet was in the corner of the room. The cabinet was secured to the wall with three visible brackets. There was one built in lock on one cabinet drawer and a padlock on each drawer. ADON H stated she had the key to the lock on cabinet, and the ADM had the key to the padlocks. ADON H stated the code to the lock on the office door had just been changed. ADON H stated the cabinet had been under a desk, but the desk was just moved to another office. During an interview on 10/02/24 at 9:21 AM, the CN stated it was her expectation that narcotics to be destroyed were kept in the locked cabinet in the DON office. She stated the meds were counted and signed by two nurses. A sticker from the medication label was placed on the log sheet and the quantity of medication was added to the log. The medication and log sheet were then locked in the drawer. She stated the DON was responsible for the key to the locked cabinet and now with a second lock on the drawers, the ADM was responsible for the second key. The CN stated it now required both the DON and the ADM to unlock the cabinet. During an interview on 10/02/25 at 11:17 AM, LVN E stated the process was discontinued controlled medications were taken off the medication cart and given to the DON or ADON when they did not have a DON in the building. She stated the medication was counted, both nurses signed the count sheet then the DON stored the medications. During an interview on 10/02/25 at 11:44 AM, CNA G stated she worked as both a CNA and a medication aide. She stated when controlled medications were discontinued, the DON was notified. The medications were counted and the count sheet signed by both staff. The DON then secured the medications. During a telephone interview on 10/02/25 at 12:04 PM, the DON stated she had worked at the facility for about a month. She stated she was not familiar with the policy for medication disposal at the facility as she had not reviewed all the facility policies. She stated she was told ADON H managed discontinued controlled medications, and she did not ask any questions. She stated the medications were supposed to be always double locked. She stated she was responsible for the keys to the locked medication storage. During an interview on 10/02/25 at 3:08 PM, ADON H stated after she discovered the medications were missing, she ran a report for discontinued controlled medications since the previous drug destruction on 08/28/25. Some of the medications on the report were reordered and on the medication cart or otherwise accounted for. She stated there was no way to know how many pills were missing as the control drug count sheets, usually wrapped around the medication cards, were also missing. During an interview on 10/02/25 at 3:53 PM, the ADO stated the DON was responsible for medication storage and destruction. She stated missing controlled medications did not meet her expectations. During an interview on 10/02/25 at 4:18 PM, the ADM stated she left the medication storage to the DON. She stated the DON was experienced and had clinical knowledge regarding controlled mediations and medication storage. She stated she expected the medications were stored properly and secure. The ADM stated the DON was responsible for the controlled medication storage, destruction, and keys. The ADM stated the cabinet for controlled medications waiting for destruction, required her and the DON, or ADON while the DON was out, to access the medications in the drawer. She stated she had the key to the padlocks on the drawers, and the DON had the key to the cabinet lock. She stated the new process required the Drug Destruction Log was copied every time medications were added or removed from the drawer. She stated the Drug Destruction Log was also copied every Friday. The ADM stated the copies of the logs were kept in her office. The ADM stated the code to the DON office had been changed and only a limited number of people had the new code. The ADM stated ADON I had in-serviced the nurses and medication aides on the new procedure. The ADM stated the facility received authorization to terminate the DON. During a telephone interview on 10/06/25 at 9:21 AM, the local Police Department dispatcher stated a detective had not yet been assigned to the case and there was no new information available regarding the report of missing controlled medications. Review of the Abuse/Neglect policy, revised 09/09/24, reflected in part, The resident has the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation as defined in this subpart. Definitions: 9. Misappropriation of resident property means the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. Prevention: 3. All reports of abuse or suspicion of abuse/neglect or potentially criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility protocol. Review of the Controlled Medication Disposal policy, dated v3-2025, reflected in part, 1. The Director of Nursing and when applicable the Consultant Pharmacist are responsible for the facilities compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in the handling of controlled medications. Only authorized licensed nursing, legally authorized personnel and pharmacy personnel have access to controlled medications. 3. Schedule II, III, IV and V medications remaining in the facility after the resident has been discharged , or the order discontinued, are disposed either in the facility by legally authorized personnel, Director of Nursing, and Consultant Pharmacist. Review of the Drug Destruction policy, dated v3-2025 reflected, Policy - In the event that the facility must destroy medications (Controlled or Non-Controlled) the facility will adhere to the rules and regulations of their specific State Health Department as well as any other regulating body including but not limited to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), State Board of Pharmacy, and OSHA. If contracted with a (Pharmacy) Consultant Pharmacist, they will be able to provide guidance as it to a drug destruction process for the facility. Procedure - 1. Each facility will review and adhere to all governing bodies related to the subject of Drug Destruction. 2. Specific consideration to NIOSH and other Hazardous medications will be strictly adhered to.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to ensure the resident remained free of accident hazards as is possible. The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>The facility failed to provide an environment free from accidents and hazards over which the facility had control and provided supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. On 12/28/2022, Resident #1 was able to elope from the facility's locked unit thru another resident's room window. The resident was found 0.8 miles away from the facility by local law enforcement. Resident #1 was brought back to the facility, and only then Resident #1 was identified by the facility as leaving the facility grounds. <BR/>The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This deficient practice placed residents at risk for accidents, falls, fractures, and a diminished quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, undated, revealed an [AGE] year-old-male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of dementia (group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life), psychotic disturbance (mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them), mood disturbance, and anxiety. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Care Plan, initiated 6/2/2022, revealed a focus of an elopement risk/wanderer, a goal of not leaving the facility unattended, interventions of Disguise exit: cover doorknobs and handles, tape floor, and further interventions of placed on secured unit for safety.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 11/19/2022, revealed a BIMS of 99 indicating that a resident was not able to complete the interview. Further review revealed Resident #1's functional status, local motion on unit and local motion off unit at limited assistance with one-person physical assist at limited assistance with one-person physical assist. Resident #1's MDS further revealed that wander/elopement alarm was not used. <BR/>Review of Resident #1s order summary, dated 1/26/2023, revealed the resident was on services with hospice ordered on 5/9/2022. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Risk of Elopement/Wandering Review, dated 5/9/2022, revealed the resident was at risk for wandering/elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's electronic records in the miscellaneous documents revealed the Consent to Voluntarily Reside on a Secure Unit, dated 5/12/22, signed by two verbal consents and one staff witness.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Progress Notes entry, note text, dated 12/28/2022, revealed while leaving the facility nurse called and stated that Local Police was in the building stating that resident was found walking around nearby high school and was inside the police car, Resident #1 was assisted back to the into the facility and back into secured unit; nurse practitioner, responsible party, and hospice provider were notified. Further review revealed a health status note, dated 12/28/2022, revealed hospice nurse assessed Resident #1, no significant findings or injuries noted. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:20 a.m., AIT, DON, and ADON explained that Resident #1, residing in the locked unit, was able to exit out of the facility by going into another resident's room and opening the window and eloped out the facility grounds on 12/28/2022 approximately at 6:00 p.m. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:42 p.m., local law enforcement-records department, revealed Resident #1 was picked up by local law enforcement on 12/28/22 at 18:37 (6:37pm), close to the nearby high school, within city limits.<BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:59 p.m., ADON stated that local law enforcement arrived at the facility to check if Resident #1 lived at the facility. The ADON confirmed Resident #1's identity, assessed the resident and contacted Resident #1's hospice provider, responsible party, and nurse practitioner. ADON was not initially aware Resident #1 had eloped. Further into the interview, ADON stated she went to the locked unit and asked staff working on how long ago they saw Resident #1, staff informed the ADON they saw the resident 30 minutes prior from the ADON arriving in the locked unit. The ADON looked around the unit and noticed a window half way open in another resident's room, and with the window screen laying outside on the ground, ADON then proceeded to contact all responsible parties, and administration. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 1:30 p.m., LVN A stated Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/2024 at 6:34 p.m. while doing rounds, LVN A stated she did not know that Resident #1 was missing.<BR/>Review of the facility's witness statements, dated 12/28/22, revealed LVN A stated that Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/22 on 6:34 p.m.<BR/>Review of the facility's Root Cause Analysis of the incident, completed 12/30/2022, refelected Resident #1 was last seen by staff in the dining area, it was noticed that Resident #1 was not in his room, an elopement procedure was initiated with a head count. In the process of finding the resident, a police officer brought the Resident #1 into the building.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:25 a.m., revealed the room Resident #1 eloped from the facility having a window alarm. Further observation revealed staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened, creating a noticeable alarm sound. Observation of Resident #1's room window alarm, and staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened creating a noticeable alarm sound.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:30 a.m., revealed Resident #1 in the dining/activity area participating in a daily activity with staff and other residents, Resident #1 did not appear to be in any physical or emotional distress, and no visual signs of injuries. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 8:11 a.m., Resident #1's hospice provider stated they received a call from the facility on 12/28/2022 at 7:52 p.m., informing that Resident #1 had left the facility and local law enforcement brought the resident back to the facility. Further into the interview revealed the hospice provider sent the on call nurse to the facility with a starting date and time of 12/28/2022 at 8:23 p.m, and arriving at the facility on 12/28/2022 at 8:54 p.m. The hospice provider stated that Resident #1 was found to be alert and oriented x2 with no injuries noted, the hospice provider was not aware of Resident #1 having previous elopement incidents from the facility. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., AIT stated that the facility had move forward with an intervention to place window alarms on all windows of residents in the locked unit, and checks are done daily to confirm alarms are functioning properly. Further into the interview the AIT stated that staff had been in-serviced on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., the DON stated Resident #1 had orders to be checked 1 hour, due to the elopement risk and that staff have been in-serviced (trained) on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 10:32 a.m., LVN B recalled that in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement were taken after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. LVN B further confirmed that orders were in place for staff to check on Resident #1 every hour and document any findings and to immediately report any signs of elopement. LVN B stated that staff must be alert and respond to any alarms associated in the locked unit to assure resident health and safety. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:44 a.m., CNA A revealed recalled completing in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA A confirmed that orders had been initiated to check on Resident #1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA A included that staff must have eyes on Resident #1, and all other residents. CNA A revealed alarms placed on all resident windows in the locked unit, and staff were to respond immediately when the alarm went off. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:49 a.m., CNA B revealed in-services (training) were taken related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA B confirmed Resident#1's order to check on the Resident#1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA B included that staff were to respond to window alarms, and all alarms accordingly. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Elopement Risk Assessment, dated 12/29/2022, reflected the assessment completed and reflecting that Resident #1 risk score at 18, indicating a score of 5 or more was at a risk for elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Orders, dated and started on 1/13/2023, reflected Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's TAR, dated [DATE], reflected documentation of Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk documented by staff from 1/13/2023 to 1/25/2023. <BR/>Review of in-services for staff occurred on 12/29/22 related to Wandering/Elopement should be managed by staff properly; if not, it is nursing home neglect. <BR/>Review of QAPI minutes, dated 01/9/2023, reflected the Interdisciplinary Team met and the incident of elopement was discussed.<BR/>Review of 400 hall window alarms and window latch checklist, dated 12/29/2022 to 1/25/2023, documenting all window alarm checks good. <BR/>Review of the facility's safety and supervision of residents, revised December 2008, highlights the facility-oriented approach to safety, resident-oriented approach to safety, systems approach to safety, and resident risks and environmental hazards. <BR/>Review of the facility's elopement policy statement, revised December 2007, reporting practices, 1. Staff shall promptly report any resident who tries to leave the premises or is suspected of being missing to the charge nurse or director of nursing.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from neglect for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect.<BR/>CNA A and LVN B failed to check on Resident #1 on the night of 01/09/2025 from about 10:00 pm through the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am, leaving Resident # 1 unattended for about 6 hours. Resident #1 fell on the floor and was on the floor the entire night unattended by staff. When Resident #1 was found on the morning of 01/10/2025, he was noted with abrasion at his left arm, combative, angry and speaking Spanish.<BR/> The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on 01/09/2025 and ended on 01/17/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of Neglect, injury, and psychosocial harm.<BR/>Finding included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated care plan reflected a [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease with late onset, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's significantly change in status MDS assessment, dated 12/24/24, reflected a BIMS score of 99, indicating he had a severe cognitive impairment. It was also noted a staff assessment for mental status was conducted which indicated short and long-term memory problem and cognitive skills for daily decision-making being moderately impaired. Section GG -Functional Abilities of the MDS reflected Resident #1 required supervision or touching assistance with toileting. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, initiated 10/15/2024, reflected Resident #1 had communication problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet needs. Resident #1 was on the secure unit related to diagnosis of dementia and risk for elopement. Resident was at risk for fall related to gait/balance problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet resident's needs. Resident #1 had impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's fall risk assessment dated [DATE] reflected a score of 13 which indicated high risk.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:41 am written by LVN B reflected <BR/>At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (xx). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. He was not able to tell the reason for his fall as he just kept on speaking in Spanish. Upon routine care no other injury was noted, no vitals were documented. Hospice nurse (xxx), DON (xxx), RP (xxx) were being notified. Wound is left too air dry, and resident is being monitored for any changes.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:43 am reflected: <BR/> .The fall caused an abrasion to left elbow. Size of the abrasion in cm: 1-2cm.Painful, At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (XX). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. <BR/>Review of written statement provider by Administrator, undated reflected the following, On 1/10/25, Administrator was notified?ed of allegation of neglect from resident [family member]. Allegation made regarding potential neglect of resident not being rounded overnight for six hours. Administrator reviewed cameras with DON and identified?ed resident fell and remained on ?floor from around 10:20pm until around 5am. Resident's room had light on all night, resident was laying on ?floor half on fall mat and head closest to resident bathroom. DON and administrator assessed the room to identify if staff opened door if they could easily see resident; both identified?ed if you crack open the door you can see resident if he is lying in bed. According to camera footage, the resident was laying on the ground from stated hours and would not have been witnessed in his bed.<BR/>During an observation on 01/28/2025 at 11:26 am revealed Resident #1 lying in bed. Bed was noted in the lowest position with floor mat present. Attempted to interview Resident #1 and he was not responding appropriately.<BR/>During an interview on 1/28/2025 at 12:44 pm CNA A stated she worked the 7pm to 7 am shift on the night of 1/09/2025 to the morning of 1/10/2025 on the secure unit. CNA A stated she got to work late that evening but could not remember how late she was. CNA A stated LVN B had already done the first checks on the residents when she got at the Facility. CNA A stated she and LVN B did their second check at about 11:30 pm but she did not check Resident #1. CNA A said she saw Resident #1 lying in bed at about 1:30 am. CNA A stated, at about 4:30 am while making her rounds, she found Resident #1 on the floor next to the bathroom door and notified LVN B. CNA A stated LVN B went to Resident #1's room and assessed Resident #1. CNA A stated she and LVN B provided care for Resident #1 and put him back in the bed. CNA A stated she did not know how long Resident #1 was on the floor. CNA A stated staff were supposed to check on the residents every 2 hour and if it was not done, that was neglect . CNA A stated she was aware Resident #1 had camera in his room, the sign was posted at the door. CNA A stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 1:21 pm LVN B stated she worked the 6pm to 6 am shift on the night of 01/09/2025 to the morning of 01/10/2025 on the secure unit. LVN B stated she checked Resident #1 on 01/09/2025 at about 10:00 pm and the next time she saw Resident #1 was when she was notified by CNA A that the resident was on the floor on the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am. LVN B stated she tried to assess Resident #1, but he was refusing care, she noted bruise and scratch on Resident #1's hand. LVN B stated they were supposed to make rounds/checks every 2 hours, not making rounds or frequent checks on the residents was considered neglect. LVN B stated it was not ok for a resident to fall and remain on the floor for hours because it could lead to injuries and concussion. LVN B stated once Resident1 #'s door was opened, staff would see him on the bed or on the floor. LVN B stated the night was busy. LVN B stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 2:58 pm the DON stated she watched the video footage provided by Resident #1's family dated 01/09/2025 through 01/10/2025. The DON stated, according to the time stamp on the video footage, Resident #1 got out of bed on 01/09/2025, took himself to the toilet, on his way back to bed, fell at about 10:15 to 10:20 pm and remained on the floor, floor mat present, his head was towards the bed and the legs to the bathroom, until about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 when he was found by staff. The DON stated, Resident #1 made several attempts to get back up and repositioned himself but was not successful. The DON stated, according to the video footage, CNA A entered Resident #1's room at about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 and alerted LVN B. The DON stated LVN B attempted assessing Resident #1, both staff cleaned Resident #1 and helped him back to bed. The DON stated staff were expected to check on residents frequently , six hours was a long time not to check on a Resident. The DON stated once Resident #1's door was opened, the staff would see him on the floor or on his bed which indicated he was not checked on by staff. The DON stated both staff were suspended pending investigation and terminated after viewing of the video footage provided fob the family. She stated Staff were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent checks on Residents. The DON stated Resident #1's medications were review by hospice.<BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at about 3:35 pm the Administrator stated she was made aware by Resident #'1 family that he fell the night of 01/09/2025 at about 10:20 pm and remained on the floor until 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 before staff found him. The Administrator stated she watched the video footage provided by family along with the DON. The Administrator stated the video camera did not face the doorway, but no staff was seen in Resident #1's room for about 6 hours. The Administrator stated from the location of Resident #1's bed, even if his door was cracked opened a little, the staff would have seen him on the bed or on the floor. The Administrator stated she did not believe the staff had checked on Resident #1 for the period being reviewed. The Administrator stated staff were expected to make frequent checks on residents. She stated there was no facility policy on how frequent staff should check on the residents, but 6 hours was a long time to not check on the resident. The Administrator stated both CNA A and LVN B were suspended immediately pending investigation, staff were educated on abuse and neglect and frequent rounding on residents. She stated Resident #1 was assessed; the facility completed full skin sweep of all the residents on the secure unit. The Administrator stated CNA A and LVN B were terminated. The Administrator stated Resident #1 was later sent to the ER for further evaluation but came back quickly the same day. During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During interview on 01/28/2025 from 11:41 am through 2:49 pm with 1 ADON, 1 RNs, 2 LVNs, 3 CNAs , 1 HA, the Staffing Coordinator revealed they were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent rounds/checks on residents after the incident with Resident #1 when he was found on the floor. Staff stated they were supposed to make rounds every 2 hours alternating trips. <BR/>Review of the facility's in-services reflected an in-service dated 01/10/2025 presented by the DON for all facility staff.<BR/>In-service: Attached lessons <BR/>-- Neglect Reporting<BR/>--Frequent Rounding on Residents<BR/>Review of CNA A and LVN B's personnel files reflected they both were terminated on 01/17/2025.<BR/>Review of the facility's investigation dated 01/17/2025 reflected a thorough investigation was completed, and the allegation of was injury of Unknown injury was confirmed. <BR/>Review of the facility's Policy revised 09/09/24 titled Abuse/Neglect reflected:<BR/>Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms.<BR/>Training<BR/>The facility will train through orientation and on-going in-services on issues related to abuse/neglect prohibition practices regularly.<BR/>Protection<BR/>The facility will take necessary measures to protect residents and employees from harm during and following an abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of resident property investigation.<BR/>1. <BR/>Allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of<BR/>resident property will remain confidential.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse and establish policies and procedures to investigate any such allegations for one (Resident #1) of ten residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. The facility failed to: - Follow their Abuse and Neglect policy after Resident #1 was verbally/emotionally abused by NA A on or around 05/30/25 by not investigating the incident, not suspending NA A, and not reporting it to the ADM which resulted in psychosocial harm for Resident #1. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 07/09/25 at 3:24 PM and an IJ template was provided. While the IJ was removed on 07/10/25 at 5:00 PM, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern and a severity level of no actual harm with the potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. These failures could place residents at risk of abuse, neglect, trauma, and psychosocial harm.Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including morbid obesity, need for assistance with personal care, anxiety disorder, and age-related cognitive decline. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/12/25, reflected a BIMS score of 15, indicating she was cognitively intact. Section GG (Functional Abilities) reflected she required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting hygiene. Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 5/28/25, reflected she had an ADL self-care performance deficit with an intervention of requiring two staff participation to toilet. Review of CNA A's time sheets, from 05/30/25 - 07/09/25, reflected she had worked 26 shifts during that timeframe. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 9:41 AM, CNA B stated the management staff were lax when it came to abuse and neglect. She stated the residents were in a vulnerable state and it was not fair to them to not take abuse seriously. She stated a couple of days after she first started working at the facility, on approximately 05/30/25, she was in training and shadowing CNA C. She stated Resident #1 had said something about not getting changed by NA A and CNA C asked Resident #1 about the situation. She stated NA A was walking past the room and heard the conversation. She stated NA A she charged into the room and at the resident and yelled, Keep my mother f****** name out of your mother f****** mouth! She stated Resident #1 was shaking and was terrified. She stated she told NA A she needed to leave Resident #1's room and CNA C had to walk NA A out of the room. She stated she told CNA C to ensure that incident was reported to management as it was verbal abuse. She stated she continued to see NA A working and asked ADON E why nothing had been done and ADON E told her CNA C had changed her statement and stated she had walked NA A out of the room before she said anything to Resident #1. She stated she wrote a statement and had assumed it had gone to the DON and was self-reported to the state. She was told that the DON told ADON E that without two written statements confirming it had happened, they could not do anything about it. CNA B was shown the four in-services (that had her name and signature on them) and she stated, You can tell these are copies! Look at the signatures - they are all the same! She stated she had not worked on any of those four dates and had been out of town on vacation. She stated, None of these are real. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 10:01 AM, Resident #1 stated she remembered NA A was sometimes mean to her. She stated she remembered (her account from the incident on 05/30/25) NA A telling her she was so big and her butt was so big it was hard to change her. She stated she had made her feel humiliated, ashamed, and scared. She stated the DON told her NA A would not work with her anymore, but NA A continued to come and try to change her, and she would tell her no because she did not want her to provide care. She stated she did not believe NA A every got talked to by management. During an interview and observation on 07/09/25 at 11:50 AM, ADON E stated the ADM was the abuse and neglect coordinator. She stated she did not witness the incident regarding NA A and Resident #1 on 05/30/25 but was told about it by CNA B. She stated she reported it to the DON and the DON told her she found it to be unsubstantiated. She stated she would expect for the incident to have been reported the state if it had not been. She stated the DON told her she would not bring it to corporate's attention unless there were two witnesses confirming it happened. She stated when she initially interviewed CNA C, she confirmed the events of the incident that CNA B had relayed to her. She stated when she wrote her statement, she changed the story and wrote that she never heard anything. She stated she told CNA C to document the truth, but she would not. She stated both witness statements were given to the DON. She stated NA A was never suspended and continued to work on Resident #1's hall. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 12:24 PM, the DON stated her expectations regarding safe surveys were that the SW conduct new surveys any time there was an incident of abuse or neglect. She stated the surveys should pertain to the residents who were cared for by the staff member that it had been alleged against. She stated, typically, the ADM was responsible for completing self-reports, but for the last five weeks (how long the new ADM had been working at the facility), the responsibility had fallen on the nursing side. She was shown the photo-copied in-services and stated they looked like they were copied. She could not remember who completed those particular in-services, but it did not meet her expectations, as there should be new in-services conducted every time abuse or neglect was alleged. She stated she remembered CNA B had reported (at the end of May 2025) to the ADON that Resident #1 told her NA A had yelled at her. She stated she believed statements were gotten from CNAs B and C. She stated when she interviewed Resident #1, she denied the allegation and she believed her because they had a therapeutic relationship. She stated she would have reported it to the state if Resident #1 had been cognitively impaired, but she had denied it and was cognitively intact. The witness statements for CNAs B and C were requested.During a telephone interview on 07/09/25 at 12:51 PM, the NP stated if there was an incident of alleged verbal abuse, she would expect the facility to investigate it if the patient was with it. She stated if the resident was confused, she was not sure if they should investigate it. She stated if the abuse was witnessed by another staff member, then that was a different story. She stated they should escalate it through their chain of command. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 2:11 PM, the ADM stated the DON could only find CNA C's witness statement regarding the incident with Resident #1. She stated that did not meet her expectations to only have the one statement. She stated ADON E told her she gave both statements to the DON and she was not sure what happened. She stated she started working at the facility around the time of the incident and was never notified of the allegation. She stated it did not matter if only one statement had been obtained. She stated the second an allegation of abuse or neglect was made towards a staff member; she would immediately suspend them and start her investigation. She stated if a resident then denied it, she would not go solely on that interview. She stated she would interview other staff that worked the same shift and the roommate of the resident alleging the abuse or neglect. She stated after an allegation was made; she should be made aware immediately. She stated the sooner they could get to the root cause, the sooner she could make the necessary adjustments. She stated not investigating was putting the residents in jeopardy of being harmed. Telephone interviews were attempted with NA A on 07/09/25 at 10:27 AM and 1:32 PM. A returned call was not received prior to exit. Telephone interviews were attempted with CNA C on 07/09/25 at 10:29 AM and 1:35 PM. A returned call was not received prior to exit.Review of CNA C's witness statement, dated 06/04/25, reflected the following: On Friday the 30th [of May], we [CNAs B and C] were passing out morning trays. We went into [Resident #1]'s room and she was telling me something about the day before. As she was talking, [NA A] came in and saying things [sic]. So I politely turn [sic] [NA A] out of the room and let the resident finish talking. Then I went to report what had to place [sic]. It was noted under the statement that CNA C did not want to sign the statement. On the back of the statement, the DON documented, [Resident #1] (BIMS 15) denied hearing any cobe [sic] words or abusive language. Accusation unfounded. Review of the facility's Abuse/Neglect Policy, revised 05/09/17, reflected the following: The resident has the right to be free from abuse. Verbal Abuse: Any use of oral, written, or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents. Mental Abuse: Includes, but not limited to, humiliation, harassment, threats of punishment or deprivation. Training: The facility will train through orientation and on-going in-services on issues related to abuse/neglect prohibition practices regularly. All reports of abuse or suspicion of abuse/neglect or potentially criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility protocol. Investigations will be reviewed by the facility administrator and/or Abuse Preventionist within 24 hours of complaint. With an allegation of abuse or neglect, the employee(s) will immediately be suspended pending an investigation. Review of the facility's Resident Rights Policy, revised 11/28/16, reflected the following: A facility must treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life. The ADM was notified on 07/09/25 at 3:24 PM that an IJ had been identified and an IJ template was provided. The following POR was approved on 07/10/25 at 1:33 PM: Problem: On 07/09/2025, an abbreviated survey was initiated at the facility. On 07/09/2025 the surveyor provided an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template notification that the Regulatory Services has determined that the condition at the facility constitutes an immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, establish policies and procedures to investigate any such allegations, and include training as required Facility failed to keep resident #1 free from verbal and emotional abuse by NA A on or around 5/28/25 The facility failed to immediately suspend NA A (per their policy) as she has worked at the facility since the incident on 5/28/25. The facility did not investigate the incident because the DON stated Resident #1 later denied the allegation. One to one documented inservice provided to the DON by Regional Compliance Nurse over notification of administrator of any allegation and reporting per state provider letter 2024-14. This was completed on 07/10/2025. Signature confirmed verbal understanding. The facility failed to conduct thorough abuse/neglect investigation as they copied Abuse and Neglect in-service and changed the date without in-servicing the staff for four separate self reports. The facility failed to conduct thorough abuse/neglect investigation as they copied resident safe surveys for residents #2,#3,#4, and #5 for three separate self reports Interventions: One on One documented in-service on Abuse Investigation with the Administrator/DON was conducted by the Regional Compliance Nurse on 07/09/2025. This in-service included reviewing and conducting timely investigations for allegations per CMS provider letter _PL2024-14____. Signature to confirm verbal understanding. Staff working with Alleged perpetrator (NA A) have been interviewed on 07/09/2025 by DON with no negative findings The alleged perpetrator, NA A was suspended by facility administrator on 07/09/2025. Resident safe surveys were completed on 07/09/2025 by Activity Director. No negative outcomes. Administrator and DON and ADON were in-serviced by the Regional Compliance Nurse on conducting staff in-services for each individual self report on 07/09/2025. Administrator and DON and ADON were in-serviced by the Regional Compliance Nurse related to conducting thorough investigation including current safe surveys for each separate self report on 07/09/2025. Un-interviewable residents had a head-to-toe assessment completed on 07/09/2025 and completed by charge nurse. No negative findings. The medical director was notified of the immediate jeopardy situation on 07/09/2025 by ADON. On 07/09/2025 a trauma informed assessment was completed for Resident #1 by Social Worker. No negative outcomes. Resident denied past or present trauma. All events / risk management will be reviewed 5 times a week by the IDT members for 6 weeks ADHOC QAPI discussed with IDT on 07/09/2025. Monitoring DON/Admin/Designee will interview 5-10 staff weekly x 6-week situational abuse scenarios had how to address effective 07/09/2025. DON/Admin/Designee will interview 5 residents how staff treat them weekly x 6 weeks effective 07/09/2025. ADO/Compliance Nurse will review all events/risk management to ensure timely/accurate investigation and reporting if needed weekly for 6 weeks. ADO/Regional Compliance Nurse will monitor weekly x 6 weeks monitoring tools for staff and resident interviews effective 07/09/2025. The QA committee will review the findings monthly x 3 months and makes changes as needed. The Administrator will resolve once no further issues have been identified. Effective 07/09/2025. The Surveyor monitored the POR on 07/10/25 as followed: During interviews on 07/10/25 from 1:55 PM - 4:29 PM, staff from both shifts were interviewed, which included CNA F, LVN G, CNA H, LVN I, MA J, the SW, and the AD. They all stated they were in-serviced on abuse and neglect before their shifts as well as receiving text message alerts about reporting abuse to the ADM immediately. They all knew their abuse and neglect coordinator was the ADM. All staff stated they have the ADM's personal phone number, and it was also located by the copy machine. The staff stated they were required to notify the ADM of any suspicion of abuse or neglect immediately - any day, any time. They stated that was to ensure all residents were safe and protected. They all were able to give examples of abuse which included verbal, mental, physical, and emotional. During an interview on 07/10/25 at 3:53 PM, ADON E stated the abuse and neglect coordinator was the ADM. She stated she had never seen a resident at the facility being abused or neglected. She stated if she had, she would ensure their safety which was the main priority, then would report it to the ADM. She stated it was not their duty to determine if something happened, it was their duty to report it immediately. She stated all residents received either a skin assessment or safe survey they day prior, 07/09/25. During an interview on 07/10/25 at 4:29 PM, the ADM stated she was the abuse and neglect coordinator. She stated she expected to be notified immediately of any allegation of abuse or neglect. She stated, if you see something, say something. She stated she was in-serviced the night prior (07/09/25) by their regional corporate nurse regarding abuse and neglect. She stated the team had ensured all staff had her contact information, they sent mass text messages to all staff through their scheduling system, and did follow-up interviews with staff. She stated the DON was suspended because the IJ and not communicating to her the allegation of abuse with Resident #1. She stated NA A was suspended and then terminated due to the allegations made against her. Review of the facility's AD Hoc QAPI agenda, dated 07/09/25, reflected the ADM, the DON, ADON E, the SW, the AD, the HRD, and the MD were in attendance. Review of a Trauma Informed Assessment for Resident #1, dated 07/09/25 and completed by the SW, reflected no concerns. Review of witness statements, dated 07/09/25, reflected seven staff members' statements that had worked with NA A in some capacity alleging they had never seen NA A being abusive towards the residents. Review of safe surveys, dated 07/09/25, reflected interviewable residents had a safe survey completed by the AD with no concerns noted. Review of skin assessments, dated 07/09/25, reflected all non-interviewable residents had a completed skin assessment by a nurse with no concerns noted. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON was in-serviced on the following: DON must report all allegations of abuse to the administrator as defined in 2014-14, asap. Every new allegation requires - Alleged perpetrators to be suspended immediately, new in-services initiated, new staff interviews, and new resident safe surveys. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON, the ADM, ADON D, and ADON E, were in-serviced on the following: All allegations of abuse require a thorough investigation to include staff interviews and resident safe surveys. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON, the ADM, ADON D, and ADON E, were in-serviced on the Abuse and Neglect provider letter. Review of an in-serviced, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by ADON E, reflected all staff for all shifts were in-serviced on the facility's Abuse and Neglect Policy. Review of an Employee Disciplinary Report for NA A, dated 07/09/25, reflected the following: [NA A] will be placed on investigatory suspension pending an investigation into allegations of resident mistreatment. Review of a Personnel Action Form for NA A, dated 07/10/25, reflected she was terminated due to failing to adhere to corporate code of conduct. The ADM was notified on 07/10/25 at 5:00 PM that the IJ had been removed. While the IJ was removed, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm at a scope of pattern that was not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made for one (Resident #1) of ten residents reviewed for abuse. The facility failed to: - Ensure Resident #1 was free from verbal and emotional abuse by NA A on or around 05/30/25 and they failed to immediately suspend NA A (per their policy) as she had worked at the facility (26 shifts) since the incident. The facility did not investigate/report (to HHSC) the incident because the DON stated Resident #1 later denied the allegation. - Notify the Abuse and Neglect Coordinator (ADM) of the alleged abuse by NA A towards Resident #1 so it could be investigated and handled appropriately to ensure her safety. An Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 07/09/25 at 3:24 PM and an IJ template was provided. While the IJ was removed on 07/10/25 at 5:00 PM, the facility remained out of compliance at a scope of pattern and a severity level of no actual harm with the potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy. These failures could place residents at risk of abuse, neglect, trauma, and psychosocial harm. Findings included: Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including morbid obesity, need for assistance with personal care, anxiety disorder, and age-related cognitive decline. Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/12/25, reflected a BIMS score of 15, indicating she was cognitively intact. Section GG (Functional Abilities) reflected she required substantial/maximal assistance for toileting hygiene. Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 5/28/25, reflected she had an ADL self-care performance deficit with an intervention of requiring two staff participation to toilet. Review of the facility's self-reports to HHSC from 05/01/25 - 07/01/25, reflected no self-report regarding Resident #1 and NA A from 05/30/25. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 9:41 AM, CNA B stated the management staff were lax when it came to abuse and neglect. She stated the residents were in a vulnerable state and it was not fair to them to not take abuse seriously. She stated a couple of days after she first started working at the facility, on approximately 05/30/25, she was in training and shadowing CNA C. She stated Resident #1 had said something about not getting changed by NA A and CNA C asked Resident #1 about the situation. She stated NA A was walking past the room and heard the conversation. She stated NA A she charged into the room and at the resident and yelled, Keep my mother f****** name out of your mother f****** mouth! She stated Resident #1 was shaking and was terrified. She stated she told NA A she needed to leave Resident #1's room and CNA C had to walk NA A out of the room. She stated she told CNA C to ensure that incident was reported to management as it was verbal abuse. She stated she continued to see NA A working and asked ADON E why nothing had been done and ADON E told her CNA C had changed her statement and stated she had walked NA A out of the room before she said anything to Resident #1. She stated she wrote a statement and had assumed it had gone to the DON and was self-reported to the state. She was told that the DON told ADON E that without two written statements confirming it had happened, they could not do anything about it. CNA B was shown the four in-services (that had her name and signature on them) and she stated, You can tell these are copies! Look at the signatures - they are all the same! She stated she had not worked on any of those four dates and had been out of town on vacation. She stated, None of these are real. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 10:01 AM, Resident #1 stated she remembered NA A was sometimes mean to her. She stated she remembered (her recollection from the incident on 05/30/25) NA A telling her she was so big and her butt was so big it was hard to change her. She stated she had made her feel humiliated, ashamed, and scared. She stated the DON told her NA A would not work with her anymore, but NA A continued to come and try to change her, and she would tell her no because she did not want her to provide care. She stated she did not believe NA A every got talked to by management. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 11:50 AM, ADON E stated the ADM was the abuse and neglect coordinator. She stated she did not witness the incident regarding NA A and Resident #1 on 05/30/25 but was told about it by CNA B. She stated she reported it to the DON and the DON told her she found it to be unsubstantiated. She stated she would expect for the incident to have been reported the state if it had not been. She stated the DON told her she would not bring it to corporate's attention unless there were two witnesses confirming it happened. She stated when she initially interviewed CNA C, she confirmed the events of the incident that CNA B had relayed to her. She stated when she wrote her statement, she changed the story and wrote that she never heard anything. She stated she told CNA C to document the truth, but she would not. She stated both witness statements were given to the DON. She stated NA A was never suspended and continued to work on Resident #1's hall. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 12:24 PM, the DON stated her expectations regarding safe surveys were that the SW conduct new surveys any time there was an incident of abuse or neglect. She stated the surveys should pertain to the residents who were cared for by the staff member that it had been alleged against. She stated, typically, the ADM was responsible for completing self-reports, but for the last five weeks (how long the new ADM had been working at the facility), the responsibility had fallen on the nursing side. She stated she remembered CNA B had reported (at the end of May 2025) to the ADON that Resident #1 told her NA A had yelled at her. She stated she believed statements were gotten from CNAs B and C. She stated when she interviewed Resident #1, she denied the allegation and she believed her because they had a therapeutic relationship. She stated she would have reported it to the state if Resident #1 had been cognitively impaired, but she had denied it and was cognitively intact. The witness statements for CNAs B and C were requested.During a telephone interview on 07/09/25 at 12:51 PM, the NP stated if there was an incident of alleged verbal abuse, she would expect the facility to investigate it if the patient was with it. She stated if the resident was confused, she was not sure if they should investigate it. She stated if the abuse was witnessed by another staff member, then that was a different story. She stated they should escalate it through their chain of command. She stated it was very important for staff to be in-serviced regularly on abuse and neglect to refresh them. During an interview on 07/09/25 at 2:11 PM, the ADM stated the DON could only find CNA C's witness statement regarding the incident with Resident #1. She stated that did not meet her expectations to only have the one statement. She stated ADON E told her she gave both statements to the DON and she was not sure what happened. She stated she started working at the facility around the time of the incident and was never notified of the allegation. She stated it did not matter if only one statement had been obtained. She stated the second an allegation of abuse or neglect was made towards a staff member; she would immediately suspend them and start her investigation. She stated if a resident then denied it, she would not go solely on that interview. She stated she would interview other staff that worked the same shift and the roommate of the resident alleging the abuse or neglect. She stated she would report all allegations of abuse or neglect to HHSC within two hours. She stated the DON was responsible for all self-reports as she (the DON) was clinical. She stated after an allegation was made; she should be made aware immediately. She stated the sooner they could get to the root cause, the sooner she could make the necessary adjustments. She stated not investigating was putting the residents in jeopardy of being harmed. Telephone interviews were attempted with NA A on 07/09/25 at 10:27 AM and 1:32 PM. A returned call was not received prior to exit. Telephone interviews were attempted with CNA C on 07/09/25 at 10:29 AM and 1:35 PM. A returned call was not received prior to exit. Review of CNA C's witness statement, dated 06/04/25, reflected the following: On Friday the 30th [of May], we [CNAs B and C] were passing out morning trays. We went into [Resident #1]'s room and she was telling me something about the day before. As she was talking, [NA A] came in and saying things [sic]. So I politely turn [sic] [NA A] out of the room and let the resident finish talking. Then I went to report what had to place [sic]. It was noted under the statement that CNA C did not want to sign the statement. On the back of the statement, the DON documented, [Resident #1] (BIMS 15) denied hearing any cobe [sic] words or abusive language. Accusation unfounded. Review of the (reporting website), from 05/28/25 - 07/09/25, reflected no self-report for the incident on 05/30/25. Review of the facility's Abuse/Neglect Policy, revised 05/09/17, reflected the following: The resident has the right to be free from abuse. Verbal Abuse: Any use of oral, written, or gestured language that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents. Mental Abuse: Includes, but not limited to, humiliation, harassment, threats of punishment or deprivation. Training: The facility will train through orientation and on-going in-services on issues related to abuse/neglect prohibition practices regularly. All reports of abuse or suspicion of abuse/neglect or potentially criminal behavior will be investigated as per facility protocol. Investigations will be reviewed by the facility administrator and/or Abuse Preventionist within 24 hours of complaint. With an allegation of abuse or neglect, the employee(s) will immediately be suspended pending an investigation. Review of the facility's Resident Rights Policy, revised 11/28/16, reflected the following: A facility must treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life. The ADM was notified on 07/09/25 at 3:24 PM that an IJ had been identified and an IJ template was provided. The following POR was approved on 07/10/25 at 1:33 PM: The Surveyor monitored the POR on 07/10/25 as followed: Problem: On 07/09/2025 an abbreviated survey was initiated at the facility. On 07/09/2025, the surveyor provided an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Template notification that the Regulatory Services has determined that the condition at the facility constitutes an immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety. Facility failed to notify the ADM (the abuse and neglect coordinator) when NA A verbally abused Resident #1 on or about 5/28/25 Interventions: One on One documented in-service on Abuse Investigation with the Administrator/DON was conducted by the Regional Compliance Nurse on 07/09/2025. This in-service included reviewing and conducting timely investigations and reporting for allegations per CMS provider letter PL-2024-14. Signatures confirmed verbal understanding. NA A suspended pending investigation on 07/09/2025 by facility administrator. Administrator and DON and ADON were provided a documented in-serviced by the Regional Compliance Nurse on conducting staff in-services for each individual self report on 07/09/2025, signatures confirmed verbal understanding. One on one documented inservice with DON on events about reporting all allegations of abuse to the administrator as defined in 2014-14. Alleged perpetrators are to be suspended immediately, new inservices and new staff and resident assessments are to be initiated with every new allegation. Signatures confirmed verbal understanding. Administrator and DON and ADON were in-serviced by the Regional Compliance Nurse related to conducting thorough investigation including current safe surveys for each separate self report on 07/09/2025. The medical director was notified of the immediate jeopardy situation on 07/09/2025 by ADON. On 07/09/2025 a trauma informed assessment was completed for Resident #1 BY SOCIAL WORKER. The resident denies all past and current trauma. ADHOC QAPI discussed with IDT on 07/09/2025.Monitoring All events / risk management will be reviewed 5 times a week by the IDT members for 6 weeks DON/Admin/Designee will interview 5-10 staff weekly x 6-week situational abuse scenarios had how to address effective 07/09/2025. DON/Admin/Designee will interview 5 residents how staff treat them weekly x 6 weeks effective 07/09/2025. ADO/Compliance Nurse will review all events/risk management to ensure timely/accurate investigation and reporting if needed weekly for 6 weeks effective 07/09/2025. ADO/Regional Compliance Nurse will monitor weekly x 6 weeks monitoring tools for staff and resident interviews effective 07/09/2025. The QA committee will review the findings monthly x 3 months and makes changes as needed. The Administrator will resolve once no further issues have been identified. Effective 07/09/2025. During interviews on 07/10/25 from 1:55 PM - 4:29 PM, staff from both shifts were interviewed, which included CNA F, LVN G, CNA H, LVN I, MA J, the SW, and the AD. They all stated they were in-serviced on abuse and neglect before their shifts as well as receiving text message alerts about reporting abuse to the ADM immediately. They all knew their abuse and neglect coordinator was the ADM. All staff stated they have the ADM's personal phone number, and it was also located by the copy machine. The staff stated they were required to notify the ADM of any suspicion of abuse or neglect immediately - any day, any time. They stated that was to ensure all residents were safe and protected. They all were able to give examples of abuse which included verbal, mental, physical, and emotional. During an interview on 07/10/25 at 3:53 PM, ADON E stated the abuse and neglect coordinator was the ADM. She stated she had never seen a resident at the facility being abused or neglected. She stated if she had, she would ensure their safety which was the main priority, then would report it to the ADM. She stated it was not their duty to determine if something happened, it was their duty to report it immediately. She stated all residents received either a skin assessment or safe survey they day prior, 07/09/25. During an interview on 07/10/25 at 4:29 PM, the ADM stated she was the abuse and neglect coordinator. She stated she expected to be notified immediately of any allegation of abuse or neglect. She stated, if you see something, say something. She stated she was in-serviced the night prior (07/09/25) by their regional corporate nurse regarding abuse and neglect. She stated the team had ensured all staff had her contact information, they sent mass text messages to all staff through their scheduling system, and did follow-up interviews with staff. She stated the DON was suspended because the IJ and not communicating to her the allegation of abuse with Resident #1. She stated NA A was suspended and then terminated due to the allegations made against her. Review of the facility's AD Hoc QAPI agenda, dated 07/09/25, reflected the ADM, the DON, ADON E, the SW, the AD, the HRD, and the MD were in attendance. Review of a Trauma Informed Assessment for Resident #1, dated 07/09/25 and completed by the SW, reflected no concerns. Review of witness statements, dated 07/09/25, reflected seven staff members' statements that had worked with NA A in some capacity alleging they had never seen NA A being abusive towards the residents. Review of safe surveys, dated 07/09/25, reflected interviewable residents had a safe survey completed by the AD with no concerns noted. Review of skin assessments, dated 07/09/25, reflected all non-interviewable residents had a completed skin assessment by a nurse with no concerns noted. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON was in-serviced on the following: DON must report all allegations of abuse to the administrator as defined in 2014-14, asap. Every new allegation requires - Alleged perpetrators to be suspended immediately, new in-services initiated, new staff interviews, and new resident safe surveys. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON, the ADM, ADON D, and ADON E, were in-serviced on the following: All allegations of abuse require a thorough investigation to include staff interviews and resident safe surveys. Review of an in-service, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by the RCN, reflected the DON, the ADM, ADON D, and ADON E, were in-serviced on the Abuse and Neglect provider letter. Review of an in-serviced, dated 07/09/25 and conducted by ADON E, reflected all staff for all shifts were in-serviced on the facility's Abuse and Neglect Policy. Review of an Employee Disciplinary Report for NA A, dated 07/09/25, reflected the following: [NA A] will be placed on investigatory suspension pending an investigation into allegations of resident mistreatment. Review of a Personnel Action Form for NA A, dated 07/10/25, reflected she was terminated due to failing to adhere to corporate code of conduct. The ADM was notified on 07/10/25 at 5:00 PM that the IJ had been removed. While the IJ was removed, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm at a scope of pattern that was not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to, in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, have evidence that all alleged violations are thoroughly investigated and report the results of all investigations to the state survey agency within five working days of the incident for two (2) of five (5) residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. (Resident #2 and Resident #4).<BR/>The facility failed to thoroughly investigate two facility reported incidents regarding Resident #2 and Resident #4 within five (5) days regarding allegations of neglect and injury of unknown origin. <BR/>This deficient practice placed all residents at risk of harm form neglect due to not having a thorough investigation done for facility reported incidents. <BR/>Findings Include: <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), hypertension (high blood pressure), Alzheimer's disease (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function), anxiety (feeling of uneasiness or worry), Migraine, repeated falls, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), muscle weakness, history of falling, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (damage to heart and heart failure due to chronic high blood pressure), dysphagia oropharyngeal phase (inability to empty from the throat to the esophagus), and vitamin D deficiency. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 03 indicating severe cognitive impairment. <BR/>Record review of Resident #4's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4 had diagnoses which included atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm), obesity, kidney disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypertensive chronic kidney disease (damage to kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure), heart disease, lymphedema (localized swelling), constipation, and impulse disorder (inability to resist harmful urges leading to behaviors that can negatively impact oneself or others).<BR/>Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognitive response.<BR/>Review of the facility's Investigation Report provided on 05/21/2025 reflected a report was submitted by the ADM to the state agency on 05/16/2025 at 8:22 AM for Resident #4 with an allegation of neglect. Schedules, and investigation report, provided to surveyor revealed that CNA C and CNA D who worked with Resident #4 when the incident occurred did not have documented interviews regarding the allegation of neglect. The findings were not submitted to HHSC within 5 days. The investigation report also revealed that there was no documentation as to the findings were unfounded. <BR/>Review of the facility's Investigation Report provided on 05/21/2025 reflected a report was submitted by the ADM to the state agency on 05/10/2025 at 6:37 PM for Resident #2 with an allegation of injury of unknown origin. Schedules, and investigation report provided to surveyor revealed that RN A and MA B who worked with Resident #2 when the incident occurred did not have documented interviews regarding the allegation of injury of unknown origin. The findings were not submitted to HHSC within 5 days. The investigation report also revealed the findings were inconclusive. <BR/>Record Review of the Self-Reporting Protocol/Neglect and/or Injury of Unknown Origin checklist dated 05/16/2025 revealed that the ADM did not complete interviews with staff who worked with Resident #4 regarding the allegation of neglect. <BR/>Record Review of the Self-Reporting Protocol/Neglect and/or Injury of Unknown Origin checklist dated 05/10/2025 revealed that the ADM checked off that she interviewed staff about the injury of unknown origin for Resident #2. No staff interviews were in the documents provided to the surveyor.<BR/>During an interview with the ADM on 05/21/2025 at 3:33pm, she stated that she did interviews with RN A, MA B, CNA C and CNA D that worked with the residents at the time and that they were in the binder. The only staff interview that was in the binder was for LVN C She said if they were not in the binder then she had them in her office. She did not remember what the staff stated in their interview. Surveyor requested those interviews and ADM did not provide them. She also said that she had completed the investigations. <BR/>Record review of the incident intake Binders for Resident #2 and Resident #4's incidents revealed there were no staff interviews in the binders. Requested the interviews from the ADM and they were not provided at exit. <BR/>Record review of the Facility Abuse and Neglect Policy not dated revealed the facility will determine the direction of the investigation based on a thorough examination of events. The written report must be sent to HHSC no later than the fifth working day after the initial report. The facility will use the designated state reporting form.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 1 of 4 (400) halls observed for housekeeping and maintenance services. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure there were not a black circular substance under the wallpaper in three residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) rooms. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of living in an unclean and unsanitary environment and result in potential health issues or affecting the airway.<BR/>The findings were:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), anemia (not enough healthy red blood cells), type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (high blood sugar), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney disease, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease (damage to kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure).<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 99 indicating she was unable to complete the interview. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), hypertension (high blood pressure), Alzheimer's disease (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function), anxiety (feeling of uneasiness or worry), Migraine, repeated falls, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), muscle weakness, history of falling, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (damage to heart and heart failure due to chronic high blood pressure), dysphagia oropharyngeal phase (inability to empty from the throat to the esophagus), and vitamin D deficiency. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 03 indicating severe cognitive impairment. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #3 had diagnoses which included metabolic encephalopathy (brain disease), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), other forms of tremor, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms (enlarged prostate).<BR/>Record review of Resident #3's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 did not have a BIMS score. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's progress notes dated 05/21/2025 revealed Resident #3 rarely/never made self-understood. <BR/>During an interview with the Housekeeper on 05/21/2025 at 10:02 am revealed that the wall in the housekeeping storage room was tore out and had mold on the walls. She said that she informed MAIN, and nothing had been done. She said that it had been that way for about three or four months.<BR/>During an interview with the MAIN Director on 05/21/2025 at 2:3 he said that Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's rooms on the 400-hall had mold behind the wallpaper. He said there was not a resident in one of the rooms. He said the residents and staff could get sick from the mold. He said that he informed the ADM and had not gotten a response. He said that he informed the ADM on 04/28/2025. He said that he had torn the wallpaper and started to take it off, saw the mold, and let the facility know.<BR/>Observation of 400 hall on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 PM revealed that there was a black circular substance of different sizes underneath the wallpaper in Resident # 1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's room. <BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #2 on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 revealed she would only say she was fine and was just resting. <BR/>During an interview with the DON on 05/21/2025 at 3:07pm she said that she had not gotten any complaints about mold. She said that she had not heard from MAIN regarding any mold. She said if she thought there was mold in a resident's room she would move the resident to another room. She said mold was black and furry. The DON stated that the picture shown to her of the rooms looked like mold. She said that mold could cause health issues.<BR/>During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 3:33pm, the ADM stated that the maintenance person had not told her about mold in rooms. She said if she had any suspicion of mold the resident would be taken out of the room. She said that she could not tell if it was mold in the pictures from the room because she was not a mold expert. She said that MAIN was responsible for letting her know so the facility could send it up and get someone out to check it. She said that she would call someone to inspect it. She said that mold or mildew could affect the airway.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #1 on 05/21/2025 at 4:04pm was unsuccessful. Resident #1 started talking about her glasses and having an appointment.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #3 on 05/21/2025 at 4:20pm revealed he did not want to talk to the surveyor. <BR/>Record Review of Resident Rights Policy not dated revealed: The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The facility must provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to, in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, have evidence that all alleged violations are thoroughly investigated and report the results of all investigations to the state survey agency within five working days of the incident for two (2) of five (5) residents reviewed for abuse and neglect. (Resident #2 and Resident #4).<BR/>The facility failed to thoroughly investigate two facility reported incidents regarding Resident #2 and Resident #4 within five (5) days regarding allegations of neglect and injury of unknown origin. <BR/>This deficient practice placed all residents at risk of harm form neglect due to not having a thorough investigation done for facility reported incidents. <BR/>Findings Include: <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), hypertension (high blood pressure), Alzheimer's disease (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function), anxiety (feeling of uneasiness or worry), Migraine, repeated falls, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), muscle weakness, history of falling, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (damage to heart and heart failure due to chronic high blood pressure), dysphagia oropharyngeal phase (inability to empty from the throat to the esophagus), and vitamin D deficiency. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 03 indicating severe cognitive impairment. <BR/>Record review of Resident #4's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #4 had diagnoses which included atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm), obesity, kidney disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypertensive chronic kidney disease (damage to kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure), heart disease, lymphedema (localized swelling), constipation, and impulse disorder (inability to resist harmful urges leading to behaviors that can negatively impact oneself or others).<BR/>Record review of Resident #4's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #4 had a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognitive response.<BR/>Review of the facility's Investigation Report provided on 05/21/2025 reflected a report was submitted by the ADM to the state agency on 05/16/2025 at 8:22 AM for Resident #4 with an allegation of neglect. Schedules, and investigation report, provided to surveyor revealed that CNA C and CNA D who worked with Resident #4 when the incident occurred did not have documented interviews regarding the allegation of neglect. The findings were not submitted to HHSC within 5 days. The investigation report also revealed that there was no documentation as to the findings were unfounded. <BR/>Review of the facility's Investigation Report provided on 05/21/2025 reflected a report was submitted by the ADM to the state agency on 05/10/2025 at 6:37 PM for Resident #2 with an allegation of injury of unknown origin. Schedules, and investigation report provided to surveyor revealed that RN A and MA B who worked with Resident #2 when the incident occurred did not have documented interviews regarding the allegation of injury of unknown origin. The findings were not submitted to HHSC within 5 days. The investigation report also revealed the findings were inconclusive. <BR/>Record Review of the Self-Reporting Protocol/Neglect and/or Injury of Unknown Origin checklist dated 05/16/2025 revealed that the ADM did not complete interviews with staff who worked with Resident #4 regarding the allegation of neglect. <BR/>Record Review of the Self-Reporting Protocol/Neglect and/or Injury of Unknown Origin checklist dated 05/10/2025 revealed that the ADM checked off that she interviewed staff about the injury of unknown origin for Resident #2. No staff interviews were in the documents provided to the surveyor.<BR/>During an interview with the ADM on 05/21/2025 at 3:33pm, she stated that she did interviews with RN A, MA B, CNA C and CNA D that worked with the residents at the time and that they were in the binder. The only staff interview that was in the binder was for LVN C She said if they were not in the binder then she had them in her office. She did not remember what the staff stated in their interview. Surveyor requested those interviews and ADM did not provide them. She also said that she had completed the investigations. <BR/>Record review of the incident intake Binders for Resident #2 and Resident #4's incidents revealed there were no staff interviews in the binders. Requested the interviews from the ADM and they were not provided at exit. <BR/>Record review of the Facility Abuse and Neglect Policy not dated revealed the facility will determine the direction of the investigation based on a thorough examination of events. The written report must be sent to HHSC no later than the fifth working day after the initial report. The facility will use the designated state reporting form.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative(s) of the discharge and the reasons for the discharge in writing and in a language and manner they understand for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for discharge notification. (Resident #1)<BR/>The facility did not give a written notice of discharge, when Resident #1 was transferred into Police custody on 02/19/2025.<BR/>This failure could affect residents by placing them at risk of being transferred and not having access to available advocacy services, discharge/transfer options, and appeal processes.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 04/09/2025 reflected initial admission date of 03/29/2023 and readmission date of 01/14/2025 with diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene, pain unspecified, chronic pulmonary edema (buildup of fluids in the lungs), benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition in which the flow of urine is blocked due to the enlargement of prostate gland) without lower urinary tract symptom, repeated falls.<BR/>Review of Resident#1's admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairment. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 10/29/2025 reflected Resident #1 had potential for falls, related to unsteady gait, and history of fall, fluctuating blood sugars related to diabetes mellitus and his noncompliance with need to restrict carbs/sugars, Acute Pain / Chronic Pain related to Arthritis (is a condition characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or more joints), neuropathy (a condition that affects the nerves in the body), and migraine.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 02/19/2025 at 09:36 am written by the DON reflected: [name]County detective arrived this am to take [Resident #1] into custody, all belongings to accompany him. Badge verified by this nurse. no additional information given. all medications and face sheet sent with resident. Per detective, the DA will email documents to our legal team. Resident sent in detective vehicle, no s/s distress.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 02/19/2025 at 02:12 pm written by the DON reflected: spoke with ombudsman, notified him of resident taken into custody of [name] County sheriff dept, DC' d from facility permanently. He voiced surprise and understanding. VMs left with POA and ombudsman to update them.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 02/21/2025 at 11:13 am written by the DON reflected: VM left POA notifying of need to collect resident belongings in a timely manner due to residents permanent DC due to change of residence.<BR/>During an interview on 04/10/2025 at 09:57 am Resident #1's POA stated Resident #1 was immediately discharged from the facility without 30-day notice after he was taken into custody by the police. Resident #1's POA stated she was called and told Resident #1 was discharged same day because he was in police custody. Resident #1's POA stated Resident #1 was taken into police custody on 2/19/2025 due to warrant that was out, and Resident #1 had his court hearing on 02/28/2025 and was transferred to the ER from the court due to injuries. Resident #1's POA stated the facility refused accepting Resident #1 back to the facility. <BR/>During an interview on 04/09/2025 at 10:32 am the Social Worker stated Resident #1 was discharged from the facility because he got arrested from the facility for sexual abuse of a minor. The Social Worker stated she did not know if Resident #1 was guilty. The Social Worker stated it was their policy to give 30-day notice for facility-initiated discharge, but she did not give Resident #1 30-day notice because it was out of her hands. <BR/>During an interview on 04/09/2025 at 11:00 am the Administrator stated Resident #1 was discharged to the county jail. The Administrator stated she was told by the DON that Resident #1 would be in custody until his trial date. The Administrator stated the facility did not accept Resident #1's referrals back to the facility because the facility was next to a school. The Administrator stated she did not know if Resident #1 was found guilty of the charges on him. The Administrator stated Resident #1 or his POA were not issued a 30-day notice of discharge. <BR/>During an interview on 4/09/2025 at 3:37 pm the DON stated she was present when Resident #1 was taken into custody and was told by the Deputy that Resident #1 would be in police custody until his trial date. The DON stated the facility did not anticipate Resident #1 coming back to the facility because the Deputy stated Resident #1 would be in police custody until his trial date. The DON stated she spoke with the case manager and told the case manager Resident #1 was not going back to the facility because he was permanently discharged from the facility. The DON stated the Administrator made the decision to discharge Resident #1. The DON stated, We notify the POA of what happened. We also notify her to pick up his things. I don't know what he did to post threat to staff or resident, I have to go back and look.<BR/>During an interview on 04/09/2025 at 4:09 pm, the Ombudsman stated Resident #1 was given a 30-day discharge in the past, appealed and won the appeal on 2/18/2025. The Ombudsman stated Resident #1 should be accepted back to the facility after his arrest and hospital stay. <BR/> During an interview on 04/10/2025 at 09:32 am the Administrator stated the DON got a call from the Sheriff's office on 04/09/2025 stating Resident #1 cannot be next to a child and the facility was close to a school. The Administrator also stated they had children volunteering at the facility therefore Resident #1 cannot be accepted back to the facility. The Administrator stated, I will have to discuss with my cooperate. Right now, we do not have reason for not readmitting, once we have a reason not to, we will not re-admit him.<BR/>During an interview on 04/10/2025 at 10:13 am, the Sergeant with the Special Verdict Unit with name County (Contact provided by the DON) stated the facility had just made contact with him and he explained Resident #'1s trial findings. He stated, the court would have stipulated in the deferred adjudication that Resident #1 could not be in a certain radius of a school. The Sergeant said he explained to the facility that this was not in the case of Resident #1, Resident #1 was not allowed to live in a residence with a child but a facility next to the school would not apply.<BR/>During an interview on 04/10/2025 at 10:57 am the Administrator stated Resident #1 will not be allow back in the facility due to the facility's policy on Registered sex offender and the findings from his court hearing on 02/28/2025. <BR/>Review of facility's policy titled Discharge or Transfer to another facility revised 04/10/2025 reflected: The facility will permit each resident to remain in the facility, and not transfer or discharge the resident from the facility. In the following limited circumstances, this facility may initiate transfers or discharges:<BR/>A. The transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident's welfare and the resident's needs cannot be met in the facility.<BR/>B. The transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident's health has improved sufficiently so the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility.<BR/>C. The safety of individuals in the facility is endangered due to the clinical or behavioral status of the<BR/>resident.<BR/>D. The health of individuals in the facility would otherwise be endangered.<BR/>When a resident is temporarily transferred on an emergency basis to an acute care facility, this type of transfer is considered to be a facility-initiated transfer and a notice of transfer will be provided to the resident and resident representative as soon as practicable. Copies of notices for emergency transfers will also still be sent to the ombudsman, but they may be sent when practicable, such as in a list of residents on a monthly basis.<BR/>In situations where the facility has decided to discharge the resident while the resident is still hospitalized , the facility will send a notice of discharge to the resident and resident representative and will also send a copy of the discharge notice to a representative of the Office of the State LTC Ombudsman.<BR/>Review of facility's policy titled Resident Rights undated reflected, The facility must provide equal access to quality care regardless of diagnosis, severity of condition, or payment source. A facility must establish and maintain identical policies and practices regarding transfer, discharge, and the provision of services under the State plan for all residents regardless of payment source.)<BR/>Review of facility's policy titled Registered Sex Offender dated 1/1/2020 reflected, It is the policy of this facility not to admit known registered sex offenders (as defined by Texas Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure) into this facility.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from neglect for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect.<BR/>CNA A and LVN B failed to check on Resident #1 on the night of 01/09/2025 from about 10:00 pm through the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am, leaving Resident # 1 unattended for about 6 hours. Resident #1 fell on the floor and was on the floor the entire night unattended by staff. When Resident #1 was found on the morning of 01/10/2025, he was noted with abrasion at his left arm, combative, angry and speaking Spanish.<BR/> The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on 01/09/2025 and ended on 01/17/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of Neglect, injury, and psychosocial harm.<BR/>Finding included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated care plan reflected a [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease with late onset, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's significantly change in status MDS assessment, dated 12/24/24, reflected a BIMS score of 99, indicating he had a severe cognitive impairment. It was also noted a staff assessment for mental status was conducted which indicated short and long-term memory problem and cognitive skills for daily decision-making being moderately impaired. Section GG -Functional Abilities of the MDS reflected Resident #1 required supervision or touching assistance with toileting. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, initiated 10/15/2024, reflected Resident #1 had communication problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet needs. Resident #1 was on the secure unit related to diagnosis of dementia and risk for elopement. Resident was at risk for fall related to gait/balance problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet resident's needs. Resident #1 had impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's fall risk assessment dated [DATE] reflected a score of 13 which indicated high risk.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:41 am written by LVN B reflected <BR/>At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (xx). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. He was not able to tell the reason for his fall as he just kept on speaking in Spanish. Upon routine care no other injury was noted, no vitals were documented. Hospice nurse (xxx), DON (xxx), RP (xxx) were being notified. Wound is left too air dry, and resident is being monitored for any changes.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:43 am reflected: <BR/> .The fall caused an abrasion to left elbow. Size of the abrasion in cm: 1-2cm.Painful, At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (XX). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. <BR/>Review of written statement provider by Administrator, undated reflected the following, On 1/10/25, Administrator was notified?ed of allegation of neglect from resident [family member]. Allegation made regarding potential neglect of resident not being rounded overnight for six hours. Administrator reviewed cameras with DON and identified?ed resident fell and remained on ?floor from around 10:20pm until around 5am. Resident's room had light on all night, resident was laying on ?floor half on fall mat and head closest to resident bathroom. DON and administrator assessed the room to identify if staff opened door if they could easily see resident; both identified?ed if you crack open the door you can see resident if he is lying in bed. According to camera footage, the resident was laying on the ground from stated hours and would not have been witnessed in his bed.<BR/>During an observation on 01/28/2025 at 11:26 am revealed Resident #1 lying in bed. Bed was noted in the lowest position with floor mat present. Attempted to interview Resident #1 and he was not responding appropriately.<BR/>During an interview on 1/28/2025 at 12:44 pm CNA A stated she worked the 7pm to 7 am shift on the night of 1/09/2025 to the morning of 1/10/2025 on the secure unit. CNA A stated she got to work late that evening but could not remember how late she was. CNA A stated LVN B had already done the first checks on the residents when she got at the Facility. CNA A stated she and LVN B did their second check at about 11:30 pm but she did not check Resident #1. CNA A said she saw Resident #1 lying in bed at about 1:30 am. CNA A stated, at about 4:30 am while making her rounds, she found Resident #1 on the floor next to the bathroom door and notified LVN B. CNA A stated LVN B went to Resident #1's room and assessed Resident #1. CNA A stated she and LVN B provided care for Resident #1 and put him back in the bed. CNA A stated she did not know how long Resident #1 was on the floor. CNA A stated staff were supposed to check on the residents every 2 hour and if it was not done, that was neglect . CNA A stated she was aware Resident #1 had camera in his room, the sign was posted at the door. CNA A stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 1:21 pm LVN B stated she worked the 6pm to 6 am shift on the night of 01/09/2025 to the morning of 01/10/2025 on the secure unit. LVN B stated she checked Resident #1 on 01/09/2025 at about 10:00 pm and the next time she saw Resident #1 was when she was notified by CNA A that the resident was on the floor on the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am. LVN B stated she tried to assess Resident #1, but he was refusing care, she noted bruise and scratch on Resident #1's hand. LVN B stated they were supposed to make rounds/checks every 2 hours, not making rounds or frequent checks on the residents was considered neglect. LVN B stated it was not ok for a resident to fall and remain on the floor for hours because it could lead to injuries and concussion. LVN B stated once Resident1 #'s door was opened, staff would see him on the bed or on the floor. LVN B stated the night was busy. LVN B stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 2:58 pm the DON stated she watched the video footage provided by Resident #1's family dated 01/09/2025 through 01/10/2025. The DON stated, according to the time stamp on the video footage, Resident #1 got out of bed on 01/09/2025, took himself to the toilet, on his way back to bed, fell at about 10:15 to 10:20 pm and remained on the floor, floor mat present, his head was towards the bed and the legs to the bathroom, until about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 when he was found by staff. The DON stated, Resident #1 made several attempts to get back up and repositioned himself but was not successful. The DON stated, according to the video footage, CNA A entered Resident #1's room at about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 and alerted LVN B. The DON stated LVN B attempted assessing Resident #1, both staff cleaned Resident #1 and helped him back to bed. The DON stated staff were expected to check on residents frequently , six hours was a long time not to check on a Resident. The DON stated once Resident #1's door was opened, the staff would see him on the floor or on his bed which indicated he was not checked on by staff. The DON stated both staff were suspended pending investigation and terminated after viewing of the video footage provided fob the family. She stated Staff were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent checks on Residents. The DON stated Resident #1's medications were review by hospice.<BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at about 3:35 pm the Administrator stated she was made aware by Resident #'1 family that he fell the night of 01/09/2025 at about 10:20 pm and remained on the floor until 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 before staff found him. The Administrator stated she watched the video footage provided by family along with the DON. The Administrator stated the video camera did not face the doorway, but no staff was seen in Resident #1's room for about 6 hours. The Administrator stated from the location of Resident #1's bed, even if his door was cracked opened a little, the staff would have seen him on the bed or on the floor. The Administrator stated she did not believe the staff had checked on Resident #1 for the period being reviewed. The Administrator stated staff were expected to make frequent checks on residents. She stated there was no facility policy on how frequent staff should check on the residents, but 6 hours was a long time to not check on the resident. The Administrator stated both CNA A and LVN B were suspended immediately pending investigation, staff were educated on abuse and neglect and frequent rounding on residents. She stated Resident #1 was assessed; the facility completed full skin sweep of all the residents on the secure unit. The Administrator stated CNA A and LVN B were terminated. The Administrator stated Resident #1 was later sent to the ER for further evaluation but came back quickly the same day. During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During interview on 01/28/2025 from 11:41 am through 2:49 pm with 1 ADON, 1 RNs, 2 LVNs, 3 CNAs , 1 HA, the Staffing Coordinator revealed they were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent rounds/checks on residents after the incident with Resident #1 when he was found on the floor. Staff stated they were supposed to make rounds every 2 hours alternating trips. <BR/>Review of the facility's in-services reflected an in-service dated 01/10/2025 presented by the DON for all facility staff.<BR/>In-service: Attached lessons <BR/>-- Neglect Reporting<BR/>--Frequent Rounding on Residents<BR/>Review of CNA A and LVN B's personnel files reflected they both were terminated on 01/17/2025.<BR/>Review of the facility's investigation dated 01/17/2025 reflected a thorough investigation was completed, and the allegation of was injury of Unknown injury was confirmed. <BR/>Review of the facility's Policy revised 09/09/24 titled Abuse/Neglect reflected:<BR/>Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms.<BR/>Training<BR/>The facility will train through orientation and on-going in-services on issues related to abuse/neglect prohibition practices regularly.<BR/>Protection<BR/>The facility will take necessary measures to protect residents and employees from harm during and following an abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of resident property investigation.<BR/>1. <BR/>Allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of<BR/>resident property will remain confidential.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure parenteral fluids were administered consistent with professional standards for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 2 residents reviewed for intravenous care.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had orders to change her PICC line dressing after the PICC was placed. She went from 12/18/24 until 01/09/25 without a PICC dressing change.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure the ADON changed Resident #1's PICC line dressing per the facility protocol.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had orders to flush the PICC or to monitor the PICC insertion site for signs/symptoms of infection from 12/18/24 through 01/09/25. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #2 had orders to flush the PICC or to monitor the PICC insertion site for signs/symptoms of infection from 11/13/24 through 11/27/24.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure nursing staff (ADON, RN A, LVN B, LVN C, LVN D, and LVN E) were trained/educated on, and able to demonstrate competency on, managing a PICC line.<BR/>The failures resulted in the identification of an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 01/09/25 at 5:15 PM. While the IJ was removed on 01/11/25 at 4:10 PM, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy at a scope of isolated due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.<BR/>These failures could place residents at risk for decreased quality of care, not receiving intravenous medication as ordered, and risk for infection, hospitalization, and death.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>1.Review of Resident #1's face sheet printed on 01/09/25, reflected a [AGE] year-old female originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a recent readmission on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included non-pressure chronic ulcer left lower leg, chronic venous hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and cellulitis.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], Section C (Cognitive Patterns) reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) reflected the resident received IV medications.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Order Recap Report for orders from 12/01/24 through 01/31/25, reflected orders dated 12/18/24:<BR/>PICK [sic] LINE STAT one time only until 12/18/24,<BR/>Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375 grams intravenously every 6 hours for infection for 28 days, ending 01/16/25,<BR/>Vancomycin 1GM/250ml, use 1 gram intravenously one time a day for infection for 28 days, ending 01/16/25.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's current Clinical Physician Orders, an order dated 01/09/25 reflected a revised Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375 grams intravenously every 6 hours for infection for 8 days, changed the end date to 01/17/25.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's CVAD Procedure form, dated 12/18/24, reflected a PICC was inserted using ultrasound guidance on 12/18/24 at 7:30 PM. The catheter was trimmed and measured 38cm. The upper arm circumference was 31cm.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's chest x-ray report dated 12/18/24, reflected the PICC terminated over expected level of the superior cavoatrial junction.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's comprehensive care plan, on 01/09/25, last review completed 10/20/24, did not address the central line.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's nursing progress note written 01/09/25 at 4:27 AM by LVN B reflected, Resident PICC line was clogged which made resident not able to receive 3:00 AM Piperacillin Sod-Tazobactam Sod Solution Reconstituted 3-0.375 GM IV. On call NP was notified, [company name] vascular was called but they were not picking up.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's December 2024 MAR/TAR reflected the Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam intravenous medications were both administered for 13 days. The MAR/TAR did not reflect any dressing changes, flushes, or monitoring of the site. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's January 2025 MAR/TAR reflected a missed does of Piperacillin-Tazobactam on 01/09/25. The record reflected no monitoring of the central line site until 01/09/25, no flushing of the line until 01/09/25, and the first dressing and cap change scheduled for 01/10/25.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 9:23 AM, Resident #1 was lying in bed with an IV infusing. She stated the IV was connected to the PICC in her arm. She stated she had asked several nurses to change the dressing because it was loose, but the dressing had not been changed since the PICC was inserted. When asked if there was a date on the dressing, she stated there was a date, but it was covered with tape, so it was no longer visible. Resident #1 attempted to adjust her sleeve to expose the dressing but could not do it without assistance.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 9:29 AM, RN A entered Resident #1's room and offered the resident assistance to visualize the PICC dressing. The PICC dressing was completely covered with white tape. The PICC insertion site was not visible. The edges of the dressing were not visible. Upon exiting the room, RN A stated this was the first PICC line she had worked with. She stated she had not been trained on changing the PICC dressing and did not feel comfortable attempting the procedure. She stated she had been shown how to flush the line and adjust the flow rate on the IV. She stated she had put some tape on the dressing to keep it in place until another nurse could change the dressing. She stated she had been trained on infection control and EBP. She stated not following infection control procedures could increase the spread of germs or infection. She stated she believed central line dressings were supposed to be changed daily and the IV tubing changed every 72 hours.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 10:38 AM, the ADON sanitized an over the bed table and placed her dressing change supplies on the table and prepared to change Resident #1's PICC dressing. The ADON applied clean gloves and explained the procedure to the resident. She did not ask the resident to turn her head away from the insertion site. The ADON removed the dressing from the resident's arm. A bio patch (a small sponge-like wound dressing used to reduce local infections) coated with dry blood was attached to the dressing. The ADON removed the tape from the clear dressing. The dressing was dated 12/18/24. The ADON disposed of the old dressing and gloves then applied another pair of clean gloves. The resident repositioned her arm and viewed the site. The ADON opened the IV dressing change kit and retrieved the package of alcohol swabs. She used one swab to clean the insertion site and in a circular motion cleaned from the inside towards the outside. She continued to clean with the other two swabs in the package. The PICC line stabilization device that secured the line to the resident's arm was swabbed during the cleaning. The catheter line remained attached to the device and thus, the back of the line and the skin under the line was not cleansed. After the alcohol dried, the ADON took the clear dressing out of the dressing change kit and covered the insertion site and the stabilization device. She repositioned the resident then gathered her supplies. She did not change the caps. After exiting the room, the ADON stated she had training on central lines early in 2024. She stated some lady from the IV company came in and did a class for the nurses. She stated they did not get a competency or certificate from that training.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 1:26 PM, the ADON started to describe the procedure for changing a PICC dressing then stated, It's pretty much what you observed earlier. She stated there probably should have been orders for changing the dressing and the caps. Requested competencies/skills checks for central lines.<BR/>During an interview on 01/10/25 at 3:57 PM, when asked is she should have followed sterile technique when changing Resident #1's PICC dressing, the ADON stated she thought she was changing the dressing on a peripheral IV and not a central line when she changed Resident #1's PICC dressing on 01/09/25. <BR/>During a telephone interview on 01/09/25 at 1:52 PM, the NP stated Resident #1 was on IV antibiotics for osteomyelitis. He stated the wound care doctor had ordered the antibiotics. The NP stated he was sick and did not want to answer any other questions.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 3:07 PM, the MD stated he was the attending physician for Resident #1. He stated the staff informed him about the 12/18/24 date on Resident #1's PICC dressing. He stated it was an unfortunate miss. He stated he worked in infectious disease in a large hospital in [city] and he was aware of the major focus on preventing CLABSIs. He stated they rarely used PICCS or central lines at the facility, but the staff were very cautious when they did use them. He stated it was his expectation that the insertion site was monitored at least daily and assessed for redness, bleeding, and drainage. He expected the dressing to was monitored daily to ensure it was intact and sealed, and changed every 3 days. He stated the risk of infection increased if central lines were not properly maintained.<BR/>2. Review of Resident #2's face sheet, printed on 01/09/24, reflected a [AGE] year-old female initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included diabetes mellitus, persistent vegetative state, hemiplegia following cerebral infarction, and pressure ulcers.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], Section C (Cognitive Patterns) reflected no BIMS score as resident was rarely/never understood. Staff assessment of her cognitive status reflected both short and long-term memory impairment.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's order Summary Report for active orders as of 11/27/24, reflected the following orders:<BR/>-Zosyn Intravenous Solution 3-0.375 GM/50ML use 3.375 gram intravenously for times a day for wound infection for 28 days, ordered 11/13/24.<BR/>-Change PICC/Central line dressing Q3D one time a day every 7 day(s) for wound infection, ordered 11/14/24.<BR/>-There were no orders to monitor the for s/s infection or to flush the central line.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Order Recap Report for all physician orders from 11/01/24 to 12/31/24, reflected an order, written 11/24/24, for Cath flow as directed one time only for clogged PICC line for 1 day. <BR/>Review of Resident #2's CVAD Procedure form, dated 11/13/24, reflected a PICC was inserted using ultrasound guidance on 11/13/24 at 6:30 PM. The catheter was trimmed and measured 38cm. The upper arm circumference was 28cm.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's chest x-ray report dated 11/13/24, reflected the PICC terminated in the region of the SVC.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's November 2024 MAR/TAR reflected the Cath flow, was administered on 11/24/24 to unclog the PICC. The MAR/TAR reflected the PICC dressing changes were scheduled every 7 days. The dressing change was initialed as completed on 11/22/24.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's SBAR, completed by LVN F, reflected Resident #1 transferred to an acute hospital on [DATE]. Her temperature was 104.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and her pulse was 109.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's History and Physical Reports from the acute hospital, dated 11/27/24, reflected a chief complaint of fever. The admitting diagnoses included sepsis and pneumonia. Blood culture positive for Candidiasis, IV medication ordered. IV antibiotics were also initiated for pneumonia.<BR/>During a brief interview on 01/09/25 at 9:40 AM, a policy for central lines and nurse competencies/skill checks were requested from the DON.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 2:32 PM, the DON stated she expected central lines to be cared for according to the policy. She described the dressing change process as, Apply clean gloves and remove the old dressing. Remove those gloves and perform hand hygiene. Apply sterile gloves. Clean 3 times with the alcohol and let it air dry. Apply the clear dressing and change the caps. She stated the dressing change kits were the same for peripheral IVs and central lines. She stated she expected the dressings and caps to be change weekly. She stated PICCs were flushed after each use, and periodically if the PICC was not used. She stated a PICC dressing dated 12/18/24 did not meet her expectations. She stated the dressings were clear, so the insertion site was visible, and they watched for any changes so there were no inherent risks from the dressing not being changed. She stated she was not aware that Resident #1's insertion site was covered with white tape. She stated that a covered dressing did not meet her expectations. The DON stated she was not sure if Resident #2 had orders to monitor or maintain her PICC line. The DON provided Nurse Skill Audits, but no competencies or skills checks specific to central lines. <BR/>During an interview on 01/10/25 at 3:19 PM, RN G stated she had worked with Resident #2. She stated she did not remember the specific orders for the care and maintenance of her PICC line. She stated she remembered Resident #2 had a midline IV (an IV line, over 3 inches long, inserted in a large vein the arm upper and ends in the axilla or armpit) and not a PICC line. She stated the line became clogged but the IV company was able to get the line working again, so the line did not have to be replaced. <BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 11/16 (no year), for RN A reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy N (needs improvement) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 11/29 (no year), for the ADON reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 07/31 (no year), for LVN B reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 08/07 (no year), for nurse LVN C reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 03/05/24 for LVN D, reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 06/14 and 06/17 (no year) for LVN E, reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Care of Central Venous Catheter, Dressing Change policy dated 2003, reflected, Central venous catheters are used for long-term intravenous administrations. Invasive lines can also be used for a variety of care needs such as hyperalimentation and blood draws. The sites are high risk for infections and catheter care including dressing changes are performed to maintain sterility and prevent infection in central access catheters. Dressing changes are performed every 48 hours and prn if gauze is used or every week if transparent dressing is used. Sterile technique is used. Goals 1. The resident will be free from infection. 2. The resident will maintain skin integrity. Procedure 1. Explain the procedure and expected results to the resident. 2 Perform hand washing. 3 Create sterile field by opening glove wrapper. 4. Put on exam gloves. 5. Remove existing dressing using a no-touch technique. Discard dressing according to Universal Precautions. Remove exam gloves. 6 Perform hand hygiene. Apply sterile gloves. 7. Cleanse site with alcohol wipe x3. Let the site air dry. 8 Apply clear dressing. Label the new dressing with the date, time, and initials or label provided. Do not write on dressing, as ink will absorb through the dressing. 9. Lure lock injection caps will be changed as needed. 10. Clamp pigtail tubing. 11. Wear sterile gloves and prep pigtail cap connection with an alcohol swab. 12. Quickly twist off old cap and apply new cap. 13. Prepare top of cap with an alcohol swab. 14. Discard used supplies according to Universal Precautions. 15. Perform hand washing. 16. Document care and residents' response to treatment.<BR/>Review of the Intravenous Medication Policy dated 2003, reflected in part, 1. The Physician may order any IV fluids and IV medications for resident in the nursing facility . 3. IV medication may be administered only by LVN or RN familiar with IV administration techniques . 8. Flush the IV according to physician's orders .<BR/>Review of the Infection Control Plan: Overview, revised 03/2024, reflected in part, .II. Preventing infections related to the use of specific devices: Central venous catheters (CVCs) have also been associated with infectious complications. Other intravascular catheters such as dialysis catheters and implanted ports may be accessed multiple times per day, such as for hemodynamic measurements, or to obtain samples for laboratory analysis, thus increasing the risk of contamination and subsequent clinical infection. Limiting access to central venous catheters for only the primary purpose may help reduce the risk of infection. 1. Consistent use of appropriate infection control measures when caring for residents with vascular access catheters reduces the risk for catheter-related infections. 2. Surveillance consistently includes all residents with vascular access, including those with venous access and implanted ports such as peripherally inserted central catheter lines, and midline access catheters. 3. Activities to reduce infection risk includes surveillance such as observation of insertion sites, routine dressing changes, use of appropriate PPE and hand hygiene during the care and treatment of residents with venous catheters, and review of the resident for clinical evidence of infection. It is important that practices reflect the most current CDC guidelines.<BR/>The ADM and DON were notified on 01/09/25 at 5:15 PM that an IJ had been identified and an IJ template was provided. <BR/>The following POR was approved on 01/10/25 at 2:13 PM:<BR/>01/09/25<BR/>Plan of Removal<BR/>On 0109/2025 an abbreviated survey was initiated at 10am. On 01/09/2025 the surveyor provided an Immediate Threat (IT) Template notification that the Regulatory Services has determined that the condition at the facility constitutes an immediate threat to resident health and safety.<BR/>Problem: Central Venous Line Management<BR/>Interventions:<BR/>o <BR/>DON completed 100% audit of current residents with central venous line on 1/9/2025 - no further issues identified (current resident in question).<BR/>o <BR/>The following in-services were initiated:<BR/>1. <BR/>All nurses will be in-serviced on proper dressing change and care of a central venous line by the DON and/or Designee<BR/>2. <BR/>All nurses will be in-serviced on infection prevention and monitoring for infection of a central venous line by the DON and/or Designee<BR/>3. <BR/>All nurses will be in-serviced on receiving and validating central venous line management care with ordering physician by the DON and/or Designee<BR/>4. <BR/>All nurses/agency nurses will not be allowed to begin work until they have received the above in-services/trainings by the DON and/or Designee - staff were able to verbalize comprehension post in-servicing.<BR/>5. <BR/>DON in-serviced by compliance nurse 1/9/2025. - DON was able to verbalize comprehension post in-servicing.<BR/>6. <BR/>Facility anticipates having this task completed by today, 1/10/2025. <BR/>o <BR/>The medical director was notified of the immediate jeopardy situation on 1/9/2025 at 7:00 pm<BR/>Monitoring<BR/>o <BR/>The DON / designee will view each PICC/central venous line dressing 3xwk for 6 weeks and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance - it will be maintained on a monitoring log.<BR/>o <BR/>The DON / designee will review Real time key word for any new orders for PICC/Central Venous Line 5 times a week for 6 weeks and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance it will be maintained on a monitoring log.<BR/>o <BR/>DON/Designee will validate all new orders of PICC/Central Venous Line 5 times a week for 6 weeks and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance it will be maintained on a monitoring log.<BR/>o <BR/>The QA committee will review findings and makes changes to the plan if needed.<BR/>The investigators monitored the Plan of Removal on 01/10/25 and 10/11/25 as followed:<BR/>During interviews conducted from 01/10/25 at 3:19 PM and 01/11/25 at 3:18 PM, 6 LVNs and 3 RNs from both shifts. 6 of the nurses stated they received in-service and had in-person training. 3 of the nurses stated they had received the training e-mail but had not been to the facility yet for the in-person training. They stated they would receive training prior to working their next shift. The nurses were able to speak to the central line dressing change procedure, infection control, and validating central venous line management care with the physician. The nurses stated the central line dressing and caps were changed every 7 days and prn if soiled or loose. The nurses stated the PICC site was monitored for signs and symptoms of infection and flushed as ordered.<BR/>Review of the in-service given by the Regional RN on 01/09/25 to the DON, had the Care of Central Venous Catheter, Dressing Change policy attached.<BR/>Review of a PICC in-service given by the DON, initiated on 01/09/25, reflected, Central line dressings must be changed at least weekly including cap change, and PRN, using sterile technique. The sign-in sheet contained 13 signatures.<BR/>Review of a second PICC in-service given by the DON, initiated on 01/09/25, reflected, All residents with IVs of any type will have the order set for that IV type entered upon insertion, and site monitored for s/s complications at least every shift. The sign-in sheet contained 13 signatures.<BR/>Review of the Nursing Scope in-service given by the DON, initiated on 01/09/25, reflected, if you as a nurse do not feel comfortable that you can safely perform a nursing task you must notify your supervisor immediately. We will either re-assign the task or teach it to you by doing it while you observe. You should never perform a skill you aren't confident in.[sic] The sign-in sheet contained 7 signatures.<BR/>Review of the Clinicals in-service given by the DON, initiated on 01/09/25, reflected, all charge nurses who are working that day will be in the DON office every weekday at 9 AM for clinicals, no exceptions. The sign-in sheet contained 13 signatures.<BR/>Review of the message sent by the ADM on 01/10/25 from 8:54 AM through 8:56 AM reflected 20 nurses were sent the message with the in-service trainings attached.<BR/>The facility completed an audit of the record for Resident #1. Resident #1's orders for dressing and cap changes, monitoring, and flushing were implemented. The physician orders dated 01/09/25 included, IV-PICC monitor site every shift for signs/symptoms of infection and/or infiltration every day and night shift; PICC Line dressing and cap change weekly using sterile technique pre protocol on time a day every 7 days and PRN, The physician order dated 01/10/25 reflected IV-PICC when being used intermittently, infuse medication and then flush with 10ml NS before and after medication five times a day.<BR/>Review of the audits reflected the DON monitored their order system for any key word or new orders for PICC/Central Venous Lines. There were no new orders during the auditing on 01/09/25 or 01/10/25. The audits were scheduled for 5 times per week.<BR/>The ADM and DON were notified on 01/11/25 at 4:10 PM that the IJ had been removed. While the IJ was removed on 01/11/25 at 4:10 PM, the facility remained at a level of no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy at a scope of isolated that is not immediate jeopardy due to the facility's need to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective systems.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that licensed nurses were able to demonstrate the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to care for the resident's needs for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident provided care by 6 of 6 nurses (ADON, RN A, LVN B, LVN C, LVN D, and LVN E) reviewed nursing competency.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure the ADON, RN A, LVN B, LVN C, LVN D, and LVN E who provided central line care and maintenance to Resident #1 from 12/18/24 through 01/09/25 were knowledgeable and competent on the facility's central line policy.<BR/>These failures could place residents with central lines at risk of infection, line malfunction, hospitalization, and not receiving medication as ordered.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's face sheet printed on 01/09/25, reflected a [AGE] year-old female originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a recent readmission on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included non-pressure chronic ulcer left lower leg, chronic venous hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, and cellulitis.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE], Section C (Cognitive Patterns) reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) reflected the resident received IV medications.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Order Recap Report for orders from 12/01/24 through 01/31/25, reflected orders dated 12/18/24:<BR/>PICK [sic] LINE STAT one time only until 12/18/24,<BR/>Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375 grams intravenously every 6 hours for infection for 28 days, ending 01/16/25,<BR/>Vancomycin 1GM/250ml, use 1 gram intravenously give one time a day for infection for 28 days, ending 01/16/25.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's current Clinical Physician Orders, an order dated 01/09/25 reflected a revised Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375 grams intravenously every 6 hours for infection for 8 days, changed the end date to 01/17/25.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's CVAD Procedure form reflected a PICC was inserted using ultrasound guidance on 12/18/24 at 7:30 PM. The catheter was trimmed and measured 38cm. The upper arm circumference was 31cm.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's chest x-ray report dated 12/18/24, reflected the PICC terminated over expected level of the superior cavoatrial junction.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's nursing progress note written 01/09/25 at 4:27 AM by LVN B reflected, Resident PICC line was clogged which made resident not able to receive 3:00 AM Piperacillin Sod-Tazobactam Sod Solution Reconstituted 3-0.375 GM IV. On call NP was notified, [company name] vascular was called but they were not picking up.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's December 2024 MAR/TAR reflected the Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam intravenous medications were both administered for 13 days. The MAR/TAR did not reflect any dressing changes, flushes, or monitoring of the site. The MAR/TAR reflected Piperacillin Sod-Tazobactam Sod Solution Reconstituted 3-0.375 GM IV was administered by LVN B on 01/01/25, 01/05/25, and 01/09/25, by LVN C on 01/03/25, 01/04/25, 01/05/25, and 01/06/25, by LVN D on 01/01/25, 01/02/25, 01/06/25, and 01/07/25, and by LVN E on 01/01/25, 01/02/25, 01/03/25, 01/06/25, 01/07/25, and 01/08/25.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's January 2025 MAR/TAR reflected a missed does of Piperacillin-Tazobactam on 01/09/25. The record reflected no monitoring of the central line site until 01/09/25, no flushing of the line until 01/09/25, and the first dressing and cap change scheduled for 01/10/25.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 9:23 AM, Resident #1 was lying in bed with an IV infusing. She stated the IV was connected to the PICC in her arm. She stated she had asked several nurses to change the dressing because it was loose, but the dressing had not been changed since the PICC was inserted. When asked if there was a date on the dressing, she stated there was a date, but it was covered with tape, so it was no longer visible. Resident #1 attempted to adjust her sleeve to expose the dressing but could not do it without assistance.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 9:29 AM, RN A entered Resident #1's room and offered the resident assistance to visualize the PICC dressing. The PICC dressing was completely covered with white tape. The PICC insertion site was not visible. The edges of the dressing were not visible. Upon exiting the room, RN A stated this was the first PICC line she had worked with. She stated she had not been trained on changing the PICC dressing and did not feel comfortable attempting the procedure. She stated she had been shown how to flush the line and adjust the flow rate on the IV. She stated she had put some tape on the dressing to keep it in place until another nurse could change the dressing. She stated she believed central line dressings were supposed to be changed daily and the IV tubing changed every 72 hours.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 01/09/25 at 10:38 AM, the ADON sanitized an over the bed table and placed her dressing change supplies on the table and prepared to change Resident #1's PICC dressing. The ADON applied clean gloves and explained the procedure to the resident. The ADON removed the dressing from the resident's arm. A bio patch (a small sponge-like wound dressing used to reduce local infections) coated with dry blood was attached to the dressing. The ADON removed the tape from the clear dressing. The dressing was dated 12/18/24. No redness or drainage was noted at the insertion site. The ADON disposed of the old dressing and gloves then applied another pair of clean gloves. She opened the IV dressing change kit and retrieved the package of alcohol swabs. She used one swab to clean the insertion site and in a circular motion cleaned from the inside towards the outside. She continued to clean with the other two swabs in the package. The PICC line stabilization device that secured the line to the resident's arm was swabbed during the cleaning. The catheter line remained attached to the device and thus, the back of the line and the skin under the line was not cleansed. After the alcohol dried, the ADON took the clear dressing out of the dressing change kit and covered the insertion site and the stabilization device. She repositioned the resident then gathered her supplies. She did not change the caps. After exiting the room, the ADON stated she had training on central lines early in 2024. She stated some lady from the IV company came in and did a class for the nurses. She stated they did not get a competency or certificate from that training. The surveyor requested competencies/skills checks for Central Lines for the nurses. The ADON stated she would let the DON know about the request for the competencies.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 1:26 PM, the ADON started to describe the procedure for changing a PICC dressing then stated, It's pretty much what you observed earlier. She stated there probably should have been orders for changing the dressing and the caps. The surveyor requested competencies/skills checks for central lines.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 2:32 PM, the DON stated she expected central lines to be cared for according to the policy. She described the dressing change process as, Apply clean gloves and remove the old dressing. Remove those gloves and perform hand hygiene. Apply sterile gloves. Clean 3 times with the alcohol and let it air dry. Apply the clear dressing and change the caps. She stated the dressing change kits were the same for peripheral IVs and central lines. She stated she expected the dressings and caps to be change weekly. She stated PICCs were flushed after each use, and periodically if the PICC was not used. She stated a PICC dressing dated 12/18/24 did not meet her expectations. She stated the dressings were clear, so the insertion site was visible, and they watched for any changes so there were no inherent risks from the dressing not being changed. She stated she was not aware that Resident #1's insertion site was covered with white tape. She stated that a covered dressing did not meet her expectations. The DON provided Nurse Skill Audits, but no competencies or skills checks specific to central lines.<BR/>During an interview on 01/09/25 at 3:07 PM, the MD stated it was his expectation that the insertion site was monitored at least daily and assessed for redness, bleeding, and drainage. He expected the dressing was monitored daily to ensure it was intact and sealed, and changed every 3 days. He stated the risk of infection increased if central lines were not properly maintained.<BR/>During an interview on 01/10/25 at 3:57 PM, the ADON stated central line dressing changes were supposed to be sterile and a mask should have been worn during the procedure. She stated she thought she was changing the dressing on a peripheral IV and not a central line when she changed Resident #1's PICC dressing on 01/09/24. <BR/>During an interview on 01/10/25 at 5:22 PM, the DON stated LVNs can perform central line dressing changes if they have had further training after completing nursing school. She stated LVNs could not insert or discontinue a central line nor draw blood through a central line. She stated there was an IV training class on their computer system that all nurses take upon hire and annually. She stated HR monitored the computer training and the clinical management monitored annual evaluation skill check offs.<BR/>Review of Proficiency Audits for 5 licensed nurses who administered Resident #1's IV medications through the PICC line, and 1 licensed nurse who changed the PICC dressing with the following results.<BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 11/16 (no year), for RN A reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy N (needs improvement) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 11/29 (no year), for the ADON reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 07/31 (no year), for LVN B reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 08/07 (no year), for nurse LVN C reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 03/05/24 for LVN D, reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the Licensed Nurse Proficiency Audit, dated 06/14 and 06/17 (no year) for nurse LVN E, reflected in part, 4. IV skills A. Initiating IV therapy S (satisfactory) B. Maintaining IV therapy S (satisfactory) C. Assessment S (satisfactory) D. Proper documentation S (satisfactory). No competencies or skills checks specific to central lines were provided.<BR/>Review of the ADONs Certificate of Completion reflected she completed the course, Management of Intravenous Devices on 04/24/24 for 1 hour of training. A second Certificate of Completion reflected she completed Infusion Therapy: Central Lines on 01/09/25 for 0.13 of training hours (7.8 minutes).<BR/>Review of the Care of Central Venous Catheter, Dressing Change policy dated 2003, reflected, Central venous catheters are used for long-term intravenous administrations. Invasive lines can also be used for a variety of care needs such as hyperalimentation and blood draws. The sites are high risk for infections and catheter care including dressing changes are performed to maintain sterility and prevent infection in central access catheters. Dressing changes are performed every 48 hours and prn if gauze is used or every week if transparent dressing is used. Sterile technique is used. Goals 1. The resident will be free from infection. 2. The resident will maintain skin integrity. Procedure 1. Explain the procedure and expected results to the resident. 2 Perform hand washing. 3 Create sterile field by opening glove wrapper. 4. Put on exam gloves. 5. Remove existing dressing using a no-touch technique. Discard dressing according to Universal Precautions. Remove exam gloves. 6 Perform hand hygiene. Apply sterile gloves. 7. Cleanse site with alcohol wipe x3. Let the site air dry. 8 Apply clear dressing. Label the new dressing with the date, time, and initials or label provided. Do not write on dressing, as ink will absorb through the dressing. 9. Lue lock injection caps will be changed as needed. 10. Clamp pigtail tubing. 11. Wear sterile gloves and prep pigtail cap connection with an alcohol swab. 12. Quickly twist off old cap and apply new cap. 13. Prepare top of cap with an alcohol swab. 14. Discard used supplies according to Universal Precautions. 15. Perform hand washing. 16. Document care and residents' response to treatment.<BR/>Review of the Intravenous Medication Policy dated 2003, reflected in part, 1 3. IV medication may be administered only by LVN or RN familiar with IV administration techniques .
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to manage the personal funds of the resident deposited with the facility for 1 (Resident #25) of 5 residents reviewed for trust funds.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #25 had ready access to her personal funds upon request in a timely manner. <BR/>This failure could place all residents whose funds are managed by the facility of not receiving funds deposited with the facility and not having their rights and preferences honored. <BR/>Findings Included: <BR/>Record review of Resident # 25 admission face sheet dated 12/12/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] and then readmitted on [DATE]. Resident #25 had diagnoses of non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower left leg, need for assistance with personal care, repeated falls, unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility, hypertension, fibromyalgia (a long term condition that involves widespread body pain and tiredness), cognitive communication deficit, major depressive disorder, protein calorie malnutrition, intervertebral disc stenosis, rotator cuff tear of right shoulder, chronic pain syndrome, muscle weakness, borderline personality disorder, dementia, hypermetropia (farsighted), dysphagia(difficulty swallowing), anxiety disorder, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), peripheral vascular disease (a circulatory condition with reduced blood flow to the limbs), and polyneuropathy (a condition that affects multiple peripheral nerves throughout the body simultaneously causing malfunction).<BR/>Record review of Resident # 25 quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident # 25's vision was documented as adequate with no corrective lens usage under the Hearing, Speech, And Vision section of the MDS.<BR/>Record review of Resident # 25's care plan dated 7/16/2024 indicated Resident # 25 had problem of impaired visual function with interventions of arrange consultation with eye practitioner as required. Monitor/document/report to MD the s/s of acute eye problems: change in ability to perform ADL's, decline in mobility, sudden vision loss, pupils dilated, gray or milky in eyes, complaints of halos around lights, double vision, tunnel vision, blurred or hazy vision. Review medications for side effects which affect vision. Resident # 25 will wear glasses as she chooses.<BR/>Record review of Resident # 25's clinical physician orders dated 9/5/2023 with next review date to be 12/31/2024 reflected Resident # 25 had order stating may have ophthalmologist care PRN. <BR/>Interview on 12/10/2024 at 3:30 p.m., Resident Council members revealed Resident # 25 stated they had some concerns with their personal funds being made available to them in a timely manner that they would like to discuss further privately. <BR/>Interview on 12/11/2024 at 2:45 PM, the BOM stated residents can immediately receive amounts up to $75 anything above that requires a special request. The BOM stated if a request is received before noon, then request will be processed next day if request is received after noon, then request will be processed in 2 days. The BOM stated business hours are not posted but BOM works M-F 8 to 5. The BOM stated on the weekend the weekend supervisor is available Sat & Sun 8 to 5. The BOM stated after 5 no one is available to pass out funds. The BOM stated documentation is not posted about special requests only communicated verbally. The BOM stated if a request comes in at end of day and is needed for the next day residents would have to wait until the request was processed to receive entire amount requested. The BOM stated she would give resident the available amount she had at the time. BOM stated residents are given statements quarterly and can be given upon request. The BOM stated she never has any residents ask for amounts over $75 except one resident. The BOM remembers of one incident when one resident asked for amounts over $75 came and asked for money for a dentist appointment. The BOM told the resident since it was over the $75 amount a special request would have to be processed in order to receive a check, that the BOM could then go cash and be able to give the resident the cash requested. The BOM stated she was out of the office the next day due to being sick but when she came back BOM stated the resident was able to receive her funds. <BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 10:48 AM, Resident # 25 stated she does not remember the exact date but remembers she needed the money in October for a dental visit and was unable to receive the money in time for the dental visit. Resident stated the SW had set up the appointment and arranged transportation. Resident #25 stated after receiving confirmation of the appointment she went to the BOM to request the co-pay needed and was told by the BOM that the facility did not have that amount of money on hand and a request would have to be submitted to get a check issued for the amount. The resident stated she told the BOM the appointment date and was told the money would be available. The resident stated the day of the appointment came, and she had not received the co-pay amount, so she went to the BOM office and the BOM was out of the office on the day of her appointment and was unable to be reached by anyone at the facility. Resident #25 stated her appointment had to be canceled due to not having the funds available for the co-pay. The resident stated Medicaid does not cover her implants, so she must pay out of pocket for the co-pay. Resident #25 stated she received the money a few days later after her appointment had been canceled due to funds not being available on the day of her appointment.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 11:03 AM, the SW revealed she was aware Resident # 25 had a dental visit scheduled for 10/11/24 and was unable to attend due to not having the co-pay amount. No new visit had been scheduled.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 12:19 PM, the BOM revealed there are other staff at the facility that have access to the financial system to be able to print the check and take it to the bank to cash so residents can have their money. The BOM stated the ADM had access and the SW could have been walked thru the process to print a check for residents to receive funds in a timely manner.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 4:55 PM, the ADM it was their expectation that concerning residents' personal funds that residents should be able to receive their funds according to policy. The ADM stated by residents not being able to receive their personal funds this could negatively affect them by the residents would be unable to pay for whatever they are trying to pay for. <BR/>Record review of Trust fund policy and procedure dated 3/25/2024 reflected: <BR/>Objective: The objective is to ensure that proper procedure is followed for the daily record keeping of the resident trust fund. The petty cash kept in the business office will be a designated amount per facility that must be signed for by either the resident or the court appointed Guardian for disbursement. <BR/>Funds Availability: The trust fund will be accessible during normal business hours M-F 8 to 5. <BR/>Trust Withdrawals: <BR/>Cash Disbursement log:<BR/>The form is to be started with a beginning balance after the last replenishment and a running of the cash box after each disbursement. <BR/>Records of cash disbursements are to be recorded on the trust petty cash disbursement log; each cash transaction must be signed by the resident.<BR/>All withdrawal transactions should be entered into software system daily.<BR/>When applicable trust fund petty cash will need to be replenished and the disbursement log totaled. The sum of the distributed cash on the disbursement log will equal the amount in which the cash replenishment check should be written for. This should balance to the amount in the software system for the petty cash vendor. <BR/>
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that the residents had the right to send and receive mail, and to receive letters, packages and other materials delivered to the facility for the residents through the means other than a postal service for 2 (Resident #14 and Resident #253) of 11 residents in a group meeting reviewed for resident rights.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Residents #14 and #253 received packages unopened. <BR/>This failure could affect residents by placing them at risk of not receiving packages unopened that could result in residents experiencing diminished psychosocial well-being and quality of life.<BR/>The findings included:<BR/>Record review of Resident # 14's admission face sheet dated 12/12/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date of 05/02/2023. Resident # 14 had diagnoses of spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy cervical region(age related wear and tear of spinal discs), muscle weakness, major depressive disorder, chronic pain, need for assistance with personal care, morbid obesity, anxiety disorder, hypokalemia (low potassium), spinal stenosis (spinal narrowing), cognitive communication deficit, polyneuropathy (a condition that affects multiple peripheral nerves throughout the body simultaneously causing malfunction), obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, muscle wasting and atrophy, hyperglycemia, and diverticulitis ( an inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches in the digestive tract).<BR/>Record review of Resident # 14's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition.<BR/>Record review of Resident # 253's admission face sheet dated 12/12/2024 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident # 253 had diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis (muscle weakness or partial paralysis) following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side, major depressive disorder, muscle weakness, opioid abuse in remission, repeated falls, alcohol abuse in remission, chronic pain syndrome, cardiomegaly, chronic pulmonary edema, atherosclerotic heart disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic pain syndrome, mild cognitive impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder, morbid obesity, type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure with hypoxia, hypertension, cognitive communication deficit, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, cerebral infarction, and protein calorie malnutrition. <BR/>Record review of Resident # 253's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 13 indicating intact cognition. <BR/>During Resident Council interview on 12/10/2024 at 3:30 PM, Resident # 14 and Resident # 253 had concerns about when they receive packages that the packages was already opened upon receipt. Resident # 14 and Resident # 253 both stated they wished to discuss this matter further in private. <BR/>Interview on 12/11/2024 at 2:02 PM, Resident # 14 stated usually someone in the business office checks the mail and gives it to them. Resident # 14 stated it is never one person, it is whoever checks it that day. Resident # 14 said the packages are usually open and it may be due to someone that hurt themselves at the facility, so they check the packages. Resident # 14 stated she thinks it is for safety purposes. Resident # 14 stated the resident was in the 200 hall, but that resident moved somewhere else from what she knows and Resident # 14 thinks the facility is just being cautious. Resident # 14 stated the mail or letters are not opened just the packages. Resident # 14 stated the only concern they have with the packages being opened is that she wants to make sure she always receives everything she orders. <BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 10:17 AM, Resident # 253 stated staff opens packages because they fear contraband or anything that can cause harm. Resident # 253 stated staff took away resident's nail clippers and anything that can cause harm to self or others. Resident # 253 stated that he ordered a hammer in which staff took it away when it was delivered. It was a small hammer and he demonstrated with his hands measuring approximately about 7 to 8 inches. Resident # 253 stated wanted to hang stuff on his wall that is why he ordered a hammer, but they took it away from him. Resident # 253 stated he feels that this started when the new Administrator started around 4 months ago. Resident # 253 stated staff never open the letters or any mail besides packages. Resident # 253 stated has heard concerns from other residents in the facility but could not provide names. Resident # 253 stated staff opens the packages in front of him or he will get packages already opened sent to him in his room. Resident # 253 stated he has addressed it with the facility. Resident # 253 stated its always different individuals bringing his packages, he feels they are being nosey. Resident # 253 stated it makes him feel like they are invading his privacy. Resident # 253 stated it makes him feel like himself and other residents are animals in a zoo.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 10:27 AM, the BOM stated when residents receive mail, she checks the mail and then takes it to the residents. The BOM stated as for packages any staff member that answers the facility door can receive a resident package. The BOM stated packages are then left at the receptionist desk until receptionist or transportation driver take package to resident rooms. The BOM stated resident mail and packages are to be delivered unopened. The BOM stated when they deliver mail or packages, they stay in the room for a few minutes to see if the resident needs any assistance opening the package or having mail read to them.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 4:55 PM, the ADM stated her expectations is for mail and packages to be delivered unopened. The ADM stated packages are received by any staff that answers the front door then taken to the reception desk to be delivered to residents by the BOM or AD. The ADM stated that residents receiving packages opened could negatively affect them depending on what is in the package they are receiving.<BR/>Record review of Residents Rights undated reflected:<BR/>Exercise of Rights-The resident has the right to exercise his or her rights as a resident of the facility and as a citizen or resident of the United States. <BR/>Information and Communication:<BR/>7. The resident has the right to send and receive mail, and to receive letters, packages and other materials delivered to the facility for the resident through means other than the postal service.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan that describes the measurable objectives, services, and timeframes that are to be furnished to attain or maintain resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for care plans as follows:<BR/>The facility failed to provide OT and PT for Resident #1.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving the care required to meet their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial outcome.<BR/>Findings include:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 04/06/2023 revealed a 62- year-old male, admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region (radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation or pinching of a spinal nerve in the lower back). <BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Baseline Care Plan dated 02/27/2023 reflected initial goals of rehabilitation of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Resident #1's function goals were to maintain current functional status and he wanted to improve and was excited about PT, OT. Skin concerns indicated no current pressure ulcer but redness to bilateral heels/coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans) with skin break interventions to turn and reposition Q 2 hrs (turn and reposition every two hours). Resident #1 required the assist of two more people during bed mobility activities and a one-person assistant with toileting.<BR/>Record review of a hand-written summary of baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 indicated, he is here for rehab and is excited to get started with therapy and return to his normal way of living as he knows. He can pivot with a two person assist with most of his weight being on the right side. He had left sided weakness because of a prior CVA.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 03/07/2023, indicated Focus pain -Potential for r/t chronic physical disability (radiculopathy of the lumbar region (occurs in the lower region of the spine and is associated with sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg )(pain) diagnosis of chronic pain, immobility. Goal - Resident will be free of pain or report tolerance of unresolved pain daily through next review. Interventions - Administer pain meds as ordered, monitor for side effects and effectiveness. Anticipate the need for pain relief and respond immediately to any complaints, educated resident/family on pain management program, evaluate benefit of non- medical intervention such as postering, adaptive equipment, warm, cold therapies, keep call light in the reach and encourage resident to use to report pain, monitor pain intensity following medication or treatment, monitor/document for side effects of pain medication; observe for Constipation; new onset or increased agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria; nausea; vomiting; dizziness and falls. Report occurrences to the physician. Monitor/ document probable causes of each pain episode. Remove/limit cause, when possible, monitor/record pain characteristics PRN; Quality (e.g. sharp, burning); severity (1 to 10 scale (a score of 0 means no pain, and 10 means the worst pain you have ever felt); anatomical location; onset; duration (e.g. continuous, intermittent); aggravating factors, relieving factors pain meds as ordered, monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Follow up as needed. Report on resolved pain to MD.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan revision date 04/06/2023, 30 days after care plan initiation date of 03/07/2023. No change to Resident #1's care plan. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/23 of Resident #1's care plan in PCC revealed that it appeared that Resident #1's care plan was not completed. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/2023 of order summary report dated 04/06/2023 reflects orders for for diet, PT, OT, and ST order date 02/27/2023 for all orders. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 4:36 PM with Resident #1 PM revealed he has had not PT, OT, and ST since he has been at the facility, and he came to the facility specifically for therapeutic services with the goal of getting stronger and returning to his home. He revealed he feels like he has declined since he has been at the facility waiting for therapy services to begin. He revealed he requested to speak with the SW several times to discuss the problem with therapy, but she has not come to see him. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 3:30 PM, the DON was asked if Resident #1's care plan was completed because a review of PCC reflected it had not been completed. The DON printed Resident #1's care plan that revealed a revision date of 4/6/23, the date of the investigation. When the DON was asked when Resident #1's care plan was completed, she said it was completed on 4/6/23 but no additional information was added to Resident#1's care plan. <BR/>During an interview on 04/06/2023 at 00:00, the DON revealed that a resident care plan should contain resident specific information that reflected the resident's diagnosis and a plan to meet the resident's comprehensive needs including the need for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The DON revealed that orders for PT, OT, ST should be included in a care plan, especially if they are part of the resident's goal for discharge and if a resident's care plan is not comprehensive the resident could decline in functioning abilities. The DON also revealed that the care plan should outline all aspects of the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs. The DON revealed that the current care plan for Resident #1 did not outline all aspects of his medical, nursing, and mental and psychological needs. The Admin acknowledged that there were 38 days between the date of Resident #1's baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 the date of the investigation of 04/06/2023 and there was no update in Resident's care plan and Resident did not receive any PT, OT, or ST. The Admin revealed that Resident #1 could suffer a decline during that 38 days.<BR/>Record review of facility Care Planning - Interdisciplinary Team, undated, revealed the facilities care planning/interdisciplinary team is responsible for the development of an individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.<BR/>1. a comprehensive care plan for each resident is developed within seven (7) days of completion of the resident assessment (MDS). <BR/>2. The care plan is based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and is developed by a care planning/ interdisciplinary team which includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following personnel:<BR/>a. The resident attending physician;<BR/>b. The registered nurse who has responsibility for the resident; <BR/>c. The dietary manager/dietitian;<BR/>d. The social services worker responsible for the resident;<BR/>e. The activity director slash coordinator;<BR/>f. Therapist (speech, occupational, recreational, etc.) as applicable;<BR/>g. Consultants (as appropriate);<BR/>h. The director of nursing (is applicable);<BR/>i. The charge nurse responsible for resident care;<BR/>j. Nursing assistants responsible for the residents care; and<BR/>k. Others as appropriate or necessary to meet the needs of the resident.<BR/>3. The resident, the resident's family and/ or the resident's legal representative/ guardian or surrogate are encouraged to participate in the development of and revisions to the resident's care plan.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for one (Resident #7) of five residents reviewed for quality of care, in that:<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Calamine lotion (physician ordered) was being applied to Resident #7's rash for seven days. <BR/>This failure placed residents at risk of serious injury, pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, and a decreased quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #7's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease (a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerve), depression, type II diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure).<BR/>Review of Resident #7's physician's order, dated 04/25/23, reflected an order to apply Calamine external lotion to upper and lower arm topically, two times a day for itching.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's most recent skin observation assessment, dated 04/28/23, reflected he had a new skin issue of a rash on his abdomen, arms, and groin area.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's quarterly care plan, dated 04/19/23, reflected he had a surgical wound to his right hip with an intervention of monitoring the surgical site for infection and healing. There was no goal or intervention for his rash.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's MAR/TAR, from 04/25/23 - 05/02/23, reflected no documented evidence the Calamine lotion was applied to his rash as the lotion was on hold.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 9:13 AM, revealed Resident #7 was in his room scratching his arms which had red bumps to his forearms and upper arms. Resident #7 pulled up his shirt, exposing red bumps and blotches on his torso. Resident #7 showed this Surveyor a medication cup which contained a clear ointment, him stating it was Vaseline. He stated that was all he had been given for days and days and it did nothing to relieve the itching or pain. He stated he kept asking for something else because it was not working, but they kept giving him the same thing.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 10:28 AM, revealed LVN D pulled a container of A&D ointment from her medication cart and stated that was what they had been applying to Resident #7's rash. She stated the NP had written an order on 04/25/23 for Calamine lotion, but she noticed they were out. She stated she put the order on hold in his EMR and requested for some to be ordered from the Central Supply Coordinator (CSC) by writing a request on the white board in the CSC's office. She stated she believed it was the CSC's responsibility to ensure it was purchased in a timely manner. She stated Calamine lotion and A&D ointment were not comparable, as A&D was for moisturizing, and calamine was for moisturizing and soothing which helped with the pain. <BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:34 AM, Resident #7's NP stated she was not aware the facility was out of Calamine lotion. She stated she would visit with him today and would decide how to proceed. She stated she was glad he was at least getting A&D onitment applied to the rash as it helped with moisturizing the skin.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:42 AM, the CSC stated the nurses or aides wrote what supplies or medications they needed to be ordered on a white board in her office. She stated she put her orders in on Monday's, and they were delivered on Thursday's. She stated she had ordered Calamine lotion the day before (Monday, 05/01/23). She stated it was the nurse's responsibility to ensure they notified her in a timely manner (specifically 30 days in advance) to ensure a resident did not go without. She stated she had not been notified that Resident #7 was going without Calamine lotion all together, as that was something that could be purchased over the counter.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 2:05 PM, the DON stated she had not been notified Resident #7 was not receiving his Calamine lotion, or that they were out. She stated it could have easily been rectified by going to a drug store and purchasing it over the counter. She stated it was the nurses' responsibility to ensure the CSC was notified in a timely manner (30 days) of what supplies or medications needed to be ordered before they ran out. She stated applying solely the A&D ointment on rashes could be okay for some residents, it just depended on the individual. She stated, however, physician's orders should always be followed to ensure the residents were receiving appropriate care.<BR/>Review of the facility's Ordering Supplies and Equipment Policy, revised December of 2009, reflected the following:<BR/>Policy Statement: The Purchasing Agent shall process and order and order all supplies and equipment.<BR/> .<BR/>3. Requests shall be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to allow time for the processing and receiving of the supplies.<BR/>A request was made for a policy on skin management but was not provided prior to exit.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who needed respiratory care were provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, for 1 of 3 residents (Residents #3 ) reviewed for quality of care.<BR/>The facility failed to implement Resident #3's Care Plan which included the use of a CPAP for sleep apnea. <BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving necessary medical care, a decrease quality of sleep and cardiovascular impairments. <BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #3's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with an original admission date of 11/29/24. Resident #3's diagnoses include: sleep apnea (pauses/stops in breathing while sleeping), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (difficulty breathing), type II diabetes, mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology, cerebral infarction (interrupted blood flow to the brain causing brain cell death) and PTSD (a mental health condition that some develop after a traumatic event). <BR/>Review of Resident #3's five day scheduled assessment MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) did not include the use of a CPAP. <BR/>Review of Resident #3's care plan, updated 10/29/24, reflected a focus area regarding Resident #3's use of a CPAP/BIPAP during sleep for sleep apnea. The date of initiation of the focus is listed as 10/29/24. <BR/>Review of Resident #3's Physician Order Summary, undated, reflected an order to apply CPAP at night. The order was discontinued 4/29/24. Review of Current and Active Physician Orders revealed there was not a current order for a CPAP. <BR/>During an observation on 11/23/24 at 10:50 am of Resident #3's room, revealed a box of items and in the room's closet there was not a CPAP machine in the room.<BR/>During an interview on 11/23/24 at 10:44 am with Resident #3 revealed he had concerns that he no longer had his CPAP machine. He stated when he changed his room last time, they did not bring the CPAP to his new room. Resident #3 stated he sometimes felt like he needed to use the CPAP, but he could not now. Resident #3 stated they did not ask him if he wanted to use it anymore. <BR/>During an interview on 11/23/24 at 2:23 pm and on 11/25/24 at 10:15 am the facility DON stated Resident #3 had not used a CPAP since she had been working at the facility the last couple of months. She stated she has not seen any clinical indications that he needs a CPAP machine. The DON stated she did not know if Resident #3 had a diagnosis of sleep apnea. She stated she did not know that Resident #3's care plan included the use of a CPAP as it predates her employment. <BR/>During an interview on 11/25/24 at 10:05 am the Adm stated Resident #3 does not have a current order for the CPAP to be offered, but they plan to add it as a prn order. She did not know why it was discontinued but suspected probably because he was noncompliant. Adm stated she did not know that the care plan included the use of the CPAP. She does expect the care plan to be followed. <BR/>During an interview on 11/25/24 at 1:59 pm, Resident #3's NP stated he was not aware until recently that the CPAP order had been discontinued. He had thought the CPAP was being offered nightly but knew Resident #3 frequently refused treatments. The NP stated the CPAP had been found in the resident's previous room. The NP stated that he knew the CPAP was previously in Resident #3's room when he would visit with the resident because they had discussed if he was utilizing the CPAP and Resident #3 stated he did not tolerate the CPAP . The NP stated they will be implementing a PRN order. <BR/>Review of the facility policy, undated, titled Resident Rights reflected the following: Planning and implementing care - The resident has the right to be informed of, and participate in, his or her treatment, including:<BR/>1. <BR/>The right to be fully informed in language that he or she can understand his or her total health status, including but not limited to, his or her medical condition.<BR/>2. <BR/>The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care, including but not limited to:<BR/>a. <BR/>The right to participate in the planning process, including the right to identify individuals or roles to be included in the planning process, the right to request meetings and the right to request revisions to the person-centered plan of care.<BR/>b. <BR/>The right to participate in establishing the expected goals and outcomes of care, the type, amount, frequency, and duration of care, and any other factors related to the effectiveness of the plan of care.<BR/>c. <BR/>The right to be informed, in advance, of changes to the plan of care.<BR/>d. <BR/>The right to receive the services and/or items included in the plan of care.<BR/>e. <BR/>The right to see the care plan, including the right to sign after significant changes to the plan of care.<BR/>Review of the facility policy, undated, titled Comprehensive Care Planning reflected the following: The services provided or arranged by the facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care plan, will meet professional standards of quality. And In situations where a resident's choice to decline care or treatment (e.g., due to preferences, maintain autonomy, etc.) poses a risk to the resident's health or safety, the comprehensive care plan will identify the care or service being declined, the risk the declination poses to the resident, and efforts by the interdisciplinary team to educate the resident and the representative, as appropriate. The facility's attempts to find alternative means to address the identified risk/need should be documented in the care plan.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety of one of one kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation, in that:<BR/>The kitchen was not appropriately cleaned or sanitized in all areas.<BR/>This failure could place all residents who received meals from the main kitchen at risk for food borne illness. <BR/>An observation on 09/06/2022 beginning at 8:20 AM of the facility kitchen revealed three staff members in the kitchen in the process of breakfast services. Observation of the ice machine revealed water drainage on the right-hand side of the machine that was brown in color. There was standing water observed underneath and to the right hand side of the ice-maker that was 10 tiles deep and 5 tiles across and directly in front of the ice maker. The wall to the right of the ice maker was observed to be wet behind the metal plating and when touched, sheetrock dropped down onto the kitchen floor. An observation of the inside the icemaker revealed what appeared to be a black substance on the lip of the ice shoot inside the main ice storage area. The top of the ice maker had what appeared to be black mold coating the seal and bottom lip of the ice dispenser. The ice scoop container on the wall had brown liquid that was of thick consistency touching the edge of the of the ice dispensing scoop. A personal cell phone as well as staff food was stored on the shelf with spices directly above a resident food preparation area. The air vents (eight in total) above the stove and fryer were covered in a grey substance that appeared to be dust. This dust was so thick that surveyor was able to use their finger and pull off long strands of sticky grey dirt. The wall behind the oven and fryer had a coating of a grey substance that appeared to be dust. The top of the pan hanger had a coating of dust that was grey in color. Observation of the window above the food prep tabled revealed several large cobwebs, grey in color.<BR/>An interview on 09/06/2022 at 9:00 AM with CKM revealed that although she works hard at cooking food and food prep, she knows there is a lack of kitchen sanitation and general cleaning due to lack of time. She stated that she had discussed the cleanliness of the kitchen with the DM, but nothing has happened. When asked about resident outcomes for observed unsanitary conditions, she stated that dust and dirt near food preparation could possibly get into resident meals causing them to maybe get sick.<BR/>Interviews and observation on 09/07/2022 with DM and RD revealed that there should not be dirt or dust on the air vents above the stove, on the pot and pan storage rack and behind the cooking area. DM and RD observed the top and bottom of the ice machine. RD stated that she was able to view a blackish substance inside of the ice machine as well as in the ice scoop holder. RD stated that this was not acceptable and could lead to resident illness. DM and RD observed a pair of glasses in the resident food preparation area. RD stated that there should not be any personal items in food preparation area as this could lead to food contamination. DM and RD observed dust and dirt on the pan hanger and stated that this should be clean. RD stated that she had worked diligently with DM to ensure that labels and dating were done correctly but would begin to work on general cleanliness of the kitchen.<BR/>Interview on 09/08/2022 at 1:29 PM with the DM revealed that he had no excuses for the dust on surfaces, water on the floor next to the ice maker, wet wall, mold in the ice maker, unknown substances in the ice scoop holder or the personal items in the resident food preparation areas. He stated that six months ago the ice maker and vents were professionally cleaned and assumed that these areas would remain clean until the next cleaning date. He stated that it was his responsibility to ensure that all areas in the kitchen were clean and sanitized and the aforementioned surfaces and appliances were not clean and he didn't notice it. He stated that he performed daily checks to ensure cleanliness and that he and his staff were trained on proper cleaning techniques. He stated that all these issues could be potential health hazards to residents.<BR/>Record review of facility policy cleaning and sanitizing dietary areas and equipment (not dated) revealed that all kitchen areas and equipment shall be maintained in a sanitary manner and be free of buildup of food, grease or other soil.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 5 of 11 residents (Resident #40, Resident #3, Resident #18, Resident #25, and Resident #253) reviewed for infection control.<BR/>1. <BR/>LVN B did not label wound care dressings, per facility stated policy, for Resident #40, Resident #18,<BR/> Resident #3, and Resident #25.<BR/>2. LVN B did not place a barrier, between the resident's body part and the bedding, prior to Resident #40's<BR/> wound care and rested Resident #40's foot on the blanket. <BR/>3. <BR/>LVN N provided catheter care to Resident #253 with without wearing EBP. <BR/>These failures could place the residents at risk of infection transmission, sepsis, and hospitalization.<BR/>Findings included: <BR/>Resident #40<BR/>Record review of Resident #40's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included cellulitis (skin infection), protein-calorie malnutrition, hyperlipidemia (elevated lipids in blood), hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic ulcer of right foot, cognitive communication deficit, and need for assistance with personal care.<BR/>Record review of Resident #40's MDS assessment, dated 10/16/24 revealed a BIMS score of 14, indicating her cognition was intact. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #40 had a stage 3 pressure injury, no venous or arterial ulcers present, and an infection of the foot (cellulitis and purulent drainage).<BR/>Record review of Resident #40's Care Plan dated 11/27/24 reflected Resident #40 had a stage 3 venous stasis ulcer to right upper thigh, and the goal was for the ulcer to heal by a target date of 01/23/25. The Care Plan further reflected: Evaluation of wound for size, depth, and margins including peri-wound skin, sinuses, undermining, exudate, edema, granulation, infection, necrosis, eschar, and gangrene. Document progress in wound healing on an ongoing basis. Notify Physician as indicated. Monitor/document/report to MD PRN for signs and symptoms of infection: green drainage, foul odor, redness and swelling, red lines coming from the wound, excessive pain, and fever.<BR/>Review of Order Summary Report dated 12/10/24 for Resident #40 reflected a post-surgical wound of the left distal foot with wound care orders: Clean with wound cleanser pat dry pack with alginate calcium with silver and may sub packing with methylene blue or iodoform gauze and compression wrap one time a day for wound healing.<BR/>An observation on 12/10/24 on 09:32 AM of wound care for Resident #40 conducted by LVN B revealed, Resident #40's left foot dressing had no initials or date on the dressing. Further observation revealed LVN B did not place a barrier under the left foot wound prior to wound care being provided. Resident #40's blanket was under her foot and rested on the blanket while LVN B prepared the iodoform gauze to pack into the wound. <BR/>Interview on 12/10/24 on 09:53 AM with LVN B revealed, Resident #40 admitted with left foot surgical amputation of toes and the wound had opened or dehisced. LVN B stated she had forgotten to initial and date the dressing on Resident #40's left foot. LVN B further stated not having a barrier between the wound and bedspread could lead to cross-contamination. <BR/>Resident #18<BR/>Record review of Resident #18's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included lymphedema (a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system), atrial fibrillation (rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart), benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland), and a non-pressure chronic ulcer of right and left lower leg.<BR/>Record review of Resident #18's MDS assessment, dated 09/13/24 revealed a BIMS score of 15, which indicated the resident had no cognitive impairment. The MDS also reflected an infection of the foot and pressure ulcer injury care with the interventions of an application of non-surgical dressings, surgical wound care, and a pressure reducing device for the bed. <BR/>Record review of Resident #18's Care Plan dated 10/30/24 reflected the resident had impaired skin related to lymphedema to bilateral lower extremities. The goal reflected Resident #18 would have intact skin, free of redness, blisters, or discoloration with a target date of 10/15/24. Interventions included administration of treatments as ordered and monitor for effectiveness, assess/monitor/record wound healing weekly. Measure length, width, and depth where possible. Monitor the dressing to ensure it is intact and adhering.<BR/>Review of Order Summary Report dated 12/12/24 for Resident #18 reflected a lymphademic wound of the right, lower shin full thickness. Wound care orders reflected to have resident scrub in shower or clean with wound cleanser, dap dry and apply ammonium lactate first than petroleum-based moisturizer, cover with alginate calcium w/silver with compression wrap 3 times a day and/or as needed one time a day every Mon, Wed, Fri for Wound care AND as needed for wound care.<BR/>Review of Order Summary Report dated 12/12/24 for Resident #18 reflected a lymphatic wound to the left medial ankle full thickness. Wound care orders reflected to have resident wash/scrub lower extremities, first apply ammonium lactate lotion than petroleum based and alginate calcium w/silver with compression wrap one time a day every Mon, Wed, Fri for WOUND CARE AND as needed for wound care.<BR/>An observation on 12/11/24 at 7:34 AM, LVN B provided wound care for Resident #18. It was noted the old dressings to the right leg and left leg did not display the date and initials.<BR/>Resident #3<BR/>Record review of Resident #3's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included paraplegia and hemiplegia, protein - calorie malnutrition, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension (high blood pressure), cerebrovascular disease, chronic pain syndrome, and cognitive communication deficit. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS Score of 3, which indicated the resident had a severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further reflected Resident #3 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries, and treatment included an application of dressings to feet and a pressure reducing device for the bed. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's Care Plan dated 10/22/24 reflected Resident #3 was at risk for skin integrity related to history of pressure ulcer and skin tear. Resident #3 had wounds to left 1st toe, left 3rd toes, and left heel. The Goal reflected resident's wounds will heal without further complications with a target date of 11/05/24. Interventions included: Monitor/document location, size, and treatment of skin injury. Report abnormalities, failure to heal, signs and symptoms of infection to MD. Wound care as ordered and report any changes. <BR/>Review of Order Summary Report dated 12/12/24 for Resident #3 reflected he had a stage 4 pressure wound of the right coccyx and an unstageable deep tissue injury of the left heel. Wound care orders reflected to clean the wound with wound cleanser and apply alginate calcium with silver and cover with island dressing one time a day every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for wound healing. Wound care orders reflected an unstageable deep tissue injury of the left heel. Wound care orders reflected to clean the wound with cleanser and pat dry, apply alginate calcium with silver and cover with island dressing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for wound care.<BR/>An observation on 12/10/24 at 10:01 AM, LVN B provided wound care for Resident #3, and the old dressing to coccyx wound and the heel wound did not display a date and initials. <BR/>Resident #25<BR/>Record review of Resident #25's face sheet revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included a non-pressure chronic ulcer of left lower leg, fibromyalgia (a medical syndrome that causes widespread pain, fatigue, awakening unrefreshed, and cognitive symptoms), hypertension (high blood pressure), cellulitis of left lower limb (skin infection), and osteoarthritis. <BR/>Record review of Resident #25's care plan dated 12/01/23 reflected the resident had MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) colonization of the left lower extremity and a venous stasis ulcer to left lower extremity. The goal was for the ulcer and infection to heal without complications. Interventions included education of residents, families, and caregivers regarding the importance of hand washing. Use antibacterial soap and disposable towels. Wash hands immediately after activities of daily living, care tasks and activities. <BR/>Record review of Resident #25's Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/25/24 reflected a BIMS score of 15 which indicated the resident had no cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #25 used a motorized wheelchair for mobility. The MDS reflected Resident #25 was at risk of developing pressure ulcers/injuries, with interventions of a pressure reducing device for the bed. The MDS further reflected Resident #3 had 3 venous and arterial ulcers present. <BR/>An observation on 12/11/24 at 08:11 AM, wound care provided by LVN B for Resident #25 revealed the old dressing did not display a date and initials. <BR/>An interview on 12/11/24 at 8:26 AM, revealed LVN B had forgotten to date and initial the dressings the day before. LVN B stated the importance of initials and a date on the wound dressing would inform other staff of when the wound care had last been done, and if there was any drainage it would let us know how long the drainage had been there.<BR/>Resident #253<BR/>Record review of Resident #253's AR, dated 10/10/2024, reflected a [AGE] year-old male who admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He had diagnoses of hemiplegia (which was one-sided paralysis; left side,) and hemiparesis (which was one-sided muscle weakness; left side;) and, the need for assistance with personal care. <BR/>Record review of Resident #253's Discharge MDS Assessment, dated 11/15/2024, reflected the resident had a BIMS Score of 14, which indicated the resident had no cognitive impairment. The resident had an indwelling catheter. <BR/>Record review of Resident #253's CCP reflected a Focus area for a catheter, initiated on 11/1/2024, evidenced by bladder function. The Goal, initiated on 11/1/2024 reflected the resident would be free, and remain free, from catheter related trauma. The Intervention, initiated on 11/1/2024, delegated nursing home staff to check the catheter tubing for kinks and to maintain the drainage off the floor; a Focus area for EBP, initiated on 12/9/2024. The Goal, initiated on 12/9/2024, reflected the resident would be free from the risk of infection transmission. The Intervention, initiated on 12/9/2024, delegated nursing home staff to wear gloves and gowns for catheter care. <BR/>Record review of Resident #253's Order Summary Report reflected an order, started on 11/15/2024, for catheter care every shift. <BR/>Interview and observation on 12/9/2024 at 2:53 PM with Resident #253, revealed him in his room in his bed. The resident was clean, the room was free from odors, and there was no distress noted. LVN N entered his room to perform catheter care. She entered the room in her nurse's uniform. She did not have on rubber gloves, and she did not have on an EBP gown. She was observed taking the resident's catheter line with both hands to inspect the urine in the line. She maintained physical control of the resident's catheter line with one hand and used to the other to reach for the catheter bag from its low hanging position. She was observed taking the catheter bag in both hands to check for obstructions. She was observed inspecting the catheter tubing from the bag to the point of insertion. In her inspection, she was observed removing some white medical tape, adjusting the tube at the resident's groin area, and placing the catheter bag to its low hanging position. There was a plastic container outside of the resident's door with gloves, and gowns; there was a sign on the door to educate staff, and visitors, that the resident required EBP.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 8:55 AM, Resident #253 revealed his awareness that the facility staff was supposed to wear gowns and gloves when he received catheter care. He stated, they never do it. They changed out his catheter often and he did not appreciate the facility did not practice better infection control.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 9:15 AM, CNA M revealed EBP required hand cleaning before entering the room. High contact activities, such as incontinent care, emptying a catheter bag, and changing bedding required clean hands, gloves, and a gown. Residents on EBP was more susceptible to infection and EBP protected both the resident, and the staff member, from infection transmission.<BR/>Interview on 12/12/2024 at 10:04 AM, the DON revealed EBP was a program in place to protect specific residents from the risk of infection. Residents who had unique medical characteristics, such as wounds, catheter, intravenous lines, or tube feeding required an enhanced level of infection control. Staff who provided high contact activities, such as dressing, bathing, wound care, and device care should have worn gloves, and a gown, to help prevent the spread of infection. Staff was trained in orientation class and pre-shift training to know of EPB requirements and when to wear the proper PPE. Some risks for residents exposed to inadequate infection control would be the spread of infection. EBP was in place to protect the resident, but any barrier of precaution also helped to protect staff.<BR/>An interview on 12/12/2024 at 3:15 PM, the ADM revealed the facility staff was trained, per policy, for EBP requirements. Any staff member who entered a resident's room to perform high contact care, such as catheter care, should have worn gloves and a gown to help prevent the spread of infection. Safeguards in place to ensure staff wore the proper PPE was laminated signs by the door, PPE in nearby plastic bins, and nearby hand sanitizer available. The failure for staff to wear the proper PPE started at the level of following infection control measures and making sure staff was trained.<BR/>An interview on 12/12/24 at 05:11 PM, the ADM revealed her expectation was for all wound dressings to be labeled and dated. The effect on the resident would include not knowing when the wound care was last done, and when the dressing was placed on the resident. The ADM further revealed her expectation was for a barrier to be placed to protect the wound during wound care, because not having a clean barrier could lead to an infection.<BR/>An interview on 12/12/24 at 05:31 PM, the DON revealed her expectation was for wound dressings to be labeled and dated. The effect on the resident would include not knowing when the wound care was last done, and when the dressing was placed on the resident. The DON further revealed her expectation was for a clean barrier to be placed to protect the wound, and the wound not having a clean barrier could lead to a wound infection and cross-contamination. The DON stated she started in-servicing on labeling the wound bandage and would also start an in-service on enhanced barrier precautions. <BR/>Record review of the facility's undated Dressing Change Checklist reflected under Cleansing Wound (Clean Technique) Apply new gloves and cleanse wound per orders and facility policy (place barrier under resident only if the wound has drainage and will come in contact with linens.<BR/>Record review of the facility's Catheter Care Policy, revised 2/13/2007, reflected to check the resident's catheter frequently to avoid kinks and minimize the catheter movements. <BR/>Record review of the facility's Enhanced Barrier Precautions Policy, undated, reflected EBP referred to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug resistant organisms that employed targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. EBP were required for high contact activities for residents with an indwelling medical device. Device care for an indwelling medical device required the care provider to use hand sanitizing, gloves, and gown.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for one (Resident #7) of five residents reviewed for quality of care, in that:<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Calamine lotion (physician ordered) was being applied to Resident #7's rash for seven days. <BR/>This failure placed residents at risk of serious injury, pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, and a decreased quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #7's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease (a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerve), depression, type II diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure).<BR/>Review of Resident #7's physician's order, dated 04/25/23, reflected an order to apply Calamine external lotion to upper and lower arm topically, two times a day for itching.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's most recent skin observation assessment, dated 04/28/23, reflected he had a new skin issue of a rash on his abdomen, arms, and groin area.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's quarterly care plan, dated 04/19/23, reflected he had a surgical wound to his right hip with an intervention of monitoring the surgical site for infection and healing. There was no goal or intervention for his rash.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's MAR/TAR, from 04/25/23 - 05/02/23, reflected no documented evidence the Calamine lotion was applied to his rash as the lotion was on hold.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 9:13 AM, revealed Resident #7 was in his room scratching his arms which had red bumps to his forearms and upper arms. Resident #7 pulled up his shirt, exposing red bumps and blotches on his torso. Resident #7 showed this Surveyor a medication cup which contained a clear ointment, him stating it was Vaseline. He stated that was all he had been given for days and days and it did nothing to relieve the itching or pain. He stated he kept asking for something else because it was not working, but they kept giving him the same thing.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 10:28 AM, revealed LVN D pulled a container of A&D ointment from her medication cart and stated that was what they had been applying to Resident #7's rash. She stated the NP had written an order on 04/25/23 for Calamine lotion, but she noticed they were out. She stated she put the order on hold in his EMR and requested for some to be ordered from the Central Supply Coordinator (CSC) by writing a request on the white board in the CSC's office. She stated she believed it was the CSC's responsibility to ensure it was purchased in a timely manner. She stated Calamine lotion and A&D ointment were not comparable, as A&D was for moisturizing, and calamine was for moisturizing and soothing which helped with the pain. <BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:34 AM, Resident #7's NP stated she was not aware the facility was out of Calamine lotion. She stated she would visit with him today and would decide how to proceed. She stated she was glad he was at least getting A&D onitment applied to the rash as it helped with moisturizing the skin.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:42 AM, the CSC stated the nurses or aides wrote what supplies or medications they needed to be ordered on a white board in her office. She stated she put her orders in on Monday's, and they were delivered on Thursday's. She stated she had ordered Calamine lotion the day before (Monday, 05/01/23). She stated it was the nurse's responsibility to ensure they notified her in a timely manner (specifically 30 days in advance) to ensure a resident did not go without. She stated she had not been notified that Resident #7 was going without Calamine lotion all together, as that was something that could be purchased over the counter.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 2:05 PM, the DON stated she had not been notified Resident #7 was not receiving his Calamine lotion, or that they were out. She stated it could have easily been rectified by going to a drug store and purchasing it over the counter. She stated it was the nurses' responsibility to ensure the CSC was notified in a timely manner (30 days) of what supplies or medications needed to be ordered before they ran out. She stated applying solely the A&D ointment on rashes could be okay for some residents, it just depended on the individual. She stated, however, physician's orders should always be followed to ensure the residents were receiving appropriate care.<BR/>Review of the facility's Ordering Supplies and Equipment Policy, revised December of 2009, reflected the following:<BR/>Policy Statement: The Purchasing Agent shall process and order and order all supplies and equipment.<BR/> .<BR/>3. Requests shall be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to allow time for the processing and receiving of the supplies.<BR/>A request was made for a policy on skin management but was not provided prior to exit.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who needed respiratory care were provided such care, consistent with professional standards of practice, for 1 of 3 residents (Residents #3 ) reviewed for quality of care.<BR/>The facility failed to implement Resident #3's Care Plan which included the use of a CPAP for sleep apnea. <BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving necessary medical care, a decrease quality of sleep and cardiovascular impairments. <BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #3's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with an original admission date of 11/29/24. Resident #3's diagnoses include: sleep apnea (pauses/stops in breathing while sleeping), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (difficulty breathing), type II diabetes, mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology, cerebral infarction (interrupted blood flow to the brain causing brain cell death) and PTSD (a mental health condition that some develop after a traumatic event). <BR/>Review of Resident #3's five day scheduled assessment MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Section O (Special Treatments, Procedures, and Programs) did not include the use of a CPAP. <BR/>Review of Resident #3's care plan, updated 10/29/24, reflected a focus area regarding Resident #3's use of a CPAP/BIPAP during sleep for sleep apnea. The date of initiation of the focus is listed as 10/29/24. <BR/>Review of Resident #3's Physician Order Summary, undated, reflected an order to apply CPAP at night. The order was discontinued 4/29/24. Review of Current and Active Physician Orders revealed there was not a current order for a CPAP. <BR/>During an observation on 11/23/24 at 10:50 am of Resident #3's room, revealed a box of items and in the room's closet there was not a CPAP machine in the room.<BR/>During an interview on 11/23/24 at 10:44 am with Resident #3 revealed he had concerns that he no longer had his CPAP machine. He stated when he changed his room last time, they did not bring the CPAP to his new room. Resident #3 stated he sometimes felt like he needed to use the CPAP, but he could not now. Resident #3 stated they did not ask him if he wanted to use it anymore. <BR/>During an interview on 11/23/24 at 2:23 pm and on 11/25/24 at 10:15 am the facility DON stated Resident #3 had not used a CPAP since she had been working at the facility the last couple of months. She stated she has not seen any clinical indications that he needs a CPAP machine. The DON stated she did not know if Resident #3 had a diagnosis of sleep apnea. She stated she did not know that Resident #3's care plan included the use of a CPAP as it predates her employment. <BR/>During an interview on 11/25/24 at 10:05 am the Adm stated Resident #3 does not have a current order for the CPAP to be offered, but they plan to add it as a prn order. She did not know why it was discontinued but suspected probably because he was noncompliant. Adm stated she did not know that the care plan included the use of the CPAP. She does expect the care plan to be followed. <BR/>During an interview on 11/25/24 at 1:59 pm, Resident #3's NP stated he was not aware until recently that the CPAP order had been discontinued. He had thought the CPAP was being offered nightly but knew Resident #3 frequently refused treatments. The NP stated the CPAP had been found in the resident's previous room. The NP stated that he knew the CPAP was previously in Resident #3's room when he would visit with the resident because they had discussed if he was utilizing the CPAP and Resident #3 stated he did not tolerate the CPAP . The NP stated they will be implementing a PRN order. <BR/>Review of the facility policy, undated, titled Resident Rights reflected the following: Planning and implementing care - The resident has the right to be informed of, and participate in, his or her treatment, including:<BR/>1. <BR/>The right to be fully informed in language that he or she can understand his or her total health status, including but not limited to, his or her medical condition.<BR/>2. <BR/>The right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care, including but not limited to:<BR/>a. <BR/>The right to participate in the planning process, including the right to identify individuals or roles to be included in the planning process, the right to request meetings and the right to request revisions to the person-centered plan of care.<BR/>b. <BR/>The right to participate in establishing the expected goals and outcomes of care, the type, amount, frequency, and duration of care, and any other factors related to the effectiveness of the plan of care.<BR/>c. <BR/>The right to be informed, in advance, of changes to the plan of care.<BR/>d. <BR/>The right to receive the services and/or items included in the plan of care.<BR/>e. <BR/>The right to see the care plan, including the right to sign after significant changes to the plan of care.<BR/>Review of the facility policy, undated, titled Comprehensive Care Planning reflected the following: The services provided or arranged by the facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care plan, will meet professional standards of quality. And In situations where a resident's choice to decline care or treatment (e.g., due to preferences, maintain autonomy, etc.) poses a risk to the resident's health or safety, the comprehensive care plan will identify the care or service being declined, the risk the declination poses to the resident, and efforts by the interdisciplinary team to educate the resident and the representative, as appropriate. The facility's attempts to find alternative means to address the identified risk/need should be documented in the care plan.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 1 of 4 (400) halls observed for housekeeping and maintenance services. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure there were not a black circular substance under the wallpaper in three residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) rooms. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of living in an unclean and unsanitary environment and result in potential health issues or affecting the airway.<BR/>The findings were:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), anemia (not enough healthy red blood cells), type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (high blood sugar), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney disease, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease (damage to kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure).<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 99 indicating she was unable to complete the interview. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), hypertension (high blood pressure), Alzheimer's disease (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function), anxiety (feeling of uneasiness or worry), Migraine, repeated falls, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), muscle weakness, history of falling, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (damage to heart and heart failure due to chronic high blood pressure), dysphagia oropharyngeal phase (inability to empty from the throat to the esophagus), and vitamin D deficiency. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 03 indicating severe cognitive impairment. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #3 had diagnoses which included metabolic encephalopathy (brain disease), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), other forms of tremor, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms (enlarged prostate).<BR/>Record review of Resident #3's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 did not have a BIMS score. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's progress notes dated 05/21/2025 revealed Resident #3 rarely/never made self-understood. <BR/>During an interview with the Housekeeper on 05/21/2025 at 10:02 am revealed that the wall in the housekeeping storage room was tore out and had mold on the walls. She said that she informed MAIN, and nothing had been done. She said that it had been that way for about three or four months.<BR/>During an interview with the MAIN Director on 05/21/2025 at 2:3 he said that Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's rooms on the 400-hall had mold behind the wallpaper. He said there was not a resident in one of the rooms. He said the residents and staff could get sick from the mold. He said that he informed the ADM and had not gotten a response. He said that he informed the ADM on 04/28/2025. He said that he had torn the wallpaper and started to take it off, saw the mold, and let the facility know.<BR/>Observation of 400 hall on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 PM revealed that there was a black circular substance of different sizes underneath the wallpaper in Resident # 1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's room. <BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #2 on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 revealed she would only say she was fine and was just resting. <BR/>During an interview with the DON on 05/21/2025 at 3:07pm she said that she had not gotten any complaints about mold. She said that she had not heard from MAIN regarding any mold. She said if she thought there was mold in a resident's room she would move the resident to another room. She said mold was black and furry. The DON stated that the picture shown to her of the rooms looked like mold. She said that mold could cause health issues.<BR/>During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 3:33pm, the ADM stated that the maintenance person had not told her about mold in rooms. She said if she had any suspicion of mold the resident would be taken out of the room. She said that she could not tell if it was mold in the pictures from the room because she was not a mold expert. She said that MAIN was responsible for letting her know so the facility could send it up and get someone out to check it. She said that she would call someone to inspect it. She said that mold or mildew could affect the airway.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #1 on 05/21/2025 at 4:04pm was unsuccessful. Resident #1 started talking about her glasses and having an appointment.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #3 on 05/21/2025 at 4:20pm revealed he did not want to talk to the surveyor. <BR/>Record Review of Resident Rights Policy not dated revealed: The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The facility must provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately notify the resident's representative(s) when there was a significant change in the resident's physical status for one (Resident #2) of five residents reviewed for changes in condition.<BR/>The facility failed to notify Resident #2's RP of a metacarpal fracture until ten days after receiving the results of the x-ray. <BR/>This failure could put residents at risk of not having their care needs and health changes communicated and addressed with their responsible party.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #2's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including age-related physical debility, muscle weakness, cognitive communication deficit, and history of falling.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 08/18/24, reflected a BIMS of 2, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. Section J (Health Conditions) reflected she had no falls since admission/entry or since the prior assessment. <BR/>Review of Resident #2's quarterly care plan, dated 08/12/24, reflected she was at risk for falls and had a recent fall related to poor safety awareness with an intervention of educating the resident/family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurred. <BR/>Review of Resident #2's progress notes, dated 07/18/24 at 1:36 PM and documented by LVN A, reflected the following:<BR/>X ray left hand and wrist complete to assess the fracture and healing - one time only for fracture for 1 day.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's progress notes, dated 07/23/24 at 1:47 PM and documented by LVN B, reflected the following:<BR/>[Resident #2] received an order for (orthopedic), (doctor) to eval and treat. Diagnosis: left wrist 5th metacarpal fracture.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's progress notes, dated 07/29/24 at 11:09 AM and documented by the SW, reflected the following:<BR/>Notified [RP C] (Resident #1's) has an Ortho appointment on 07/31/24, [RP C] stated it will need to be rescheduled . <BR/>During a telephone interview on 10/15/24 at 10:42 AM, RP C stated she was not notified of Resident #1's hand fracture in July (2024) until 07/29/24, ten days after it happened. She stated she was not even told how it happened. She stated she was not happy with that situation. <BR/>Telephone interviews were attempted on 10/15/24 to LVNs A and B. Phone calls were not returned prior to exiting.<BR/>During an interview on 10/15/24 at 12:45 PM, the DON stated it was her expectation that resident RPs be notified immediately of any change-in-condition such as fractures or falls and it was part of their protocol. She stated all entities involved in the resident's care should be notified and aware. She stated it was important for the RP to know what was going on and be involved in the care of the resident.<BR/>Review of the facility's undated Resident Rights Policy reflected the following:<BR/>1. Notification of changes. (i) A facility must immediately inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and notify, consistent with his or her authority, the resident representative(s), when there is-<BR/>a. An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;<BR/>b. Significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status (that is, a deterioration in health, mental, or psychosocial status in either life-threatening conditions or clinical complications);
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure PRN orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days unless the attending physician or prescribing practitioner believed that it was appropriate for the PRN order to be extended beyond 14 days, he or she should document their rationale in the resident's medical record, and indicate the duration for the PRN order for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for pharmacy services.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had a stop date for PRN Xanax (a medicine used to treat the symptoms of anxiety).<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of being overmedicated or receiving unnecessary medications.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and mild cognitive impairment.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/27/24, reflected a BIMS of 13, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. Section D (Mood) reflected she had been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless for several days. Section E (Behavior) reflected she had not had any hallucinations, delusions, or physical or verbal altercations directed towards others. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 04/23/24, reflected she was at risk for wandering due to being disoriented to place and having impaired safety awareness with an intervention of distracting her by offering pleasant diversions. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's physician order, dated 05/28/24, reflected an order for Xanax Oral Tablet 0.5 MG - Give 1 tablet by mouth every 24 hours as needed (PRN) for Anxiety. There was no stop/discontinued date.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, May of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on four occasions - 05/09/24, 05/11/24, 05/12/24, and 05/14/24.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, June of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on three occasions - 06/01/24, 06/02/24, and 06/04/24 . <BR/>During an interview on 07/12/24 at 1:37 PM, the DON stated any order for a PRN psychotropic medication could not be open-ended. She stated it needed to be short-term and no longer than 14 days. She stated it was important so nursing staff could assess if the medication was working or not or to determine if the resident still needed it. She stated a negative outcome could be over-medicated or sedation which could result in a chemical restraint.<BR/>Review of the facility's Psychotropic Drugs Policy, revised 10/25/17, reflected the following:<BR/>A psychotropic drug is any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. These drugs include, but are not limited to, drugs in the following categories: Anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and hypnotic.<BR/>The facility must ensure that - <BR/> .4. PRN orders for psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents/resident representatives were informed in advance, by the physician or other practitioner or professional, of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of treatment, and treatment alternatives or treatment options, and to choose the alternative or option he or she prefers for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for consents.<BR/>The facility failed to obtain a written consent from Residents #1's Representative (RP) before administering her Xanax (a medicine used to treat the symptoms of anxiety).<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not having their preferred responsible party represent them in medical and care decisions.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and mild cognitive impairment.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/27/24, reflected a BIMS score of 13, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. Section D (Mood) reflected she had been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless for several days. Section E (Behavior) reflected she had not had any hallucinations, delusions, or physical or verbal altercations directed towards others. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 04/23/24, reflected she was at risk for wandering due to being disoriented to place and having impaired safety awareness with an intervention of distracting her by offering pleasant diversions. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's physician order, dated 05/28/24, reflected an order for Xanax Oral Tablet 0.5 MG - Give 1 tablet by mouth every 24 hours as needed (PRN ) for Anxiety.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's EMR , on 07/12/24, reflected no signed consent form for Xanax.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, May of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on four occasions - 05/09/24, 05/11/24, 05/12/24, and 05/14/24.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, June of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on three occasions - 06/01/24, 06/02/24, and 06/04/24 .<BR/>During an interview on 07/12/24 at 1:37 PM, the DON stated a consent for a psychotropic medication must be obtained when the doctor gives an order and before it was administered. She stated the charge nurses were responsible for obtaining the consents. She stated consents were extremely important especially for psychotropic medications to prevent a chemical restraint. She stated a residents' RP was responsible for their care and they had the right to make the decision regarding their medications. She stated a resident may have been prescribed a medication in the past and had a negative reaction to it and the family would be able to inform the staff it would not be the right medication for them.<BR/>Review of an in-service entitled Psychotropic Meds Consent, dated 06/05/24, reflected nurses were reeducated by the DON and ADON on obtaining consents for psychotropic medications.<BR/>Review of the facility's Psychotropic Drugs Policy, revised 10/25/17, reflected the following:<BR/>A psychotropic drug is any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. These drugs include, but are not limited to, drugs in the following categories: Anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and hypnotic.<BR/>Consent:<BR/>A psychotropic consent form explains the risks and benefits of psychotropic medication. The resident or their representative must provide documented consent prior to administration of a newly ordered psychotropic medication.<BR/>If needed, consent can be obtained by telephone from the resident's representative .
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure PRN orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days unless the attending physician or prescribing practitioner believed that it was appropriate for the PRN order to be extended beyond 14 days, he or she should document their rationale in the resident's medical record, and indicate the duration for the PRN order for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for pharmacy services.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 had a stop date for PRN Xanax (a medicine used to treat the symptoms of anxiety).<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of being overmedicated or receiving unnecessary medications.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and mild cognitive impairment.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/27/24, reflected a BIMS of 13, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. Section D (Mood) reflected she had been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless for several days. Section E (Behavior) reflected she had not had any hallucinations, delusions, or physical or verbal altercations directed towards others. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, dated 04/23/24, reflected she was at risk for wandering due to being disoriented to place and having impaired safety awareness with an intervention of distracting her by offering pleasant diversions. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's physician order, dated 05/28/24, reflected an order for Xanax Oral Tablet 0.5 MG - Give 1 tablet by mouth every 24 hours as needed (PRN) for Anxiety. There was no stop/discontinued date.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, May of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on four occasions - 05/09/24, 05/11/24, 05/12/24, and 05/14/24.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's MAR, June of 2024, reflected she was administered Xanax on three occasions - 06/01/24, 06/02/24, and 06/04/24 . <BR/>During an interview on 07/12/24 at 1:37 PM, the DON stated any order for a PRN psychotropic medication could not be open-ended. She stated it needed to be short-term and no longer than 14 days. She stated it was important so nursing staff could assess if the medication was working or not or to determine if the resident still needed it. She stated a negative outcome could be over-medicated or sedation which could result in a chemical restraint.<BR/>Review of the facility's Psychotropic Drugs Policy, revised 10/25/17, reflected the following:<BR/>A psychotropic drug is any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. These drugs include, but are not limited to, drugs in the following categories: Anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and hypnotic.<BR/>The facility must ensure that - <BR/> .4. PRN orders for psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 12 of 25 residents (Residents #2, 4, 6, 14, 18, 21, 38, 46, 47, 49, 83, and 85) reviewed for showers and nail care.<BR/>1. Residents #2, 4, 14, 18, 21, 38, 46, 47, 49, 83, and 85 did not receive showers for personal hygiene three times per week as scheduled during August 2022.<BR/>2. Residents # 6, 21, 49, 83 and 85 were observed with long, dirty, and/or jagged fingernails.<BR/>These failures placed residents at risk for infection, injury, skin breakdown, indignity, and diminished quality of life.<BR/>Findings included: <BR/>1.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #2 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), atrial fibrillation (a disease of the heart characterized by irregular and often faster heartbeat), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), obstructive sleep apnea (snoring), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), alcohol dependence in remission, dysthymic disorder (a form of depression), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough), epilepsy, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, depression, and diffuse traumatic brain injury (injury to the brain cause by an external force).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #2 dated 5/31/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #2 dated 9/3/2022 reflected the following: ADL self-care deficit R/T COPD, decreased endurance, general weakness. Resident will present with a neat, clean, odor free appearance daily through next review. Encourage resident to participate as tolerated. Lotion to skin with ADL care and after shower/bath.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #2 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation of showers on the following T/Th/S: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27, 9/1, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #2.<BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:21 a.m., Resident #2 stated she had not had a shower in a few days. She stated she was not sure why but guessed that nobody had time. She stated she was okay with not showering if she did not get itchy, and she was not currently itchy. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #4 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of pain, need for assistance with personal care, artificial left hip joint, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, dementia, chronic ulcer of buttock, constipation, and end-stage renal disease (disease of the kidneys).<BR/>Review of quarterly MDS for Resident #4 dated 8/27/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 6, indicating a significant cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the total physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #4 dated 5/6/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit r/t debility with general muscle weakness. Resident will maintain current level of function in Bed Mobility, Transfers, Eating, Dressing, Toilet Use and Personal Hygiene through the review date.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #4 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/26, 8/29, 8/31, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected the only shower received by Resident #4 from 8/12/2022 to 8/31/2022 was on 8/22.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 8:22 a.m., Resident #4 stated the facility had been operating way under the usual capacity for laundry. She stated they had been out of towels more often than they had them. She stated she knew she lived in the dementia unit of the facility, but she was still with it and knew what was going on in the facility. She stated the sheets were not getting washed, and so the beds were not getting changed. She stated they were not getting their clothes back and had to wear the same clothes over and over. She stated the facility was trying to do what they could, but they needed to get new dryers.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #14 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), dementia with behavioral disturbance, hypertension (high blood pressure), dysphagia (trouble swallowing), atherosclerotic heart disease (a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to buildup of fats in the artery wall), end-stage renal disease (kidney function disease), psychotic disorder due to known physiological condition, and hyperlipidemia.<BR/>Review of annual MDS for Resident #14 dated 6/7/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 00, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that he required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #14 dated 5/25/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an EDL self-care performance deficit R/T CVAs. Resident will maintain current level of function. Resident requires 1-2 staff participating with bathing.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #14 reflected he was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, he missed the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27, 9/1, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #14, but several were documented on alternate shower days from his schedule.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:26 a.m. revealed Resident #14 lying in bed. He was fairly twisted up on the sheets, his hair was oily and disheveled, and the front of his shirt was moist. He did not respond to efforts to communicate verbally.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #18 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), type two diabetes mellitus, seizures, angina pectoris (chest pain), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), protein calorie malnutrition, and depression.<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #18 dated 6/13/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that the activity of bathing did not occur. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #18 dated 6/18/2022 reflected the following: Resident needs total assist with ADLs; she is at risk of developing complications R/T the need for total assistance with ADLs R/T advanced disease process/condition poor motivation. Resident will be appropriately dressed and groomed by staff daily. Nursing staff to provide all ADL care to ensure daily needs are met.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #18 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/10/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #18.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 9:20 a.m. revealed Resident #18 lying in bed asleep with a nightgown on. Her hair was messy and slightly oily. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #21 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, sepsis (blood infection), acute cystitis (infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder or any part of the urinary system), heart failure, hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), edema (swelling), vitamin deficiency, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle due to direct or indirect muscle injury), history of falling, dermatitis (skin irritation), and hypertension (high blood pressure).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #21 dated 5/31/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #21 dated 4/14/2022 reflected the following: Resident has episodes of refusing care AEB: if he's in to take showers. Resident will accept staff assistance with ADL care of her next visit. Contact responsible party after three refusals. Explain all care prior to enduring assistance. Explain the importance of care. If resident becomes upset during care, walk away and reapproach later.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #21 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/9/2022 and 9/5/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/10, 8/17, 8/19, 8/22, 8/24, 8/26, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #21 reflected the only shower, bed bath, or refusal documented after 8/11/2022 were showers on 8/22, 8/24, and 8/29. There was no documentation for 8/12, 8/15, 8/17, 8/19, or 8/31.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:26 a.m. revealed Resident #21 was seated on the edge of her bed. Her fingernails were very dirty with brown and black substance underneath. A faint odor of urine was detected about her person. Her hair was covered with a bonnet, and its cleanliness could not be determined. She did not engage in an interview but did make eye contact and shake her head when addressed.<BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 5:14 p.m., a representative of Resident #21's Hospice organization stated the aide told her she had tried to give a shower to Resident #21 three times a week for the past few weeks and was told by the floor staff she could not be due to there being no clean towels available. She stated she contacted Resident #21's FM to notify the FM, but they had not come up with a plan to ensure the resident received a shower. She stated the facility did not communicate with them about what to expect or ask them to bring towels. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #38 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of muscle weakness, Alzheimer's disease, lack of coordination, unsteadiness on feet, malaise (sick feeling, fatigue, general discomfort), type two diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, mild cognitive impairment, chronic pain syndrome, idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy (nerve pain of unknown origin), glaucomatous flecks (opaque flecks in the eye), hypertension (high blood pressure), allergic rhinitis, constipation, chondrocostal junction syndrome (benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages), repeated falls, acquired absence of right, history of falling, osteoarthritis (reduced bone density), dementia with behavioral disturbance, pressure ulcer of sacral region, and dysphagia (a condition with difficulty in swallowing food or liquid).<BR/>Review of annual MDS for Resident #38 dated 5/29/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 3, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required total assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #38 dated 8/24/2022 reflected the following: ADL self-care deficit R/T: decreased endurance, dementia, depression, general weakness. Resident will present with a neat, clean, odor free appearance daily throughout next review. Encourage resident to participate as tolerated. Monitor for changes in ADL station and notify position and responsible party.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #38 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/10/2022 and 9/5/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/29, 8/31, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #38 reflected the only shower, bed bath, or refusal documented after 8/11/2022 was a shower on 8/22/2022.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:18 a.m. revealed Resident #38 lying on her side and looking out her window. She did not respond to efforts to interview her. <BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 3:07 p.m., a Hospice representative for Resident #38 stated the resident had started Hospice services less than a week prior. The representative stated Resident #38 had not been able to receive a shower from Hospice yet, as the facility had no clean linens or clothing. She stated she had not discussed this issue with any of the facility staff.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #46 reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of atherosclerotic heart disease (a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to buildup of fats in the artery wall), cervicalgia (neck pain), dysphagia (a condition with difficulty in swallowing food or liquid), hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), Parkinson's disease, spondylosis (an age-related condition where the joints and cartilage lined discs of the neck are affected), dementia, type two diabetes mellitus, psoriasis (a chronic skin disease which results in scaly, often itchy areas in patches), major depressive disorder, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), diverticulosis of small intestine (development of small sacs in the wall of colon), cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), hallucinations, and chronic embolism and thrombosis (formation of blood clots and lodging of the clots in the blood vessels).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #46 dated 7/21/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 12, indicating a mild cognitive impairment. It also reflected that he required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #46 dated 6/22/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit. Resident will improve current level of function in bed mobility transfers, eating, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene through the review date. All efforts and self-care. Encourage the resident to fully participate possible with each interaction. Monitor/document/report to MD PRN any changes, any potential for improvement, reasons for self-care deficit, expected course, declines and function.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #46 reflected he was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift . Between 8/12/2022 and 9/6/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27 .<BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #46.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 9/6/2022 at 2:20 p.m., Resident #46 stated he had missed nearly all his showers in August due to the facility not having clean linens and clothes. He stated he did not care that much, because he was not spending any time with anyone except himself. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #47 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), type two diabetes mellitus, dementia, acute kidney failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), and gastrostomy status (presence of feeding tube).<BR/>Review of significant change MDS for Resident #47 dated 7/12/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 6, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #47 dated 9/3/2022 reflected no care plan item related to ADLs or bathing. <BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #47 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25, 9/3, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #47.<BR/>During observation and an interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:12 a.m., Resident #47 stated she had not taken a shower, but she usually just got bathed in the bed. She stated she had not been bathed in the bed for a while. She could not remember how long it had been. Her hair was oily and disheveled.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #49 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, depressive episodes, edema (swelling), diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and generalized anxiety disorder.<BR/>Review of quarterly MDS for Resident #49 dated 7/14/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 3, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the total physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #49 dated 6/17/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit. Resident will maintain current level of function in bed mobility, transfers, eating, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene through the review date. He's all efforts of self-care. Encourage the resident dispute possible with each interaction.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #49 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. Between 8/9/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/9, 8/13, 8/18, 8/25, 8/27, 9/3, 9/6. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #49 reflected no showers, bed baths, or refusals documented after 8/11/2022.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 10:50 a.m. revealed Resident #49 walking up and down the halls of the secure unit. Her hair was greasy and unkempt, and her fingernails were dirty. She did not respond to efforts to communicate with her. <BR/>Review of Resident #83's undated face sheet dated 9/9/2022 reflected an [AGE] year-old man admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance (a mental disorder in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe) and, essential hypertension (a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery is too high).<BR/>Review of Resident #83's MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 3 (severe cognitive impairment). Functional status revealed Resident #83 required extensive assistance with one-person physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #83 had total dependence with one-person physical assistance for bathing. Resident #83 was always incontinent for urinary and bowel.<BR/>Review of Resident #83's care plan dated 12/22/2021 reflected an ADL self-care performance deficit with the goal of maintaining current level of function with interventions that included: praise all efforts at self-care, resident requires one staff participation to use toilet, resident requires one staff participation with transfers, resident requires one staff participation to reposition and turn in bed and, resident requires one staff participation with bathing.<BR/>Review of point of care documentation ending on 9/5/2022 for Resident #83's bathing by staff for 30 days reflected that bathing was not conducted on any days. <BR/>During an observation and interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:10 a.m., Resident #83 Resident was observed to have a white flaky substance coating his scalp and in his hair. Resident had the same white flaky substance covering his shoulder descending the front and back of his shirt. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 1:00 p.m., Resident #83 stated he could only remember a couple of showers since he had been at the facility. He stated that it wasn't anything to write home about. <BR/>Observation on the 500 halls on 9/6/2022 at 8:14 a.m. revealed there were no linens- sheets or towels- on the linen cart. <BR/>Observation on the 300 halls on 9/6/2022 at 8:40 a.m. revealed there were no linens- sheets to towels- on the linen cart.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:00 a.m., CNA K stated he was unaware of how often residents were missing their showers. He stated that priority patients received showers but was unable to identify which residents those were. He stated that the priority patients were dried off with whatever they could find. He stated that the priority patients received showers in the afternoon if the facility didn't have linen in the morning. <BR/>During a confidential interview, eight residents stated the facility had not been washing and drying the clothes and linens. One of the residents stated they had to bring their towels from home. Another resident stated several residents had to sleep in dirty sheets for a few weeks. They all agreed this had been a problem for three weeks. A third resident stated they went two of those three weeks without a shower due to there being no towels. All eight residents agreed that every resident they knew had missed showers, because there were no towels. A fourth resident said that even when the laundry was running normally, they had to ask staff to change their sheets. They stated the staff was supposed to change the sheets three times a week, but they had to ask. A fifth resident stated the sheets are supposed to be changed every time they get a shower. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:24 a.m. CNA I stated the dryer had been broken for several weeks, and they had just gotten two new ones the day before. She stated during the time they were broken; she was not able to give showers. She stated the nurses and other management staff did not really discuss what to do about the laundry problem as a team. She stated she received no guidance on the plan to handle the diminished laundry capacity, and the only people she talked to about it were the laundry staff members. She stated the residents did not like the situation, but they were understanding . She stated they borrowed laundry from the lost and found and did what they could. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:40 a.m., LVN D stated that she was aware that the facility did not have linens for approximately two weeks. She stated that some residents received showers, and some did not. She stated that if a resident wanted a shower the staff would use hand towels, sheets or whatever they could find to dry the residents off. She stated that when the linen was washed, the mobile residents would come and get all the linens off the linen cart before they could be used for other residents, leaving no linens to use for other residents . She stated that everyone knew that this was a problem and that the facility was sending dirty linen off site to be cleaned but was not sure how often this was happening.<BR/>An interview on 09/07/2022 at 9:50 AM with MA G revealed that for the last two months, there had been issues with linens. She stated that some residents were getting showers but if there were no linens, then residents didn't get showers. She stated that residents who were mobile were taking towels of the cart which caused a shortage of linens for the rest of the residents.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 11:33 a.m., a FM of a resident stated the laundry had not been working at full capacity since June or July 2022. She stated there had been times she had seen the resident's mattress without sheets on it and was told by staff it was because they did not have any clean sheets. She stated the facility never contacted her or explained what was going on, but the CNAs told her about the dryers not working. She stated there had been times she had to say she would not leave until the resident was showered. She stated she would bring her own towels if she needed to, but the facility needed to communicate with her. <BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 12:14 p.m., an FM of another resident stated that the resident was not getting showered due to the facility not having clean linens. She stated there was a day that she visited the resident, and the resident's sheets had feces on them, but the CNA on duty said she could not change the sheets, because they had no clean ones available. She stated they finally found a clean flat sheet and placed it on top of the mattress. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 11:29 a.m., LA N stated the facility received a new dryer the day before, on 9/6/2022. She stated she had only the one working dryer, but she had no dryer for several weeks prior. She stated the first dryer went out two months ago, and the other one started acting up about three or four weeks ago. She stated during that time, they could still do the washing at the facility and then take the van to the sister facility to dry. She stated, when that procedure got overwhelming, the HKS's friend let them use their laundromat after closing. She stated during this time, she was able to wash about a third of what need to be done. She stated it would be just enough washed and dried and returned to the halls. She stated the residents all still got showers and got their sheets changed, but only about a third as often as they were supposed to. She stated she did not have any kind of meeting or get any kind of game plan as to how to handle the laundry situation during the lack of a dryer. She stated she did not know how often the sheets should be washed. She stated she could tell there was an impact on the residents; there were no clothes in their closets, and they might not come out of their rooms, because they did not have pants or a shirt. She stated she knew there were showers missed because the CNAs would tell her about it. She stated it was not the CNAs' fault. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 12:31 p.m., CNA L stated she worked on the 500 hall and residents were not getting bathed as often as usual due to the lack of linen. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 9:18 a.m., CNA J stated she worked on the secure unit of the facility and had worked there for at least five years. She stated the facility had no dryer for a month. She stated it got to the point that the residents were not getting showers because they had no towels. She stated none of the residents complained about not getting a shower, but the residents on her unit had advanced dementia and would not be aware of the issue. She stated laundry staff was not giving out sheets or towels to her unit on a regular basis. She stated she was told (could not remember by whom) that the laundry staff were going to a laundromat, but her hall was not getting anything back. She stated she gave a sponge bath to residents who allowed it. She stated the residents did not go entirely without showers, but they would get a shower once a week. She stated they were supposed to get three per week. She stated the aides document their showers in the EMR point of care. She stated she reported these issues to her charge nurse. She stated the day the surveyors arrived at the building was the day things started to improve.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 11:05 a.m., the NP stated she was not made aware that the laundry was not functioning at capacity. She stated she did participate in the QAPI meetings, but laundry failures were not discussed during those meetings. She stated hygiene is the most important thing for residents, and they needed to be washed and have their sheets changed. She stated all the brittle patients who could not take care of themselves depended on the facility for everything.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 1:10 p.m., LVN F stated she had worked at the facility for two weeks, and when she first started working, she was told the dryer was broken. She stated they had an issue during that time in which they were not able to give all the resident showers, as the quantity of clean towels was limited. She stated she went to the laundry room and talked to the laundry staff to find out what was being done and how she could help. She stated she was told by the laundry staff they were getting limited laundry processed outside the facility. She stated they got towels sometimes and not others. She stated residents missed several showers. She stated she had one resident on her unit who was cognitively intact and got a shower yesterday for the first time in a while. She stated the resident told her it felt so good to get a shower. She stated she did go to the administrator about the problem two weeks prior on her first or second day of work, and he told her the laundry was being done outside . She stated his solution was that he was about to get some laundry from the sister facility. She stated she was never provided a plan to deal with the issue for its duration. She stated she was not sure if the families were notified of the issue with the laundry. She stated the problem had a negative impact on residents, and if laundry was not completed in her house, it would have a negative impact on her. She did not clarify a potential negative impact further. She stated the staff on her unit had no in-servicing about laundry or the laundry issues. She stated the dryer was replaced on 9/6/2022, and the laundry was coming back at full capacity now.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 4:00 p.m., the HKS stated she had been working at the facility for two or three months, and the completion of laundry was her responsibility. She stated they had a dryer when she first started, and it stopped working three to five weeks ago. She stated she tried to come up with ideas to get the resident's clothes and linens to them. She stated she had a friend of hers help at the laundromat, and she would go there at night to work on it. She stated all the laundry was getting washed and dried. She then stated there was a delay and a reduced amount of laundry. She stated the delay and reduction started about two weeks ago. She stated she had not heard about the bedsheets not being changed. She stated the residents did come to her about towels, and she explained to them what the situation was with the laundry. She stated the facility was trying to do everything they could. She stated the issue was that one of her laundry workers did not like to work and wanted to do everything her way. She stated her expectation was that the resident bedsheets should have been changed out every two or three days. She stated she had gotten training from the administrator and the head nurse on what to do with the diminished laundry capacity. When asked what that training was, she stated they told her how much they needed, what needed to be done, and how/where to stock the linens. When asked what an appropriate quantity of linens was to go on the hall carts, she stated there should have been a full stack up to the [TRUNCATED]
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #21) reviewed for unnecessary drugs.<BR/>The facility failed to monitor Resident #21 for adverse effects of prophylactic antibiotic use. <BR/>This failure placed residents at risk of nausea, diarrhea, and secondary infection.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #1 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (A type of cancer that begins in the lymphocytes of bone marrow and extends into the blood, causing painless enlarged lymph nodes, pain in upper left side of abdomen, night sweats, weight loss, and fever) and infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prostheses. <BR/>Review of the quarterly MDS for Resident #21 dated 09/29/23 reflected a BIMS score of 14, indicating an intact cognitive response. It also reflected that she received an antibiotic seven of the seven days of the lookback period. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #21 dated 07/31/23 reflected the following: Peggy is on Antibiotic Therapy r/t<BR/>Leukemia. The resident will be free of any discomfort or adverse side effects of antibiotic therapy through the review date. Administer medication as ordered. Any antibiotic may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and hypersensitivity/allergic reactions. Monitor q-shift for adverse reaction. Observe for possible side effects every shift. Report pertinent lab results to MD.<BR/>Review of physician orders for Resident #21 reflected the following: Doxycycline Hyclate Oral Tablet 100 MG. Give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day for Lifelong prophylactic antibiotic for right knee infection. There were no orders for tracking side effects of an antibiotic. <BR/>During an interview on 10/26/23 at 12:47 PM, Resident #21 stated she was on antibiotics prophylactically for her leukemia, not for infection of her knee replacement. She stated the medication aide gave the medication and no staff ever asked her if she was having any gastrointestinal issues or diarrhea, nausea. She stated she has had some really bad UTIs and she did not know how to identify the side effects of an antibiotic, but it seemed like they should be checking for those. She stated she was able to report to the staff if she felt bad, but there were probably some residents who could not. <BR/>During an interview on 10/26/23 at 03:36 PM, ADON stated they should have been monitoring for possible side effects of antibiotics. She stated it was possible the contract C-diff, a bacterial infection that resulted form the death of helpful bacteria in the digestive tract, or thrush, a yeast infection, if antibiotics were used long term. She stated there should have been monitoring for symptoms of those diseases and any other possible adverse effects. She stated the nurses arrived in the morning and assessed residents during rounds, and if there were the presence of any symptoms, the nurses would fill out an SBAR to indicate a change in condition. She stated that should have been sufficient to establish that the possible adverse effects were being tracked. <BR/>During an interview on 10/26/23 at 04:25 PM, the DON stated there did not need to be tracking for side effects of Resident #21's prophylactic antibiotic. She stated side effect tracking was required for an acute infection, but not prophylactic use. She stated they had consulted their regional leadership and had received the same answer that documentation of the monitoring for side effects was not necessary.<BR/>Policies on antibiotic use and unnecessary medications were requested from the ADM on 10/26/23 but not provided by the time of exit.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to ensure the resident remained free of accident hazards as is possible. The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>The facility failed to provide an environment free from accidents and hazards over which the facility had control and provided supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. On 12/28/2022, Resident #1 was able to elope from the facility's locked unit thru another resident's room window. The resident was found 0.8 miles away from the facility by local law enforcement. Resident #1 was brought back to the facility, and only then Resident #1 was identified by the facility as leaving the facility grounds. <BR/>The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This deficient practice placed residents at risk for accidents, falls, fractures, and a diminished quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, undated, revealed an [AGE] year-old-male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of dementia (group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life), psychotic disturbance (mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them), mood disturbance, and anxiety. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Care Plan, initiated 6/2/2022, revealed a focus of an elopement risk/wanderer, a goal of not leaving the facility unattended, interventions of Disguise exit: cover doorknobs and handles, tape floor, and further interventions of placed on secured unit for safety.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 11/19/2022, revealed a BIMS of 99 indicating that a resident was not able to complete the interview. Further review revealed Resident #1's functional status, local motion on unit and local motion off unit at limited assistance with one-person physical assist at limited assistance with one-person physical assist. Resident #1's MDS further revealed that wander/elopement alarm was not used. <BR/>Review of Resident #1s order summary, dated 1/26/2023, revealed the resident was on services with hospice ordered on 5/9/2022. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Risk of Elopement/Wandering Review, dated 5/9/2022, revealed the resident was at risk for wandering/elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's electronic records in the miscellaneous documents revealed the Consent to Voluntarily Reside on a Secure Unit, dated 5/12/22, signed by two verbal consents and one staff witness.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Progress Notes entry, note text, dated 12/28/2022, revealed while leaving the facility nurse called and stated that Local Police was in the building stating that resident was found walking around nearby high school and was inside the police car, Resident #1 was assisted back to the into the facility and back into secured unit; nurse practitioner, responsible party, and hospice provider were notified. Further review revealed a health status note, dated 12/28/2022, revealed hospice nurse assessed Resident #1, no significant findings or injuries noted. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:20 a.m., AIT, DON, and ADON explained that Resident #1, residing in the locked unit, was able to exit out of the facility by going into another resident's room and opening the window and eloped out the facility grounds on 12/28/2022 approximately at 6:00 p.m. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:42 p.m., local law enforcement-records department, revealed Resident #1 was picked up by local law enforcement on 12/28/22 at 18:37 (6:37pm), close to the nearby high school, within city limits.<BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:59 p.m., ADON stated that local law enforcement arrived at the facility to check if Resident #1 lived at the facility. The ADON confirmed Resident #1's identity, assessed the resident and contacted Resident #1's hospice provider, responsible party, and nurse practitioner. ADON was not initially aware Resident #1 had eloped. Further into the interview, ADON stated she went to the locked unit and asked staff working on how long ago they saw Resident #1, staff informed the ADON they saw the resident 30 minutes prior from the ADON arriving in the locked unit. The ADON looked around the unit and noticed a window half way open in another resident's room, and with the window screen laying outside on the ground, ADON then proceeded to contact all responsible parties, and administration. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 1:30 p.m., LVN A stated Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/2024 at 6:34 p.m. while doing rounds, LVN A stated she did not know that Resident #1 was missing.<BR/>Review of the facility's witness statements, dated 12/28/22, revealed LVN A stated that Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/22 on 6:34 p.m.<BR/>Review of the facility's Root Cause Analysis of the incident, completed 12/30/2022, refelected Resident #1 was last seen by staff in the dining area, it was noticed that Resident #1 was not in his room, an elopement procedure was initiated with a head count. In the process of finding the resident, a police officer brought the Resident #1 into the building.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:25 a.m., revealed the room Resident #1 eloped from the facility having a window alarm. Further observation revealed staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened, creating a noticeable alarm sound. Observation of Resident #1's room window alarm, and staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened creating a noticeable alarm sound.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:30 a.m., revealed Resident #1 in the dining/activity area participating in a daily activity with staff and other residents, Resident #1 did not appear to be in any physical or emotional distress, and no visual signs of injuries. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 8:11 a.m., Resident #1's hospice provider stated they received a call from the facility on 12/28/2022 at 7:52 p.m., informing that Resident #1 had left the facility and local law enforcement brought the resident back to the facility. Further into the interview revealed the hospice provider sent the on call nurse to the facility with a starting date and time of 12/28/2022 at 8:23 p.m, and arriving at the facility on 12/28/2022 at 8:54 p.m. The hospice provider stated that Resident #1 was found to be alert and oriented x2 with no injuries noted, the hospice provider was not aware of Resident #1 having previous elopement incidents from the facility. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., AIT stated that the facility had move forward with an intervention to place window alarms on all windows of residents in the locked unit, and checks are done daily to confirm alarms are functioning properly. Further into the interview the AIT stated that staff had been in-serviced on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., the DON stated Resident #1 had orders to be checked 1 hour, due to the elopement risk and that staff have been in-serviced (trained) on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 10:32 a.m., LVN B recalled that in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement were taken after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. LVN B further confirmed that orders were in place for staff to check on Resident #1 every hour and document any findings and to immediately report any signs of elopement. LVN B stated that staff must be alert and respond to any alarms associated in the locked unit to assure resident health and safety. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:44 a.m., CNA A revealed recalled completing in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA A confirmed that orders had been initiated to check on Resident #1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA A included that staff must have eyes on Resident #1, and all other residents. CNA A revealed alarms placed on all resident windows in the locked unit, and staff were to respond immediately when the alarm went off. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:49 a.m., CNA B revealed in-services (training) were taken related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA B confirmed Resident#1's order to check on the Resident#1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA B included that staff were to respond to window alarms, and all alarms accordingly. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Elopement Risk Assessment, dated 12/29/2022, reflected the assessment completed and reflecting that Resident #1 risk score at 18, indicating a score of 5 or more was at a risk for elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Orders, dated and started on 1/13/2023, reflected Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's TAR, dated [DATE], reflected documentation of Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk documented by staff from 1/13/2023 to 1/25/2023. <BR/>Review of in-services for staff occurred on 12/29/22 related to Wandering/Elopement should be managed by staff properly; if not, it is nursing home neglect. <BR/>Review of QAPI minutes, dated 01/9/2023, reflected the Interdisciplinary Team met and the incident of elopement was discussed.<BR/>Review of 400 hall window alarms and window latch checklist, dated 12/29/2022 to 1/25/2023, documenting all window alarm checks good. <BR/>Review of the facility's safety and supervision of residents, revised December 2008, highlights the facility-oriented approach to safety, resident-oriented approach to safety, systems approach to safety, and resident risks and environmental hazards. <BR/>Review of the facility's elopement policy statement, revised December 2007, reporting practices, 1. Staff shall promptly report any resident who tries to leave the premises or is suspected of being missing to the charge nurse or director of nursing.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from neglect for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse and neglect.<BR/>CNA A and LVN B failed to check on Resident #1 on the night of 01/09/2025 from about 10:00 pm through the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am, leaving Resident # 1 unattended for about 6 hours. Resident #1 fell on the floor and was on the floor the entire night unattended by staff. When Resident #1 was found on the morning of 01/10/2025, he was noted with abrasion at his left arm, combative, angry and speaking Spanish.<BR/> The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The IJ began on 01/09/2025 and ended on 01/17/2025. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of Neglect, injury, and psychosocial harm.<BR/>Finding included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's undated care plan reflected a [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease with late onset, Generalized Anxiety disorder, Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's significantly change in status MDS assessment, dated 12/24/24, reflected a BIMS score of 99, indicating he had a severe cognitive impairment. It was also noted a staff assessment for mental status was conducted which indicated short and long-term memory problem and cognitive skills for daily decision-making being moderately impaired. Section GG -Functional Abilities of the MDS reflected Resident #1 required supervision or touching assistance with toileting. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's quarterly care plan, initiated 10/15/2024, reflected Resident #1 had communication problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet needs. Resident #1 was on the secure unit related to diagnosis of dementia and risk for elopement. Resident was at risk for fall related to gait/balance problems, with intervention to anticipate and meet resident's needs. Resident #1 had impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's fall risk assessment dated [DATE] reflected a score of 13 which indicated high risk.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:41 am written by LVN B reflected <BR/>At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (xx). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. He was not able to tell the reason for his fall as he just kept on speaking in Spanish. Upon routine care no other injury was noted, no vitals were documented. Hospice nurse (xxx), DON (xxx), RP (xxx) were being notified. Wound is left too air dry, and resident is being monitored for any changes.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's progress notes dated 10/10/2025 at 05:43 am reflected: <BR/> .The fall caused an abrasion to left elbow. Size of the abrasion in cm: 1-2cm.Painful, At 0440 resident was found on the floor, near the toilet door by the CNA (XX). He sustained an injury (abrasion) to his left elbow, and also refused further assessments as he was being combative. <BR/>Review of written statement provider by Administrator, undated reflected the following, On 1/10/25, Administrator was notified?ed of allegation of neglect from resident [family member]. Allegation made regarding potential neglect of resident not being rounded overnight for six hours. Administrator reviewed cameras with DON and identified?ed resident fell and remained on ?floor from around 10:20pm until around 5am. Resident's room had light on all night, resident was laying on ?floor half on fall mat and head closest to resident bathroom. DON and administrator assessed the room to identify if staff opened door if they could easily see resident; both identified?ed if you crack open the door you can see resident if he is lying in bed. According to camera footage, the resident was laying on the ground from stated hours and would not have been witnessed in his bed.<BR/>During an observation on 01/28/2025 at 11:26 am revealed Resident #1 lying in bed. Bed was noted in the lowest position with floor mat present. Attempted to interview Resident #1 and he was not responding appropriately.<BR/>During an interview on 1/28/2025 at 12:44 pm CNA A stated she worked the 7pm to 7 am shift on the night of 1/09/2025 to the morning of 1/10/2025 on the secure unit. CNA A stated she got to work late that evening but could not remember how late she was. CNA A stated LVN B had already done the first checks on the residents when she got at the Facility. CNA A stated she and LVN B did their second check at about 11:30 pm but she did not check Resident #1. CNA A said she saw Resident #1 lying in bed at about 1:30 am. CNA A stated, at about 4:30 am while making her rounds, she found Resident #1 on the floor next to the bathroom door and notified LVN B. CNA A stated LVN B went to Resident #1's room and assessed Resident #1. CNA A stated she and LVN B provided care for Resident #1 and put him back in the bed. CNA A stated she did not know how long Resident #1 was on the floor. CNA A stated staff were supposed to check on the residents every 2 hour and if it was not done, that was neglect . CNA A stated she was aware Resident #1 had camera in his room, the sign was posted at the door. CNA A stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 1:21 pm LVN B stated she worked the 6pm to 6 am shift on the night of 01/09/2025 to the morning of 01/10/2025 on the secure unit. LVN B stated she checked Resident #1 on 01/09/2025 at about 10:00 pm and the next time she saw Resident #1 was when she was notified by CNA A that the resident was on the floor on the morning of 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 am. LVN B stated she tried to assess Resident #1, but he was refusing care, she noted bruise and scratch on Resident #1's hand. LVN B stated they were supposed to make rounds/checks every 2 hours, not making rounds or frequent checks on the residents was considered neglect. LVN B stated it was not ok for a resident to fall and remain on the floor for hours because it could lead to injuries and concussion. LVN B stated once Resident1 #'s door was opened, staff would see him on the bed or on the floor. LVN B stated the night was busy. LVN B stated she was suspended on 01/10/2025 and terminated a week later. <BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 2:58 pm the DON stated she watched the video footage provided by Resident #1's family dated 01/09/2025 through 01/10/2025. The DON stated, according to the time stamp on the video footage, Resident #1 got out of bed on 01/09/2025, took himself to the toilet, on his way back to bed, fell at about 10:15 to 10:20 pm and remained on the floor, floor mat present, his head was towards the bed and the legs to the bathroom, until about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 when he was found by staff. The DON stated, Resident #1 made several attempts to get back up and repositioned himself but was not successful. The DON stated, according to the video footage, CNA A entered Resident #1's room at about 4:40 am on 01/10/2025 and alerted LVN B. The DON stated LVN B attempted assessing Resident #1, both staff cleaned Resident #1 and helped him back to bed. The DON stated staff were expected to check on residents frequently , six hours was a long time not to check on a Resident. The DON stated once Resident #1's door was opened, the staff would see him on the floor or on his bed which indicated he was not checked on by staff. The DON stated both staff were suspended pending investigation and terminated after viewing of the video footage provided fob the family. She stated Staff were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent checks on Residents. The DON stated Resident #1's medications were review by hospice.<BR/>During an interview on 01/28/2025 at about 3:35 pm the Administrator stated she was made aware by Resident #'1 family that he fell the night of 01/09/2025 at about 10:20 pm and remained on the floor until 01/10/2025 at about 4:40 before staff found him. The Administrator stated she watched the video footage provided by family along with the DON. The Administrator stated the video camera did not face the doorway, but no staff was seen in Resident #1's room for about 6 hours. The Administrator stated from the location of Resident #1's bed, even if his door was cracked opened a little, the staff would have seen him on the bed or on the floor. The Administrator stated she did not believe the staff had checked on Resident #1 for the period being reviewed. The Administrator stated staff were expected to make frequent checks on residents. She stated there was no facility policy on how frequent staff should check on the residents, but 6 hours was a long time to not check on the resident. The Administrator stated both CNA A and LVN B were suspended immediately pending investigation, staff were educated on abuse and neglect and frequent rounding on residents. She stated Resident #1 was assessed; the facility completed full skin sweep of all the residents on the secure unit. The Administrator stated CNA A and LVN B were terminated. The Administrator stated Resident #1 was later sent to the ER for further evaluation but came back quickly the same day. During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During an interview on 01/30/2025 at about 1:51 pm, Resident #1's family stated she followed Resident #1 to the local ER and CAT scan (is an imaging test that uses a combination of x-ray and a computer to create detailed picture of organs, bones, and other tissue inside the body) of his head came back negative. She stated the Resident was fine and was transferred back to the facility. <BR/>During interview on 01/28/2025 from 11:41 am through 2:49 pm with 1 ADON, 1 RNs, 2 LVNs, 3 CNAs , 1 HA, the Staffing Coordinator revealed they were in-serviced on abuse and neglect and making frequent rounds/checks on residents after the incident with Resident #1 when he was found on the floor. Staff stated they were supposed to make rounds every 2 hours alternating trips. <BR/>Review of the facility's in-services reflected an in-service dated 01/10/2025 presented by the DON for all facility staff.<BR/>In-service: Attached lessons <BR/>-- Neglect Reporting<BR/>--Frequent Rounding on Residents<BR/>Review of CNA A and LVN B's personnel files reflected they both were terminated on 01/17/2025.<BR/>Review of the facility's investigation dated 01/17/2025 reflected a thorough investigation was completed, and the allegation of was injury of Unknown injury was confirmed. <BR/>Review of the facility's Policy revised 09/09/24 titled Abuse/Neglect reflected:<BR/>Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and exploitation. This includes but is not limited to freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms.<BR/>Training<BR/>The facility will train through orientation and on-going in-services on issues related to abuse/neglect prohibition practices regularly.<BR/>Protection<BR/>The facility will take necessary measures to protect residents and employees from harm during and following an abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of resident property investigation.<BR/>1. <BR/>Allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment of residents or misappropriation of<BR/>resident property will remain confidential.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan that describes the measurable objectives, services, and timeframes that are to be furnished to attain or maintain resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for care plans as follows:<BR/>The facility failed to provide OT and PT for Resident #1.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving the care required to meet their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial outcome.<BR/>Findings include:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 04/06/2023 revealed a 62- year-old male, admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region (radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation or pinching of a spinal nerve in the lower back). <BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Baseline Care Plan dated 02/27/2023 reflected initial goals of rehabilitation of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Resident #1's function goals were to maintain current functional status and he wanted to improve and was excited about PT, OT. Skin concerns indicated no current pressure ulcer but redness to bilateral heels/coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans) with skin break interventions to turn and reposition Q 2 hrs (turn and reposition every two hours). Resident #1 required the assist of two more people during bed mobility activities and a one-person assistant with toileting.<BR/>Record review of a hand-written summary of baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 indicated, he is here for rehab and is excited to get started with therapy and return to his normal way of living as he knows. He can pivot with a two person assist with most of his weight being on the right side. He had left sided weakness because of a prior CVA.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 03/07/2023, indicated Focus pain -Potential for r/t chronic physical disability (radiculopathy of the lumbar region (occurs in the lower region of the spine and is associated with sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg )(pain) diagnosis of chronic pain, immobility. Goal - Resident will be free of pain or report tolerance of unresolved pain daily through next review. Interventions - Administer pain meds as ordered, monitor for side effects and effectiveness. Anticipate the need for pain relief and respond immediately to any complaints, educated resident/family on pain management program, evaluate benefit of non- medical intervention such as postering, adaptive equipment, warm, cold therapies, keep call light in the reach and encourage resident to use to report pain, monitor pain intensity following medication or treatment, monitor/document for side effects of pain medication; observe for Constipation; new onset or increased agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria; nausea; vomiting; dizziness and falls. Report occurrences to the physician. Monitor/ document probable causes of each pain episode. Remove/limit cause, when possible, monitor/record pain characteristics PRN; Quality (e.g. sharp, burning); severity (1 to 10 scale (a score of 0 means no pain, and 10 means the worst pain you have ever felt); anatomical location; onset; duration (e.g. continuous, intermittent); aggravating factors, relieving factors pain meds as ordered, monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Follow up as needed. Report on resolved pain to MD.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan revision date 04/06/2023, 30 days after care plan initiation date of 03/07/2023. No change to Resident #1's care plan. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/23 of Resident #1's care plan in PCC revealed that it appeared that Resident #1's care plan was not completed. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/2023 of order summary report dated 04/06/2023 reflects orders for for diet, PT, OT, and ST order date 02/27/2023 for all orders. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 4:36 PM with Resident #1 PM revealed he has had not PT, OT, and ST since he has been at the facility, and he came to the facility specifically for therapeutic services with the goal of getting stronger and returning to his home. He revealed he feels like he has declined since he has been at the facility waiting for therapy services to begin. He revealed he requested to speak with the SW several times to discuss the problem with therapy, but she has not come to see him. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 3:30 PM, the DON was asked if Resident #1's care plan was completed because a review of PCC reflected it had not been completed. The DON printed Resident #1's care plan that revealed a revision date of 4/6/23, the date of the investigation. When the DON was asked when Resident #1's care plan was completed, she said it was completed on 4/6/23 but no additional information was added to Resident#1's care plan. <BR/>During an interview on 04/06/2023 at 00:00, the DON revealed that a resident care plan should contain resident specific information that reflected the resident's diagnosis and a plan to meet the resident's comprehensive needs including the need for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The DON revealed that orders for PT, OT, ST should be included in a care plan, especially if they are part of the resident's goal for discharge and if a resident's care plan is not comprehensive the resident could decline in functioning abilities. The DON also revealed that the care plan should outline all aspects of the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs. The DON revealed that the current care plan for Resident #1 did not outline all aspects of his medical, nursing, and mental and psychological needs. The Admin acknowledged that there were 38 days between the date of Resident #1's baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 the date of the investigation of 04/06/2023 and there was no update in Resident's care plan and Resident did not receive any PT, OT, or ST. The Admin revealed that Resident #1 could suffer a decline during that 38 days.<BR/>Record review of facility Care Planning - Interdisciplinary Team, undated, revealed the facilities care planning/interdisciplinary team is responsible for the development of an individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.<BR/>1. a comprehensive care plan for each resident is developed within seven (7) days of completion of the resident assessment (MDS). <BR/>2. The care plan is based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and is developed by a care planning/ interdisciplinary team which includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following personnel:<BR/>a. The resident attending physician;<BR/>b. The registered nurse who has responsibility for the resident; <BR/>c. The dietary manager/dietitian;<BR/>d. The social services worker responsible for the resident;<BR/>e. The activity director slash coordinator;<BR/>f. Therapist (speech, occupational, recreational, etc.) as applicable;<BR/>g. Consultants (as appropriate);<BR/>h. The director of nursing (is applicable);<BR/>i. The charge nurse responsible for resident care;<BR/>j. Nursing assistants responsible for the residents care; and<BR/>k. Others as appropriate or necessary to meet the needs of the resident.<BR/>3. The resident, the resident's family and/ or the resident's legal representative/ guardian or surrogate are encouraged to participate in the development of and revisions to the resident's care plan.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for one (Resident #7) of five residents reviewed for quality of care, in that:<BR/>The facility failed to ensure Calamine lotion (physician ordered) was being applied to Resident #7's rash for seven days. <BR/>This failure placed residents at risk of serious injury, pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, and a decreased quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #7's undated face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease (a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerve), depression, type II diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure).<BR/>Review of Resident #7's physician's order, dated 04/25/23, reflected an order to apply Calamine external lotion to upper and lower arm topically, two times a day for itching.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's most recent skin observation assessment, dated 04/28/23, reflected he had a new skin issue of a rash on his abdomen, arms, and groin area.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's quarterly care plan, dated 04/19/23, reflected he had a surgical wound to his right hip with an intervention of monitoring the surgical site for infection and healing. There was no goal or intervention for his rash.<BR/>Review of Resident #7's MAR/TAR, from 04/25/23 - 05/02/23, reflected no documented evidence the Calamine lotion was applied to his rash as the lotion was on hold.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 9:13 AM, revealed Resident #7 was in his room scratching his arms which had red bumps to his forearms and upper arms. Resident #7 pulled up his shirt, exposing red bumps and blotches on his torso. Resident #7 showed this Surveyor a medication cup which contained a clear ointment, him stating it was Vaseline. He stated that was all he had been given for days and days and it did nothing to relieve the itching or pain. He stated he kept asking for something else because it was not working, but they kept giving him the same thing.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 05/02/23 at 10:28 AM, revealed LVN D pulled a container of A&D ointment from her medication cart and stated that was what they had been applying to Resident #7's rash. She stated the NP had written an order on 04/25/23 for Calamine lotion, but she noticed they were out. She stated she put the order on hold in his EMR and requested for some to be ordered from the Central Supply Coordinator (CSC) by writing a request on the white board in the CSC's office. She stated she believed it was the CSC's responsibility to ensure it was purchased in a timely manner. She stated Calamine lotion and A&D ointment were not comparable, as A&D was for moisturizing, and calamine was for moisturizing and soothing which helped with the pain. <BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:34 AM, Resident #7's NP stated she was not aware the facility was out of Calamine lotion. She stated she would visit with him today and would decide how to proceed. She stated she was glad he was at least getting A&D onitment applied to the rash as it helped with moisturizing the skin.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 10:42 AM, the CSC stated the nurses or aides wrote what supplies or medications they needed to be ordered on a white board in her office. She stated she put her orders in on Monday's, and they were delivered on Thursday's. She stated she had ordered Calamine lotion the day before (Monday, 05/01/23). She stated it was the nurse's responsibility to ensure they notified her in a timely manner (specifically 30 days in advance) to ensure a resident did not go without. She stated she had not been notified that Resident #7 was going without Calamine lotion all together, as that was something that could be purchased over the counter.<BR/>During an interview on 05/02/23 at 2:05 PM, the DON stated she had not been notified Resident #7 was not receiving his Calamine lotion, or that they were out. She stated it could have easily been rectified by going to a drug store and purchasing it over the counter. She stated it was the nurses' responsibility to ensure the CSC was notified in a timely manner (30 days) of what supplies or medications needed to be ordered before they ran out. She stated applying solely the A&D ointment on rashes could be okay for some residents, it just depended on the individual. She stated, however, physician's orders should always be followed to ensure the residents were receiving appropriate care.<BR/>Review of the facility's Ordering Supplies and Equipment Policy, revised December of 2009, reflected the following:<BR/>Policy Statement: The Purchasing Agent shall process and order and order all supplies and equipment.<BR/> .<BR/>3. Requests shall be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to allow time for the processing and receiving of the supplies.<BR/>A request was made for a policy on skin management but was not provided prior to exit.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan that describes the measurable objectives, services, and timeframes that are to be furnished to attain or maintain resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for care plans as follows:<BR/>The facility failed to provide OT and PT for Resident #1.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving the care required to meet their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial outcome.<BR/>Findings include:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 04/06/2023 revealed a 62- year-old male, admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region (radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation or pinching of a spinal nerve in the lower back). <BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Baseline Care Plan dated 02/27/2023 reflected initial goals of rehabilitation of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Resident #1's function goals were to maintain current functional status and he wanted to improve and was excited about PT, OT. Skin concerns indicated no current pressure ulcer but redness to bilateral heels/coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans) with skin break interventions to turn and reposition Q 2 hrs (turn and reposition every two hours). Resident #1 required the assist of two more people during bed mobility activities and a one-person assistant with toileting.<BR/>Record review of a hand-written summary of baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 indicated, he is here for rehab and is excited to get started with therapy and return to his normal way of living as he knows. He can pivot with a two person assist with most of his weight being on the right side. He had left sided weakness because of a prior CVA.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 03/07/2023, indicated Focus pain -Potential for r/t chronic physical disability (radiculopathy of the lumbar region (occurs in the lower region of the spine and is associated with sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg )(pain) diagnosis of chronic pain, immobility. Goal - Resident will be free of pain or report tolerance of unresolved pain daily through next review. Interventions - Administer pain meds as ordered, monitor for side effects and effectiveness. Anticipate the need for pain relief and respond immediately to any complaints, educated resident/family on pain management program, evaluate benefit of non- medical intervention such as postering, adaptive equipment, warm, cold therapies, keep call light in the reach and encourage resident to use to report pain, monitor pain intensity following medication or treatment, monitor/document for side effects of pain medication; observe for Constipation; new onset or increased agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria; nausea; vomiting; dizziness and falls. Report occurrences to the physician. Monitor/ document probable causes of each pain episode. Remove/limit cause, when possible, monitor/record pain characteristics PRN; Quality (e.g. sharp, burning); severity (1 to 10 scale (a score of 0 means no pain, and 10 means the worst pain you have ever felt); anatomical location; onset; duration (e.g. continuous, intermittent); aggravating factors, relieving factors pain meds as ordered, monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Follow up as needed. Report on resolved pain to MD.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan revision date 04/06/2023, 30 days after care plan initiation date of 03/07/2023. No change to Resident #1's care plan. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/23 of Resident #1's care plan in PCC revealed that it appeared that Resident #1's care plan was not completed. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/2023 of order summary report dated 04/06/2023 reflects orders for for diet, PT, OT, and ST order date 02/27/2023 for all orders. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 4:36 PM with Resident #1 PM revealed he has had not PT, OT, and ST since he has been at the facility, and he came to the facility specifically for therapeutic services with the goal of getting stronger and returning to his home. He revealed he feels like he has declined since he has been at the facility waiting for therapy services to begin. He revealed he requested to speak with the SW several times to discuss the problem with therapy, but she has not come to see him. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 3:30 PM, the DON was asked if Resident #1's care plan was completed because a review of PCC reflected it had not been completed. The DON printed Resident #1's care plan that revealed a revision date of 4/6/23, the date of the investigation. When the DON was asked when Resident #1's care plan was completed, she said it was completed on 4/6/23 but no additional information was added to Resident#1's care plan. <BR/>During an interview on 04/06/2023 at 00:00, the DON revealed that a resident care plan should contain resident specific information that reflected the resident's diagnosis and a plan to meet the resident's comprehensive needs including the need for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The DON revealed that orders for PT, OT, ST should be included in a care plan, especially if they are part of the resident's goal for discharge and if a resident's care plan is not comprehensive the resident could decline in functioning abilities. The DON also revealed that the care plan should outline all aspects of the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs. The DON revealed that the current care plan for Resident #1 did not outline all aspects of his medical, nursing, and mental and psychological needs. The Admin acknowledged that there were 38 days between the date of Resident #1's baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 the date of the investigation of 04/06/2023 and there was no update in Resident's care plan and Resident did not receive any PT, OT, or ST. The Admin revealed that Resident #1 could suffer a decline during that 38 days.<BR/>Record review of facility Care Planning - Interdisciplinary Team, undated, revealed the facilities care planning/interdisciplinary team is responsible for the development of an individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.<BR/>1. a comprehensive care plan for each resident is developed within seven (7) days of completion of the resident assessment (MDS). <BR/>2. The care plan is based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and is developed by a care planning/ interdisciplinary team which includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following personnel:<BR/>a. The resident attending physician;<BR/>b. The registered nurse who has responsibility for the resident; <BR/>c. The dietary manager/dietitian;<BR/>d. The social services worker responsible for the resident;<BR/>e. The activity director slash coordinator;<BR/>f. Therapist (speech, occupational, recreational, etc.) as applicable;<BR/>g. Consultants (as appropriate);<BR/>h. The director of nursing (is applicable);<BR/>i. The charge nurse responsible for resident care;<BR/>j. Nursing assistants responsible for the residents care; and<BR/>k. Others as appropriate or necessary to meet the needs of the resident.<BR/>3. The resident, the resident's family and/ or the resident's legal representative/ guardian or surrogate are encouraged to participate in the development of and revisions to the resident's care plan.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to ensure the resident remained free of accident hazards as is possible. The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>The facility failed to provide an environment free from accidents and hazards over which the facility had control and provided supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. On 12/28/2022, Resident #1 was able to elope from the facility's locked unit thru another resident's room window. The resident was found 0.8 miles away from the facility by local law enforcement. Resident #1 was brought back to the facility, and only then Resident #1 was identified by the facility as leaving the facility grounds. <BR/>The noncompliance was identified as Past Noncompliance (PNC). The IJ began on 12/28/2022 and ended 01/13/2023. The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began.<BR/>This deficient practice placed residents at risk for accidents, falls, fractures, and a diminished quality of life.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Face Sheet, undated, revealed an [AGE] year-old-male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of dementia (group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life), psychotic disturbance (mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them), mood disturbance, and anxiety. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Care Plan, initiated 6/2/2022, revealed a focus of an elopement risk/wanderer, a goal of not leaving the facility unattended, interventions of Disguise exit: cover doorknobs and handles, tape floor, and further interventions of placed on secured unit for safety.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 11/19/2022, revealed a BIMS of 99 indicating that a resident was not able to complete the interview. Further review revealed Resident #1's functional status, local motion on unit and local motion off unit at limited assistance with one-person physical assist at limited assistance with one-person physical assist. Resident #1's MDS further revealed that wander/elopement alarm was not used. <BR/>Review of Resident #1s order summary, dated 1/26/2023, revealed the resident was on services with hospice ordered on 5/9/2022. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Risk of Elopement/Wandering Review, dated 5/9/2022, revealed the resident was at risk for wandering/elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's electronic records in the miscellaneous documents revealed the Consent to Voluntarily Reside on a Secure Unit, dated 5/12/22, signed by two verbal consents and one staff witness.<BR/>Review of Resident #1's Progress Notes entry, note text, dated 12/28/2022, revealed while leaving the facility nurse called and stated that Local Police was in the building stating that resident was found walking around nearby high school and was inside the police car, Resident #1 was assisted back to the into the facility and back into secured unit; nurse practitioner, responsible party, and hospice provider were notified. Further review revealed a health status note, dated 12/28/2022, revealed hospice nurse assessed Resident #1, no significant findings or injuries noted. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:20 a.m., AIT, DON, and ADON explained that Resident #1, residing in the locked unit, was able to exit out of the facility by going into another resident's room and opening the window and eloped out the facility grounds on 12/28/2022 approximately at 6:00 p.m. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:42 p.m., local law enforcement-records department, revealed Resident #1 was picked up by local law enforcement on 12/28/22 at 18:37 (6:37pm), close to the nearby high school, within city limits.<BR/>Interview on 1/25/23 at 3:59 p.m., ADON stated that local law enforcement arrived at the facility to check if Resident #1 lived at the facility. The ADON confirmed Resident #1's identity, assessed the resident and contacted Resident #1's hospice provider, responsible party, and nurse practitioner. ADON was not initially aware Resident #1 had eloped. Further into the interview, ADON stated she went to the locked unit and asked staff working on how long ago they saw Resident #1, staff informed the ADON they saw the resident 30 minutes prior from the ADON arriving in the locked unit. The ADON looked around the unit and noticed a window half way open in another resident's room, and with the window screen laying outside on the ground, ADON then proceeded to contact all responsible parties, and administration. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 1:30 p.m., LVN A stated Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/2024 at 6:34 p.m. while doing rounds, LVN A stated she did not know that Resident #1 was missing.<BR/>Review of the facility's witness statements, dated 12/28/22, revealed LVN A stated that Resident #1 was last seen on 12/28/22 on 6:34 p.m.<BR/>Review of the facility's Root Cause Analysis of the incident, completed 12/30/2022, refelected Resident #1 was last seen by staff in the dining area, it was noticed that Resident #1 was not in his room, an elopement procedure was initiated with a head count. In the process of finding the resident, a police officer brought the Resident #1 into the building.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:25 a.m., revealed the room Resident #1 eloped from the facility having a window alarm. Further observation revealed staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened, creating a noticeable alarm sound. Observation of Resident #1's room window alarm, and staff demonstrated the alarm functioned when opened creating a noticeable alarm sound.<BR/>Observation on 1/25/2023 at 10:30 a.m., revealed Resident #1 in the dining/activity area participating in a daily activity with staff and other residents, Resident #1 did not appear to be in any physical or emotional distress, and no visual signs of injuries. <BR/>Interview on 1/26/2023 at 8:11 a.m., Resident #1's hospice provider stated they received a call from the facility on 12/28/2022 at 7:52 p.m., informing that Resident #1 had left the facility and local law enforcement brought the resident back to the facility. Further into the interview revealed the hospice provider sent the on call nurse to the facility with a starting date and time of 12/28/2022 at 8:23 p.m, and arriving at the facility on 12/28/2022 at 8:54 p.m. The hospice provider stated that Resident #1 was found to be alert and oriented x2 with no injuries noted, the hospice provider was not aware of Resident #1 having previous elopement incidents from the facility. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., AIT stated that the facility had move forward with an intervention to place window alarms on all windows of residents in the locked unit, and checks are done daily to confirm alarms are functioning properly. Further into the interview the AIT stated that staff had been in-serviced on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 9:16 a.m., the DON stated Resident #1 had orders to be checked 1 hour, due to the elopement risk and that staff have been in-serviced (trained) on abuse, neglect, and elopement. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 at 10:32 a.m., LVN B recalled that in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement were taken after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. LVN B further confirmed that orders were in place for staff to check on Resident #1 every hour and document any findings and to immediately report any signs of elopement. LVN B stated that staff must be alert and respond to any alarms associated in the locked unit to assure resident health and safety. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:44 a.m., CNA A revealed recalled completing in-services related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA A confirmed that orders had been initiated to check on Resident #1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA A included that staff must have eyes on Resident #1, and all other residents. CNA A revealed alarms placed on all resident windows in the locked unit, and staff were to respond immediately when the alarm went off. <BR/>Interview on 1/25/2023 on 10:49 a.m., CNA B revealed in-services (training) were taken related to abuse, neglect, and elopement after the elopement incident involving Resident #1. CNA B confirmed Resident#1's order to check on the Resident#1 every 1 hour and document all findings, CNA B included that staff were to respond to window alarms, and all alarms accordingly. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Elopement Risk Assessment, dated 12/29/2022, reflected the assessment completed and reflecting that Resident #1 risk score at 18, indicating a score of 5 or more was at a risk for elopement. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's Orders, dated and started on 1/13/2023, reflected Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk. <BR/>Review of Resident #1's TAR, dated [DATE], reflected documentation of Quarterly 1 hour checks every hour for elopement risk documented by staff from 1/13/2023 to 1/25/2023. <BR/>Review of in-services for staff occurred on 12/29/22 related to Wandering/Elopement should be managed by staff properly; if not, it is nursing home neglect. <BR/>Review of QAPI minutes, dated 01/9/2023, reflected the Interdisciplinary Team met and the incident of elopement was discussed.<BR/>Review of 400 hall window alarms and window latch checklist, dated 12/29/2022 to 1/25/2023, documenting all window alarm checks good. <BR/>Review of the facility's safety and supervision of residents, revised December 2008, highlights the facility-oriented approach to safety, resident-oriented approach to safety, systems approach to safety, and resident risks and environmental hazards. <BR/>Review of the facility's elopement policy statement, revised December 2007, reporting practices, 1. Staff shall promptly report any resident who tries to leave the premises or is suspected of being missing to the charge nurse or director of nursing.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan that describes the measurable objectives, services, and timeframes that are to be furnished to attain or maintain resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 resident reviewed for care plans as follows:<BR/>The facility failed to provide OT and PT for Resident #1.<BR/>This failure could place residents at risk of not receiving the care required to meet their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial outcome.<BR/>Findings include:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet dated 04/06/2023 revealed a 62- year-old male, admitted [DATE], with diagnoses of intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region (radiating leg pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation or pinching of a spinal nerve in the lower back). <BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Baseline Care Plan dated 02/27/2023 reflected initial goals of rehabilitation of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Resident #1's function goals were to maintain current functional status and he wanted to improve and was excited about PT, OT. Skin concerns indicated no current pressure ulcer but redness to bilateral heels/coccyx (small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column in humans) with skin break interventions to turn and reposition Q 2 hrs (turn and reposition every two hours). Resident #1 required the assist of two more people during bed mobility activities and a one-person assistant with toileting.<BR/>Record review of a hand-written summary of baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 indicated, he is here for rehab and is excited to get started with therapy and return to his normal way of living as he knows. He can pivot with a two person assist with most of his weight being on the right side. He had left sided weakness because of a prior CVA.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan initiated 03/07/2023, indicated Focus pain -Potential for r/t chronic physical disability (radiculopathy of the lumbar region (occurs in the lower region of the spine and is associated with sciatica (pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg )(pain) diagnosis of chronic pain, immobility. Goal - Resident will be free of pain or report tolerance of unresolved pain daily through next review. Interventions - Administer pain meds as ordered, monitor for side effects and effectiveness. Anticipate the need for pain relief and respond immediately to any complaints, educated resident/family on pain management program, evaluate benefit of non- medical intervention such as postering, adaptive equipment, warm, cold therapies, keep call light in the reach and encourage resident to use to report pain, monitor pain intensity following medication or treatment, monitor/document for side effects of pain medication; observe for Constipation; new onset or increased agitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, dysphoria; nausea; vomiting; dizziness and falls. Report occurrences to the physician. Monitor/ document probable causes of each pain episode. Remove/limit cause, when possible, monitor/record pain characteristics PRN; Quality (e.g. sharp, burning); severity (1 to 10 scale (a score of 0 means no pain, and 10 means the worst pain you have ever felt); anatomical location; onset; duration (e.g. continuous, intermittent); aggravating factors, relieving factors pain meds as ordered, monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Follow up as needed. Report on resolved pain to MD.<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's care plan revision date 04/06/2023, 30 days after care plan initiation date of 03/07/2023. No change to Resident #1's care plan. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/23 of Resident #1's care plan in PCC revealed that it appeared that Resident #1's care plan was not completed. <BR/>Record review on 04/06/2023 of order summary report dated 04/06/2023 reflects orders for for diet, PT, OT, and ST order date 02/27/2023 for all orders. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 4:36 PM with Resident #1 PM revealed he has had not PT, OT, and ST since he has been at the facility, and he came to the facility specifically for therapeutic services with the goal of getting stronger and returning to his home. He revealed he feels like he has declined since he has been at the facility waiting for therapy services to begin. He revealed he requested to speak with the SW several times to discuss the problem with therapy, but she has not come to see him. <BR/>Interview on 04/06/2023 at 3:30 PM, the DON was asked if Resident #1's care plan was completed because a review of PCC reflected it had not been completed. The DON printed Resident #1's care plan that revealed a revision date of 4/6/23, the date of the investigation. When the DON was asked when Resident #1's care plan was completed, she said it was completed on 4/6/23 but no additional information was added to Resident#1's care plan. <BR/>During an interview on 04/06/2023 at 00:00, the DON revealed that a resident care plan should contain resident specific information that reflected the resident's diagnosis and a plan to meet the resident's comprehensive needs including the need for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The DON revealed that orders for PT, OT, ST should be included in a care plan, especially if they are part of the resident's goal for discharge and if a resident's care plan is not comprehensive the resident could decline in functioning abilities. The DON also revealed that the care plan should outline all aspects of the residents medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs. The DON revealed that the current care plan for Resident #1 did not outline all aspects of his medical, nursing, and mental and psychological needs. The Admin acknowledged that there were 38 days between the date of Resident #1's baseline care plan dated 02/27/2023 the date of the investigation of 04/06/2023 and there was no update in Resident's care plan and Resident did not receive any PT, OT, or ST. The Admin revealed that Resident #1 could suffer a decline during that 38 days.<BR/>Record review of facility Care Planning - Interdisciplinary Team, undated, revealed the facilities care planning/interdisciplinary team is responsible for the development of an individualized comprehensive care plan for each resident.<BR/>1. a comprehensive care plan for each resident is developed within seven (7) days of completion of the resident assessment (MDS). <BR/>2. The care plan is based on the resident's comprehensive assessment and is developed by a care planning/ interdisciplinary team which includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following personnel:<BR/>a. The resident attending physician;<BR/>b. The registered nurse who has responsibility for the resident; <BR/>c. The dietary manager/dietitian;<BR/>d. The social services worker responsible for the resident;<BR/>e. The activity director slash coordinator;<BR/>f. Therapist (speech, occupational, recreational, etc.) as applicable;<BR/>g. Consultants (as appropriate);<BR/>h. The director of nursing (is applicable);<BR/>i. The charge nurse responsible for resident care;<BR/>j. Nursing assistants responsible for the residents care; and<BR/>k. Others as appropriate or necessary to meet the needs of the resident.<BR/>3. The resident, the resident's family and/ or the resident's legal representative/ guardian or surrogate are encouraged to participate in the development of and revisions to the resident's care plan.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 12 of 25 residents (Residents #2, 4, 6, 14, 18, 21, 38, 46, 47, 49, 83, and 85) reviewed for showers and nail care.<BR/>1. Residents #2, 4, 14, 18, 21, 38, 46, 47, 49, 83, and 85 did not receive showers for personal hygiene three times per week as scheduled during August 2022.<BR/>2. Residents # 6, 21, 49, 83 and 85 were observed with long, dirty, and/or jagged fingernails.<BR/>These failures placed residents at risk for infection, injury, skin breakdown, indignity, and diminished quality of life.<BR/>Findings included: <BR/>1.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #2 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), atrial fibrillation (a disease of the heart characterized by irregular and often faster heartbeat), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), obstructive sleep apnea (snoring), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), alcohol dependence in remission, dysthymic disorder (a form of depression), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough), epilepsy, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, depression, and diffuse traumatic brain injury (injury to the brain cause by an external force).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #2 dated 5/31/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #2 dated 9/3/2022 reflected the following: ADL self-care deficit R/T COPD, decreased endurance, general weakness. Resident will present with a neat, clean, odor free appearance daily through next review. Encourage resident to participate as tolerated. Lotion to skin with ADL care and after shower/bath.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #2 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation of showers on the following T/Th/S: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27, 9/1, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #2.<BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:21 a.m., Resident #2 stated she had not had a shower in a few days. She stated she was not sure why but guessed that nobody had time. She stated she was okay with not showering if she did not get itchy, and she was not currently itchy. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #4 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of pain, need for assistance with personal care, artificial left hip joint, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, dementia, chronic ulcer of buttock, constipation, and end-stage renal disease (disease of the kidneys).<BR/>Review of quarterly MDS for Resident #4 dated 8/27/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 6, indicating a significant cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the total physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #4 dated 5/6/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL Self Care Performance Deficit r/t debility with general muscle weakness. Resident will maintain current level of function in Bed Mobility, Transfers, Eating, Dressing, Toilet Use and Personal Hygiene through the review date.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #4 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/26, 8/29, 8/31, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected the only shower received by Resident #4 from 8/12/2022 to 8/31/2022 was on 8/22.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 8:22 a.m., Resident #4 stated the facility had been operating way under the usual capacity for laundry. She stated they had been out of towels more often than they had them. She stated she knew she lived in the dementia unit of the facility, but she was still with it and knew what was going on in the facility. She stated the sheets were not getting washed, and so the beds were not getting changed. She stated they were not getting their clothes back and had to wear the same clothes over and over. She stated the facility was trying to do what they could, but they needed to get new dryers.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #14 reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), dementia with behavioral disturbance, hypertension (high blood pressure), dysphagia (trouble swallowing), atherosclerotic heart disease (a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to buildup of fats in the artery wall), end-stage renal disease (kidney function disease), psychotic disorder due to known physiological condition, and hyperlipidemia.<BR/>Review of annual MDS for Resident #14 dated 6/7/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 00, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that he required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #14 dated 5/25/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an EDL self-care performance deficit R/T CVAs. Resident will maintain current level of function. Resident requires 1-2 staff participating with bathing.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #14 reflected he was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift. Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, he missed the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27, 9/1, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #14, but several were documented on alternate shower days from his schedule.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:26 a.m. revealed Resident #14 lying in bed. He was fairly twisted up on the sheets, his hair was oily and disheveled, and the front of his shirt was moist. He did not respond to efforts to communicate verbally.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #18 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), type two diabetes mellitus, seizures, angina pectoris (chest pain), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), protein calorie malnutrition, and depression.<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #18 dated 6/13/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that the activity of bathing did not occur. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #18 dated 6/18/2022 reflected the following: Resident needs total assist with ADLs; she is at risk of developing complications R/T the need for total assistance with ADLs R/T advanced disease process/condition poor motivation. Resident will be appropriately dressed and groomed by staff daily. Nursing staff to provide all ADL care to ensure daily needs are met.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #18 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/10/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/20, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #18.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 9:20 a.m. revealed Resident #18 lying in bed asleep with a nightgown on. Her hair was messy and slightly oily. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #21 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, sepsis (blood infection), acute cystitis (infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder or any part of the urinary system), heart failure, hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), edema (swelling), vitamin deficiency, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle due to direct or indirect muscle injury), history of falling, dermatitis (skin irritation), and hypertension (high blood pressure).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #21 dated 5/31/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 8, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #21 dated 4/14/2022 reflected the following: Resident has episodes of refusing care AEB: if he's in to take showers. Resident will accept staff assistance with ADL care of her next visit. Contact responsible party after three refusals. Explain all care prior to enduring assistance. Explain the importance of care. If resident becomes upset during care, walk away and reapproach later.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #21 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/9/2022 and 9/5/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/10, 8/17, 8/19, 8/22, 8/24, 8/26, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #21 reflected the only shower, bed bath, or refusal documented after 8/11/2022 were showers on 8/22, 8/24, and 8/29. There was no documentation for 8/12, 8/15, 8/17, 8/19, or 8/31.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:26 a.m. revealed Resident #21 was seated on the edge of her bed. Her fingernails were very dirty with brown and black substance underneath. A faint odor of urine was detected about her person. Her hair was covered with a bonnet, and its cleanliness could not be determined. She did not engage in an interview but did make eye contact and shake her head when addressed.<BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 5:14 p.m., a representative of Resident #21's Hospice organization stated the aide told her she had tried to give a shower to Resident #21 three times a week for the past few weeks and was told by the floor staff she could not be due to there being no clean towels available. She stated she contacted Resident #21's FM to notify the FM, but they had not come up with a plan to ensure the resident received a shower. She stated the facility did not communicate with them about what to expect or ask them to bring towels. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #38 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of muscle weakness, Alzheimer's disease, lack of coordination, unsteadiness on feet, malaise (sick feeling, fatigue, general discomfort), type two diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, mild cognitive impairment, chronic pain syndrome, idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy (nerve pain of unknown origin), glaucomatous flecks (opaque flecks in the eye), hypertension (high blood pressure), allergic rhinitis, constipation, chondrocostal junction syndrome (benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages), repeated falls, acquired absence of right, history of falling, osteoarthritis (reduced bone density), dementia with behavioral disturbance, pressure ulcer of sacral region, and dysphagia (a condition with difficulty in swallowing food or liquid).<BR/>Review of annual MDS for Resident #38 dated 5/29/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 3, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required total assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #38 dated 8/24/2022 reflected the following: ADL self-care deficit R/T: decreased endurance, dementia, depression, general weakness. Resident will present with a neat, clean, odor free appearance daily throughout next review. Encourage resident to participate as tolerated. Monitor for changes in ADL station and notify position and responsible party.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #38 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/10/2022 and 9/5/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/29, 8/31, 9/2, 9/5. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #38 reflected the only shower, bed bath, or refusal documented after 8/11/2022 was a shower on 8/22/2022.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 8:18 a.m. revealed Resident #38 lying on her side and looking out her window. She did not respond to efforts to interview her. <BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 3:07 p.m., a Hospice representative for Resident #38 stated the resident had started Hospice services less than a week prior. The representative stated Resident #38 had not been able to receive a shower from Hospice yet, as the facility had no clean linens or clothing. She stated she had not discussed this issue with any of the facility staff.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #46 reflected an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of atherosclerotic heart disease (a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to buildup of fats in the artery wall), cervicalgia (neck pain), dysphagia (a condition with difficulty in swallowing food or liquid), hypothyroidism (a condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones), Parkinson's disease, spondylosis (an age-related condition where the joints and cartilage lined discs of the neck are affected), dementia, type two diabetes mellitus, psoriasis (a chronic skin disease which results in scaly, often itchy areas in patches), major depressive disorder, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), diverticulosis of small intestine (development of small sacs in the wall of colon), cerebral infarction (a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells die when they don't get enough blood), hallucinations, and chronic embolism and thrombosis (formation of blood clots and lodging of the clots in the blood vessels).<BR/>Review of admission MDS for Resident #46 dated 7/21/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 12, indicating a mild cognitive impairment. It also reflected that he required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #46 dated 6/22/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit. Resident will improve current level of function in bed mobility transfers, eating, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene through the review date. All efforts and self-care. Encourage the resident to fully participate possible with each interaction. Monitor/document/report to MD PRN any changes, any potential for improvement, reasons for self-care deficit, expected course, declines and function.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #46 reflected he was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift . Between 8/12/2022 and 9/6/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25, 8/27 .<BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #46.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 9/6/2022 at 2:20 p.m., Resident #46 stated he had missed nearly all his showers in August due to the facility not having clean linens and clothes. He stated he did not care that much, because he was not spending any time with anyone except himself. <BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #47 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), type two diabetes mellitus, dementia, acute kidney failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypokalemia (low blood potassium), and gastrostomy status (presence of feeding tube).<BR/>Review of significant change MDS for Resident #47 dated 7/12/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 6, indicating a moderate cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the partial physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #47 dated 9/3/2022 reflected no care plan item related to ADLs or bathing. <BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #47 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift . Between 8/13/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/13, 8/16, 8/18, 8/23, 8/25, 9/3, 9/6. <BR/>Review of a handwritten shower log for August 2022 reflected no showers were missed for Resident #47.<BR/>During observation and an interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:12 a.m., Resident #47 stated she had not taken a shower, but she usually just got bathed in the bed. She stated she had not been bathed in the bed for a while. She could not remember how long it had been. Her hair was oily and disheveled.<BR/>Review of the undated face sheet for Resident #49 reflected an [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of dementia, depressive episodes, edema (swelling), diabetes mellitus, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and generalized anxiety disorder.<BR/>Review of quarterly MDS for Resident #49 dated 7/14/2022 reflected a BIMS score of 3, indicating a severe cognitive impairment. It also reflected that she required the total physical assistance of one person for bathing. <BR/>Review of the care plan for Resident #49 dated 6/17/2022 reflected the following: Resident has an ADL self-care performance deficit. Resident will maintain current level of function in bed mobility, transfers, eating, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene through the review date. He's all efforts of self-care. Encourage the resident dispute possible with each interaction.<BR/>Review of 30 days of point of care tasks for Resident #49 reflected she was scheduled for baths on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays on the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift. Between 8/9/2022 and 9/8/2022, there was no documentation for the following showers: 8/9, 8/13, 8/18, 8/25, 8/27, 9/3, 9/6. <BR/>Review of paper shower logs for Resident #49 reflected no showers, bed baths, or refusals documented after 8/11/2022.<BR/>Observation on 9/6/2022 at 10:50 a.m. revealed Resident #49 walking up and down the halls of the secure unit. Her hair was greasy and unkempt, and her fingernails were dirty. She did not respond to efforts to communicate with her. <BR/>Review of Resident #83's undated face sheet dated 9/9/2022 reflected an [AGE] year-old man admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance (a mental disorder in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe) and, essential hypertension (a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery is too high).<BR/>Review of Resident #83's MDS dated [DATE] reflected a BIMS score of 3 (severe cognitive impairment). Functional status revealed Resident #83 required extensive assistance with one-person physical assistance for bed mobility, transfers, toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident #83 had total dependence with one-person physical assistance for bathing. Resident #83 was always incontinent for urinary and bowel.<BR/>Review of Resident #83's care plan dated 12/22/2021 reflected an ADL self-care performance deficit with the goal of maintaining current level of function with interventions that included: praise all efforts at self-care, resident requires one staff participation to use toilet, resident requires one staff participation with transfers, resident requires one staff participation to reposition and turn in bed and, resident requires one staff participation with bathing.<BR/>Review of point of care documentation ending on 9/5/2022 for Resident #83's bathing by staff for 30 days reflected that bathing was not conducted on any days. <BR/>During an observation and interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:10 a.m., Resident #83 Resident was observed to have a white flaky substance coating his scalp and in his hair. Resident had the same white flaky substance covering his shoulder descending the front and back of his shirt. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 1:00 p.m., Resident #83 stated he could only remember a couple of showers since he had been at the facility. He stated that it wasn't anything to write home about. <BR/>Observation on the 500 halls on 9/6/2022 at 8:14 a.m. revealed there were no linens- sheets or towels- on the linen cart. <BR/>Observation on the 300 halls on 9/6/2022 at 8:40 a.m. revealed there were no linens- sheets to towels- on the linen cart.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 9:00 a.m., CNA K stated he was unaware of how often residents were missing their showers. He stated that priority patients received showers but was unable to identify which residents those were. He stated that the priority patients were dried off with whatever they could find. He stated that the priority patients received showers in the afternoon if the facility didn't have linen in the morning. <BR/>During a confidential interview, eight residents stated the facility had not been washing and drying the clothes and linens. One of the residents stated they had to bring their towels from home. Another resident stated several residents had to sleep in dirty sheets for a few weeks. They all agreed this had been a problem for three weeks. A third resident stated they went two of those three weeks without a shower due to there being no towels. All eight residents agreed that every resident they knew had missed showers, because there were no towels. A fourth resident said that even when the laundry was running normally, they had to ask staff to change their sheets. They stated the staff was supposed to change the sheets three times a week, but they had to ask. A fifth resident stated the sheets are supposed to be changed every time they get a shower. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:24 a.m. CNA I stated the dryer had been broken for several weeks, and they had just gotten two new ones the day before. She stated during the time they were broken; she was not able to give showers. She stated the nurses and other management staff did not really discuss what to do about the laundry problem as a team. She stated she received no guidance on the plan to handle the diminished laundry capacity, and the only people she talked to about it were the laundry staff members. She stated the residents did not like the situation, but they were understanding . She stated they borrowed laundry from the lost and found and did what they could. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 9:40 a.m., LVN D stated that she was aware that the facility did not have linens for approximately two weeks. She stated that some residents received showers, and some did not. She stated that if a resident wanted a shower the staff would use hand towels, sheets or whatever they could find to dry the residents off. She stated that when the linen was washed, the mobile residents would come and get all the linens off the linen cart before they could be used for other residents, leaving no linens to use for other residents . She stated that everyone knew that this was a problem and that the facility was sending dirty linen off site to be cleaned but was not sure how often this was happening.<BR/>An interview on 09/07/2022 at 9:50 AM with MA G revealed that for the last two months, there had been issues with linens. She stated that some residents were getting showers but if there were no linens, then residents didn't get showers. She stated that residents who were mobile were taking towels of the cart which caused a shortage of linens for the rest of the residents.<BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 11:33 a.m., a FM of a resident stated the laundry had not been working at full capacity since June or July 2022. She stated there had been times she had seen the resident's mattress without sheets on it and was told by staff it was because they did not have any clean sheets. She stated the facility never contacted her or explained what was going on, but the CNAs told her about the dryers not working. She stated there had been times she had to say she would not leave until the resident was showered. She stated she would bring her own towels if she needed to, but the facility needed to communicate with her. <BR/>During an interview on 9/6/2022 at 12:14 p.m., an FM of another resident stated that the resident was not getting showered due to the facility not having clean linens. She stated there was a day that she visited the resident, and the resident's sheets had feces on them, but the CNA on duty said she could not change the sheets, because they had no clean ones available. She stated they finally found a clean flat sheet and placed it on top of the mattress. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 11:29 a.m., LA N stated the facility received a new dryer the day before, on 9/6/2022. She stated she had only the one working dryer, but she had no dryer for several weeks prior. She stated the first dryer went out two months ago, and the other one started acting up about three or four weeks ago. She stated during that time, they could still do the washing at the facility and then take the van to the sister facility to dry. She stated, when that procedure got overwhelming, the HKS's friend let them use their laundromat after closing. She stated during this time, she was able to wash about a third of what need to be done. She stated it would be just enough washed and dried and returned to the halls. She stated the residents all still got showers and got their sheets changed, but only about a third as often as they were supposed to. She stated she did not have any kind of meeting or get any kind of game plan as to how to handle the laundry situation during the lack of a dryer. She stated she did not know how often the sheets should be washed. She stated she could tell there was an impact on the residents; there were no clothes in their closets, and they might not come out of their rooms, because they did not have pants or a shirt. She stated she knew there were showers missed because the CNAs would tell her about it. She stated it was not the CNAs' fault. <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/2022 at 12:31 p.m., CNA L stated she worked on the 500 hall and residents were not getting bathed as often as usual due to the lack of linen. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 9:18 a.m., CNA J stated she worked on the secure unit of the facility and had worked there for at least five years. She stated the facility had no dryer for a month. She stated it got to the point that the residents were not getting showers because they had no towels. She stated none of the residents complained about not getting a shower, but the residents on her unit had advanced dementia and would not be aware of the issue. She stated laundry staff was not giving out sheets or towels to her unit on a regular basis. She stated she was told (could not remember by whom) that the laundry staff were going to a laundromat, but her hall was not getting anything back. She stated she gave a sponge bath to residents who allowed it. She stated the residents did not go entirely without showers, but they would get a shower once a week. She stated they were supposed to get three per week. She stated the aides document their showers in the EMR point of care. She stated she reported these issues to her charge nurse. She stated the day the surveyors arrived at the building was the day things started to improve.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 11:05 a.m., the NP stated she was not made aware that the laundry was not functioning at capacity. She stated she did participate in the QAPI meetings, but laundry failures were not discussed during those meetings. She stated hygiene is the most important thing for residents, and they needed to be washed and have their sheets changed. She stated all the brittle patients who could not take care of themselves depended on the facility for everything.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 1:10 p.m., LVN F stated she had worked at the facility for two weeks, and when she first started working, she was told the dryer was broken. She stated they had an issue during that time in which they were not able to give all the resident showers, as the quantity of clean towels was limited. She stated she went to the laundry room and talked to the laundry staff to find out what was being done and how she could help. She stated she was told by the laundry staff they were getting limited laundry processed outside the facility. She stated they got towels sometimes and not others. She stated residents missed several showers. She stated she had one resident on her unit who was cognitively intact and got a shower yesterday for the first time in a while. She stated the resident told her it felt so good to get a shower. She stated she did go to the administrator about the problem two weeks prior on her first or second day of work, and he told her the laundry was being done outside . She stated his solution was that he was about to get some laundry from the sister facility. She stated she was never provided a plan to deal with the issue for its duration. She stated she was not sure if the families were notified of the issue with the laundry. She stated the problem had a negative impact on residents, and if laundry was not completed in her house, it would have a negative impact on her. She did not clarify a potential negative impact further. She stated the staff on her unit had no in-servicing about laundry or the laundry issues. She stated the dryer was replaced on 9/6/2022, and the laundry was coming back at full capacity now.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/2022 at 4:00 p.m., the HKS stated she had been working at the facility for two or three months, and the completion of laundry was her responsibility. She stated they had a dryer when she first started, and it stopped working three to five weeks ago. She stated she tried to come up with ideas to get the resident's clothes and linens to them. She stated she had a friend of hers help at the laundromat, and she would go there at night to work on it. She stated all the laundry was getting washed and dried. She then stated there was a delay and a reduced amount of laundry. She stated the delay and reduction started about two weeks ago. She stated she had not heard about the bedsheets not being changed. She stated the residents did come to her about towels, and she explained to them what the situation was with the laundry. She stated the facility was trying to do everything they could. She stated the issue was that one of her laundry workers did not like to work and wanted to do everything her way. She stated her expectation was that the resident bedsheets should have been changed out every two or three days. She stated she had gotten training from the administrator and the head nurse on what to do with the diminished laundry capacity. When asked what that training was, she stated they told her how much they needed, what needed to be done, and how/where to stock the linens. When asked what an appropriate quantity of linens was to go on the hall carts, she stated there should have been a full stack up to the [TRUNCATED]
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the medication error rate was not five percent or greater when the facility had a medication error rate of 6.25% based on 2 of 32 opportunities, for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #29) reviewed for medication error rate, in that:<BR/>1. Resident #29 had a physician order for Metoprolol Succinate ER 25mg (for blood pressure) to be given once a day. MA G administered Metoprolol Succinate ER 50mg.<BR/>2. Resident #29 had a physician order for Senna 8.6 mg (for constipation) to be given two times per day. MA G administered Senna-S which contained senna 8.6 mg and docusate sodium 50mg.<BR/>These deficient practices could place residents at risk of not receiving therapeutic dosage of medications.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>1.<BR/>Review of Resident #29's face sheet printed 9/7/22 reflected a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility 2/19/17 and readmitted on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included other secondary hypertension (high blood pressure), constipation, unspecified atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), and depression.<BR/>Review of Resident #29's quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] reflected Resident #29 had a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident #29 was coded to have Hypertension and constipation.<BR/>Review of Resident #29's comprehensive care plan dated 7/13/21 and revised on 8/23/22 reflected a focus area for elevated blood pressure. Interventions included give anti-hypertensive medications as ordered. The care plan also reflected a focus area constipation related to decreased mobility, medications side effects, pain. She currently has an order for Senna.<BR/>Review of Resident #29's Physician Orders dated 8/31/22 reflected an order for Metoprolol Succinate ER 25mg by mouth one time a day for hypertension. Hold for B/p less than 110/70 and HR below 60.<BR/>Review of Resident #29's Physician Orders dated 2/22/20 reflected an order for Senna Tablet 8.6mg by mouth two times a day related to constipation.<BR/>Observation on 9/7/22 at 8:25 AM revealed MA G preparing Resident # 29's medications for administration. She checked the blood pressure (148/72) and pulse (70). The medications included the following:<BR/>Tylenol 325mg one tab,<BR/>Aspirin 81mg one tab,<BR/>Loratadine 10mg one tab,<BR/>Vitamin b-1 100mg one tab,<BR/>Fish Oil 1000mg one capsule,<BR/>Buspirone 5mg one tab,<BR/>Metoprolol ER 50mg one tab,<BR/>Multivitamin one tab,<BR/>Senna-S 8.6/50mg one tab.<BR/>During an observation and interview on 9/7/22 at 1:00 PM with MA G, she pulled the medication card out of the med cart and looked at the label and compared that to the order in her computer . She stated the doses were not the same. She stated, I must have missed it. She stated she was supposed to check medicines at least three times before it was administered. MA pulled the bottle of Senna-s she had given to the resident and pointed at the label and stated, It says right here, senna 8.6mg. After reading the line above docusate sodium 50mg, she stated, That's not the same thing, is it? <BR/>During an interview on 9/7/22 at 1:05 PM with the ADM, he stated it did not meet his expectations that the wrong dose and wrong medication were given. He stated, There are the five rights of med administration, and they were supposed to follow that. He stated medication errors could cause adverse effects for the resident.<BR/>During an interview on 9/7/22 at 3:34 PM with the DON, she stated the 50mg Metoprolol was discontinued the end of last month and the medicine had been held a couple of times because the resident's blood pressure was below the parameters in the order. She stated the medication aide should have checked the dose prior to administration. She stated the nurse who verified the order for the new dose should have removed the old medication from the medication cart. The DON stated too much blood pressure medication could cause the blood pressure to go lower than desired. <BR/>Review of the facility's Medication Administration Procedure dated 2007, reflected in part, 3. Prior to administration, review and confirm medication orders for each individual resident on the Medication Administration Record. Compare the medication and dosage schedule on the resident's MAR with the medication label 9. Verify medication is correct three (3) times before administering the medication. a. When pulling medication packet from the med cart b. when dose is prepared c. Before dose is administered .
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety of one of one kitchen reviewed for kitchen sanitation, in that:<BR/>The kitchen was not appropriately cleaned or sanitized in all areas.<BR/>This failure could place all residents who received meals from the main kitchen at risk for food borne illness. <BR/>An observation on 09/06/2022 beginning at 8:20 AM of the facility kitchen revealed three staff members in the kitchen in the process of breakfast services. Observation of the ice machine revealed water drainage on the right-hand side of the machine that was brown in color. There was standing water observed underneath and to the right hand side of the ice-maker that was 10 tiles deep and 5 tiles across and directly in front of the ice maker. The wall to the right of the ice maker was observed to be wet behind the metal plating and when touched, sheetrock dropped down onto the kitchen floor. An observation of the inside the icemaker revealed what appeared to be a black substance on the lip of the ice shoot inside the main ice storage area. The top of the ice maker had what appeared to be black mold coating the seal and bottom lip of the ice dispenser. The ice scoop container on the wall had brown liquid that was of thick consistency touching the edge of the of the ice dispensing scoop. A personal cell phone as well as staff food was stored on the shelf with spices directly above a resident food preparation area. The air vents (eight in total) above the stove and fryer were covered in a grey substance that appeared to be dust. This dust was so thick that surveyor was able to use their finger and pull off long strands of sticky grey dirt. The wall behind the oven and fryer had a coating of a grey substance that appeared to be dust. The top of the pan hanger had a coating of dust that was grey in color. Observation of the window above the food prep tabled revealed several large cobwebs, grey in color.<BR/>An interview on 09/06/2022 at 9:00 AM with CKM revealed that although she works hard at cooking food and food prep, she knows there is a lack of kitchen sanitation and general cleaning due to lack of time. She stated that she had discussed the cleanliness of the kitchen with the DM, but nothing has happened. When asked about resident outcomes for observed unsanitary conditions, she stated that dust and dirt near food preparation could possibly get into resident meals causing them to maybe get sick.<BR/>Interviews and observation on 09/07/2022 with DM and RD revealed that there should not be dirt or dust on the air vents above the stove, on the pot and pan storage rack and behind the cooking area. DM and RD observed the top and bottom of the ice machine. RD stated that she was able to view a blackish substance inside of the ice machine as well as in the ice scoop holder. RD stated that this was not acceptable and could lead to resident illness. DM and RD observed a pair of glasses in the resident food preparation area. RD stated that there should not be any personal items in food preparation area as this could lead to food contamination. DM and RD observed dust and dirt on the pan hanger and stated that this should be clean. RD stated that she had worked diligently with DM to ensure that labels and dating were done correctly but would begin to work on general cleanliness of the kitchen.<BR/>Interview on 09/08/2022 at 1:29 PM with the DM revealed that he had no excuses for the dust on surfaces, water on the floor next to the ice maker, wet wall, mold in the ice maker, unknown substances in the ice scoop holder or the personal items in the resident food preparation areas. He stated that six months ago the ice maker and vents were professionally cleaned and assumed that these areas would remain clean until the next cleaning date. He stated that it was his responsibility to ensure that all areas in the kitchen were clean and sanitized and the aforementioned surfaces and appliances were not clean and he didn't notice it. He stated that he performed daily checks to ensure cleanliness and that he and his staff were trained on proper cleaning techniques. He stated that all these issues could be potential health hazards to residents.<BR/>Record review of facility policy cleaning and sanitizing dietary areas and equipment (not dated) revealed that all kitchen areas and equipment shall be maintained in a sanitary manner and be free of buildup of food, grease or other soil.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to accommodate the needs and preferences for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #2) reviewed for resident rights and quality of life. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure Residents #2 had their call light in reach. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of injury due to not receiving timely care or not receiving nursing interventions.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Face Sheet, undated, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture) and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder (disorder in that a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal cord, or a nerve condition). <BR/>Review of Resident #2's Care plan, no date, revealed, impaired physical mobility, with an intervention of call light available for resident.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 14, suggesting the Resident #1 was cognitively intact. Further review reflected that Resident #2's required extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for bed mobility, extensive assistance with two or more persons with transfers, and extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for toilet use. <BR/>Observations on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m , revealed Resident #2 in room their room, sitting on electric wheelchair away from the bed, with the bed side table directly in front of the wheelchair. Resident #2's call light was on top of the mattress, away and out of reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m., Resident #2's stated that the call light was not within reach, and there were times that reminders were made to the staff to pin the call light either to her blanket or close to the right dominant hand. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:28 p.m., LVN C stated the resident's call lights should be within reach when staff set residents in their rooms, call lights should be in reach so residents could easily use them. LVN C stated that Resident #2's call light was not within reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/29/2023 at 4:29 p.m., ADM stated that per the facility's policy for call lights all residents must have their call lights within reach, that is how they would call staff for assistance.<BR/>Review on the facility's Answering the Call Light Policy, revised 5-2017, revealed the purpose was to respond to the resident's request and needs. Further review revealed General Guidelines, 3. Ask the resident to return the demonstration so that you will be sure that the resident can operate the system., 5. When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure that the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 1 of 4 (400) halls observed for housekeeping and maintenance services. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure there were not a black circular substance under the wallpaper in three residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) rooms. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of living in an unclean and unsanitary environment and result in potential health issues or affecting the airway.<BR/>The findings were:<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #1 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), anemia (not enough healthy red blood cells), type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (high blood sugar), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney disease, and hypertensive chronic kidney disease (damage to kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure).<BR/>Record review of Resident #1's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had a BIMS score of 99 indicating she was unable to complete the interview. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old female who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #2 had diagnoses which included dementia (memory, thinking, difficulty), hypertension (high blood pressure), Alzheimer's disease (progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function), anxiety (feeling of uneasiness or worry), Migraine, repeated falls, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), muscle weakness, history of falling, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (damage to heart and heart failure due to chronic high blood pressure), dysphagia oropharyngeal phase (inability to empty from the throat to the esophagus), and vitamin D deficiency. <BR/>Record review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 had a BIMS score of 03 indicating severe cognitive impairment. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's face sheet, dated 05/21/2025, revealed a [AGE] year-old male who was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #3 had diagnoses which included metabolic encephalopathy (brain disease), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), other forms of tremor, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms (enlarged prostate).<BR/>Record review of Resident #3's admission MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #3 did not have a BIMS score. <BR/>Record review of Resident #3's progress notes dated 05/21/2025 revealed Resident #3 rarely/never made self-understood. <BR/>During an interview with the Housekeeper on 05/21/2025 at 10:02 am revealed that the wall in the housekeeping storage room was tore out and had mold on the walls. She said that she informed MAIN, and nothing had been done. She said that it had been that way for about three or four months.<BR/>During an interview with the MAIN Director on 05/21/2025 at 2:3 he said that Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's rooms on the 400-hall had mold behind the wallpaper. He said there was not a resident in one of the rooms. He said the residents and staff could get sick from the mold. He said that he informed the ADM and had not gotten a response. He said that he informed the ADM on 04/28/2025. He said that he had torn the wallpaper and started to take it off, saw the mold, and let the facility know.<BR/>Observation of 400 hall on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 PM revealed that there was a black circular substance of different sizes underneath the wallpaper in Resident # 1, Resident #2, and Resident #3's room. <BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #2 on 05/21/2025 at 2:53 revealed she would only say she was fine and was just resting. <BR/>During an interview with the DON on 05/21/2025 at 3:07pm she said that she had not gotten any complaints about mold. She said that she had not heard from MAIN regarding any mold. She said if she thought there was mold in a resident's room she would move the resident to another room. She said mold was black and furry. The DON stated that the picture shown to her of the rooms looked like mold. She said that mold could cause health issues.<BR/>During an interview on 05/21/2025 at 3:33pm, the ADM stated that the maintenance person had not told her about mold in rooms. She said if she had any suspicion of mold the resident would be taken out of the room. She said that she could not tell if it was mold in the pictures from the room because she was not a mold expert. She said that MAIN was responsible for letting her know so the facility could send it up and get someone out to check it. She said that she would call someone to inspect it. She said that mold or mildew could affect the airway.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #1 on 05/21/2025 at 4:04pm was unsuccessful. Resident #1 started talking about her glasses and having an appointment.<BR/>Interview attempted with Resident #3 on 05/21/2025 at 4:20pm revealed he did not want to talk to the surveyor. <BR/>Record Review of Resident Rights Policy not dated revealed: The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The facility must provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to accommodate the needs and preferences for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #2) reviewed for resident rights and quality of life. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure Residents #2 had their call light in reach. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of injury due to not receiving timely care or not receiving nursing interventions.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Face Sheet, undated, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture) and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder (disorder in that a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal cord, or a nerve condition). <BR/>Review of Resident #2's Care plan, no date, revealed, impaired physical mobility, with an intervention of call light available for resident.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 14, suggesting the Resident #1 was cognitively intact. Further review reflected that Resident #2's required extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for bed mobility, extensive assistance with two or more persons with transfers, and extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for toilet use. <BR/>Observations on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m , revealed Resident #2 in room their room, sitting on electric wheelchair away from the bed, with the bed side table directly in front of the wheelchair. Resident #2's call light was on top of the mattress, away and out of reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m., Resident #2's stated that the call light was not within reach, and there were times that reminders were made to the staff to pin the call light either to her blanket or close to the right dominant hand. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:28 p.m., LVN C stated the resident's call lights should be within reach when staff set residents in their rooms, call lights should be in reach so residents could easily use them. LVN C stated that Resident #2's call light was not within reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/29/2023 at 4:29 p.m., ADM stated that per the facility's policy for call lights all residents must have their call lights within reach, that is how they would call staff for assistance.<BR/>Review on the facility's Answering the Call Light Policy, revised 5-2017, revealed the purpose was to respond to the resident's request and needs. Further review revealed General Guidelines, 3. Ask the resident to return the demonstration so that you will be sure that the resident can operate the system., 5. When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure that the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to accommodate the needs and preferences for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #2) reviewed for resident rights and quality of life. <BR/>The facility failed to ensure Residents #2 had their call light in reach. <BR/>This deficient practice could place residents at risk of injury due to not receiving timely care or not receiving nursing interventions.<BR/>Findings included:<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Face Sheet, undated, revealed a [AGE] year-old female admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture) and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder (disorder in that a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal cord, or a nerve condition). <BR/>Review of Resident #2's Care plan, no date, revealed, impaired physical mobility, with an intervention of call light available for resident.<BR/>Review of Resident #2's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 14, suggesting the Resident #1 was cognitively intact. Further review reflected that Resident #2's required extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for bed mobility, extensive assistance with two or more persons with transfers, and extensive assistance with one-person physical assist for toilet use. <BR/>Observations on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m , revealed Resident #2 in room their room, sitting on electric wheelchair away from the bed, with the bed side table directly in front of the wheelchair. Resident #2's call light was on top of the mattress, away and out of reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:14 p.m., Resident #2's stated that the call light was not within reach, and there were times that reminders were made to the staff to pin the call light either to her blanket or close to the right dominant hand. <BR/>Interview on 1/18/2023 at 12:28 p.m., LVN C stated the resident's call lights should be within reach when staff set residents in their rooms, call lights should be in reach so residents could easily use them. LVN C stated that Resident #2's call light was not within reach. <BR/>Interview on 1/29/2023 at 4:29 p.m., ADM stated that per the facility's policy for call lights all residents must have their call lights within reach, that is how they would call staff for assistance.<BR/>Review on the facility's Answering the Call Light Policy, revised 5-2017, revealed the purpose was to respond to the resident's request and needs. Further review revealed General Guidelines, 3. Ask the resident to return the demonstration so that you will be sure that the resident can operate the system., 5. When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure that the call light is within easy reach of the resident.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure storage of drugs and biologicals used in the facility for one (1) of four (4) medication carts.<BR/>The facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed from the medication cart once expired.<BR/>This failure could place residents who received medications at risk of not receiving the intended therapeutic effect of the medication. <BR/>Findings Included:<BR/>Observation on 9/8/22 at 8:05 AM revealed the wound care cart contained a tube of Clindamycin phosphate with the expiration date of 1/2022.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/22 at 8:06 AM with LVN C, she stated she did not know why that medicine was in the cart because the resident was no longer at the facility and the medication was expired. She stated they could not use medication prescribed to one resident on any other resident. She stated expired medications may not have the right potency. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/22 at 12:40 PM with the DON, she stated expired medications should not be administered as they may not have the desired potency or effect. She stated medications ordered for a particular resident could not be used for any other resident. She stated the pharmacist had recently gone through all the carts and med room and she did not know where the tube of expired medication had come from. <BR/>During an interview on 9/8/22 at 12:42 with the ADM, he stated agreement with the DON. He stated expired medications being available for use did not meet his expectations. He stated nursing and pharmacy were responsible for checking expiration dates.<BR/>During an interview on 9/8/22 at 4:10 PM with the ADON, she stated it was not acceptable to use medication on one resident if it was ordered for another resident. She stated that it was not acceptable to have expired medications in the carts available for use. She stated she used that cart, where the expired medication was found, on 9/6/22 and the expired medication was not in the cart on that day stating, I don't know where it came from.<BR/>Review of the medical record for the resident who was prescribed the expired medication reflected the resident had discharged from the facility 3/2/21.<BR/>Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Storage reflected in part, .Outdated, contaminated, discontinued or deteriorated medication and those in containers that are cracked, soiled or without secure closures are immediately removed from stock, disposed of according to procedures for medications disposal .
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