Inspection Details

Inspection #
INSP-0072908
Inspection Date(s)
9/12/2023 - 9/13/2023
Status
Complete
Inspection Type
Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet Type
Assisted Living Center
Certificate Number
AL12330C
Location Type

Initial Comments

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint AZ00199535 conducted on September 12-13, 2023:

Statement of Deficiency

11 deficiencies found
Deficiency #1
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: 3. Includes the following: b. The level of service the resident is expected to receive;
Evidence
Based on records reviewed and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a resident had a written service plan that included the level of service the resident was expected to receive, which posed a health and safety risk for four of ten sampled residents. Findings include: 1. Review of R3's current service plan dated May 2, 2023 stated the resident required medication administration services, however, the level of service was not documented on the resident's service plan. In an interview E1 reported the resident required "personal" care services. 2. Review of R5's current service plan dated May 8, 2023 stated the resident required medication administration services, however, the level of service was not documented on the resident's service plan. In an interview E1 reported the resident required "personal" care services. 3. Review of R8's current service plan dated May 10, 2023 stated the resident required medication administration services, however, the level of service was not documented on the resident's service plan. In an interview E1 reported the resident required "personal" care services. 4. Review of R9's current service plan dated June 9, 2023 stated the resident was capable of storing and controlling R9's own medications, however, the level of service was not documented on the resident's service plan. In an interview E1 reported the resident required "supervisory" care services. 5. In an interview, E1 acknowledged these service plans were lacking documentation of the level of service each resident required.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #2
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: 4. Is reviewed and updated based on changes in the requirements in subsections (A)(3)(a) through (f): b. As follows: ii. At least once every six months for a resident receiving personal care services, and
Evidence
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that one of eight sampled residents who were receiving personal care services had a written service plan reviewed and updated at least once every six months, which posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. Review of R5's medical record revealed that R5 required personal care services. The service plans for the past twelve months were dated: August 24, 2022, April 1, 2023, and May 8, 2023. R5's service plan was not updated at least every six months. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged R5's service plan had not been updated as required. E1 acknowledged R5 was receiving personal care services.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #3
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: 5. When initially developed and when updated, is signed and dated by: a. The resident or resident's representative; b. The manager; c. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(d), the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan; and d. If a review is required in subsection (A)(3)(e)(ii), the medical practitioner or behavioral health professional who reviewed the service plan.
Evidence
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure two of ten sampled residents' written service plans reviewed when initially developed and updated were signed and dated by the resident or resident's representative, the manager, and the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan, as required. Finding included: 1. Review of R3's service plan that was printed on the day of the compliance inspection dated May 2, 2023 stated the resident required medication administration services. This service plan had not been signed and dated by the resident or the representative, the manager, and the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan. In an interview, E1 reported the resident was receiving personal care services. 2. Review of R5's service plan dated May 8, 2023 stated the resident required medication administration services. This service plan had not been signed and dated by the resident or the representative, the manager, and the nurse or medical practitioner who reviewed the service plan. In an interview, E1 reported the resident was receiving personal care services. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that R3's and R5's service plans had not been signed and dated as required.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #4
R9-10-808 ✓ Plan Provided
Rule
F. In addition to the requirements in R9-10-808(A)(3), a manager shall ensure that the service plan for a resident receiving personal care services includes: 1. Skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections;
Evidence
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a service plan for a resident who is receiving personal care services included the treatment of bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections, which posed a health and safety risk; for two of two sampled residents. Findings include: 1. Review of R3's current service plan dated May 2, 2023 did not document the treatment of this chronic skin issue that is being treated by an outside service. 2. Review of R5's current service plan dated May 8, 2023 did not document the treatment of a pressure sore on the resident's foot since returning to the facility in April. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the wounds that were being treated at the facility, however these sampled residents' service plans did not document the treatment of these wounds.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #5
R9-10-814 ✓ Plan Provided
Rule
B. A manager of an assisted living facility authorized to provide directed care services shall not accept or retain a resident who, except as provided in R9-10-814(B)(2): 1. Is confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance; or
Evidence
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that for four of four sampled residents who were unable to ambulate even with assistance, the residents' primary care provider (PCP) or other medical practitioner signed a determination stating that the residents' needs were being met. This determination was to be completed at the time of acceptance or onset and at least once every six months throughout the duration of the residents' condition to determine if the residents' needs could be met based upon a current resident examination and the assisted living facility's scope of services which posed a health and safety risk. The facility is licensed to provided directed care services. Findings include: 1. During an interview, E1 reported that R1, R2, and R6 were unable to ambulate even with assistance since accepted to the facility, and that R7 had a change in condition a few months ago and was now unable to ambulate even with assistance. 2. Review of R1's medical record contained no documented determination completed by R1's PCP or medical practitioner within 30 days before acceptance or at the time of acceptance or onset. Base on the date of acceptance this determination was required. R1's PCP or medical practitioner should have completed a determination at least every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition. Each determination should have been based on a resident's current examination and the facility's scope of services that the resident's needs could be met. The current service plan stated the resident required directed care services. 3. Review of R2's medical record contained no documented determination completed by R2's PCP or medical practitioner within 30 days before acceptance or at the time of acceptance or onset. Base on the date of acceptance this determination was required. R2's PCP or medical practitioner should have completed a determination at least every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition. Each determination should have been based on a resident's current examination and the facility's scope of services that the resident's needs could be met. The current service plan stated the resident required directed care services. 4. Review of R6's medical record contained no documented determination completed by R6's PCP or medical practitioner within 30 days before acceptance or at the time of acceptance or onset. Base on the date of acceptance this determination was required. R6's PCP or medical practitioner should have completed a determination at least every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition. Each determination should have been based on a resident's current examination and the facility's scope of services that the resident's needs could be met. The current service plan stated the resident required personal care services. 5. Review of R7's medical record contained no documented determination completed by R7's PCP or medical practitioner of onset. R7's PCP or medical practitioner should have completed a determination at least every six months throughout the duration of the resident's condition. Each determination should have been based on a resident's current examination and the facility's scope of services that the resident's needs could be met. The current service plan stated the resident required personal care services. 6. In interviews, E1 acknowledged the required documentation for the determinations were not completed as required for these sampled residents who were unable to ambulate even with assistance.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-11-01
Deficiency #6
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
E. A manager shall ensure that: 1. A bell, intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees to a resident's needs or emergencies is available in a bedroom being used by a resident receiving directed care services; or
Evidence
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a bell, intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees to a resident's needs or emergencies was available in a bedroom being used by one of two sampled memory care residents receiving directed care services; which posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour, E1 and the compliance officer observed R1 laying in bed There was no bell, intercom, or other mechanical means accessible to R1 to alert employees to the resident's needs or emergencies. 2. Review of R1's record revealed R1 was receiving directed care services and was unable to ambulate even with assistance. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that R1 had no access to a call bell nor an intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees of R1's needs.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-11-01
Deficiency #7
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
D. A manager shall ensure that: 1. A current drug reference guide is available for use by personnel members, and
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure there was a current drug reference guide that was available for use by personnel members which posed a health and safety risk to the resident if the caregiver was unable to reference a medication a resident was taking. Findings include: 1. During the compliance inspection the compliance officer observed the facility was providing medication administration services. The most recent facility's current drug reference guide was the Nursing 2022 Drug Handbook by Wolters Kluwer. 2. A Google search found Nursing 2023 Drug Handbook by Wolters Kluwer and also the 2024 edition. 3. In an interview, E1 and E10 acknowledged the facility's drug reference guide was not current.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-02
Deficiency #8
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 2. The disaster plan required in subsection (A)(1) is reviewed at least once every 12 months;
Evidence
Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the disaster plan was reviewed at least every 12 months which posed a safety risk. Findings include: 1. During the review of the facility's documents that were requested earlier at the beginning of the compliance inspection revealed there was no documentation as evidence the facility had reviewed the disaster plan and documented as required during the past 12 months. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged there was no documented evidence the disaster plan was reviewed and documented as required in the past 12 months.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #9
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 1. The premises and equipment used at the assisted living facility are: b. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury;
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the premises and equipment were free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury which posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour, E1 and the surveyor observed in the facility's kitchen there were two unsecured CO2 tanks. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the hazard of unsecured CO2 tanks.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #10
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 6. Hot water temperatures are maintained between 95º F and 120º F in areas of an assisted living facility used by residents;
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure the hot water temperatures were maintained between 95\'ba F and 120\'ba F in areas of the assisted living facility used by residents. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour of randomly selected resident areas, E1 and the compliance officer observed in R3's, R4's, and R8's bathrooms the hot water registered on the compliance officer's thermometer at 125.2\'ba F. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledge the facility's hot water was over 120\'ba F in areas of the facility that were used by residents.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04
Deficiency #11
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
A. A manager shall ensure that: 11. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by the assisted living facility are maintained in labeled containers in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining areas, and medications and are inaccessible to residents;
Evidence
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure poisonous or toxic materials that were stored by the facility were stored in a locked area and inaccessible to residents which is a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. During a facility tour of randomly selected areas of the facility, E1 and the compliance officer observed an unlocked facility laundry room that contained Disinfecting all-purpose and glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and heavy duty alkaline bathroom cleaner. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the unlocked poisonous or toxic materials
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2023-10-04