Inspection Details

Inspection #
INSP-0081206
Inspection Date(s)
2/14/2024
Status
Complete
Inspection Type
Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
Worksheet Type
Assisted Living Center
Certificate Number
AL10472C
Location Type

Initial Comments

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint AZ00199018, AZ00201053, and AZ00203885 conducted on February 14, 2024:

Statement of Deficiency

4 deficiencies found
Deficiency #1
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
C. A manager shall ensure that a resident's medical record contains: 17. Documentation of notification of the resident of the availability of vaccination for influenza and pneumonia, according to A.R.S. § 36-406(1)(d);
Evidence
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a resident medical record contained documentation of notification of the resident of the availability of vaccination for flu and pneumonia, according to A.R.S. \'a7 36-406(1)(d), to four of nine residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a potential illness risk to residents. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. \'a7 36-406(1)(d) states "The department shall: Require as a condition of licensure that nursing care institutions and assisted living facilities make vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia available to residents on site on a yearly basis. The department shall prescribe the manner by which the institutions and facilities shall document compliance with this subdivision, including documenting residents who refuse to be immunized. The department shall not impose a violation on a licensee for not making a vaccination available if there is a shortage of that vaccination in this state as determined by the director." 2. Review of R3's medical record revealed R3 requested the flu and pneumonia vaccinations, however this documentation was not dated. Current documentation was not available that showed the flu and pneumonia vaccinations were received or refused. Based on R3's acceptance date, this documentation was required. 3. Review of R4's medical record revealed no documentation that showed the flu and pneumonia vaccinations were received or refused. Based on R4's acceptance date, this documentation was required. 4. Review of R5's medical record revealed R5 refused the flu and pneumonia vaccinations, however this documentation was not dated. Current documentation was not available that showed the flu and pneumonia vaccinations were received or refused. Based on R5's acceptance date, this documentation was required. 5. Review of R8's medical record revealed R8 requested the flu vaccinations and refused the pneumonia vaccination, however this documentation was not dated. Current documentation was not available that showed the flu and pneumonia vaccinations were received or refused. Based on R5's acceptance date, this documentation was required. 6. In an interview, E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 acknowledged R3's, R4's, R5's, and R8's medical records did not include current documentation that showed the flu and pneumonia vaccinations were received or refused.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-03-01
Deficiency #2
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 the facility did not accept or retain a resident who was confined to a bed or chair because of an inability to ambulate even with assistance, unless the facility obtained a written determination from a medical practitioner, every six months, that stated the resident's needs could be met by the facility and the resident's needs were within the facility's scope of services, for two of three residents reviewed who were confined to a bed or chair. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unable to meet a resident's needs. Findings include: 1. Review of R6's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated August 9, 2023. This service plan stated "...Resident requires 1 staff hands on assistance with transfers and or changes in position...". 2. Review of R6's medical record revealed a written determination from R6's medical practitioner signed and dated April 14, 2022. However, documentation was not available that stated R6's needs could be met by the facility and R6's needs were within the facility's scope of services, at least once every six months. 3. Review of R8's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated January 20, 2024. This service plan stated "...Resident requires 1-2 staff hands on assistance with transfers and or changes in position...". 4. Review of R8's medical record revealed a written determination from R8's medical practitioner signed and dated June 21, 2022. However, documentation was not available that stated R8's needs could be met by the facility and R8's needs were within the facility's scope of services, at least once every six months. 5. In an interview, E2 reported R6 and R8 were unable to ambulate even with assistance since acceptance and E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 acknowledged R6's and R8's medical practitioner did not provide a written determination at least once every six months.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-02-14
Deficiency #3
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
D. When a resident has an accident, emergency, or injury that results in the resident needing medical services, a manager shall ensure that a caregiver or an assistant caregiver: 1. Immediately notifies the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider; and
Evidence
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure when a resident had an incident that resulted in the resident needing medical services, a caregiver immediately notified the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider, for two of two residents reviewed who had an incident that resulted in the resident needing medical services. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. Review of R2's medical record revealed the following: - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated December 24, 2023 that stated "Resident was sent out 911..." Documentation was not available that showed R2's primary care provider was notified of the incident that required medical services. - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated January 2, 2024 that stated "Resident fell and hit the back of (R2's) head this morning was sent out to Banner Del Webb 911..." Documentation was not available that showed R2's emergency contact and primary care provider were notified of the incident that required medical services. - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated January 21, 2024 that stated "...Resident found it difficult to bear weight, complained of hip and lower back pain...Resident was sent out 911..." Documentation was not available that showed R2's primary care provider was notified of the incident that required medical services. 2. Review of R11's medical record revealed the following: - A document titled "Incident Form" dated July 28, 2023 that stated "Resident was yelling for help, staff walked in and found (R11) on the floor...Resident was sent out 911..." Documentation was not available that showed R2's primary care provider was notified of the incident that required medical services. - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated August 4, 2023 that stated "...Resident was transported to Banner Del Webb..." Documentation was not available that showed R2's primary care provider was notified of the incident that required medical services. 3. In an interview, E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 acknowledged R2's and R11's medical records did not include documentation that showed a caregiver immediately notified the emergency contact and primary care provider when the resident had an incident that required medical services.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-02-14
Deficiency #4
✓ Plan Provided
Rule
D. When a resident has an accident, emergency, or injury that results in the resident needing medical services, a manager shall ensure that a caregiver or an assistant caregiver: 2. Documents the following: f. Any action taken to prevent the accident, emergency, or injury from occurring in the future.
Evidence
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure when a resident had an incident that resulted in the resident needing medical services, a caregiver documented any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future, for two of two residents reviewed who had an incident that resulted in the resident needing medical services. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. Review of R2's medical record revealed the following: - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated December 24, 2023 that stated "Resident was sent out 911..." Documentation was not available that showed any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future. - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated January 2, 2024 that stated "Resident fell and hit the back of (R2's) head this morning was sent out to Banner Del Webb 911..." Documentation was not available that showed any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future. 2. Review of R11's medical record revealed the following: - A document titled "Incident Form" dated July 28, 2023 that stated "Resident was yelling for help, staff walked in and found (R11) on the floor...Resident was sent out 911..." Documentation was not available that showed any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future. - A document titled "Progress Notes" dated August 4, 2023 that stated "...Resident was transported to Banner Del Webb..." Documentation was not available that showed any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future. 3. In an interview, E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5 acknowledged R2's and R11's medical records did not include documentation of any action taken to prevent the incident from occurring in the future.
Plan of Correction
Permanent Correction Date
2024-02-14