Rule/Regulation Violated:
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that:
3. Includes the following:
c. The amount, type, and frequency of assisted living services being provided to the resident, including medication administration or assistance in the self-administration of medication;
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, for one of two residents reviewed, the manager failed to ensure a written service plan included the amount, type and frequency of assisted living services provided to the resident, including medication administration. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk to residents should services not be provided as required to meet the residents' needs.
Findings include:
1. In record review, R1's medical record included a "Preliminary Admission Form," dated April 22, 2016, which documented R1 was alert, oriented, confused, forgetful, had Alzheimer's, required "Mod" (Moderate) assistance with Bathing, Dressing, Oral Care, Hair care, and "Max" (Maximum) assist with medications, and activities.
2. In observation, the compliance officer observed R1 in the kitchen, being fed by E3.
3. In record review, R1's service plan, dated July 8, 2023 (received directed care services) included a "Service Plan Update/Assessment," which documented R1 was incontinent, used a wheelchair, had no skin problems identified, was encouraged to interact with others in scheduled activities. The service plan did not include the amount, type and frequency of services provided.
4. During an interview, the findings were reviewed with E1 and E2, who reported R1 received directed care services, was confined to a bed or chair, and required full assistance with activities of daily living. E1 and E2 acknowledged R1's updated service plan did not include the amount, type and frequency of services provided to the resident, including medication administration.
Summary:
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on August 29, 2023: