Rule/Regulation Violated:
C. In addition to the requirements in R9-10-808(A)(3), a manager shall ensure that the service plan for a resident receiving directed care services includes:
1. The requirements in R9-10-814(F)(1) through (3);
2. If applicable, the determination in R9-10-814(B)(2)(b)(iii);
3. Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning;
4. Strategies to ensure a resident's personal safety;
5. Encouragement to eat meals and snacks;
6. Documentation:
a. Of the resident's weight, or
b. From a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated; and
7. Coordination of communications with the resident's representative, family members, and, if applicable, other individuals identified in the resident's service plan.
Evidence/Findings:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure the service plan for a resident receiving directed care services included the requirements in R9-10-815(C)(1-5), for four of four sampled residents receiving directed care services.
Findings include:
1. A review of R1's medical record revealed documentation of a service plan dated December 20, 2023, indicating R1 was receiving directed care services. However, the service plan did not contain the following:
- Skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections;
- Incontinence care that ensures that a resident maintains the highest practicable level of independence when toileting;
- Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; and
- Documentation of the resident's weight, or from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated.
2. A review of R2's medical record revealed documentation of a service plan dated December 20, 2023, indicating R2 was receiving directed care services. However, the service plan did not contain the following:
- Skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections;
- Incontinence care that ensures that a resident maintains the highest practicable level of independence when toileting;
- Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; and
- Documentation of the resident's weight, or from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated.
3. A review of R3's medical record revealed documentation of a service plan dated December 19, 2023, indicating R3 was receiving directed care services. However, the service plan did not contain the following:
- Skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections;
- Incontinence care that ensures that a resident maintains the highest practicable level of independence when toileting;
- Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; and
- Documentation of the resident's weight, or from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated.
4. A review of R4's medical record revealed documentation of a service plan dated November 3, 2023, indicating R4 was receiving directed care services. However, the service plan did not contain the following:
- Skin maintenance to prevent and treat bruises, injuries, pressure sores, and infections;
- Incontinence care that ensures that a resident maintains the highest practicable level of independence when toileting;
- Cognitive stimulation and activities to maximize functioning; and
- Documentation of the resident's weight, or from a medical practitioner stating that weighing the resident is contraindicated.
5. In an interview, E1, and E10 acknowledged the service plans for R1, R2, R3, and R4 did not contain all the requirements in R9-10-815(C)(1-5).
Summary:
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00146368 conducted on October 1, 2025.