Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders, provide bowel care, and administer medications timely for 9 of 12 sampled residents (#s 2, 4, 8, 13, 14, 41, 43, 47, 203) reviewed for change of condition, restraints, pain, bowel care, and medication pass. This placed residents at risk for ineffective interventions. Findings include:
1. Resident 2 admitted to the facility in 3/2010 with a diagnosis of cancer.
A care plan initiated in 2020 revealed Resident 2's bed had bed rails to improve bed mobility.
On 8/26/24 at 2:47 PM Witness 1 (Family Member) stated Resident 2 used mobility bars to assist with bed mobility, the facility removed the bars, and she was not informed the reason the mobility bars were removed.
On 8/27/24 at 1:59 PM Resident 2 was observed in bed. The bed did not have bed rails.
On 8/27/24 at 2:46 PM Staff 3 (RNCM) stated Resident 2's original bed was replaced with a new bed and the rails were not transferred to the new bed.
2. Resident 47 admitted to the facility in 7/2024 with a diagnosis of paralysis after spinal surgery.
a. A care plan initiated on 7/25/24 revealed Resident 47 was at risk for constipation. Interventions included:
-Staff were to monitor Resident 47 for constipation. Symptoms to monitor included nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention.
-Provide non-pharmacological interventions.
-Provide medications to relieve constipation.
Resident 47's 7/2024 and 8/2024 Documentation Survey Report revealed:
-7/27/24 day shift Resident 47 had a bowel movement.
-7/28/24 no bowel movement.
-7/29/24 no bowel movement.
-7/30/24 no bowel movement.
-7/31/24 no bowel movement.
-8/1/24 day shift Resident 47 had a small bowel movement.
A 7/2024 MAR revealed on 7/30/24 Resident 47 received Milk of Magnesia (laxative) which was documented as effectiveness "unknown." No additional laxatives were administered.
An 8/2024 MAR revealed on 8/1/24 Resident 47 was administered Milk of Magnesia and sennoside (laxative) and the medication was effective.
7/2024 Progress Notes revealed no assessments of the resident's bowel status or abdomen.
On 8/28/24 at 9:56 AM Staff 5(CMA) stated every morning she looked at the bowel report. If a resident did not have a bowel movement in two days, on the third day bowel care was provided. If a resident refused a medication the nurse was notified.
On 8/28/24 at 10:11 AM Staff 2 (DNS) stated if a resident was constipated and a medication was not effective, additional interventions should be provided and documented in the progress notes. Staff 2 acknowledged there were no assessments in the progress notes and staff did not provide additional interventions prior to 8/1/24.
b. Resident 47's 7/2024 and 8/2024 MARs revealed she/he was to be administered hydromorphone (narcotic pain medication) every four hours at 1200 AM, 4:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Medications were administered one hour or later on the following dates and times:
-7/25/24 12:00 dose
-7/27/24 8:00 AM dose
-8/3/24 4:00 PM dose
-8/4/24 4:00 PM dose
-8/8/24 12:00 AM dose
-8/9/24 8:00 PM dose
-8/13/24 4:00 AM dose
-8/15/24 8:00 PM dose
-8/17/24 12:00 AM dose
-8/20/24 12:00 MA dose
-8/25/24 4:00 PM dose
On 8/27/24 at 1:25 PM Staff 5 (CMA) stated it was difficult to pass the medications, especially in the morning, to 50 residents. Staff 5 also stated at times it was hard to administer Resident 47 her/his medications at the scheduled times and Resident 47 did not like to wait for her/his medications.
On 8/28/24 at 10:25 AM Staff 2 (DNS) acknowledged there were multiple days when Resident 47's medications were administered more than one hour after the scheduled time.
, 3. Resident 43 admitted to the facility in 2/2024 with diagnoses including alcohol use.
A 6/1/24 Quarterly MDS indicated Resident 43 had moderate cognitive impairment.
A review of a 7/30/24 progress note written at 2:26 PM revealed Resident 43 returned from an outing fatigued with a decreased level of responsiveness, was diaphoretic, had abnormal vitals signs and EMTs were called.
A review of a 7/30/24 progress note written at 2:43 PM revealed Resident 43 returned to baseline after the EMTs arrived to the facility and refused to go to the hospital. Resident 43 reported he consumed four beers while out of the facility on an outing.
An 8/2/24 public complaint alleged the facility failed to ensure resident safety regarding alcohol consumption during an outing and the facility failed to notify the resident representative in a timely manner regarding the resident's change of condition.
An 8/7/24 public complaint alleged the facility failed to ensure the resident's safety during a community outing.
An 8/14/24 public compliant alleged the facility failed to ensure a safe environment for the resident while on an outing with staff.
An investigation dated 8/16/24 revealed two staff members, Staff 26 (Staffing Coordinator) and Staff 25 (HR), took Resident 43 to the river to go rock hunting. Orders were received for Resident 43 to have 12 ounces of beer while on the outing. Upon arrival to the river, Staff 26 gave one 12-ounce can of beer that she/he spilled; Resident 43 drank half to three quarters of this beer before it was spilled. Staff 26 gave another 12-ounce beer to Resident 43. Staff 26 and Staff 25 were in the river rock hunting, and Resident 43 was on the riverbank with Staff 25's son. Staff 25's son obtained the rest of the beers from the vehicle per Resident 43's request. Staff 26 and Staff 25 stated they were unaware Resident 43 drank more beers than beers Staff 26 gave to her/him. Resident 43 stated he drank three and a half 12-ounce beers in total. Upon return to the facility Staff 26 and Staff 25 stated Resident 43's nurse was not notified of her/his consumption of more than the 12-ounces of beer allowed by the physician order. Resident 43 went back to her/his room, staff noticed her/his change of condition and called EMTs. Resident 43 was back to baseline when the EMTs arrived and she/he declined to go to the hospital.
On 8/29/24 at 11:53 AM Staff 25 stated Resident 43 asked her a week before they went to the river to go rock hunting she/he wanted a beer. Orders for the beer were obtained by Staff 2 (DNS). Staff 25 stated when they arrived at the river Resident 43 was given a beer which spilled and Staff 26 gave her/him another one. Staff 25 stated she and Staff 26 went into the river to rock hunt and Resident 43 stayed on the riverbank. Staff 25 stated she and Staff 26 were supervising Resident 43, but she was unaware Resident 43 drank more than the beer Staff 26 gave her/him and she was unaware of her son getting the rest of the beers and bringing them down to the river. Staff 25 stated her son was unaware of how many beers Resident 43 could drink. Staff 25 stated they became aware how many beers were consumed when they were cleaning up and heading back to the facility. Staff 25 stated Resident 43 drank 2 to 3 beers but she was unsure. Staff 25 stated Staff 26 brought Resident 43 into the facility. Staff 25 stated she did not inform anyone how many beers Resident 43 drank.
On 8/28/24 at 12:07 PM Staff 26 stated she verified the order with Resident 43's provider prior to the outing at the river. Staff 26 stated the provider stated she gave orders for Resident 43 to have 12 ounces of beer. Staff 26 stated she and Staff 25 were supervising Resident 43 but she was unaware Resident 43 consumed more beers than what she provided to her/him. Staff 26 stated she was unaware how many beers Resident 43 consumed but thought she/he had two 12-ounce beers and maybe a sip of another can. Staff 26 stated she brought Resident 43 back into the facility after the outing and informed the nurse Resident 43 needed a change of clothes, a shower and a nap. Staff 26 stated she did not inform the nurse how many beers Resident 43 consumed.
On 8/29/24 at 12:16 PM Staff 2 stated she received orders for Resident 43 to consume 12 ounces of beer on the outing to the river, and both Staff 26 and Staff 25 were aware of the order. Staff 2 stated Staff 25's son gave Resident 43 more beers and Resident 43 consumed three and a half 12-ounce cans of beer. Staff 2 stated Staff 26 and Staff 25 did not inform anyone how many beers Resident 43 consumed upon return to the facility. Staff 2 confirmed Resident 43's physician orders were not followed. Resident 43 should have had no more than one 12-ounce can of beer and Staff 26 and Staff 25 should have informed Resident 43's nurse how many beers Resident 43 consumed so the nurse could inform the provider.
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4. Resident 14 admitted to the facility 2/2022 with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A review of a nursing Progress Note dated 4/11/24 at 7:56 PM revealed Staff 10 (LPN) noted a discrepancy in the Medication Administration Record and the Narcotics Log and said she believed the resident was given oxycodone instead of methadone for pain that morning.
A review of the Medication Error report completed by Staff 10 on 4/11/24 revealed Staff 12 administered oxycodone to Resident 14 during the morning medication pass instead of methadone. Staff 12 correctly completed the Narcotics Log for oxycodone but entered methadone in the Medication Administration Report.
On 8/29/24 at 1:04 PM Staff 11 (CMA) stated she noted the discrepancy in the Narcotics Log while administering methadone to Resident 14 during her afternoon medication pass on 4/11/24, and reported the discrepancy to Staff 10.
On 8/29/24 at 1:17 PM Staff 12 (CMA) stated she did not recall administering the wrong medication to Resident 14 on 4/11/24.
On 8/29/24 at 3:47 PM Staff 10 stated Staff 11 alerted her of the discrepancy in the Medication Administration Record the afternoon of 4/11/24, and informed her Resident 14 was likely administered oxycodone instead of methadone during morning medication pass. Staff 10 stated Resident 14 had no adverse side effects from receiving oxycodone.
On 8/29/24 at 3:53 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated she was aware of the medication error on 4/11/24 regarding Resident 14. Staff 2 stated she expected staff to ensure they followed physician orders and verify residents received the correct medications.
, 5. Resident 4 admitted to the facility in 5/2023 with diagnoses including a brain tumor and epilepsy (a seizure disorder).
A review of Resident 4's 8/28/24 Medication Admin Audit Report revealed the following:
-Staff were to administer levothyroxine sodium (endocrine medication) at 7:00 AM, but the levothyroxine was not administered until 8:45 AM (one hour and 45 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer apixaban (blood thinner) at 10:00 AM, but the apixaban was not administered until 11:42 AM (one hour 42 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer lacosamide (anti-seizure medication) at 10:00 AM, but the lacosamide was not administered until 11:41 AM (one hour and 41 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer baclofen (muscle spasm medication) at 10:00 AM, but the baclofen was not administered until 11:42 AM (one hour and 42 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer levetiracetam (anti-seizure medication) at 10:00 AM, but the levetiracetam was not administered until 11:42 AM (one hour and 42 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer pregabalin (nerve pain medication) at 10:00 AM, but the pregabalin was not administered until 11:41 AM (one hour and 41 minutes late).
On 8/28/24 at 12:53 PM Staff 5 (CMA/CNA) verified there were multiple late medications for the 8/28/24 AM medication administration. She stated she was the only person responsible for passing all the resident medications and she struggled to administer medications on time due to high resident acuity.
On 8/28/24 at 12:28 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated the facility had flex and scheduled medication administration times and the expectation was all medications were administered at those times.
On 8/28/24 at 3:05 PM Staff 8 (RN) stated multiple residents complained regarding late medications on day shift.
6. Resident 8 admitted to the facility in 7/2024 with diagnoses including stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A review of Resident 8's 8/28/24 Medication Admin Audit Report revealed the following:
-Staff were to administer acetaminophen (pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the acetaminophen was not administered until 11:17 AM (three hours and 17 minutes late).
On 8/28/24 at 12:53 PM Staff 5 (CMA/CNA) verified there were multiple late medications for the 8/28/24 AM medication administration. She stated she was the only person responsible for passing all the resident medications and she struggled to administer medications on time due to high resident acuity.
On 8/28/24 at 12:28 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated the facility had flex and scheduled medication administration times and the expectation was all medications were administered at those times.
On 8/28/24 at 3:05 PM Staff 8 (RN) stated multiple residents complained regarding late medications on day shift.
7. Resident 13 admitted to the facility in 6/2024 with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and arthritis.
A review of Resident 13's 8/28/24 Medication Admin Audit Report revealed the following:
-Staff were to administer metoprolol tartrate (blood pressure medication) at 8:00 AM, but the metoprolol tartrate was not administered until 11:19 AM (3 hours and 19 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer Oxycodone HCL (opioid pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the Oxycodone HCL was not administered. This medication was scheduled every four hours and the last dose was administered at 4:00 AM on 8/28/24.
-Staff were to administer gabapentin (nerve pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the gabapentin was not administered. This medication was scheduled for every eight hours.
On 8/28/24 at 12:53 PM Staff 5 (CMA/CNA) verified there were two medications not given (Oxycodone and gabapentin), and multiple late medications for the 8/28/24 AM medication administration. She stated she was the only person responsible for passing all the resident medications and she struggled to administer medications on time due to high resident acuity.
On 8/28/24 at 12:28 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated the facility had flex and scheduled medication administration times and the expectation was all medications were administered at those times.
On 8/28/24 at 3:05 PM Staff 8 (RN) stated multiple residents complained regarding late medications on day shift.
8. Resident 41 admitted to the facility in 2/2024 with diagnoses including diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
An 8/28/24 Medication Admin Audit Report of Resident 41's AM medication administration revealed the following:
-Staff were to administer metformin HCL (diabetic medication) at 8:00 AM, but the metformin HCL was not administered until 11:35 AM (three hours and 35 minutes late).
On 8/28/24 at 12:53 PM Staff 5 (CMA/CNA) verified there were multiple late medications for the 8/28/24 AM medication administration. She stated she was the only person responsible for passing all the resident medications and she struggled to administer medications on time due to high resident acuity.
On 8/28/24 at 12:28 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated the facility had flex and scheduled medication administration times and the expectation was all medications were administered at those times.
On 8/28/24 at 3:05 PM Staff 8 (RN) stated multiple residents complained regarding late medications on day shift.
9. Resident 203 admitted to the facility in 5/2024 with diagnoses including sepsis (severe infection) and chronic pain syndrome.
An 8/28/24 Medication Admin Audit Report of Resident 203's AM medication administration revealed the following:
-Staff were to administer gabapentin (nerve pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the gabapentin was not administered until 9:38 AM (one hour and 38 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer apixaban (blood thinner) at 8:00 AM, but the apixaban was not administered until 9:37 AM (one hour and 37 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer acetaminophen (pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the acetaminophen was not administered until 9:37 AM (one hour and 37 minutes late).
-Staff were to administer Oxycontin (opioid pain medication) at 8:00 AM, but the Oxycontin was not administered until 9:38 AM (one hour and 38 minutes late). This medication was scheduled for every 8 hours.
On 8/28/24 at 12:53 PM Staff 5 (CMA/CNA) verified there were multiple late medications for the 8/28/24 AM medication administration. She stated she was the only person responsible for passing all the resident medications and she struggled to administer medications on time due to high resident acuity.
On 8/28/24 at 12:28 PM Staff 2 (DNS) stated the facility had flex and scheduled medication administration times and the expectation was all medications were administered at those times.
On 8/28/24 at 3:05 PM Staff 8 (RN) stated multiple residents complained regarding late medications on day shift.