Inspection Findings:
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain effective infection prevention and control protocols for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#1) and to designate an individual to be the facility's trained infection control specialist. Findings include, but are not limited to:Observations made during the survey, 06/13/23 through 06/14/23, determined the facility failed to adhere to universal precautions for infection control in the following areas:1. During an interview with Staff 1 (ED), on 06/13/23, she confirmed the facility had not designated an individual to be the facility's "Infection Control Specialist" and ensure an Infection Control Specialist was trained, as required.2. On 06/13/23 at 11:10 am, Staff 15 was observed to comb Resident 1's hair while s/he was sitting in the living room. Staff 15 proceeded to approach two unsampled residents and comb their hair with the same comb.3. On 06/14/23, At 10:15 am, Staff 10 (MT) was observed delivering snacks to the living room area where residents were watching television. Staff 15 (CG) was observed to pass the snacks out to residents without first performing hand hygiene. Staff 15 was observed to then collect the trash from residents who had finished eating, including banana peels from the floor and used cups, Staff 15 then proceeded to feed Resident 1 without first performing hand hygiene.4. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 01/2015 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease. Observations and interviews with staff during the survey identified s/he relied on staff for incontinent care needs. On 06/14/23 at 1:00 pm, Staff 15 (CG) and Staff 18 (CG) were observed providing ADL incontinent care for Resident 1. During the observation, Staff 15 and Staff 18 donned gloves without performing hand hygiene. Staff 15 and Staff 18 proceeded to remove the soiled incontinent brief, perform perineal care with wipes and apply barrier cream to the resident's skin while wearing soiled gloves. Staff 15 and Staff 18 failed to doff soiled gloves, perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves before touching the resident's body and clean incontinent products. Staff 15 was observed placing soiled clothes and linen in Resident 1's laundry basket without bagging the soiled clothing. Staff 15 also placed the soiled lift sling back on the mechanical lift. Neither Staff 15 or Staff 18 were observed to disinfect the soiled geri chair. Staff 18 was observed, while still wearing soiled gloves, to pick up the bag with the soiled brief, open Resident 1's door, and took the bag to the shower room in the 'F' hall. Staff 18 deposited the bag, removed the soiled gloves, and proceeded to walk back to the living room area. No hand hygiene was observed. Staff 15 was later observed wheeling Resident 1's geri chair throughout the facility with the soiled laundry placed directly on the chair.The need to establish and maintain effective infection prevention and control protocols was discussed with Staff 1, Staff 2 (RN), and Staff 3 (RCC) on 6/15/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. A. Immediate re-training was completed on 06/16/2023 by RCC regarding treating all residents with dignity and respect.B.Immediate training on ( hand-hygiene) proper hand washing policy and procedure completed 06/14/2023 and on going.C. proper handling of soiled clothes an linen completed 06/14/2023D. RCC or designee completed the Infection Control Specialist Training online on 06/14/2023 and all staff members to complete the 2 hour course for Infection control training.2. Continuous training for the assoicates was completed by RCC on 06/14/2023 and 06/16/2023. Staff #15 was immediately in serviced on 06/14/2023 for Infection Control training and proper handling of soiled clothes and linens on 06/14/2023Staff #10 was immediately re-trained for proper handwashing policy and procedure, completed 06/14/2023.3.RCC, HWD or ED will be doing walk through throughout the community every shift to observe all Direct Care Associciates. 4. HWD and ED, or designee will be responsible for ensuring the above system is correct.