Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure short term changes of condition, had actions or interventions determined and communicated to staff on each shift and the conditions monitored with weekly progress noted until resolution for 3 of 6 sampled residents (#1, 4, and 5) who experienced short term changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 10/2023 with diagnoses including dementia with mood disorder. a. Review of the 01/22/24 through 04/22/24 progress notes, 02/22/24 service plan, and Temporary Service Plans (TSP's) revealed Resident 1 experienced the following short-term changes of condition:* 02/21/24 - Medication order, increase sertraline (for depression) to 50 mg once daily;* 03/05/24 - Medication order, start cephalexin (for leg ulcer) 500 mg four times per day; and * 04/07/24 - Fall.The facility lacked documented evidence actions or interventions were developed and communicated to staff on each shift for the 04/07/24 fall and changes of condition were monitored, with progress noted at least weekly through resolution, for the 02/21/24 and 03/05/24 medication changes.The need to ensure each of Resident 1's short term changes of condition had interventions developed, communicated to staff on each shift and the conditions were monitored with progress noted at least weekly through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 5 (District Director of Operations) on 04/24/24. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 4 moved into the memory care community in 09/2021 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.A review of the resident's clinical record, including progress notes dated 01/21/24 through 04/22/24, temporary service plans for the same time period and interviews with staff were conducted during the survey. a. Resident 4 had the following changes of condition that lacked documentation of what action or intervention was needed, the determined action or intervention communicated to staff on each shift, and the condition monitored with weekly progress noted until the condition resolved:* 02/09/24 - Raised, red area to scalp; and* 04/14/24 - Temporary increase of hydrochlorothiazide medication.b. Resident 4 had the following change of condition that lacked documentation of what action or intervention was needed and that the determined action or intervention was communicated to staff on each shift:* 01/31/24 - Wound to left knee.The need to ensure the facility determined and documented what action or intervention was needed for a resident following a change of condition, communicated the actions or interventions to staff and ensured weekly progress noted until the condition resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 5 (District Director of Operations) on 04/24/24. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 5 moved into the memory care community in 03/2023 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease with late onset and dementia.A review of the resident's clinical record, including charting notes dated 01/25/24 through 04/15/24, temporary service plans for the same time period and interviews with staff were conducted during the survey. Resident 5 had the following changes of condition that lacked documentation of what action or intervention was needed, the determined action or intervention communicated to staff on each shift, and the condition monitored with weekly progress noted until the condition resolved:* 03/11/24 - Discontinue Donepezil and Namenda medications; and * 03/11/24 - Right leg pain. The need to ensure the facility determined and documented what action or intervention was needed for a resident following a change of condition, communicated the actions or interventions to staff and ensured weekly progress noted until the condition resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 5 (District Director of Operations) on 04/24/24. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 11 moved into the facility in 12/2017 with diagnoses including dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The current service plan dated 08/01/24, temporary service plans, and progress notes dated 07/01/24 through 09/29/24 were reviewed. Observations and interviews with staff were completed between 10/02/24 and 10/03/24.The facility failed to determine what action or intervention was needed for the resident, communicate the action or intervention to staff on each shift, and/or document weekly progress until the condition resolved for the following conditions:* 07/12/24 - New diagnosis, COVID;* 07/13/24 - Hospital visit for lethargy and tachycardia; * 07/24/24 - Significant weight loss (5.6%); and* 09/12/24 - New medication.The need to ensure the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed for changes of condition, the interventions were communicated to staff on all shifts, and were monitored at least weekly through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 5 (District Director of Operations) and Staff 28 (Regional RN) at 12:34 pm on 10/03/24. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 9 was admitted to the MCC in 08/2021 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease. The resident's clinical record was reviewed and noted the resident was at risk for falls having experienced the following falls and instances where s/he was found on the floor between 06/28/24 and 09/15/24: * 06/28/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "check on resident every 30 minutes if in room, give PRN if agitated, keep in wheelchair";* 06/29/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "remind to ask for help, encourage use of wheelchair, push fluid and food";* 07/01/24 - Found on floor three times. Interventions: "remind to ask for help, have wheelchair ready for use, encourage fluids and food while sitting in wheelchair, staff to be near resident";* 07/02/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage non-skid socks, offer wheelchair";* 07/09/24 - Fall with abrasion to forehead. Interventions: "monitor for anxiety and agitation";* 08/05/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage wheelchair use, monitor for anxiety and agitation";* 08/20/24 - Found on floor with skin tear to left elbow. Interventions: "encourage him/her to sit in wheelchair and push fluids";* 08/28/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage fluids and snacks, make sure s/he is wearing non-skid socks";* 08/30/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage wheelchair use, push fluids and food";* 09/02/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage him/her to ask for help, push fluids and snacks while sitting, ensure s/he has non-skid socks at all times";* 09/14/24 - Found on floor. Interventions: "encourage fluids and snacks"; and* 09/15/24 - Fall. Interventions: "monitor anxiety and agitation, monitor position in wheelchair."There was no documented evidence the facility consistently monitored the existing fall prevention interventions at the time of each fall or for patterns related to the falls, determined and documented what new interventions were needed for the resident after each fall. The resident continued to fall and sustained multiple injuries.During the survey on 10/01/24 through 10/03/24, Resident 9 was observed to self propel his/her manual wheelchair and received escorting assistance from staff via wheelchair.On 10/02/24 during an interview with Staff 20 (MT) she stated Resident 9 would fluctuate between ambulating on his/her own and using the manual wheelchair.The lack of monitoring existing fall interventions to determine if in place and appropriate and the lack of developing new actions/interventions with each fall represented a situation that placed the resident at risk for additional falls. The situation was discussed with the facility who conducted and submitted an evaluation of the resident and new interventions to minimize further falls prior to survey exit.The need to ensure resident-specific instructions or interventions were reviewed for effectiveness was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 5 (District Director of Operations), and Staff 28 (Regional RN) on 10/03/24 at 1:24 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to determine and document what actions or interventions were needed for short term changes of condition, communicated resident-specific instructions and interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored the change of condition at least weekly until resolved and the facility failed to monitor each resident consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 8, 9 and 11) who experienced changes of condition. Resident 8 experienced ongoing and severe weight loss. Resident 9 experienced ongoing falls with injuries. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 8 moved into the facility in 04/2024 with diagnoses including dementia and chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe).a. The current service plan dated 08/18/24, temporary care plans (TSP's), progress notes dated 06/23/24 through 10/01/24 and 09/01/24 through 10/01/24 MARs were reviewed. Observations and interviews with staff and Resident 8 were conducted during the survey.Resident 8 had the following significant change of condition:Observations from 10/01/24 through 10/03/24 identified the resident was dependent on staff for all nutrition and hydration and was not able to independently hold and bring any utensils or cups to his/her mouth. Resident 8's service plan, dated 08/18/24, noted the following:* Provide 3 ounces of fluid with each meal and 6 ounces with most snacks;* Please make sure s/he is offered dessert as s/he likes sweets and ice cream; * Likes protein water and ice water; and* On 09/17/24 a TSP instructed staff to increase protein drink and/or calorie snacks and add butter and gravy to pureed food. Review of the 09/01/24 through 10/01/24 MAR identified the following:* Give protein shakes and ice water four times per day after meals and at bedtime for weight gain. Give at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Observations on 10/01/24 from 11:30 am -1:27 pm identified the following:* Resident was assisted to eat lunch from 11:58 am -12:24 pm. The resident ate 100% of the meal which consisted of pureed rice, chicken, vegetables, pea soup and applesauce. At the end of the meal s/he was offered apple juice without a protein additive and drank approximately 4.5 ounces before the care staff removed the food tray and remaining apple juice.* At 1:08 pm care staff escorted the resident to his/her apartment to provide ADL care. Upon completion of care at 1:27 pm the resident asked to remain in bed. There was no ice water, or a protein drink provided prior to care or after care. The 10/01/24 MAR was initialed that a protein shake and ice water was given at 1:00 pm. On 10/02/24 from 8:39 am to 12:41 pm the following was observed:Resident 8 was seated in a geri-chair in the activity lounge. No fluids were observed. At 9:41 am Staff 18 (CG) brought the resident a water bottle with lid and straw. The caregiver stated "it's just ice water, s/he really likes it. Oh, s/he is sleepy, I'll come back later." Without attempting to rouse the resident to give fluids, the care staff placed the water on the activity table and walked away."From 8:39 am - 11:56 am prior to the lunch meal there were no observations that water, snack, protein shake or other supplement was given during this time as ordered on the MAR. During an interview with Staff 7 (MT) on 10/02/24 at 10:40 am it was reported "we have vanilla boost but s/he is not a fan of them, so we have the kitchen staff prepare a shake with protein powder and fresh fruit. S/he really likes them."During an interview on 10/02/24 at 10:54 am with Staff 13 (Kitchen Manager) it was reported Resident 8 was not receiving a protein powder shake with fresh fruit from the kitchen. Staff 13 stated "we don't prepare that for any residents. I don't even have protein powder. I usually put extra gravy on the mechanical soft diets, I don't do that for puree diet. I only have a TSP for Resident 8 to receive a puree diet, that is it."During an interview on 10/02/24 at 11:56 am with Staff 7, it was reported that he found one liquid gel protein packet in the kitchen, and he thought s/he had two more of them in the med room. Staff 7 stated MT's would mix the liquid gel in the residents drink; however Staff 7 was unaware of the instructions to only use one to four ounces of fluid to ensure the proper ratio delivered the instructed 16 grams of protein. Staff 7 was unaware of who was responsible to ensure the stock of liquid protein gel was available to give the resident.From 11:56 am - 12:21 pm Staff 32 (CG) assisted the resident to eat lunch. The resident ate 100% of the meal, was offered and ate 100% of applesauce and a Jello dessert and drank approximately two ounces of apple juice and had one sip of water. There was no observations that a protein shake and ice water was given after the meal and there was no gravy and butter added to the puree meal as ordered, or no high calorie dessert such as ice cream was offered. Resident 8's weight records identified the following:* Residents initial weight on 04/18/24 was 118.2 lbs; * 05/28/24 - 112.7 lbs;* 06/18/24 - 107.2 lbs;* 06/25/24 - 103.8 lbs;* 07/16/24 - 101.8 lbs; * 08/20/24 - 101.2 lbs; and* 09/24/24 - 101.4 lbs.* 10/03/24 - 97 lbs (observed weight taken during survey).From 04/18/24 - 05/28/24 the resident lost 5.5 pounds or 4.65% total body weight within one month. From 04/18/24 - 06/18/24 the resident lost 11 pounds or 9.30% total body weight in two months. From 04/18/24 - 07/17/24 Resident 8 continued to lose weight and experienced a severe weight loss of 16.41 pounds or 13.87% of total body weight within three months. There was no documented evidence the weight loss interventions were reviewed for effectiveness, new interventions attempted and documented and resident-specific instructions communicated to staff or the service plan updated with interventions when the resident continued to have severe weight loss. That put the resident at risk for continued weight loss.During an interview with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 28 (Regional RN) on 10/02/24 at 1:30 pm the concern that staff were not following weight loss interventions, the lack of staff knowledge regarding the weight loss interventions, staff signing the MAR indicating protein supplements were provided when they were not and the resident's ongoing severe weight loss was discussed. They acknowledged the findings. b. Resident 8 had the following short term changes of condition:* On 06/23/24 - Skin tear on legs;* On 7/01/24 - Left skin tear on forearm; and* On 07/04/24 - Right forearm skin tear.The facility failed to determine action or intervention needed for the resident, communicate the action or intervention to staff on each shift, and/or document weekly progress until the condition resolved.The need to ensure the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed for changes of condition, the interventions were monitored for effectiveness, the interventions were communicated to staff on all shifts, and were monitored at least weekly through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (RN/Health and Wellness Director), Staff 5 (District Director of Operations) and Staff 28 (Regional RN) on 10/03/24 at 3:05 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. Resident 1, 4, 5 nursing notes were reviewed and the Health and Wellness Director completed Temporary Service Plans for residents 1, 4, 5 with interventions. The interventions from incident reports and Temporary Service Plans were communicated to staff and written on the current service plan. These notes will be included on future service plans. This was completed by 5/13/2024. HWD also reviewed nursing notes and completed Temporary Service Plan for residents 2. Changes in condition including, but not limited to weight changes, changes in Activities of Daily Living, skin changes, will be discussed at clinical meetings and communicated to staff via Temporary Service Plans. Alert Charting will be completed at least once per day by community staff and then closed by Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Health and Wellness Coordinator, or designee and updated on resident's serivce plan per policy. 3. Temporary changes will be monitored on at clinical meeting, daily charting to be completed, and service plan changes to be made as needed by resident changes. 4. Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Health and Wellness Coordinator or designee. 1. Resident 8 nursing notes were reviewed for significant change of condition due to weight loss and temporary change of condition for skin tears. Health and Wellness Director created TSPs for weight loss interventions and educated the staff on how to provide nutrition and hydration support. Health and Wellness Director was re-educated on the expectations of documentation and investigation for temporary change of conditions. Resident 9 incident reports and nursing notes were reviewed for root cause analysis regarding their falls. A TSP was created with new interventions and staff were educated on the interventions. Resident 11 nursing notes were reviewed for change of condition and interventions. The interventions were communicated to the staff and a change of condition service plan was completed. 2. Changes in condition including, but not limited to weight changes, falls, hospital visit, new medicatons, etc, will be discussed at clinical meetings and communicated to staff via Temporary Service Plans and updated Service Plans as needed. Alert Charting will be completed at least once per day by community staff and then closed by Health and Wellness Director, Health and Wellness Coordinator, or designee and updated on resident's serivce plan per policy. 3. Temporary changes will be monitored on at clinical meeting 4-5 days per week, daily charting to be completed by staff, and change of condition service plans will be made as needed. 4. Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Health and Wellness Coordinator or designee.