Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, conducted during a site visit on 09/13/23, it was confirmed the facility falsified records requested by the Department. Findings include, but are not limited to:a.During an interview, 09/13/23, Staff 2 (LPN) stated s/he had given Staff 3 (Med Tech) training documents to sign 10 days prior to the site visit.During an interview, Staff 3 stated Staff 2 had given him/her the training documents to sign that day.The unsigned caregiving training documents were observed and photographed by Complaint Specialist on Staff 3's desk at 12:12 pm.At 2:50 pm the same documents were again reviewed, signed by Staff 3, and backdated to 10/12/22.The above findings were reviewed with and acknowledged by Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 on 09/15/23.It was determined the facility falsified records requested by the Department.Verbal plan of correction: Training packets to be signed at time of training beginning immediately. LPN and RCC responsible for training. ED will oversee process.b. Based on interview and record review, conducted during a site visit on 09/13/23 and 09/15/23, it was confirmed the facility failed to ensure the accuracy and preservation of records for 1 of 1 sampled resident (# 1). Findings include, but are not limited to:Resident 1 returned to the facility from a nursing facility on 09/20/22. The facility was unable to provide the discharge orders from the nursing facility when requested by the Department.Resident 1's MAR, dated 9/01/22 through 10/31/22, indicated s/he did not receive Lasix from 09/20/23 until 10/28/22.A transcription of a phone call, dated 10/25/22, from Resident 1's PCP indicated Staff 8 (MT) stated Resident 1 "is receiving [Lasix] daily".Progress notes for Resident 1, dated 10/26/22, indicated Staff 2 (LPN) " Questioned as to why [s/he] was no longer on Lasix. Upon investigation found orders in chart that were not processed appropriately. Sent [prescription] to pharmacy and started Lasix, notified PCP via voicemail as well as fax. "The facility was unable to provide the fax to Resident 1's PCP on 10/26/23 when requested by the Department.Progress notes for Resident 1, dated 10/28/22, indicated the facility received Resident 1's Lasix on 10/28/22.During an interview, 09/15/23, Staff 2 stated "started Lasix" as written on Resident 1's progress notes "meant" that the process to acquire and administer Resident 1's medication had begun.The above findings were reviewed with and acknowledged by Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 on 09/15/23.It was determined the facility failed to ensure accuracy and preservation of resident records.Verbal plan of correction: LPN and RCC to review chart notes and double check one another's work to ensure accuracy. ED to review daily reports in progress notes, alerts and documentation and pass it on to LPN. Daily clinical meetings to begin immediately with LPN/RCC/ED on alert charting.