Inspection Findings:
4. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 2/2019 with diagnoses including dementia, hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Review of Resident 3's records revealed the following:On 12/9/20 the hospice RN left a communication that Resident 3 had a Stage 1 pressure ulcer and staff were to apply barrier cream twice a day and PRN. On 12/14/20, a hospice nurse communication indicated the resident had a pressure ulcer that needed to be assessed.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed, communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored and documented on the progress of the condition at least weekly until the condition resolved.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.5. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 10/2020 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's dementia, history of cerebellar stroke, recent left shoulder fracture and hypertension. Review of Resident 4's records revealed the following:Resident 4 was readmitted to the facility from the hospital on 12/8/20 with a Stage 2 pressure ulcer.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed, communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored and documented on the progress of the condition at least weekly until the condition resolved.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.6. Resident 6 was admitted to the facility in 3/2020 with diagnoses including hypertension and Alzheimer's disease. Review of Resident 6's records revealed the following:Resident 6 sustained a skin tear on the right pointer finger on 11/23/20 and developed a Stage 2 pressure ulcer on the left buttocks on 12/15/20.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift. The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.7. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility in 7/2016 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease. Review of Resident 7's records revealed the following:On 12/8/20 Resident 7 developed two Stage 2 pressure ulcers. There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift. The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.8. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility in 9/2020 with diagnoses including history of stroke and dementia. Review of Resident 8's records revealed the following:On 12/14/20, Resident 8 was documented to have a Stage 1 pressure ulcer on the coccyx.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.9. Resident 9 was admitted to the facility in 1/2020 with diagnoses including dementia and hypertension. Review of Resident 9's records revealed the following:On 12/3/20, Resident 9 developed two Stage 2 pressure ulcers on the right and left buttocks and on 12/7/20 was documented to have an open area on the penis.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.10. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility in 6/2018 with diagnoses including dementia and anxiety. Review of Resident 10's records revealed the following:On 10/31/20, Resident 10 developed two Stage 2 pressure ulcers on the right and left buttocks.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.11. Resident 11 was admitted to the facility in 5/2020 with diagnoses including dementia and A-fib. Review of Resident 11's records revealed the following:On 11/16/20, Resident 11 developed an infection on the second toe of the left foot and on 11/27/20 s/he developed a fluid-filled blister on the top of the right foot. The resident developed a second blister on the right foot on 12/7/20.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed and communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.12. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility in 10/2018 with diagnoses including dementia and GERD. Review of Resident 12's records revealed the following:On 10/31/20, Resident 12 sustained an abrasion to the left knee and skin tear on the left elbow. On 11/30/20, s/he sustained a skin tear to the right elbow.There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what action or interventions were needed, communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored and documented on the progress of the condition at least weekly until the condition resolved.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate, communicated to staff, monitored for effectiveness, and that the facility documented on the progress at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 10/2020 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's dementia, history of cerebellar stroke, recent left shoulder fracture and hypertension. Prior to admission, the resident had fallen and sustained a shoulder fracture, for which s/he was receiving home health physical therapy to regain strength. The current service plan indicated the resident used a quad cane for ambulation, required one-person assistance for transfers and ambulation and understood the use of the call light when it was explained to him/her at move-in.a. The record indicated Resident 4 fell on 10/7/20 while trying to get up to walk to the restroom in the apartment without calling for assistance. The Incident Report identified "Actions taken to minimize" as "Remind resident to use walker."There was no documented evidence the determined intervention was added to the service plan and communicated to staff.b. On 11/23/20, the record indicated Resident 4 slipped and fell while trying to get up from bed and to the bathroom without calling for assistance. The Incident Report identified "Actions taken to minimize" as "Remind resident to ask for assistance."There was no documented evidence the determined intervention was added to the service plan and communicated to staff. Further, under the Incident Report item "Was the service plan being followed" staff wrote only "Resident was being offered assistance every few hours." There was no monitoring of whether other previous fall interventions (use of quad cane or walker, ability to use call system) were being followed at the time of the fall and were effective, or whether new interventions needed to be developed.The facility's failure to ensure new interventions were added to the resident's service plan and communicated to staff, and that previous interventions were monitored for effectiveness following changes of condition, was reviewed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She 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 changes of condition including resident specific instructions communicated to staff on each shift, the service plan updated and weekly progress noted until the condition resolved for 11 of 11 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) who had changes of condition. Resident 1 had repeated falls, no fall prevention interventions were developed and implemented and s/he sustained an arm fracture. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the MCC in 10/2020 with diagnoses including history of rib and vertebral fractures, osteoporosis with pathological fractures, dementia and spinal stenosis. Resident 1 was identified as a fall risk and had a history of falls. Review of Resident 1's record revealed the following:Between 11/17/20 and 12/12/20, the resident had four documented falls. The facility failed to determine and document what actions or interventions were needed for the resident following three of the falls. Following one fall, the Incident Report indicated "Remind resident to use call light" those instructions were not added to the service plan or communicated to staff. No fall prevention interventions were added to Resident 1's service plan.Resident 1 had a fall on 12/12/20 which resulted in elbow pain. The resident was sent out to the hospital on 12/14/20 and diagnosed with an elbow fracture. The facility's failure to determine, document and implement fall interventions resulted in undue pain and injury.The need to ensure interventions developed in response to changes of condition were adequate and monitored for effectiveness, and the facility documented on the progress of injuries at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 9/2020 with diagnoses including epilepsy and neuropathy. The service plan noted a history of falls and directed staff to encourage the resident to use a walker while ambulating. The service plan also noted the resident preferred to ambulate independently around the facility without the use of any assistive devices.Review of Resident 2's records revealed the following:Between 9/15/20 and 11/14/20 the resident had six documented falls, including one fall with injury. There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what actions or interventions were needed for the resident, communicated instructions for staff, monitored and documented on the progress of the resident following each fall and monitored existing interventions for effectiveness.The need to ensure actions or interventions were determined, documented in the resident's record and communicated to staff following a change of condition, existing interventions were monitored for effectiveness, and the facility documented on the progress of injuries at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 12/18/20. She acknowledged the findings.