Inspection Findings:
3. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 04/2022 with diagnoses including dementia. The resident's 04/29/22 through 08/08/22 progress notes, physician communications, incident reports, and weight records were reviewed. The resident experienced multiple changes of condition without documented monitoring until resolution and/or resident-specific directions to staff in the following areas:* 04/29/22 Fall with facial hematoma;* 06/01/22 Significant weight loss of 11.4 pounds, or 8% of total body weight in one-and-a-half months;* 06/12/22 Fall with reddened facial area and right arm pain;* 06/18/22 Ingestion of another resident's psychotropic medications; * 07/08/22 Severe weight loss of 17.2 pounds, or 13.6% of total body weight in two-and-a-half months;* 07/08/22 Non-injury fall;* 07/09/22 Decreased, then discontinued psychotropic medication; and* 07/12/22 Fall with abrasion to forehead.There was no documented monitoring of the resident's condition at least weekly through resolution, to include effectiveness of interventions. The facility failed to provide resident-specific direction to staff, and there was no evidence the RN was notified of the significant weight loss on 06/01/22.The need to monitor short-term changes to resolution with clear direction to staff, and to notify the facility RN of significant changes of condition, was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (LPN), and Staff 3 (Regional Director of Operations) on 08/09/22. The staff acknowledged the findings.4. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 12/2019 with diagnoses including dementia.The resident's 05/13/22 through 08/08/22 progress notes and physician communications were reviewed. The resident experienced the following short-term change of condition without documented monitoring until resolution or specific direction to staff:* On 06/02/22 progress notes indicated Resident 3 was on alert for "possible hand- foot mouth disease". There was no evaluation, clear direction to staff, or monitoring of the resident's condition at least weekly through resolution.The need to monitor short-term changes to resolution, with clear direction to staff, was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (LPN), and Staff 3 (Regional Director of Operations) on 08/09/22. The staff acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to evaluate changes of condition, determine and implement interventions needed, provide resident-specific instructions to staff, monitor the conditions at least weekly to resolution, notify the RN of any significant changes, and/or evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions for 4 of 4 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, and 4) who experienced changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 06/2016 with diagnoses including dementia, acute agitation, and diabetes. The resident's service plan, dated 06/03/22, progress notes dated 05/10/22 through 08/08/22, temporary service plans, and incident reports were reviewed.The resident experienced multiple changes of condition without documentation of interventions developed, specific signs/symptoms to observe, and/or clear directions to staff in the following areas:* 05/25/22 ER visit for "increased confusion, extremely swollen feet, and pale color";* 05/31/22 Fall with transport to ER;* 06/03/22 Admission to hospice; and* Multiple medication changes.On 08/10/22 the need to evaluate changes of condition, develop interventions, provide resident-specific directions to staff, and monitor the conditions to resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 3 (LPN). They acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 4 was admitted to the MCC in 09/2020 with diagnoses including hypothyroidism, encephalitis, and hallucinations. The residents progress notes, dated 05/10/22 through 08/08/22, MAR, dated 07/01/22, and temporary service plans were reviewed.Resident 4 experienced multiple changes of condition without documentation of monitoring until resolution, specific signs/symptoms to observe, and/or clear directions to staff in the following areas:* 05/13/22 Episode of aggressive, agitated behavior;* 07/08/22 Skin issue - soreness in perineal area; and* Multiple medication changes.On 08/10/22 the need to evaluate changes of condition, develop interventions, provide resident-specific directions to staff, and monitor the conditions to resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 3 (LPN). They acknowledged the findings.