Inspection Findings:
2. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 10/2019 with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis. Resident 1's MAR/TAR, dated 02/01/23 through 02/27/23 and corresponding progress notes and prescriber orders were reviewed and revealed the following:* The resident had an order for oxycodone 5 mg as needed for pain with no more than one tab administered per day. The resident received two doses on 02/01/23; and* The resident had an order for nystatin to be applied topically once a day for rashes. The TAR was blank on 02/04/23 and 02/07/23.On 02/28/23 at 1:12 pm, the surveyor and Staff 14 (Agency LPN/MT) observed and checked the MAR/TAR and medication supply. Staff 14 was unable to verify if the above orders had been followed. The need to ensure medications were carried out as prescribed was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator), Staff 2 (RN) and Staff 4 (RCC) on 03/02/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all written, signed orders for medications and treatments from a physician or other legally recognized practitioner were carried out as prescribed for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose records were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Review of Resident 2's 02/01/23 through 02/26/23 MAR/TAR's and current signed physician orders, identified the following orders were not carried out as prescribed:* Carvedilol 12.5 mg tablet (for hypertension), order noted to notify PCP [primary care provider], if systolic blood pressure (top number) was greater than 160; and* Lidocaine-Prilocaine 2.5% cream (for pain), as needed every four hours.The 02/2023 MAR indicated on 23 occasions, Resident 2's systolic blood pressure was over 160.During an interview with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (RN) on 02/28/23, it was reported there was no documentation the physician was notified of the elevated systolic blood pressure. During an interview on 03/01/23 at 10:30 am, Resident 2, reported s/he had Lidocaine cream for pain in his/her feet, however, s/he was always told the medication was not available. The resident stated s/he would like the treatment, if they had it. During an observation and interview on 03/01/23 at 10:45 am, Staff 13 (Agency LPN/MT), stated the Lidocaine was not located in the resident's room or in the medication cart and she was not able to administer it. The need to ensure all orders for medications from a physician or legally recognized practitioner were carried out as prescribed was discussed with Staff 1 and Staff 2 on 03/01/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. a. Facility corrected medication and treatment orders for Resident #2 by:- Notifying PCP according to order parameters of blood pressure medication- Requested PCP for clarification of frequency of notification for any out of range vital signs- Making sure supply of as needed cream available and accessible to medtech1. b. Facility corrected medication and treatment orders for Resident #1 by:- Medtech staff education, coaching and monitoring of medtech staff on dosing frequency parameters for prn Oxycodone and timely and accurate documentation of Nystatin and other treatments.- Adding additional eMAR controls to space prn Oxycodone doses according to order.2. a. Medication and treatment orders by a legally recognized practitioner will be carried out as prescribed. All medications and treatments facility administers will be documented in the resident's record. 2. b. Medication and treatment orders including associated parameters for administering and reporting, ie. Blood pressure parameters, will be followed and documented accordingly.2. c. Medication and treatment orders will be reviewed for completeness and clarity. Any unclear parameters will be clarified with ordering practitioner. ie. Oxycodone 1 tablet PO daily PRN need clarified if daily means 24hours apart in dosing or day-by-day allowance to take prn with parameter on how many hours in between daily dose.2. d. Medication and treatment supplies will be available and on hand at all times in order to be carried out and administered as prescribed. Medications and treatments will be ordered and re-ordered timely to ensure adequate supply and stored in a location accessible to authorized staff.Medtech should take steps in locating, re-ordering and reporting any missing medications and treatments.2. e. All facility administered medications and treatments will be documented timely in resident's record by responsible medtech.2. f. Facility will conduct an audit of all medications and treatment orders for all residents to address the following:- Ensure there are corresponding signed orders from each resident's legally recognized practitioner and that these orders are correctly written on residents facility record. - Orders will be reviewed for completeness and clarity and facility will make every effort to request for clarification from ordering practitioner.- Ensure all medications and treatments administered by facility are available and on hand. 2. g. All new medication and treatment orders will be reviewed via triple-check process per facility policy.2. h. Daily review by Officer-in-charge/RCC of health record system reports or dashboards for any missed entries, missed administration or refused medications and treatments.2. i. Electronic Health Record system will be changed to a better system that integrates all aspects of resident care including Medication and Treatment management and documentation. Facility is moving from an old sytem QuickMar to PointClickCare with scheduled GoLive date in mid-April 2023. New system will allow for tracking dashboards, setting and flagging parameters on medications, re-ordering medications and documentation.2. j. All Medtechs will be trained or re-trained on Medication and Treatment Administration and Policies and Procedures.3. a. Officer in charge/RCC will review at least daily.3. b. RN/Administrator will evaluate this plan of correction at least weekly until substantial complaince met.3. c. All medications and treatments will be audited and updated if needed during this period of correction, in the next 60 days. Moving forward, Medications and treatments will be reviewed prior to and at resident move-in day, as needed and quarterly thereafter. 4. a. Facility Administrator, Facility Nurse & RCC are responsible for ensuring these corrections are compeleted/monitored.