Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the RN performed an assessment, developed interventions based on the condition of the resident, or updated the service plan for 1 of 1 sampled resident (# 1) who experienced a significant change of condition and 7 of 17 residents (#s 1, 3, 4 , 5, 6, 7 and 8) reviewed for weight changes. Residents 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 experienced significant weight changes. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in March 2021 with diagnoses including dementia.Observations of the resident from 8/30/21 to 9/1/21 showed the resident required staff assistance with transfers and meal intake.Clinical records dated 3/6/21 through 8/30/21 including progress notes, alert charting, health assessments/evaluations, service plans, after visit summaries, physician faxes and incident reports were reviewed during the survey and revealed the following:* The resident experienced 9 falls between 3/6/21 and 8/30/21;* Had multiple emergency department visits due to the falls including 7/1/21, 7/15/21 and 7/23/21; * Physical injuries identified including a head laceration with staples on and a fractured nose on 7/23/21;* No longer ambulating, staying bed;* No longer transfer independently, needing 2-person assistance with transfer; and* RN assessment for the changes of condition completed on 7/29/21 did not address findings, resident status, and interventions made as a result of the assessment.The lack of an RN assessment regarding Resident 1's significant change in condition was reviewed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (RN). They acknowledged the findings.2. A review of Resident 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8's weight records revealed each resident had a significant to severe amount of weight change. a. Resident 1's weight record revealed the following:* 3/2021 (Admission) - 121 pounds;* 5/2021 - 110.6 pounds;* 7/2021 - 106 pounds; and* 8/2021 - 100.8 pounds.From 3/2021 to 5/2021, Resident 1 lost 10.4 pounds or 8.59% of his/her body weight in 2 months, which represented a significant change of condition.From 5/2021 to 6/2021, additionally, the resident lost 4.0 pounds or 3.22% of his/her body weight in a month.From 6/2021 to 8/2021, Resident 1 again lost 5.8 pounds or 4.82% of his/her body weight in 2 months, which represented a severe weight loss.Resident 1 continued experiencing a significant weight loss. b. Resident 3's weight record revealed the following:* 3/2021 - 133.4 pounds; and* 6/2021 - 144.6 pounds.From 3/2021 to 6/2021, Resident 3 gained 11.2 pounds or 8.39% of his/her body weight in three months. This represented a significant change of condition.On 8/31/21 the resident weighed 149.8 pounds, revealing an ongoing weight gain.c. Resident 4's weight record revealed the following:* 5/2021 - 181.4 pounds;* 7/2021 - 172 pounds; and * 8/2021 - 165.6 pounds.From 5/2021 to 7/2021, Resident 4 lost 10 pounds or 5.5% of his/her body weight in 2 months.From 7/2021 to 8/2021, additionally, the resident lost 6.4 pounds or 3.52% of his/her body weight in a month which represented a significant weight loss.From 5/2021 to 8/2021, Resident 4 lost a total of 16.4 pounds or 9.1% of his/her body weight in 3 months which represented a significant change of condition.d. Resident 5's weight record revealed the following:* 1/2021 - 144.8 pounds;* 3/2021 - 152 pounds;* 5/2021 - 160 pounds; and * 8/2021 - 163.3 pounds.From 1/2021 to 3/2021, Resident 5 gained 7.2 pounds or 4.97% of his/her body weight in 2 months.From 3/2021 to 5/2021, additionally, the resident gained 8.0 pounds or 5.52% of his/her body weight in 2 months which represented a significant change of condition. From 5/2021 to 8/2021, Resident 5 gained 3.3 pounds or 2.27% of his/her body weight in 3 months which represented a severe weight change.Residents 5 continued experiencing a significant weight gain.e. Resident 6's weight record revealed the following:* 1/2021 - 91.6 pounds;* 2/2021 - 97.0 pounds;* 3/2021 - 103 pounds;* 6/2021 - 136.4 pounds; and * 8/2021 - 127.8 pounds.From 1/2021 to 2/2021, Resident 6 gained 5.4 pounds or 5.89% of his/her body weight in a month which represented a significant change of condition.From 2/2021 to 3/2021, additionally, the resident gained 6.0 pounds or 6.55% of his/her body weight in a month.From 3/2021 to 6/2021, Resident 6 gained 33.4 pounds or 36.4% of his/her body weight in 3 months which represented a severe weight change.Residents 6 experienced a severe weight gain.f. Resident 7's weight record revealed the following:* 3/2021 - 109 pounds;* 6/2021 - 131.2 pounds;* 7/2021 - 135.2 pounds; and * 8/2021 - 138.8 pounds.From 3/2021 to 6/2021, Resident 7 gained 22.2 pounds or 20.36% of his/her body weight in 3 months which represented a significant change of condition.From 6/2021 to 7/2021, additionally, the resident gained 4.0 pounds or 3.66% of his/her body weight in a month.From 7/2021 to 8/2021, Resident 7 gained 3.6 pounds or 3.30% of his/her body weight in a month which represented a severe weight change.Residents 7 continued to experience severe weight gain.g. Resident 8's weight record revealed the following:* 1/2021 - 151.8 pounds;* 3/2021 - 145.7 pounds; and* 6/2021 - 137.6 pounds.From 1/2021 to 3/2021, Resident 7 lost 6.1 pounds or 4.01% of his/her body weight in 2 months.From 3/2021 to 6/2021, additionally, the resident lost 8.1 pounds or 5.55% of his/her body weight in 3 months which represented a significant change of condition.There was no documented evidence the RN had assessed any of the residents for weight changes. On 9/1/21, Staff 2 (RN) stated she was not aware of the weight changes and confirmed that she had not assessed residents' weight changes.The facility's failure to implement an effective system for monitoring residents' weights led to multiple residents experiencing significant weight changes. The lack of an RN assessment regarding multiple residents identified with weight loss or weight gain, was reviewed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (RN). They acknowledged the findings.