Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the delegation and supervision of special tasks of nursing care was completed in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) Division 47 Rules, for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#1 and 3) who received insulin injections by unlicensed facility staff. Residents 1 and 2 were at risk for harm related to potential medical complications from the lack of an RN assessment of the resident's condition, unlicensed staff training and supervision to ensure safety and accuracy of insulin administration. Findings include, but are not limited to: During the acuity interview on 6/16/21, Resident 1 was identified to be administered insulin injections four times daily by non-licensed staff. Resident 1 received both long and short acting insulin.Resident 3 was identified to be newly diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes and required insulin injections twice daily by non-licensed staff.1. There was no RN assessment to determine Resident 1's condition remained stable and predictable, or determination of frequency resident should be reassessed, including rationale. Resident 1 had blood sugars tested four times daily. Blood sugars were documented ranging from 71 to 798 between May 1 and June 16 2021. Resident 1 had increases to insulin doses seven times between 2/12/21 and 5/16/21.Resident 1 was administered the incorrect insulin on 2/27/21. The LPN evaluated and monitored the resident and the physician was notified. Staff 4 (Assistant Administrator/Universal Worker) administered Resident 1's insulin 77 times between 5/1/21 and 6/16/21.Staff 5 (Universal Worker) administered Resident 1's insulin 14 times between 5/1/21 and 6/16/21.Staff 6 (Universal Worker) administered Resident 1's insulin 6 times between 5/1/21 and 6/16/21.Staff 7 (Assistant Administrator/Universal Worker of another facility in the corporation) administered Resident 1's insulin 8 times between 5/1/21 and 6/16/21.An agency staff administered Resident 1's insulin 3 times between 5/1/21 and 6/16/21.2. Resident 3 returned from a hospital stay on 6/7/21 with a new diagnosis of insulin dependent diabetes.There was no RN assessment to determine Resident 3's condition remained stable and predictable, or determination of frequency resident should be reassessed, including rationale.Staff 4 (Assistant Administrator/Universal Worker) administered Resident 3's insulin 7 times between 6/7/21 and 6/16/21.Staff 5 (Universal Worker) administered Resident 3's insulin 1 time between 6/7/21 and 6/16/21.Staff 6 (Universal Worker) administered Resident 3's insulin 1 time between 6/7/21 and 6/16/21Staff 7 (Assistant Administrator/Universal Worker of another facility in the corporation) administered Resident 3's insulin 7 times between 6/7/21 and 6/16/21. None of the staff had been delegated by an RN, including:* Rationale why the task could be safely delegated;* Skills, abilities and willingness of Universal Workers to complete the task;* Task was taught to Universal Worker and they were competent to safely perform task;* Written instructions available including risks, side effects, response, risk factors, and whom to report the same;* Universal Workers were taught the task was client specific and not transferable;* Determination of frequency the Universal Worker should be supervised and reevaluated, including rationale; and* RN takes responsibility for delegating task and ensures supervision will occur for as long as RN was supervising performance.There were no licensed staff working in the building. The Regional RN was operating out of a different state. Delegation documentation revealed a former facility LPN had completed facility RN Delegation: Insulin Administration and Client Assessment forms for Resident 1 for Staff 4 and Staff 6, operating out of her scope of practice. The forms were not signed by the staff.On 6/16/21, the need to ensure all staff who administered insulin injections were appropriately delegated and supervised in accordance with OSBN Administrative Rules was discussed with Staff 1 (Interim Administrator) and Staff 2 (Vice President of Operations). They acknowledged the above findings. The Surveyor requested an immediate plan to ensure insulin was administered by licensed or delegated staff in accordance with OSBN Division 47 Rules.On 6/16/21 at 4:30 pm, a plan to address the delegation issue was submitted and the situation was abated.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the delegation and supervision of special tasks of nursing care were completed in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) Administrative Rules, for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#3) who received insulin injections by unlicensed staff. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Delegation records for Resident 3, reviewed with Staff 3 (RN) on 9/16/21, indicated the RN failed to document all required components of delegation in accordance with the OSBN Administrative Rules for Staff 4 (House Manager/MT), Staff 5 (Universal Worker/MT), and Staff 6 (Universal Worker/MT) to include:* Frequency the client should be reassessed, including rationale; and* Frequency the CG should be supervised and reevaluated, including rationale.The RN failed to document all required components of delegation for Staff 4 including:* Skills, abilities and willingness of CG;* Task was taught to CG and they are competent to safely perform task; and* CG taught task was client specific and not transferable.2. Staff 4 (House Manager/MT), Staff 5 (Universal Worker/MT), and Staff 6 (Universal Worker/MT were initially delegated to perform insulin injections for Resident 3 on 6/17/21. Re-evaluation of the staff's delegation duties were not completed within 60 days of initial delegation.Staff 3 (Regional RN) immediately addressed the delegation issues. The need to ensure delegation of special tasks of nursing care was documented in accordance with OSBN Administrative Rules was reviewed with Staff 3 (Regional RN) and Witness 1 (Consultant) on 9/16/21. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
C 282 OAR 411-054-0045 (1) (f) (B) RN Delegation and Teaching1. Resident #1 and # 3 have been assessed by the Interim facility Registered Nurse to identify if the resident is stable and predictable and rule out any potential or actual concerns related to the ability to safely delegate nursing duties under Division 47 OSBN. Interim facility Registered Nurse completed delegations for all staff on 6/16/21 and 6/17/21. All required documentation components including a nursing assessment of the residents condition; the skills abilities and willingness of the unlicensed staff to complete the task; that they were competent to safely preform task; that they understood the task was client specific and not transferable; the rationale for why the task is being delegated; the frequency for when the staff will be supervised and reevaluated, and the frequency for when the resident should be reassessed by the RN. Written instructions were made available including risks, side effects, response, risk factors and whom to report to.2. Residents that require nursing duties will be assessed by the Interim facility Registered Nurse to determine if the resident is stable and predictable to receive delegation of the task to an unlicensed care staff. The resident assessment to determine if the resident is stable and predictatble will be completed. The community has hired a registered nurse, her start date is 7/26/21. The current Interim facility Registered Nurse will provide additional guidance and training to the new facility RN on specific forms and assessment tools to use for residents who receive delgatory tasks. The on-coming RN will complete the Oregon DHS CBC RN Delegation self study course and obtain CEUs to prevent recurrence. Additionally, staff will be re-educated on the protocol for delegatory services and will have clear instructions and materials readily accessible for reference related to the specific task being delegated. 3. The system will be evaluated monthly. 4. The Administrator or designee and Registered Nurse will be responsible to ensure the system has been corrected/monitored. C282 RN Delegation and Teaching1. Resident #3 has been assessed by the Registered Nurse to identify if the resident is stable and predictable and rule out any potential or actual concerns related to the ability to safely delegate nursing duties under Divison 47 OSBN. Registered Nurse completed delegations for all staff on 9/20/21. All reguired documentation components including a nursing assessment of the residents condition; the skills abilities and willingness of the unlicensed staff to complete the task; that they were competent to safely perform the task; that they understood the task was client specific and not transferable; the rationale for why the task is being delegated; the frequecy for when the staff will be supervised and reevaluated, and the frequency for when the resident should be reassessed by the RN. Written instructions were made available including risks, side effects, response, risk factors and whom to report to.2. Resident that require nursing duties was assessed by the Registered Nurse to determine if the resident is stable and predictable to receive delegation of the task to an unlicensed care staff, The resident assessment to determine if the resident is stable and predictable will be completed. The community has hired a Registered Nurse, her start date is 11/1/2021.Additionally, staff will be re-educated on the protocol for delegatory services and will have clear instructions and materials readily accessible for reference related to the specific task being delegated. 3. The system will be evaluated monthly.4. The Administrator or designee and Registered Nurse will be repsonsible to ensure the system has been corrected and is monitored.