Inspection Findings:
Based on interview, observation, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure medication and treatment orders were carried out as prescribed for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 2 and 4) whose orders were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:
1. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 10/2024 with diagnoses including vascular dementia and COPD. Resident 4's current physician's orders, MAR/TAR dated 06/01/25 through 06/30/25, and progress notes dated 01/22/25 through 06/30/25 were reviewed. The following was identified:
a. Resident 4 was prescribed a regular diet, mechanical soft texture. Lunch on 06/30/25 included lasagna, green beans, and a slice of garlic bread. It was noted that the resident’s lasagna was not cut up and the garlic bread was whole. On 07/01/25 for breakfast, the resident was served eggs and a whole biscuit with gravy, and lunch was chopped pork, mashed potatoes, chopped vegetables, and a whole dinner roll. However, Staff 7 (Food Service Director) confirmed Resident 4 was on a mechanical soft diet, and for that diet texture, lasagna should be cut up, green beans slightly overcooked to be softer, and garlic bread cut up. Additionally, Staff 7 indicated the biscuit and dinner roll needed to be cut up for a mechanical soft diet. During the observation, the resident did not eat the biscuit at breakfast and was able to take small bites of the dinner roll at lunch. The resident was able to cut up the food independently, and no difficulty chewing or swallowing was observed.
b. Resident 4 had an order for Ensure Plus twice a day, scheduled at 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, for nutritional support, and house health shakes 4oz after meals and at bedtime, scheduled at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 8:00 pm for weight loss. Instructions included notifying the nurse if intake was less than 50%.
The MAR showed Ensure Plus and house health shakes were documented as administered. However, observation of the resident, staff interview, and the service plan showed the resident was not awake until about 9:00 am-10:00 am. Therefore, the 8:00 am and 9:00 am supplement were not administered. Additionally, the facility had no documented evidence to track the intake of the supplement in order to determine when to report to the nurse as prescribed for intake of less than 50%.
In an interview with Staff 10 (MA) on 07/02/25 at 10:55 am, s/he stated they would not administer the house health shake when the resident awakened but would administer Ensure plus instead. In addition, s/he confirmed they did not notify the nurse of intake less than 50%.
On 07/02/25, Staff 2 (Regional Nurse Consultant, RN) confirmed there was no documented evidence the facility was tracking the resident’s supplement intake.
The need to ensure all medication and treatment orders were carried out as prescribed was discussed with Staff 1 (Regional Director of Operations), Staff 2, Staff 3 (Regional Nurse Consultant, LPN), and Staff 6 (RN) on 07/02/25 at 12:45 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 2 moved into the facility in 06/2025 with diagnoses including dementia and anxiety.
The resident’s 06/01/25 through 06/30/25 MAR and physician’s orders were reviewed, and staff interviews were conducted during the survey, revealing the following:
a. There was a physician order, dated 06/04/25, to serve mechanical soft diet. However, it was noted on 06/30/25 that lunch included garlic bread, green beans, and lasagna. On 07/01/25 breakfast included scrambled eggs and a biscuit with gravy, and lunch consisted of steamed vegetables, chopped meat, mashed potatoes, and a whole bread roll. On 06/30/25 and 07/01/25, staff interviews indicated that for a mechanical soft diet, items such as garlic bread, lasagna, biscuits, and whole bread should be cut up. Therefore, the physician’s order for a mechanical soft diet was not carried out as prescribed. During the meal, the resident did not show any signs or symptoms of coughing, choking, or aspiration. The resident ate slowly and was able to complete his/her meal independently.
b. A 06/15/25 physician order indicated to administer Fosamax 70 mg (to treat osteoporosis) weekly, at least 30 minutes before first food, beverage, or medication of the day. However, the MAR showed the medication was scheduled for 8:00 am, along with all other morning medications.
c. A 06/15/25 physician order indicated to administer vitamin B12 every other day. However, the MAR showed the medication was administered every day, not every other day as prescribed.
d. A 06/15/25 physician order indicated to apply Lidocaine patch daily for pain. However, the MAR showed the medication was not administered and was noted as “pending confirmation.”
e. A 06/15/25 physician order indicated to administer milk of magnesia 30 ml. However, the order was incomplete, as it did not include the route or the frequency for the medication to be administered.
f. A 06/15/25 physician prescribed staff should be notified if vital signs were out of range, provide treatment for minor skin laceration, apply house barrier cream, and offer the house health shake. However, these orders were not transcribed to the MAR for staff to carry out.
On 07/02/25 at 11:10 am, the findings were reviewed with Staff 1 (Regional Director of Operations), Staff 2 (Regional Nurse Consultant, RN), Staff 3 (Regional Nurse Consultant, LPN), and Staff 6 (RN) on 07/02/25 at 11:10 am. They acknowledged the findings.
OAR 411-054-0055 (1)(f-h) Systems: Treatment Orders
(f) Medication and treatment orders must be carried out as prescribed.(g) Written, signed physician or other legally recognized practitioner orders must be documented in the resident's facility record for all medications and treatments that the facility is responsible to administer.(h) Only a physician or other legally recognized prescribing practitioner is authorized to make changes in a medication or treatment order.
This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
Plan of Correction:
All staff including Caregivers, Med Techs, and Dietary staff were in-serviced on June 30th on importance following physician orders and understanding diet textures. Staff were provided with pictures of different diet types, and the resident diet list was updated, printed, and posted in the kitchen for reference.
Plan of correction was implemented on June 30th. In addition to in-services and staff training, a meal monitoring program was established. Each day, management team members observe all meals to ensure residents are served the correct diets.
Resident Care Coordinator and Nurse will continue auditing five residents per week who are on weight monitoring and/or receiving supplemental nutrition. Director of Health Services, Executive Director and RCC will audit residents' awake times and, if needed, adjust the timing of ensure administration. PCP will be notified for any necessary changes, which will then be updated in the MAR.
Executive Director and Director of Health Services are responsible for ensuring that all medications and physician orders are followed as prescribed.