Inspection Findings:
3. Resident 2 moved into the facility in 04/2021 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's dementia, chronic kidney disease and hypertension.Observations during the survey, review of Resident 2's progress notes from 03/28/22 through 06/25/22, Staff 2 (RN) interview on 06/29/22 and direct care staff interviews during the survey revealed the following:a. A progress note dated 04/04/22 stated Resident 2 was not drinking much and had no urination. On 04/04/22, an outside provider visit note recommended to push fluids and for the facility to notify the outside agency if no urine output continued.The short term change in condition lacked documented evidence of monitoring through resolution. b. Resident 2 was observed in bed and received all care in bed during the survey. Direct care staff reported that Resident 2 had declined, had not been out of bed for two months, and was now non-weight bearing. There was no documented evidence Resident 2's changes in condition had been evaluated, referred to the facility RN, service plan updated, and interventions communicated to direct care staff.The need to evaluate changes of condition, refer significant changes to the RN, identify and communicate interventions, update the service plan, and monitor the interventions for effectiveness until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) on 06/29/22 at 3:30 pm. She acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure interventions were developed, communicated to staff and monitored for effectiveness following changes of condition and, at least weekly, document progress of short-term changes of condition to resolution for 3 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1, 2 and 5) who experienced changes of condition, including weight loss, skin wounds, falls and dehydration. Resident 5 experienced continued, severe weight loss. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 5 was admitted to the facility in 04/2022 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.A review of the resident's service plan, signed by Staff 1 (Administrator) on 05/24/22, progress notes and facility incident reports dated between 04/07/22 and 06/27/22 revealed the following:a. The service plan identified the resident as having "decreasing weight", last revised on 05/17/22. Interventions and instruction to staff included "weigh monthly", "keep family and PCP informed of weight loss", and "give finger foods if will not sit down for dinner". The service plan also instructed staff to "provide cueing/prompting during meals" and to "remind the resident of meal times".b. Observations of the resident from 06/27/22 through 06/29/22 showed the resident spent long hours pacing the hallways of the unit. Staff provided cuing to the resident when meals were served on the unit and provided reminders to the resident to sit and eat meals when they were on the table. On 06/29/22, a cart of snacks was delivered to the unit at 10:00 am and snacks were placed in the refrigerator of the kitchenette near the dining room. Resident 5 was not offered a snack. The resident was provided a Philly cheese steak sandwich and four pickled beets at the lunch meal. The resident ate 100% of the meal, then stood to leave the table. Care staff in the dining area provided multiple cues for the resident to sit and wait for "some pie". The resident intermittently stood and sat for ten minutes following completing the meal then resumed walking and pacing the unit. c. On 06/28/22, weight records were requested and the following weight information was provided:* 04/07/22: 152.6 pounds (admission weight);* 05/09/22: 138.0 pounds;* 06/01/22: 135.8 pounds; and* 06/29/22: 131.8 pounds (weight taken per surveyor request).d. The facility was unable to provide documentation that the ongoing weight loss was evaluated, reported to the physician or that additional interventions had been identified and communicated to staff, and monitored at least weekly.The facility's failure to evaluate the resident's weight loss, determine and document actions or interventions to prevent further weight loss or to monitor interventions for effectiveness put the resident at risk for continued weight loss.e. Resident 5's clinical record documented s/he experienced urinary tract infections (UTIs) on 05/24/22 and 06/18/22 and was provided with a heart monitor on 04/27/22. The facility was unable to provide documented evidence that care staff was provided instructions, interventions or monitoring of these changes of condition and service plan changes. The need to ensure residents who experienced a change of condition were evaluated, resident specific actions or interventions were developed, communicated to staff and monitored was discussed with Staff 1 and Staff 2 (RN) on 06/29/22. They acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility 09/2020 with diagnoses including dementia and Parkinson's disease. The resident was dependent on staff for transfers and most ADL care. A review of the resident's clinical record and documentation between 03/30/22 and 06/27/22 indicated the resident had experienced the following change of condition: a. On 04/21/22, care staff documented an open wound on the resident's buttock area and instructed staff to "start wound care". Staff 11 (MT) documented the wound size and to "follow physician treatment orders and instructions by the facility RN".b. On 05/24/22, progress notes contained documentation of treatment orders for "duoderm dressings for pressure sore". The record lacked documentation that the wounds were monitored, at least weekly, to determine effectiveness of interventions.c. Resident 1 experienced four falls between 04/14/22 and 05/03/22. The record lacked documented evidence that interventions identified in the fall investigations were communicated to staff, followed or monitored for effectiveness. The need to ensure each resident was monitored for changes of condition and documentation of the changes and interventions was completed, at least weekly, until resolution was discussed with Staff 1 and Staff 2 on 06/30/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. Residents #1, #2 and #5 have been assessed by RN and service plans have been updated to include all necessary interventions have been added which include clear direction to direct care staff. Weights and diet orders have been reviewed for all residents. Assessments are being completed based on weight results.2. To prevent recurrence, staff will be reeducated on our alert charting guidelines and when to notify the RN. 24 hour summary will be reviewed five days a week as part of daily standup meeting. On Mondays, the 72-hour summary will be reviewed to include review of all documentation from the weekend. When a change of condition is identified, the resident will be placed on alert charting which will include a RN assessement, which will include any changes to the plan of care. When a change of condition is determined to be a significant change, a comprehensive nursing assessment will be triggered for the RN to complete and the condition will be monitored until resident is stable. The RN is scheduled to take the Leading Age Role of the Nurse in the Community, August 23-25.3. This system will be evaluated five days a week as part of daily stand up meeting. This system will further be evaluated monthly as part of the facility CQI process which includes a review of all residents who require significant change of condition monitoring. 4. The Arbor Administrator, Executive Director and RN are responsible for maintaining this system.