Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure short term changes were evaluated, specific resident interventions determined and documented, and the conditions monitored with weekly progress noted until resolved for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#1 and 2) who experienced short term changes in the area of skin, medication changes, weight changes and repeated falls; and failed to evaluate and monitor service planned interventions for 3 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1, 2 and 4) who had repeated falls. Resident 1 and 2 continued to have falls with injuries. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 2 was admitted to the memory care facility in 09/2021 with diagnoses including dementia and history of falling. Resident 2 required a wheelchair for mobility.During the acuity interview on 04/17/23, Staff 2 (MC Resident Care Coordinator) reported the resident had fallen multiple times in the past 90 days when s/he attempted to transfer without staff assistance.A 03/10/23 quarterly evaluation indicated the resident had an emergency visit for a fall with injury, left iliac crest (a bone on the top of the hip). The resident required hands on assistance at all times while ambulating and with transfers or bed mobility. The resident was incontinent of bowel and required routine assistance or cueing.Observations of the resident from 04/17/23 to 04/20/23 showed the resident used a floor mat next to the bed and required a 2-person assistance with transfers and bladder management.a. Progress notes, incident reports and Temporary Service Plan (TSP) dated 12/31/22 through 04/06/23 indicated the following:* 02/04/23: Had a fall, " ...slipped while peeing on floor";* 02/05/23: Had returned to the community with a diagnosis of closed fracture for a fall;* 02/09/23: A fall in the bathroom. "Sliped [slipped] in pee ...";* 02/11/23: A fall, "...ensure proper checks are being done.";* 02/12/23: Had an injury fall " ...no supervision while in bathroom ...";* 03/01/23: A fall " ...while trying to use toilet"; * 03/06/23: A fall in the room "Trying to get out of bed" ... "Ensure checks are being done when not in site";* 03/10/23: A fall in the bathroom. Staff documented the resident was in the restroom, on "[his/her] bottom in front of [his/her] toilet";* 03/11/23: "taking [him/herself] to bathroom and fell ..."; and* 03/12/23: "found resident on the floor pants down in front of [his/her] wheelchair and urine on the floor ...".The resident had continued falls or being found on the floor on:* 03/18/23: Had a fall with injury. Staff documented the resident stated s/he was needing to go to the bathroom and rolled out of bed. The resident upper right forehead had a raised red area that was the size of a quarter;* 03/19/23: "trying to stand up to pee" and fell;* 03/21/23: The resident said s/he had to pee and fell in the room. Staff documented "check on resident every hour to ensure safety and see if [s/he] needs any help";* 04/02/23: The resident needed to use the bathroom and fell; and* 04/05/23: A fall. Staff documented "needed to use restroom/slid off bed."A 04/15/23 service plan indicated the resident was unable to transfer independently, required staff assistance with all transfers using a Hoyer lift. The resident was able to self-propel while in the wheelchair, and need frequent checks/supervision as s/he was a fall risk and attempted to self-transfer.Review of temporary service plans revealed they were pre-populated forms which instructed staff to "Cue and remind resident to call for assistance with ADL's, reaching for objects, answering the phone, etc., as needed and when feeling dizzy or weak. Cue/remind encourage the resident to use walker or wheelchair for mobility if already in place, to decrease further risk of falls." There was no documented evidence the facility thoroughly reviewed each incident in order to determine if service planned interventions in the area of incontinent management and safety checks were followed and evaluated for effectiveness to prevent continued falls. The resident experienced 20 falls between 01/17/23 and 04/06/23 and some resulted in physical injuries including a closed fracture, skin tears and bruises. Failure to evaluate, determine specific resident interventions, and communicate the interventions put the resident at risk for continued falls with injuries.On 04/19/23 and 04/20/23, the above findings were reviewed with Staff 1 (Memory Care Director), Staff 3 (ED 1) and Staff 4 (ED 2). They acknowledged findings.b. Resident 2's clinical records were reviewed during the survey and revealed the following:* Falls on 02/11/23, 03/01/23, 03/06/23, 03/10/23, 03/11/23, 03/12/23, 03/15/23, 03/18/23 03/19/23, 03/21/23, 03/29/32, 04/02/23, 04/04/23, 04/05/23 and 04/06/23;* 01/30/23: Redness to the side of pubic mound;* 02/02/23: Redness on pubic region;* 02/04/23: Received a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis;* 02/05/23: Emergency visit after a fall and received a new diagnosis of a closed fracture;* 02/10/23: Discoloration on left thigh;* 02/18/23: Edema on lower extremities;* 02/19/23: A fall and skin tear on the left shin;* 02/20/23: Emergency visit due to oozing on the left shin area and received a new diagnosis of a fungal infection on groin area;* 02/22/23: A new medication, Lasix (diuretic);* 03/05/23: An assisted fall with skin tear on left elbow;* 03/08/23: Received a new diagnosis of hernia;* 03/08/23: Bruise on the right buttock;* 03/09/23: Received an antibiotic to treat infection on leg;* 03/25/23: Skin tear on right shin;* 03/31/23: Change in behavior; and* 04/04/23: Received an antibiotic to treat infection on leg.There was no documented evidence the resident's conditions were monitored through resolution.On 04/19/23 and 04/20/23, the above findings were reviewed with Staff 1 (Memory Care Director), Staff 3 (ED 1) and Staff 4 (ED 2). They acknowledged findings.
2. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 09/2022 with diagnoses including dementia. The resident's 01/16/23 and 04/14/23 service plans, 01/06/23 - 04/17/23 progress notes, temporary service plans, outside provider notes, RN assessments, and incident investigations were reviewed. Multiple staff were interviewed and the resident was observed. The following was noted: a. During the acuity interview, Staff 2 (MC Resident Care Coordinator) stated the resident had fallen multiple times in recent months when s/he attempted to transfer without staff assistance, including a fall from which s/he sustained a right humeral fracture. Between 01/06/23 and 04/17/23, facility staff documented Resident 1 experienced 36 falls. The following included complaints of pain or injury: * 01/06/23: Acute back pain with visit to the emergency department of the local hospital;* 01/07/23: Right upper arm which was "Blue in color and painful to the touch." On 01/08/23, the resident was sent to the emergency department of the local hospital and was diagnosed with a right humeral fracture. * 01/11/23: "Two back to back falls on 1/11" for which the resident was sent to the emergency department of the local hospital and diagnosed with right hip pain. Staff also documented the resident sustained a bruise on his/her forehead near the right eye and a bump on the back of the resident's head; * 01/31/23: Bruise on right hip and chin;* 03/02/23: Right wrist swelling;* 03/08/23: "Bit [his/her] lip and cut it with [his/her] teeth";* 03/26/23: Bruise on right hip, arm and knee;* 03/29/23: Bruise above right eye;* 04/13/23: Right arm pain;* 04/15/23: "Complained of pain";* 04/16/23: Skin tear above right eye. "Eye is completely swollen shut."; and* 04/18/23: Bruise above right hip and right hand. Review of Resident 1's 1/16/23 and 04/14/23 quarterly service plans instructed staff to complete safety checks four times per shift and assist the resident with transfers. No other fall prevention interventions were identified on the quarterly service plans. Review of temporary service plans, created between 01/06/23 and 04/16/23, after multiple falls revealed they were pre-populated forms which instructed staff to " Cue and remind resident to call for assistance with ADL's, reaching for objects, answering the phone, etc., as needed and when feeling dizzy or weak. Cue/remind encourage the resident to use walker or wheelchair for mobility if already in place, to decrease further risk of falls."During interviews with Staff 17 (MC Med Tech) and Staff 11 (MC Care Partner), they reported the resident was able to squeeze their hands at times to respond to yes or no questions, but was mostly non-verbal and unable to communicate his/her needs. Resident 1's 04/14/23 service plan stated the resident was unable to use a call light. The following interventions were also implemented on the temporary service plans mentioned above: 03/08/23: "Watch resident ...stay with [him/her] so [s/he] doesn't try to stand and walk by him/herself";03/10/23: "15 minute checks" when in bed;03/18/23: " Lay down after dinner ...frequent checks while sleeping";03/20/23: "Keep an eye on resident to help prevent falls";03/23/23: "Place resident in bed after dinner";03/26/23: "Frequent checks";03/28/23: "Make sure the resident is first checked in the morning"; and04/13/23: "Make resident first check in the morning."04/15/23: "Keep an eye on resident throughout the night and make sure [s/he] has help getting up," and "Give him/her [sic] figit blanket to prevent/help reduce anxiety."There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented additional fall prevention interventions after the other 27 falls. On multiple occasions on 04/17/23 and 04/18/23, Resident 1 was observed to stand from his/her wheelchair and attempt to transfer without staff assistance. The resident sustained a bruise above his/her hip posteriorly following a witnessed fall on 04/18/23 when s/he attempted to transfer unassisted. Resident 1, identified to have had frequent falls during the acuity interview, and experienced 36 falls from 01/06/23 - 04/18/2; 12 of the falls included complaints of pain and/or injury. There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated whether the resident's fall prevention interventions were effective to minimize future falls and the resident continued to fall. At 04/18/23, Staff 4 (ED 2) instructed staff to provide 1:1 supervision to Resident 1. This was observed for the remainder of the survey. Prior to exit on 04/20/23, the facility provided a statement which indicated the resident would be provided with 24 hour supervision until s/he was evaluated to no longer require that level of supervision. b. Review of Resident 1's 09/30/22 through 03/28/23 weight records revealed the resident weighed 125 lbs on 12/28/23 and 106.5 lbs on 02/28/23. This represented an 18.5 lb or 14.8% weight loss. There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated the resident when the weight loss occurred, determined what actions and interventions were needed for the resident, and referred the resident to the RN for assessment. The RN was unavailable for interview during the survey. Staff 19 (MC Medication Tech) and Staff 17 reported the resident was able to feed him/herself prior to his/her fall with right humeral fracture on 01/06/23 and now needed full staff assistance. The resident was observed to be fed by staff on 04/17/23 and 04/18/23. A service plan update on 01/10/23 instructed staff to cue the resident to finish his/her meals and to provide assistance with eating. Documentation of the resident's weight on 03/28/23 indicated his/her weight had remained stable. c. Review of the progress notes revealed the resident sustained the following skin injuries which were not monitored at least weekly through resolution:* 01/07/23: Bruising to right upper extremity, chest, and "side" following fall with right humeral fracture;* 01/24/23: "Discoloration" on right wrist;* 01/31/23: Bruise on right hip;* 03/03/23: Bruise on right forearm;* 03/27/23: Bruise on right arm and knee; and* 04/05/23: "Discoloration" under right eye and right thigh.The need to evaluate fall prevention interventions for effectiveness to prevent future falls, to refer the resident to the RN following a significant change of condition, and to monitor short-term changes of condition was discussed with Staff 1 (Memory Care Director) on 04/19/22 and 04/20/23. She acknowledged the findings. Refer to C 231 example 2.2. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 03/2022 with diagnoses including dementia and a history of falls with a fracture. Review of the resident's 01/01/23 through 04/17/23 facility record revealed the following: Resident 1's 11/30/22 service plan stated the resident required stand-by assistance with transfers due to fall risk and instructed staff to perform frequent checks for safety during the night.The resident's 02/21/23 quarterly evaluation stated the resident was unable to use the call system.The resident experience falls on 01/14/23, 01/26/23, 01/30/23, 02/11/23 and 03/16/23. S/he sustained a "scrape' and bruise to the right knee from the fall on 01/14/23, and complained of knee pain following the 01/30/23 fall. Review of temporary service plans completed following the falls revealed they were pre-populated forms which instructed staff to " Cue and remind resident to call for assistance with ADL's, reaching for objects, answering the phone, etc., as needed and when feeling dizzy or weak. Cue/remind encourage the resident to use walker or wheelchair for mobility if already in place, to decrease further risk of falls." The 02/11/23 temporary service plan also instructed staff to ensure the resident slept in his/her bed. No additional fall prevention interventions were determined and documented in the resident's record. The need to develop resident-specific actions and interventions following short-term changes of condition and to monitor the effectiveness of fall prevention interventions was discussed with Staff 1 (Memory Care Director) on 04/20/23. She acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to determine and document what actions or interventions were needed for the resident following a change of condition and document on the progress of the condition at least weekly until resolved for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 8 and 11) whose records were reviewed. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 8 moved into the facility 05/2023 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.Resident 8's facility observation notes dated, 07/10/23 through 09/05/23 and incident reports, dated 07/19/23 through 08/30/23 were reviewed and revealed the following:* 07/20/23: Increased trazodone dose for insomnia;* 07/17/23: Started a new medication, buspirone, for anxiety;* 07/27/23: An assisted fall;* 07/31/23: A fall;* 08/03/23: A fall;* 08/05/23: A fall with a new skin issue, "a raised area to right back side of [her/his] head, this is about 2 inches long and oval shaped";* 08/11/23: A new skin issue, open area to the lower left shin;* 08/30/23: A new skin issue, discoloration on the right buttock; and* 08/31/23: A fall with "a red area on [his/her] right bottom area."There was no documented evidence the facility determined and documented what actions or interventions were needed for the resident following each change of condition, communicated actions to staff, and documented on the progress of the condition at least weekly until resolved. The need to document changes of condition which included determining what actions were needed for the resident and documenting the status of the condition at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 4 (ED 2) and Staff 18 (MC Administrator) on 09/07/23 at 4:00 pm. Staff acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 11 moved into the facility 05/2023 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.Resident 11's facility observation notes dated, 07/10/23 through 09/05/23, were reviewed and revealed the following:* 08/09/23: A skin issue, scratches on left collar bone; and* 08/09/23: Started a new medication, hydroxyurea (to treat cancer).There was no documented evidence the facility documented on the progress of the condition at least weekly until resolved. The need to document the status of the condition at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 4 (ED 2) and Staff 18 (MC Administrator) on 09/07/23 at 4:00 pm. Staff acknowledged the findings.