Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure MARs were accurate and included resident specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications for 6 of 6 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) whose MARs were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's MARs between 07/01/23 through 08/15/23 were reviewed and the following was noted:a. Residents 3's MARs dated 08/01/23 through 08/14/23 revealed the following:Multiple incidents of medications including Eliquis (blood thinner), Gentamicin (antibiotic), and Hydroxurea (chemotherapy) with scheduled administration times left blank, failing to document administration of the medications.b. Residents 2's MARs, reviewed from 08/01/23 through 08/14/23 revealed the following:Multiple incidents of medications including buproprion (antidepressant), ezetimible (cholesterol lowering), linsinopril (blood pressure), and Insulin (blood sugar metabolism) with scheduled administration times left blank, failing to document administration of the medications.
c. Residents 1's MARs were reviewed from 07/01/23 through 08/14/23 and revealed the following:Multiple incidents of medications including, but not limited to, quetiapine (for agitation) and sertraline (for restlessness and agitation) with scheduled administration times left blank, failing to document if the medications were administered as ordered.d. Resident 4's MARs were reviewed from 07/01/23 through 08/14/23 and revealed the following: Multiple incidents of medications including, but not limited to, divalproex (for agitation), levetiracetam (for controlling seizures), and quetiapine (mood stabilization) with scheduled administration times were left blank, failing to document if the medications were administered as ordered.
e. Residents 5's MAR, dated 07/01/23 through 08/15/23, revealed the following:Multiple incidents of multiple medications, including but not limited to divalproex (for dementia), mirtazapine (for sleep) and quetiapine (for dementia), with scheduled administration times, were left blank and failed to document if the medications were administered as ordered.On 08/15/23, Staff 1 (ED) was interviewed regarding the blanks on the MAR for Resident 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Staff 1 reported the facility had an inadequate "WiFi" signal to capture electronic administrations in some areas of the unit. The facility did not have an effective system to audit and ensure administrations were being recorded on the electronic MAR.The need to ensure an accurate MAR was kept for all medications administered by the facility was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) on 08/15, 08/16, and 08/17/23. Staff 1 acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 6 was admitted to the facility in 04/2023 with diagnoses including vascular dementia and major depressive disorder.Residents 6's MAR, dated 07/01/23 through 08/15/23, revealed the following:a. Multiple incidents of multiple medications, including but not limited to citalopram (for depressive disorder), lorazepam (for anxiety) and olmesartan (for hypertension), with scheduled administration times, were left blank and failed to document if the medications were administered as ordered; andb. Resident 6 had physician's orders including:*Lorazepam every four hours as needed for agitation/anxiety;*Haldol every six hours as needed for agitation;* Morphine every 15 minutes as needed for pain or shortness of breath; and* Hydrocodone/APAP every four hours as needed for pain.There were no resident specific parameters and instructions to staff for which medication to administer first when the resident experienced "agitation" or "pain".On 08/15/23, Staff 1 (ED) was interviewed regarding the blanks on the MAR. Staff 1 reported the facility had an inadequate "WiFi" signal to capture electronic administrations in some areas of the unit. The facility did not have an effective system to audit and ensure administrations were being recorded on the electronic MAR.The need to ensure an accurate MAR was kept for all medications administered by the facility and included resident specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (RN/Resident Services Coordinator) on 08/16/23. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 10 was admitted to the facility in 04/2018 with diagnoses including dementia. Resident 10's 12/01/23 through 12/31/23 MAR and current orders were reviewed. Resident 10 had orders for:* Acetaminophen 325 mg tablet and acetaminophen 650 mg suppository were both prescribed to treat pain and fever.There were no specific parameters to guide non-licensed staff on which medication to use first when the resident experienced pain and/or fever. The need to ensure the MAR included resident-specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 3 (Lead Med Tech) on 01/04/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure MARs were accurate and included resident specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 9 and 10) whose MARs were reviewed. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 9's 12/01/23 through 12/31/23 MAR and current orders were reviewed.a. Resident 9 had the following PRN medications for pain management:* Acetaminophen 325 two tablets as needed for mild/moderate pain; * Acetaminophen 650 mg suppository as needed for mild pain; and * Morphine 20 mg/mL as needed for pain.The electronic medication record was reviewed with Staff 6 (MT) on 01/03/24. There were no specific parameters to guide non-licensed staff on which pain medication to use first. b. Resident 9 had the following PRN orders for medications for loose stools listed on the MAR:* Loperamide 2 mg "one tablet as needed for diarrhea give one tablet after each consecutive loose stool after first loose stool"; and* Loperamide 2 mg give "two tablet as needed for diarrhea give two tablets after first loose stool".The electronic medication record was reviewed with Staff 6 on 01/03/24. There were no clear parameters to guide non-licensed staff on which order to follow for bowel medications after loose stools. c. Resident 9 had a physician order to check blood pressure daily. Twelve of 31 days were left blank, failing to document resident's blood pressure.On 01/03/24 Staff 6 acknowledged that Resident 9 would not sit still and on those days staff were unable to get a blood pressure reading. She acknowledged the need to document the refusals. No further documentation was provided. The need to ensure MARs were accurate and included clear parameters to direct non-licensed staff when administering multiple PRN medications for the same condition was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 3 (Lead Med Tech) on 01/04/23. Staff 1 acknowledged the findings.
Paramaters were added for residents surveyed.Retraining was provided with care staff regarding refusals of medications/treatments and the importance of documentation and notification to doctor. All resident MARs were audited by Regional Director of Operations and Lead Med Tech for missing parameters. Parameters were obtained and entered for all residents. As orders arrive, they will be reviewed by Med Tech, Lead Med Tech and RSC to ensure accuracy. If paramater is missing, RSC will be notified immediately so this can be obtained and entered in MAR. MAR will be reviewed twice weekly by Lead Med Tech and/or RSC for missing parameters and to ensure all medications and treatments have been given and/or properly documented. Executive Director will review weekly with RSC to ensure these corrections are being completed/monitored.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure MARs were accurate and included resident specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 12, 13, and 14) whose MARs were reviewed. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 13's 04/01/24 through 04/04/24 MAR was reviewed.a. Resident 13 had the following PRN medications for pain management:* Acetaminophen 325 two tablets as needed for pain; * Acetaminophen 650 mg suppository as needed for pain; and * Morphine 20 mg/mL .25 ml as needed for pain.The electronic medication record was reviewed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 6 (Med Tech), and Staff 28 (Resident Services Coordinator) on 04/04/24. They confirmed there were no specific parameters to guide non-licensed staff on which PRN pain medication to use first. b. Resident 13's MAR listed the following medications without an indication for use:* Diltiazem CD 180 mg;* Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg;* Quetiapine 25 mg;* Hyoscyamine sublingual 0.125 mg; and* Lorazepam 0.5 mg Tab.The electronic medication record was reviewed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 6 (Med Tech), and Staff 28 (Resident Services Coordinator) on 04/04/24. They confirmed there were no indications for use on the MAR. c. Resident 13's MAR listed the following medications for constipation:* Senna 8.6 mg PRN "by mouth twice daily as needed for constipation;"* Polyethylene Glycol 17 gm PRN "take by mouth once daily as needed for constipation;" and* Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository "every day as needed for constipation."The electronic medication record was reviewed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 6 (Med Tech), and Staff 28 (Resident Services Coordinator) on 04/04/24. They confirmed there were no specific parameters to guide non-licensed staff on which PRN bowel medication to use first.
2. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility in 04/2023 with diagnoses including dementia.The resident's 03/01/24 through 04/04/24 MAR and current physician's orders were reviewed. The following PRN medications lacked resident-specific parameters for administration:* Acetaminophen 500 mg (for pain); and * Oxycodone 5 mg (for pain). The need to ensure the MAR included resident-specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 6 (Med Tech), and Staff 28 (Resident Services Coordinator) on 04/04/24. They acknowledged the findings.3. Resident 14 was admitted to the facility in 11/2021 with diagnoses including dementia. The resident's 04/01/24 through 04/04/24 MAR was reviewed. The following PRN medications for treating pain lacked resident-specific parameters for administration:* Acetaminophen 325 mg; and* Morphine 0.25 ml (5 mg). The following PRN medications for treating difficult breathing and/or shortness of breathing lacked resident-specific parameters for administration:* Morphine 0.25 ml (5 mg); and* Ventolin inhaler. The need to ensure the MAR included resident-specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 6 (Med Tech), and Staff 28 (Resident Services Coordinator) on 04/04/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Resident 13's MAR was corrected with accurate diagnosis for medications indications for use on 04/05/2024. Resident 12, 13, and 14 PRN orders were corrected with parameters by Resident Services Coordinator after order obtained from MD on 4/05/2024MAR's will be audited twice weekly for diagnosis and parameters by the Resident Services Coordinator and/or the Lead Med Tech. Any missing parameters or diagnosis will be corrected. This will be documented and kept in the RSC office and will be audited monthly by ED. New orders will be reviewed by med tech, Lead Med Tech and Resident Services Coordinator to ensure that diagnosis and paramaters are included at time of order being entered. A copy of these will be kept in RSC office for review by ED monthly. All med techs have been re-trained on identifying missing diagnosis and paramaters and on notifying management (RSC or Lead Med Tech) of any missing at time order is received. (Completed by 4/22/2024)Resident Service Coordinator is enrolled in "The Role of the nurse in CBC" on 4/23-25 and will be completing this class to increase his knowledge of nursing in RCF/ALF.
Plan of Correction:
MAR's were corrected on 8/16/2023. Ongoing audit of MAR will be conducted at minimum of 4 times weekly by lead med tech and/or Resident Services Coordinator. This will be documented in binder in ED office and findings will be reviewed minimum of once weekly with Executive Director, Resident Service Coordinator and Lead Med Tech.Resident Services Coordinator will be responsible to ensure that the corrections are completed and monitored. Paramaters were added for residents surveyed.Retraining was provided with care staff regarding refusals of medications/treatments and the importance of documentation and notification to doctor. All resident MARs were audited by Regional Director of Operations and Lead Med Tech for missing parameters. Parameters were obtained and entered for all residents. As orders arrive, they will be reviewed by Med Tech, Lead Med Tech and RSC to ensure accuracy. If paramater is missing, RSC will be notified immediately so this can be obtained and entered in MAR. MAR will be reviewed twice weekly by Lead Med Tech and/or RSC for missing parameters and to ensure all medications and treatments have been given and/or properly documented. Executive Director will review weekly with RSC to ensure these corrections are being completed/monitored. Resident 13's MAR was corrected with accurate diagnosis for medications indications for use on 04/05/2024. Resident 12, 13, and 14 PRN orders were corrected with parameters by Resident Services Coordinator after order obtained from MD on 4/05/2024MAR's will be audited twice weekly for diagnosis and parameters by the Resident Services Coordinator and/or the Lead Med Tech. Any missing parameters or diagnosis will be corrected. This will be documented and kept in the RSC office and will be audited monthly by ED. New orders will be reviewed by med tech, Lead Med Tech and Resident Services Coordinator to ensure that diagnosis and paramaters are included at time of order being entered. A copy of these will be kept in RSC office for review by ED monthly. All med techs have been re-trained on identifying missing diagnosis and paramaters and on notifying management (RSC or Lead Med Tech) of any missing at time order is received. (Completed by 4/22/2024)Resident Service Coordinator is enrolled in "The Role of the nurse in CBC" on 4/23-25 and will be completing this class to increase his knowledge of nursing in RCF/ALF.