Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 newly-hired staff (#s 3, 13, and 20) completed all required pre-service orientation and dementia training topics; 3 of 3 staff (#s 13, 16, and 20) demonstrated competency in all assigned job duties within 30 days of hire; 2 of 2 long term staff (#s 4 and 14) completed the required number of annual in-service training hours, including annual infectious disease training and at least six hours of training on dementia care; and 2 of 2 long term non-care staff completed annual infectious disease training. Findings include, but are not limited to:Staff training records were reviewed on 04/03/24. The following was identified:1. There was no documented evidence Staff 3 (RCC), hired 02/22/24, Staff 13 (CG), hired 01/31/24, and Staff (20), hired 01/11/24, completed one or more of the following pre-service orientation and dementia training topics:* Infectious Disease Prevention;* Dementia disease process including progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms;* Strategies for addressing social needs and engaging persons with dementia in meaningful activities;* Specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including addressing pain, providing food/fluids, preventing wandering, and use of a person-centered approach;* How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident's condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment;* How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident's service plan; and* Use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities.2. There was no documented evidence Staff 13 (CG), hired 01/31/24, Staff 16 (MT), hired 08/08/23, and Staff 20 (CG), hired 01/11/24, demonstrated competency in one or more of the following areas within 30 days of hire:* Role of service plans in providing individualized care;* Providing assistance with ADLs;* Changes associated with normal aging;* Identification, documentation and reporting of changes of condition;* Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting; and* General food safety, serving and sanitation.3. There was no documented evidence Staff 4 (CG), hired 07/31/20, and Staff 14 (MT), hired 04/07/21, had completed the required number of annual in-service training hours, including annual infectious disease training and at least six hours of training related to dementia care.4. There was no documented evidence Staff 5 (Dietary Aide), hired 09/21/18, and Staff 19 (Dietary Manager), hired 11/16/15, completed the required annual infectious disease training.The need to ensure the required pre-service and annual training was completed by staff in the time frames specified in the rules, as well as the need to ensure direct care staff demonstrated competency in all assigned duties within 30 days of hire, was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator), Staff 2 (RN), and Staff 3 (RCC) on 04/04/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 newly-hired staff (#s 24, 25, and 26) completed all required pre-service dementia training topics and 3 of 3 staff (#s 24, 25, and 26) demonstrated competency in all assigned job duties within 30 days of hire. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:Staff training records were reviewed on 08/27/24 with Staff 1 (Administrator). The following was identified:1. There was no documented evidence Staff 24 (CG), hired 07/08/24, Staff 25 (CG), hired 05/23/24, and Staff (26), hired 06/21/24, completed the following pre-service orientation and dementia training topic:* Use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities.2. There was no documented evidence Staff 24 (CG), hired 07/08/24, Staff 25 (CG), hired 05/23/24, and Staff 26 (CG), hired 06/21/24, demonstrated competency in one or more of the following areas within 30 days of hire:* Role of service plans in providing individualized care;* Providing assistance with ADLs;* Changes associated with normal aging;* Identification, documentation and reporting of changes of condition;* Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting; and* General food safety, serving and sanitation.The need to ensure the required pre-service training was completed by staff in the time frames specified in the rules, as well as the need to ensure direct care staff demonstrated competency in all assigned duties within 30 days of hire, was discussed with Staff 1, Staff 3 (RCC) and Staff 9 (Administrative Assistant) on 08/27/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
Staff #3, #13, #20 completed all pre-service orientation and dementia training topics. All new staff pre-service training plan was created in RELIAS to have all required training. Staff #13, #16, and #20 demonstrated compentency in role of service plans in providing individualized care, providing assistance with ADLs, changes associated with normal aging, identification, documentation and reporting of changes of condition, conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation, and reporting, and general food safety, serving and sanitation. All new 30 days after hire Training Plan was also created in RELIAS to have all required training. Annual Direct Care Staff Training was also updated to have all staff take the same training monthly and have an All Staff Meeting monthly to discuss and do training on course. Every June all staff will go on OCP and do 2 hour course on Infection Control for annual training. RCC will see that all pre-service training and 30 day training is done by all new staff. Administrator Assitant will also audit all staff training files to ensure compliance. Administrator Assistant is responsible to monitor staff monthly to complete annual training on time. Relias pre-service dementia training has been updated to include use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. The 30 day competency training was also updated to have role of service plans in providing individualized care, providing assistance with ADLs, changes associated with normal aging, identification, documentation and reporting of changes of condition, conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting, and general food safety,serving and sanitation. This will be evaluated monthly for three months and brought to next three Q.A.P.I. meetings. Administrator is responsible to see that the corretions are completed and monitored.