Inspection Findings:
2. During the acuity interview Resident 6 was identified for weight loss. The last six month's of Resident 6's weights were reviewed on 09/22/22. Resident 6 had the following significant change of condition: * Weight records dated 04/10/22 through 09/07/22 were reviewed and indicated the resident experienced a 13 pound unplanned weight loss between 04/10/22 and 09/07/22. The following weights were documented in the resident's chart:* 04/10/22: 114 lbs.; * 05/10/22: 110 lbs.;* 06/10/22: 108 lbs.;* 07/10/22: 107 lbs.;* 08/10/22: 107 lbs.; and* 09/10/22: 101 lbs.Between 04/10/22 and 09/10/22 the resident lost 13 pounds or 11.4% total body weight. This constituted a significant change of condition for severe weight loss.Survey requested a new weight for Resident 6 on 09/22/22. Resident 6's current weight was recorded as 106 lbs. which was a five pound weight gain from the previous weight taken on 09/10/22. This constituted a 7.01% total body weight loss between 04/10/22 and 09/22/22. There was no documented evidence interventions were determined, documented and communicated to staff regarding the weight loss or the RN was notified for a significant change of condition. The need to ensure changes of condition were evaluated, actions and interventions determined and monitored for effectiveness and referred to RN was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (Site Manager) and Staff 3 (Regional RN) on 09/22/22. They acknowledged the findings.Refer to C 280, example 2.
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to evaluate and determine actions or interventions, monitor with weekly progress documented for short-term changes of condition until the condition resolved, and refer to the RN when appropriate for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) reviewed for changes in ADL care and weight loss. Resident 1 had continued weight loss. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 1 was admitted to the MCC facility in July 2022 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.A review of Resident 1's clinical record, chart notes and incident reports indicated the following: a. Between July 2022 and September 2022 Resident 1 experienced a significant weight loss of 5.08% of his/her total body weight, or 14.2 lbs. over a one month period. The following monthly weights were recorded in the resident's chart: * 07/07/22 - 279.00 lbs;* 08/10/22 - 264.8 lbs; and* 09/12/22 - 252 lbs. This represented a significant weight loss within a one month period which required referral to the facility RN.There was no documented evidence the facility had evaluated the residents weight loss, monitored for further weight loss, developed and implemented interventions for weight loss, or referred to the RN for a significant change of condition. The failure to evaluate and monitor the resident's weight loss and refer to the RN as required resulted in the residents' continued significant weight loss. On 09/22/22, the surveyor requested the facility staff weigh the resident. The surveyor observed the resident weigh 246 pounds, which was an additional six pound weight loss from the previous weight taken on 09/12/22. The need to ensure changes of condition were evaluated, actions or interventions developed and referred to the RN when a resident experienced a significant change of condition was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Site Manager) and Staff 3 (Regional RN) on 09/22/22. They acknowledged the findings. Refer to C 280, example 1b. A review of the charting notes and incident reports identified the following changes of condition lacked monitoring of fall interventions for effectiveness, monitoring with weekly progress noted until resolved and/or were referred to the RN, when appropriate: * On 07/20/22 - A fall in the bathroom;* On 07/22/22 - A fall out of bed;* On 07/28/22 - An injury fall with skin tear in bathroom;* On 07/29/22 - Change in behavior;* On 07/31/22 - A skin tear to the right hand/wrist; * On 08/10/22 - A skin tear and bruise on right hand;* On 08/18/22 - A skin issue on buttocks; * On 08/24/22 - Diarrhea;* On 08/26/22 - A skin issue on the back; and* On 09/13/22 - Diarrhea, vomiting with an ER visit.During an interview with Staff 14 (MT) on 09/22/22, it was reported that the facility doesn't do bowel monitoring.The need to ensure short term changes of condition were monitored, or monitored to resolution, actions or interventions developed and reviewed for effectiveness when a resident experienced a change of condition, and all significant changes of condition were referred to the RN for assessment was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Site Manager) and Staff 3 (Regional RN) on 09/22/22. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility in 09/2022 with diagnoses including diabetes and dementia. The resident's 01/26/23 through 05/25/23 progress notes, and temporary care plans were reviewed. The resident experienced multiple short-term changes without weekly progress noted until resolution in the following areas:* Non-injury fall;* Miralax (bowel medication) changed to PRN; and * Return from hospital.Although alert monitoring was initiated for the changes, there was no documented monitoring of resident's condition until resolution.The need to ensure short-term changes of condition had documented resolution was discussed with Staff 2 (Area Manager) and Staff 3 (Regional RN) on 05/31/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to monitor short-term changes of condition with weekly progress noted until resolution for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 7 and 8) who experienced short-term changes in condition. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility in 07/2021 with diagnoses including vascular neurocognitive disorder.The resident's 01/22/23 through 05/29/23 progress notes were reviewed and revealed the following:* 02/28/23 - "Resident hit one of our activity directors on the mouth when she only said good morning...";* 02/28/23 - " Missed scheduled medications: MT reported there is no risperidone, trazadone, gabapentin..."; and* 04/27/23 - "Resident has three spots on top of [his/her] head (scalp) 0.4 centimeters diameter, now it's scabbed over."The facility lacked documented evidence the conditions were monitored with progress noted at least weekly through resolution.The lack of monitoring for Resident 8's short-term changes in condition was discussed with Staff 2 (Area Manager) and Staff 3 (Regional RN) on 05/31/23. They acknowledged the findings.
1. Resident 8 short term change of condition was updated to temporary care plans, alert charting, and progress notes. Licensed Nurse assessment determined condition was temporary. Monitored daily until resolved.2. Staff training and education to monitor for change of condition, how to notify, document, and follow up. Training on alert charting, progress notes and notifying appropriate parties.3. Daily audits of alert charting, temporary care plans, progress notes will be done to monitor change of condition and then added to service plans and care implimented by staff. 4. Memory Care Director, Med Techs and Licensed Nurse.
Plan of Correction:
1. Res #1 & 3: Residents have been reassessed and documentation placed in the residents chart and service plans updated with applicable interventions. Remaining residents records were reviewed to asure significant weight loss or other significant changes of condition had been evaluated, interventions in place and commuicated with staff. 2. Re-education provided to the RN and MCD to assure understanding of rules/policy regarding change of condition and the required documentation and ongoing monitoring. Daily oversight of resident care documentation and weekly review of weight monitoring will be conducted to assure timely awareness of significant changes, interventions and documentation showing monitoring occurs. 3. Daily chart note audit/ Weekly weight monitoring audits 4. ED/RN/MCD1. Resident 8 short term change of condition was updated to temporary care plans, alert charting, and progress notes. Licensed Nurse assessment determined condition was temporary. Monitored daily until resolved.2. Staff training and education to monitor for change of condition, how to notify, document, and follow up. Training on alert charting, progress notes and notifying appropriate parties.3. Daily audits of alert charting, temporary care plans, progress notes will be done to monitor change of condition and then added to service plans and care implimented by staff. 4. Memory Care Director, Med Techs and Licensed Nurse.