Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure changes of condition were evaluated and referred to the facility RN if needed, actions or interventions were developed and communicated to staff, changes were monitored, and progress was documented at least weekly through resolution for 1 of 3 sampled residents (# 1) whose records were reviewed. Resident 1 experienced ongoing severe weight loss. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 08/2023 with diagnoses including dementia with behavioral disturbance.The resident's 11/26/23 service plan, 09/24/23 through 12/01/23 narrative charting notes, temporary service plans, and weight records were reviewed.a. Weight records showed the following:* 08/31/23: 155 pounds;* 10/11/23: 141.7 pounds;* 11/21/23: 132.5 pounds; and* 12/12/23: 121 pounds.Between 08/31/23 and 10/11/23 the resident lost 13.3 pounds, or 8.6% of his/her total body weight. There was no documented evidence the facility referred the significant weight loss to the facility nurse for assessment. A 10/08/23 narrative charting note stated that "PCP was notified about 13.3 lbs weight loss. Awaiting response." On 10/15/23 a temporary service plan was initiated and instructed staff "to offer snacks or extra fluids in between meals. [He/she] now has intake monitoring." Resident continued to be weighed monthly. The resident continued to lose another 9.2 pounds, or a 6.5% loss in his/her total body weight, between 10/11/23 and 11/21/23.Resident 1 was observed during lunch meals on 12/13/23 and 12/14/23. S/he frequently rested his/her head on the table and relied on cues from staff to "take two more bites." On 12/13/23 s/he ate one roll and part of a fish stick, leaving carrots and a cheesy potato casserole untouched. Resident 1 was given cues to take "one more bite" and drink some water. On 12/14/23 Resident 1 ate about 60% of lunch which consisted of pepper steak with gravy, rice, sautéed greens and onions, and a roll.On 10/08/23 Resident 1 was identified to have a significant weight loss, and there was no documented evidence the significant change of condition was referred to the facility RN. Resident 1 continued to experience severe weight loss, with no monitoring or progress documented at least weekly.b. The following change of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of interventions to staff on all shifts, monitoring, and progress noted at least weekly until resolution:* On 11/01/23 progress notes stated Resident 1 had "increased agitation with care staff, verbally aggressive with other residents ... comes out for breakfast and lunch confused and disheveled, refusing meals, incontinence all over [his/her] clothes, BM [bowel movement] in between [his/her] toes ... and had multiple instances of public urination and incontinence all over [his/her] room, BM and urine on floors, walls, bed, clothes, dresser ..."In an interview on 12/14/23, Staff 11 (CG) stated Resident's 1 behavior with regard to public urination and BM on public walls and flooring did not improve until the implementation of the incontinence one-piece on 11/21/23.c. On 11/05/23 Resident 1 had a fall and told staff s/he tripped over a shoe and fell, resulting in two skin tears. There was no documented evidence of monitoring of the resident after the fall or communicating to staff on all shifts.The need to evaluate changes of condition, refer changes to the facility nurse when needed, determine actions or interventions and communicate them to staff, and monitor through resolution, with at least weekly documentation, was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Community Relations Manager) on 12/14/23. They acknowledged the findings. No further information was provided.
Plan of Correction:
POC for C270:1. The Action to be taken to correct each violation is the RN/MCC to address each area. RN will make corrections with RN detail assessments and chart notes, and add care plan updates that need to be completed as a result. RN will ensure all information is communicated to the team by TSP. The Memory Care Coordinator, RN, Community Relations Director, and Executive Director investigated both concerns thoroughly. Resident 1 lost weight and MCC did communicate with PCP by VA fax on 10/08/2023, POA by VA email on 10/18/2023, TSP was done to communicate with staff on 10/15/2023 to promote calorie intake, offer snacks or extra foods in between meals, and add on INTAKE MONITORING. RN weight change assessment was done. PCP referred to Hospice and from there Hospice took over. Progress was made regularly regarding intake. Resident 1 care plan does talk about a history of incontinence issues. a. Management will review weight monthly during Health and Wellness and RN will conduct a detailed weight change assessment if there is significant weight loss. b. MCC to introduce the "STOP and WATCH" document to staff. This document will explain additional care needs such as behaviors a resident may need outside of their baseline. Staff are to submit them to MCC for review for further processing. The management team will meet daily during the business week and review all progress notes and "STOP and WATCH" from the previous 24/72-hour period. If any change then TSP will be complete by RN/MCC to communicate with staff about significant changes with details about how to support the resident. c. MT will create TSP for incidents reflecting how to support the resident with non-pharmacological interventions. MCC will review to ensure TSP includes the correct detailed person-centered care notes. The community will also provide reeducation for all team members on OAR 411-054-0040 regarding change of condition and monitoring through Relias learning and in-service with the CRD/Executive Director.The Executive Director/Memory Care Coordinator will ensure all processes are followed by all parties involved.