Inspection Findings:
4. Resident 5 was admitted to the MCC in 04/2022 with a diagnosis of dementia. Observations of the resident, interviews with staff, review of the resident's 10/01/23 service plan and 08/14/23 through 09/16/23 progress notes, revealed the following information:a. The following significant change of condition lacked documentation the facility monitored the resident consistent with his/her evaluated needs for severe weight loss.* From 08/07/23 to 08/27/23, Resident 5 sustained a 10.5 pound loss, constituting a 10.5 % loss in less than a month. Refer to C280, example 3.b. The following short-term change of conditions lacked documentation the facility determined what resident-specific action or intervention was needed for the resident, communicated the determined action or intervention to staff, and documented weekly progress until the condition resolved:* 08/12/23 fall with injury; and * 08/22/23 hospital stay. On 10/12/23, the need to ensure changes of condition were evaluated to determine what actions or interventions were needed, actions or interventions were communicated to staff on each shift, and conditions were monitored with progress noted at least weekly through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director). She acknowledged the findings.
5. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 11/2020 with diagnoses including hypertension, acute renal failure, and dementia.Review of Resident 3's progress notes, dated 07/05/23 through 10/09/23, weight records, dated 04/04/23 through 10/02/23, and temporary service plans revealed the resident experienced the following change of condition:During the six month period between 04/04/23 and 10/02/23 Resident 3 experienced a weight gain of 46.1 pounds. This represented a gain of 18.2% of the resident's body weight, and constituted a significant change of condition. The recorded weights were as follows:04/04/23 - 252.3 lbs05/08/23 - 264.7 lbs06/10/23 - 261.8 lbs10/02/23 - 298.4 lbsThe facility failed to identify the weight gain as a significant change, and to determine actions or interventions needed in response to the weight gain.In an interview on 10/11/23, Staff 2 (RN/ Director of Health Services) acknowledged Resident 3's weight gain and stated that no service planning or interventions had been implemented in response.On 10/12/23, the need to ensure the facility had a system for documenting changes of condition and developing interventions as needed was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2. They acknowledged the findings.
6. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 04/2021 with diagnoses including dementia.Resident 1's record was reviewed for changes of condition and identified the following:*Clinical records indicated Resident 1 was slapped and had a blanket thrown at him/her on 07/18/23 by an unsampled resident. Resident 1 was placed on alert charting for the resident-to-resident altercation. The last documented evidence of monitoring was on 07/20/23 in a progress note, until a discontinuing alert charting progress note on 08/08/23.There was no documented evidence the resident was monitored weekly until resolution.On 10/11/23, the need to ensure residents who experienced a change of condition were monitored at least weekly until resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director). She acknowledged the findings. 7. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 02/2023 with diagnoses including dementia.Resident 2's record was reviewed for changes of condition and revealed the following:* On 08/15/23 the resident was placed on alert monitoring for being found on the floor from an unwitnessed non-injury fall; and * On 08/16/23 the resident was placed on alert monitoring for being found on the floor from an unwitnessed non-injury fall.There was no documented evidence the non-injury falls were monitored weekly until resolution. On 10/11/23, the need to ensure residents who experienced a change of condition were monitored at least weekly until resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director). She acknowledged the findings.
Based on observations, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to identify and evaluate changes of condition, determine resident-specific actions or interventions needed, communicate interventions to staff on each shift, and/or monitor the conditions to resolution for 7 of 8 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8) who experienced changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 4 moved into the MCC in November 2021 with a diagnosis of dementia.It was identified during the acuity interview that Resident 4 was in a sexual relationship with another resident, and that the relationship had been evaluated and included in the service plan.A Consenting Relationship Assessment, dated 03/30/23, progress notes dated 03/31/23 and 04/03/23, a temporary service plan dated 03/31/23, service plans dated 05/02/23 and 08/03/23, and progress notes dated 07/07/23 through 10/07/23 were reviewed. a. There was no evidence following the 03/31/23 temporary service plan that the service plan was updated with the interventions developed for the sexual relationship, or that the resident was being monitored for ongoing evidence of consent.b. A progress note dated 09/11/23 stated Resident 4 was in another resident's room attempting to keep the other resident from going to dinner. In an interview on 10/12/23 Staff 4 (RCC) reported that Resident 4 had been exhibiting behavior toward this other resident for a few days prior to 09/11/23, attempting to prevent the other resident from going to various activities. There was no evidence this change in behavior had been evaluated, that appropriate interventions had been developed, or that the interventions had been communicated to staff on each shift.The need to evaluate changes in behavior, determine appropriate interventions for behaviors, including sexual relationships with other residents, communicate the interventions to staff on each shift, and monitor changes, including continued consent for a sexual relationship, was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 3 (RCC), and Staff 4 on 10/11/23. They acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 6 moved into the MCC in February 2022 with a diagnosis of dementia.It was identified during the acuity interview that Resident 6 was in a sexual relationship with another resident, and that the relationship had been evaluated and included in the service plan.Progress notes dated 03/31/23 and 04/03/23, and the resident's most recent service plan, dated 10/09/23, were reviewed. There was no evidence appropriate interventions were developed for the relationship, the service plan was updated with the interventions, or the resident monitored for ongoing evidence of consent.The need to determine appropriate interventions for sexual relationships, communicate interventions to staff on all shifts, and monitor changes, including continued consent for a sexual relationship, was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 3 (RCC), and Staff 4 on 10/11/23. They acknowledged the findings.3. Resident 8 moved into the MCC in November 2022 with diagnoses including dementia and psychotic disturbance.A Resident Incident Report dated 10/01/23 stated Resident 8 was found having sexual intercourse with another resident. There was no evidence the interventions that were developed were communicated to staff on each shift.The need to communicate interventions for behaviors to staff on all shifts was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 3 (RCC), and Staff 4 on 10/11/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to determine and document what resident specific actions or interventions were needed following changes of condition, communicate the interventions to staff on all shifts, monitor residents consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan, noting weekly progress until the condition resolved for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 11 and 13) reviewed with changes of condition. Resident 13 experienced ongoing weight loss. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 13 moved to the facility in 12/2023 with diagnoses including dementia and failure to thrive. The current service plan dated 01/22/24 noted the resident was on monthly weights, and the resident was ordered a regular texture diet, which s/he received.Review of progress notes and weight records indicated Resident 13's weight on 12/14/23 was 126 pounds, and on 01/05/24 the resident's weight was 121 pounds. This was a loss of five pounds, and represented a significant weight loss of 3.9% body mass in less than one month. A progress note dated 01/05/24 revealed an RN assessment for a significant change of condition - significant weight loss. There was no documented evidence the RN updated Resident 13's service plan related to the change of condition and failed to provide staff with interventions for weight loss.Resident 13 was observed during the noon meal on 01/23/24 and was noted to eat 50% of the meal with cueing from staff.On 01/23/24, the surveyor requested a current weight for Resident 13. Staff 13 (CG) reported the resident's weight at that time was 119.9 pounds. This was an additional loss of 1.1 pounds since 01/05/25, a loss of 5.5% body mass in the last 18 days (since the first weight loss was identified) and a total loss of 6.1 pounds since admission.Resident 13 was noted to experience a significant weight loss and there was no documented evidence the facility determined resident-specific actions or interventions that were needed and the resident continued to lose weight.The facility's failure to monitor Resident 13's weight and provide staff with interventions and training was reviewed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) on 01/23/24. She acknowledged the lack of monitoring and interventions resulted in continued weight loss.
2. Resident 11 was admitted to the facility in 10/2020 with diagnoses including dementia, non-insulin dependent diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.During the acuity interview on 01/22/24, Resident 11 was identified as attending dialysis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.Resident 11's 12/04/23 through 01/20/23 progress notes, temporary service plans, 01/01/24 through 01/22/24 MAR, and physician orders were reviewed, and staff were interviewed. The following was identified:* A communication to the resident's physician, dated 11/29/23, written by the facility RN, indicated the fistula had "delayed healing" following dialysis, "sometimes oozing for several hours, saturating layers of bandages." The communication also noted the resident's increasing lethargy and his/her frequent refusals to attend dialysis appointments. The facility requested the family have a physician evaluate the resident's fistula to determine whether it could continue to be used and if it could not, or if the resident continued to refuse dialysis treatments, to write a hospice referral.Progress notes on 12/14/23 indicate the RN again communicated with the resident's family about the status of getting an evaluation of his/her fistula. The family reported to the RN the resident's cardiologist declined to do the evaluation and said they should ask the resident's nephrologist to conduct the evaluation.Following the 12/14/23 communication with the family, there was no documented evidence the facility followed up on the concerns about the resident's fistula.In an interview on 01/24/23, Staff 4 (RCC) reported she had spoken with the resident's family on the previous evening (01/23/23) about the resident's situation; however, no resolution was reached about whether the resident should continue dialysis treatments or stop the treatments and be admitted to hospice.* On 12/22/23 the resident had a physical altercation with another resident. Staff noted on an Incident Report form the resident had a skin tear near his/her right ear. There was no documented evidence the skin tear was monitored through resolution.* On 01/02/24 the resident was sent to the ER. There was no documentation related to why s/he was sent out, nor was there documentation the resident was monitored upon return to the facility.* A progress note dated 01/16/24 indicated the resident did not attend his/her appointment for dialysis that day and had missed three treatments. The resident was sent to the hospital for labs and evaluation on 01/16/24, based on a message from a physician on 12/13/23 stating if the resident missed more than three treatments, s/he should go to the emergency room for further evaluation.In an interview on 01/24/24, Staff 18 (CG) reported the resident had not had a dialysis treatment since testing positive for COVID. Progress notes indicated the resident tested positive for COVID on 01/08/24. The resident had missed a total of seven treatments. On 01/24/24, Staff 1 (Executive Director) reported the resident would be going to the emergency room for evaluation on 01/25/24 for evaluation after missing several consecutive dialysis treatments.There was no documented evidence the facility monitored the resident following missed or refused dialysis treatments, or had followed up on the status of the resident's fistula between 12/14/23 and 01/23/24.The facility RN was unavailable for an interview.The need to evaluate all short-term changes of condition, determine and document resident-specific actions or interventions and make them part of the resident's record, communicate the interventions to staff on all shifts, and monitor the resident consistent with his/her evaluated needs and service plan, noting weekly progress until the condition resolves, was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) on 01/24/24. She acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents who had changes of condition had resident-specific instructions or interventions determined, documented, and communicated to staff on all shifts, and/or the conditions were monitored at least weekly through resolution for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 15, 17, and 18) who experienced short term changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 15 was admitted to the facility in 09/2022 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease.The resident's current service plan dated 04/25/24, progress notes , temporary service plans, and incident reports dated 03/22/24 through 05/29/24 were reviewed. The following short term changes of condition lacked weekly progress noted through resolution and/or resident-specific actions or interventions needed for the resident, communicated to staff on all shifts. * 04/22/24: Fall with abrasion to the left hip;* 04/23/24: Fall without injury;* 04/29/24: Symptoms of respiratory infection (coughing, congestion, nasal drainage);* 05/09/24: Open wound on the spine.The need to ensure resident-specific actions or interventions for short term changes of condition were determined, communicated to staff on all shifts, and the changes of condition were monitored at least weekly through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 2 (RN) and Staff 4 (RCC) on 05/30/24. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 17 moved into the facility in 02/2023 with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease and dementia. The resident's progress notes dated 04/05/24 through 05/28/24, temporary service plans (TSP's), and incident reports were reviewed. The following short term change of condition was identified:* 05/23/24 fall with a head injury, and resident sent to the emergency room. The resident returned to the facility on 05/24/24 with five staples on his/her scalp. The resident was placed on alert charting; however, there was no documented evidence the facility determined actions or interventions, provided written communication of the change of condition and any actions or interventions to staff on all shifts.The need to ensure the facility determined and documented actions or interventions for short term changes of condition, provided written communication of a resident's change of condition and any required interventions to staff on all shifts was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 2 (RN) and Staff 4 (RCC) on 05/30/24. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 18 was admitted to the facility in 01/2024 with diagnoses including dementia.The resident's current service plan dated 04/30/24, progress notes, temporary service plans, and incident reports dated 03/22/24 through 05/29/24 were reviewed. On 05/20/24, Resident 18 was sent out to the hospital for a head laceration. The resident returned the same day with multiple staples to the wound. The facility failed to determine and document what action or interventions were indicated, communicated to staff on all shifts, and lacked documentation of weekly progress noted. On 05/30/24, the need to ensure resident-specific actions or interventions for short term changes of condition were determined, documented, communicated to staff on all shifts, and the changes of condition were monitored at least weekly was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director), Staff 2 (RN) and Staff 4 (RCC). They acknowledged the findings.
C270- Change of condition and monitoring-1. All residents affected by this deficiency have been reviewed and corrected as follows: Resident #15 has a new significant change on condition assessment completed by the RN and updated service plan refecting current skin conditions which have also been added to our weekly skin check documentation until condition is resolved. Communication and instructions for care staff were implemented as well.Resident #18-RN has completed skin notes with updates and instructions for care staff. Also has been added to our weekly skin documentation log until condition is resolved.Resident #17-RN completed skin note, service plan update and clear instructions for staff to monitor for changes. Skin condition also added to our weekly skin check log.2. ED and RN have established weekly skin check and review days to evaluate, assess and document all active skin conditions within the community.3. ED to review all upated skin documentation notes on a weekly basis.4. ED/RN or designee.