Inspection Findings:
2. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 11/2020 with diagnoses including dementia and wrist and rib fractures. Resident 3 required a wheelchair for mobility. Observations of the resident from 08/08/22 to 08/11/22 revealed the resident required staff assistance with transfers and incontinent care.a. Resident 3's clinical record dated 05/08/22 through 08/08/22 were reviewed during the survey and revealed the following:* The resident's 05/11/22 service plan indicated the resident required staff assistance with bowel and bladder management four times per shift as feasible; * On 05/25/22 staff documented the resident had a fall on 05/24/22. S/he was incontinent of bowel and was wearing only socks; and* On 06/20/22 staff documented the resident had a fall. Staff further documented the resident wanted to use the bathroom.There was no documented evidence the facility thoroughly reviewed the incidents to determine if service planned interventions were followed in the area of bowel and bladder management and evaluated for effectiveness or new interventions determined and communicated to staff.On 08/09/22 and 08/10/22, the above findings were reviewed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Director of Wellness) and Staff 15 (Director of Operations). They acknowledged findings.b. Clinical records reviewed from 05/08/22 to 08/08/22 and staff interview noted the following:* 05/04/22 - Returned from the hospital;* 05//18/22 - "blister/diaper rash on the hip"; and* 06/08/22 - Small red area on coccyx.There was no documented evidence that the resident's short-term changes of condition were consistently monitored, at least weekly, to resolution. On 08/09/22 and 08/10/22, the above findings were reviewed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Director of Wellness) and Staff 15 (Director of Operations). They acknowledged findings.
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents who experienced changes of condition were evaluated, necessary actions/interventions were determined, documented, and communicated to staff, and the residents' conditions, including the effectiveness of interventions, were monitored weekly through resolution for 4 of 5 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3 and 5) who had documented changes of condition. Resident 1 had repeated falls with injuries. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1. Resident 1 was admitted to the memory care unit in 09/2021 with diagnoses including encephalopathy and dementia. During the survey, s/he was identified as having a history of and recent falls.Observations of Resident 1 throughout the survey confirmed the resident was often unsteady on his/her feet, had poor safety awareness and was dependent on staff for most ADLs. Clinical records, including the service plan, temporary service plans (TSP's), incident reports and investigations, provider notes and charting notes were reviewed. The clinical record provided the following information:a. Resident 1 experienced nine falls between 05/12/22 and 08/05/22 as follows:* 05/12/22 in common area;* 05/16/22 in common area resulting in skin tear and bruising;* 05/18/22 in common area resulting in pain and bruising;* 05/21/22 in outside courtyard resulting in abrasion;* 05/25/22 in common area;* 06/09/22 in room, bruising and swollen lip observed the following day;* 07/07/22 in common area;* 07/13/22 in common area, skin tears to head, bruising visible several days later; and* 08/04/22 in common area.The records documented information on the falls, how the injuries occurred, treatment provided and that the resident was placed on alert monitoring. Incident investigations provided, from 05/12/22 through 08/05/22, were reviewed and documented new fall interventions including: * 05/16/22 staff to assist [the resident] when looking to sit down;* 05/18/22 guide resident to a chair to sit, re-direct to an activity and ensure resident is wearing non-skid socks or shoes;* 05/21/22 staff to assist resident when outside for walks, re-direct back inside when outside for walks; and*07/07/22 present the resident with an activity to keep occupied, re-direct as feasible, keep dining room chairs pushed in.While the follow-up investigations included documentation of new interventions identified to prevent further falls/injury, the record did not include documented evidence the new interventions were communicated to staff and there was no evidence the interventions were implemented and monitored for effectiveness. The failure of the facility to ensure interventions were communicated to staff, added to the service plan, were implemented and monitored for effectiveness to prevent future falls or injuries placed the resident at risk and the resident continued to experience falls and/or injuries. b. Resident 1 sustained multiple skin injuries (as listed above) and included the following:* 05/26/22 sustained redness and bruising to nose while ambulating in common area; * 06/20/22 hit chin on a shelf, bruising to chin; * 06/27/22 hit head on handrail, sustained a cut to the head; * 08/05/22 bleeding to head, bruising visible two days later.The skin injuries represented short term changes of condition. The injuries were identified and documented in the alert monitoring charting notes by medication technicians. While the facility licensed nurse discontinued the alert monitoring of the skin injuries and noted the status of the injury at the time of ending the alert monitoring, there was no documented evidence interventions were developed if needed and staff was monitoring the skin issues, at least weekly, until the injury was resolved. The monitoring process and need to ensure interventions related to changes of condition were communicated to staff and the conditions were monitored at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Director of Wellness) on 08/10/22. They acknowledged the findings. 2. Resident 2 was admitted to the memory care unit in 01/2022 with diagnoses including dementia and chronic kidney disease.Clinical records, including the service plan, dated 01/01/22, temporary service plans (TSP's), provider visit notes and charting notes were reviewed. The clinical record provided the following information:Resident 2 had the following skin injuries identified during the review period from 05/09/22 through 08/01/22:* 05/19/22 abrasions to left knee and head, skin tear to right hand;* 05/21/22 bruising to left eye;* 06/17/22 skin rash to neck, forehead and top of head;* 06/25/22 bruise to right hand; and* 07/22/22 open area on neck with drainage.Resident 2's skin injuries represented short term changes of condition. The clinical record revealed the following:The skin injuries were identified and documented in the alert monitoring charting notes by medication technicians.While the facility licensed nurse discontinued the alert monitoring of the skin injuries and noted the status of the injury at the time of ending the alert monitoring, there was no documented evidence the injuries were evaluated at onset, interventions developed, if needed, and the skin issues were being monitored, at least weekly, until the injuries were resolved. The need to ensure changes of condition were evaluated at onset, interventions developed as needed and monitored, at least weekly, until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Director of Wellness) on 08/10/22. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 5 was admitted to the facility in 07/2022 with diagnosis of diabetes, CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and hypertension. a. Review of the clinical record, including progress notes indicated the following short-term changes of condition were not monitored through resolution and monitoring instructions were not communicated to staff:* On 07/03/22, missed insulin dose at 2:00 pm;* On 07/16/22, ER visit 07/16/22 and return to facility on 07/17/22 with diagnosis of hyperglycemia;* On 07/28/22, vomiting and elevated BP 188/81 at 9:14 am, PRN Clonidine was given and BP rechecked at 12:20 pm. Blood pressure (BP) remained elevated at 166/75. No further BP monitoring was completed. b. Resident 5's new move-in evaluation dated 07/01/22 and physician orders indicated the following evaluated care needs that required monitoring:* Dehydration monitoring, related to diabetes;* Weekly skin monitoring; and* Blood pressure monitoring due to history of CVA and hypertension.There was no documented evidence the facility monitored the resident per evaluated care needs. c. A review of the current service plan, dated 08/03/22, temporary service plans (TSP's) and progress notes from 07/02/22 through 08/08/22 noted the following service planned fall risk interventions:* Two-person transfers;* Monitor every two hours; * Provide verbal cues during transfers; * Keep apartment free of clutter on the floor; and* Home health PT. On 07/16/22, staff documented the resident had a witnessed fall in his/her apartment. There was a TSP written for staff to monitor for latent injuries and bruises, however; the facility failed to review the service planned interventions for effectiveness and new interventions determined and communicated to staff.On 08/05/22, staff documented the resident had an unwitnessed fall in his/her apartment. There was no documented evidence the service planned fall interventions were reviewed for effectiveness and there was no documented evidence monitoring instructions were communicated to staff.Resident 5 was alert and oriented and able to explain how both falls occurred.The need to ensure the facility monitored service planned fall interventions for effectiveness, monitor and document on the resident's condition until resolved and communicate changes of condition to staff was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 15 (Director of Operations), Staff 19 (VP of Operations) on 08/11/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
OAR 411-054-0040 (1-2) Change of Condition and Monitoring:1.) The following actions will be taken for each violation, per the examples written on the S.O.D: a. Resident #1 - Facility failed to ensure that the monitoring process and need to ensure interventions related to change of condition were communicated to staff, and that the conditions were monitored at least once weekly - Facility is reviewing all falls within the last 90 days & ensuring all appropriate interventions are in place and communicated to staff via TSPs. Facility nurse is assessing current skin events and the risk for skin events, & will document findings, & interventions via TSPs. All current skin events will be monitored by facility LN at at least once weekly, until resolved. b. Resident #2 - Facility failed to ensure that changes of condition were evaluated at onset, interventions developed as needed & monitored, at least weekly, until resolved - Facility LN is assessing resident for any current skin events and the risk for skin events. All findings will be documented via TSPs, and will include interventions for staff. All current skin events will be monitored by LN, at least once weekly, until resolved. c. Resident #3 - Facility failed to ensure: fall interventions were in place, being followed, and were effective, new fall interventions were communicated with staff, & that short-term changes of condition were monitored at least weekly, until resolution - Facility is reviewing the last 90 days of falls to ensure that appropriate fall interventions are in place, effective, and communicated with staff via TSPs. Facility will review resident records/chart to ensure that any recent short-term change of condition is being monitored, at least once weekly, until resolved. d. Resident #5 - Facility failed to ensure fall interventions were effective, monitor & document on the resident's condition until resolved, and communicate changes of condition to staff - Facility is reviewing all resident falls within the last 90 days to ensure that 1.) Current fall interventions are effective, 2.) New fall interventions are in place and communicated to staff via TSP. Facility LN will review resident's chart/record, and ensure that any short-term changes of condition are being monitored at least once weekly until resolved, and communicated to staff, via TSP.2.) Change of Condition - This system is being corrected to eliminate future violations, as follows: a. Facility is implementing a 24/72hr audit to ensure that all resident changes of condition are evaluated at onset, that appropriate interventions are put in place via TSP, & that all changes of condition are monitored until resolution, b. Facility is requiring updated training to applicable IDT & direct care staff, that will focus on change of condition documentation, monitoring, and interventions. c. Per mandate, facility staff will also receive training and training material related to incident reports, investigation of incident reports, previous & new interventions, when to notify the nurse, and ensuring all interventions are made a part of the resident record & communicated with staff via TSP. d. Facility is implementing a skin log as part of the 24hr process, to ensure appropriate oversight, interventions, and communication to staff. e. Facility nurse will review skin log, & resident alerts, and will ensure that new skin events and/or treatments are entered into the residents' TAR to ensure monitoring & tx interventions, until resolved. f. Facility will receive training from Vanda Consultant related to the service planning process, secondary to changes of condition.3.) Change of Condition & Monitoring - This system is will be evaluated, as follows: a. The clinical IDT will review and complete the 24/72 hr audit as follows: The 24hr report/audit will be completed daily five days, and the 72 hr report/audit will be completed once weekly, or upon return from two days off. b. Facility LN will review skin log & resident alerts r/t new skin events, daily (5 days a week) and will review a 72 hr look back upon return from 2 days off. c. Facility LN will ensure once weekly oversight and documentation on residents with active skin events and/or nursing needs, until resolved. d. Facility will include incident report reviews during daily stand-up to ensure appropriate interventions are in place, communicated with staff, and are effective. e. Facility will ensure that all TSPs (Temporary Service Plans) are made a part of the resident's service plan when completing service plans/evaluations as they are updated per scheduling requirements: Initial, within 30- days of admission, quarterly thereafter, & with significant change of condition. f. Facility Administrator will ensure that all applicable staff (those writing, reviewing, & updating TSPs/Service plans will have the appropriate training - This system will be monitored & reviewed once monthly, via the training grid, and upon new-hire orientation.4.) Facility administrator, Facility Licensed Nurse, & Facility RN will ensure that all above corrections are made.