Inspection Findings:
3. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in August 2022 with diagnoses including dementia. The resident's service plan, dated 09/02/22, and interviews with care staff between 09/19/22 and 09/20/22 indicated the resident required full assistance of two staff for transfers with use of a gait belt. The resident required extensive assistance for ADLs. The resident could make needs known but was forgetful.Review of incident investigations and progress notes from 06/19/22 through 09/19/22 showed the following: An incident report was completed regarding a skin tear to the resident's upper right arm on 09/05/22. A thorough investigation was not completed regarding the skin tear. The incident report/investigation did not include information on how staff ruled out abuse and neglect, staff response at the time of the incident, description of what occurred, and follow up action taken. The facility was asked to report the skin tear to the local SPD office, and confirmation was provided prior to the survey exit.The need to ensure resident incidents were thoroughly investigated to rule out abuse and neglect was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (RN) on 09/20/22. The staff acknowledged the findings4. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in August 2021 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease. The resident's service plan, dated 07/14/22, and interviews with care staff between 09/19/22 and 09/20/22 indicated the resident required full assistance from staff for care after a recent decline over the last few months. The resident previously was independent with transfers. The resident would not initiate care and staff anticipated the resident's needs. Review of incident investigations and progress notes from 06/19/22 through 09/19/22 showed the following: Incident reports were completed for unwitnessed, non-injury falls on 07/21/22, 07/30/22, and 09/15/22. The incident reports/investigations did not include information on how staff ruled out abuse and neglect. The investigations did not consistently include information regarding staff response at the time of the incident, description of what occurred, follow-up action taken, and administrator review. The need to ensure resident incidents were thoroughly investigated to rule out abuse and neglect was discussed with Staff 1 (Executive Director) and Staff 2 (RN) on 09/20/22. The staff acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown cause and unwitnessed falls were promptly investigated to rule out suspected abuse and/or neglect and were reported to the SPD as needed for 4 of 4 sampled residents. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 09/2016 with diagnoses including dementia and stroke.The resident's clinical record from 06/30/22 through 09/19/22, including progress notes, temporary service plans, and incident reports, was reviewed, and interviews with staff were conducted.On 09/14/22 staff completed an incident report for a skin tear on the resident's right forearm. The incident was not investigated to rule out abuse and/or neglect, nor was it reported to the local SPD office.The surveyor requested the RN report the incident on 09/20/22. Confirmation was provided of the reports prior to survey exit.The need to investigate injuries of unknown cause to rule out abuse and/or neglect, and to report the incident to the local SPD office if abuse and/or neglect could not be ruled out, was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (RN) on 09/20/22. They acknowledged the findings. The surveyor received confirmation the facility reported the incident on 09/20/22 prior to survey exit.2. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 08/2022 with diagnoses including dementia.The resident's facility record was reviewed, including progress notes, temporary service plans, and incident reports dated from 08/15/22 through 09/18/22, and interviews with staff were conducted.A 09/04/22 progress note indicated staff discovered a skin tear on the resident's lower right arm on 09/03/22. Staff documented on 09/06/22 the resident "did not remember how it happened." There was no documented evidence the facility investigated the injury of unknown cause to rule out abuse and/or neglect, nor did they report the injury to the local SPD office.The surveyor requested the RN report the incident on 09/20/22. Confirmation was provided of the report prior to survey exit.The need to thoroughly investigate injuries of unknown cause was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (RN) on 09/20/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown cause and unwitnessed falls were promptly investigated to rule out suspected abuse and/or neglect and were reported to SPD as needed for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#6) reviewed with incidents. Findings include, but are not limited to:Resident 6 was admitted to the facility in 12/2021 with diagnoses including dementia.Progress notes reviewed from 11/20/22 through 01/11/23 noted the following:*11/21/22 Resident was placed on alert charting for a non-injury fall;*11/25/22 Discoloration was noted on the top of the resident's left buttock;*12/09/22 Resident was placed on alert charting for a non-injury fall; and*12/14/22 Discoloration was noted on the resident's buttocks.Incident reports were completed for 11/21/22 and 12/09/22 noting unwitnessed non-injury falls. There was no documented evidence of investigations for the discoloration, injuries of unknown cause, that were noted on the resident on 11/25/22 and 12/14/22. The incident reports/investigations were either not completed or did not include information on how staff ruled out abuse and neglect. The investigations did not consistently include information regarding staff response at the time of the incident, description of what occurred, follow-up action taken, and Administrator review.Thoroughly investigating injuries of unknown cause and non-injury unwitnessed falls to rule out abuse and neglect and reporting as necessary to SPD was discussed with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (RN) and Staff 16 (Health and Wellness Director) on 01/11/23 at 1:20 pm. Staff acknowledged the findings.The surveyor requested Staff 16 report the incident on 11/21/22 and 12/09/22 to the local SPD. Confirmation of the reports was provided prior to the end of the day.
1. Incidents on 11/21/2022 and 12/09/2022 were provided to local SPD on 1/11/2023. Education was immediately provided to Med Tech's and caregivers at stand up and at shift change 1/13/2023. 2. Staff received education on incidents of unknown origin, documentation and reporting requirements on 1/25/2023. Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Clinical Coordinator and Resident Care Coordinator will review OR Abuse Reporting & Investigation guide to be completed by 2/10/2023. Incidents from the past 30 days have been reviewed to assure reporting as required by rule.3. Resident incidents will be discussed at daily stand-up meeting and reviewed in detail during routine clinical meeting 3-5 times per week to assure follow-up investigation, and/or APS reporting occurred as needed. Executive Director will regularly review incident documentation to evaluate for effective follow up and assure reporting has occurred. 4.The Executive Director is responsible for this plan of correction.
Plan of Correction:
1.a An investigaion was conducted and an APS report filed for resident's 1, 2 and 4 on 9/21/22. A post fall investigation was completed for resident 3.2.a. Education was immediately provided to Med Tech's and caregivers at stand up and at shift change. In addition it will be provided to staff at our mandatory ALL STAFF meeting on 10/19/22 and at Med Tech meeting 10/20/22 regarding incidents of unknown origin and importance of reporting and documentation completion. Review of BAIRS form and process. See attendance log. Hand outs provided to staff unable to attend. 2.b. Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Clinical Coordinator and Resident Care Coordinator to review "conducting abuse investigation" module to be completed by 10/19/222 c. A review of all incidents has been conducted to determine whether others meet reporting criteria.3. Incidents to be reviewed at clinical meeting 3-5x/week to ensure thorough investigations are completed.3.The Health and Wellness Director, Clinical Coordinator and Executive Director are responsible for this plan of correction,1. Incidents on 11/21/2022 and 12/09/2022 were provided to local SPD on 1/11/2023. Education was immediately provided to Med Tech's and caregivers at stand up and at shift change 1/13/2023. 2. Staff received education on incidents of unknown origin, documentation and reporting requirements on 1/25/2023. Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, Clinical Coordinator and Resident Care Coordinator will review OR Abuse Reporting & Investigation guide to be completed by 2/10/2023. Incidents from the past 30 days have been reviewed to assure reporting as required by rule.3. Resident incidents will be discussed at daily stand-up meeting and reviewed in detail during routine clinical meeting 3-5 times per week to assure follow-up investigation, and/or APS reporting occurred as needed. Executive Director will regularly review incident documentation to evaluate for effective follow up and assure reporting has occurred. 4.The Executive Director is responsible for this plan of correction.