Inspection Findings:
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure changes of condition had determined and documented resident specific actions or interventions, were communicated to staff, and/or were monitored weekly through resolution for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 1, 2 and 3) who experienced changes of condition. Resident 1 developed unstageable pressure sores. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 1 moved into the facility in 07/2024 with diagnoses including, type II diabetes mellitus without complications, aftercare following surgical amputation and acquired absence of left foot.a. During the acuity interview on 08/05/24, the resident was identified to have a pressure sore in the coccyx area and received hospice services.The 07/01/24 initial evaluation indicated "no skin concerns needing treatment or monitoring." During an interview on 08/06/24, Witness 1 (RN Consultant) reported the resident admitted with a pressure sore on the coccyx area.The resident's current service plan, updated 07/02/24, hospice visit notes, dated 07/09/24 through 07/31/24, progress notes dated 07/03/24 through 08/04/24 and "Skin Issues (minor) LN[licensed nurse] Tracking and Weekly Progress note" were reviewed. Staff were interviewed.Staff documented the following in the resident's progress notes:* 07/05/24 - "Barrier cream applied to 1 cm x 2 cm redness to coccyx."; and* 07/10/24 - " ...another bed sore starting."The skin issues tracking and weekly progress note showed the following:* 07/03/24 - 3 cm x 1 cm. stage II;* 07/10/24 - hospice changed dressing; and* 07/17/24 - dressing intact. No complaint of pain.There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated the resident condition, document the changes and updated the service plan when the facility identified the pressure sores. Additionally, there was no documented evidence the facility monitored the pressure sores at least weekly. Further review of the skin tracking and weekly progress notes showed the following:* 07/24/24 - worsening wound bed. Unstageable; and* 07/31/24 - no changes to wound bed.Hospice visit notes showed the following:* 07/24/24 - "Worsening coccyx wound stage I, now unstageable."During the survey, between 08/05/24 and 08/07/24, Resident 1 was observed in bed at all times and required staff assistance with bed mobility.There was no documented evidence the facility completed a full evaluation to determine the resident's condition, monitored the resident's change in skin condition, or re-evaluated the resident when the new pressure sore was identified. In addition, there was no documented evidence the facility developed interventions to ensure the pressure sore did not get worse. The facility's failure to evaluate the resident's skin condition and to determine actions or interventions, document and communicate the actions or interventions with staff on all shifts, and to monitor interventions for effectiveness created a risk of harm to the resident as s/he developed unstageable pressure sores.b. Resident 1's progress note, dated 07/03/24 through 08/04/24 and the MAR, dated 07/0124 through 08/06/24 showed the following:* 07/03/24 - "on alert for new move in."; and* 07/23/24 - on antibiotic for cellulitis.There was no documented evidence the changes of condition in skin and initiation of antibiotic were monitored through resolution.The need to ensure changes in residents' skin was evaluated, actions or interventions were determined, documented, communicated to staff on all shifts, and implemented, ensure interventions were monitored for effectiveness and the changes of condition were monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (RCM) and Staff 4 (Business Office Manager) on 08/07/24. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 2 moved into the facility in 07/2024 with diagnoses including dementia and syncope.The resident's current service plan dated 07/09/24, and progress notes dated 07/16/24 through 08/05/24 were reviewed. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of resident-specific actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of the determined actions or interventions to staff on all shifts and progress noted at least weekly through resolution:* 07/20/24: Return from the hospital due to elevated blood pressure. The need to ensure resident-specific actions or interventions for short term changes of condition were determined, documented, communicated to staff on each shift and the changes of condition were monitored, at least weekly, through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Resident Care Manager). She acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 11/2021 with diagnoses which included cognitive impairment and dementia.Observations of the resident, interviews with staff and Resident 3, and review of the resident's medical chart were conducted during the survey. Resident 3's record revealed the following weights: *05/10/24: 152.4 lbs.; *06/24/24: 139.6 lbs.;*07/05/24: 139.6 lbs.; *08/03/24: 137.2 lbs.; and*08/05/24: 135.2 lbs.Between 05/10/24 and 06/24/24 Resident 3 lost 12.8 lbs or 8.4% of his/her body weight representing a significant change of condition. An RN assessment was completed for Resident 3's weight loss on 06/24/24, however there was no documented evidence actions/interventions were developed, communicated to staff nor was the change monitored weekly through resolution. At the time of the survey, 08/05/24 the resident weighed 135.2 lbs. On 08/05/24 at 2:45 pm, in an interview with the resident, s/he stated they ate breakfast and lunch in their room. S/he also stated the food at the facility was good. It was observed the resident had a kitchenette in unit including a refrigerator and microwave to contain and prepare snacks.On 08/05/24 at 2:30 pm, in an interview with Staff 7 (CG/MT) and Staff 12 (CG), they stated Resident 3 was able to eat and choose meals independently. The need to ensure the facility had a process for determining what actions or interventions were needed for a resident and providing written instructions to staff following a change of condition was reviewed with Staff 1 (Resident Care Manager) and Staff 4 (Business Office Manager) on 08/07/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. The following actions will be taken to correct the violation for each resident: a. Resident 1's wound has been re-assessed by a Registered Nurse and been addressed by a hospice physician. His most current wound care orders, along with additional recommendations will be added to the Treatment Administration Record on EMAR. Registered Nurse will continue to evaluate, monitor, and document on Resident 1's wound progression and effectiveness of current interventions and ordered treatments weekly until resolved or at new baseline. The Registered nurse will provide education to all care staff members on what signs and symptoms to monitor for, when to alert a licensed nurse of concerns, how to alert a licensed nurse of concerns, and when the wound needs urgent medical attention. Clear and specific directions will be provided to staff via written documentation in EMAR and in the resident's service plan. Registered Nurse will continue to monitor for any potential signs that the wound has progressed to a significant change of condition. b. Resident 3's weights were reasseed and service plan was updated to include weekly weights, interventions such as offering snacks in between meals and offering a supplemental shake. Clear and specific directions will be provided to staff via written documentation in EMAR ans in the resident's service plan. Registered Nurse will monitor progress weekly until weight has returned to baseline or until a new baseline is determined. c. Resident 2's service plan was re-assesed by the Registered Nurse for short-term changes due to elevated blood pressure and the findings were communicated with the resident's provider. Current orders were entered in MAR and interventions like monitoring of BP. Registered Nurse will provide training to care staff members on what signs & symptoms to monitor for and when to alert Health and Wellness Manager or Licensed Nurse. Clear and specific dierections will be provided to care staff via written documentation in EMAR and in the resident's service plan. Health and Wellness Manager will monitor weekly until resolved or unless the resident's condition changes significantly resulting in the Registered Nurse's involvement in the change of condition.2.A visual list of residents with skin issues, wounds, falls, changes of condition, and re-admission from hospitalization will be placed on a communication board in the Health & Wellness Office, along with the most recent date of evaluation. This list of residents will be discussed during weekly clinical meetings with the rhe licensed nurse, RCC, Health & Wellness Manager , and the Executive Director. Any updates to resident-specific interventions will be communicated to care staff by providing clear instructions via the service plan. Weekly clinical meetings will include reviewing TSPs, outside provider notes, skin sheets, progress notes, and 24-hour alert logs to identify any changes of condition or wounds that have not yet been addressed by the licensed nurse.3. The effectiveness of the visual list of residents via a communication board and the discussions of changes of conditions during weekly clinical meetings will be reviewed by the Licensed Nurse, Health & Wellness Manager and the Executive Director monthly during monthly Wellness Management meetings.4. The Executive Director and th Health and Wellness Manager will be resposible for ensuring that the correction are completed and monitored.