Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to communicate what actions or interventions were needed for a resident to staff, monitor and document on the progress of the condition at least weekly until resolved, refer a significant change of condition to the facility nurse and monitor each resident consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan, for 5 of 6 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) who experienced short term and significant changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to: 1a. Resident 4 was admitted to the facility in 2021 with diagnoses including diastolic heart failure.The record indicated the resident had a fall on 06/23/22, after which the resident required increased assistance with transfers, ambulation, showering, dressing, toileting and tray service in his/her room.After monitoring the resident's status for several weeks, Staff 7 (Service Plan Coordinator) determined the need for continued increased assistance represented a significant change of condition, and completed an evaluation of the change and updated the resident's service plan.In an interview on 08/02/22, Staff 7 acknowledged she was unsure of whether she had notified one of the nurses that had been working with the facility of the significant change of condition. In an interview on 08/02/22, Staff 15 (RN) stated she had not received notice of Resident 4's significant change of condition.b. The resident had a fall and developed bruising on the top of the left foot. The facility failed to document on the progress of the condition at least weekly between 06/24/22 and 07/13/22 when the condition was documented as resolved.The need to ensure the facility had a process for informing the facility RN of significant changes of condition and documented on the progress of changes of condition at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator), Staff 2 (Consultant RN), Staff 3 (Service Plan Coordinator), Staff 6 (Resident Care Coordinator), Staff 7, Staff 15 and Staff 16 (Consultant RN) on 08/03/22. They acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 2015 with diagnoses including mild dementia, irritable bowel syndrome and heart disease. The record also noted the resident experienced periodic back pain.The service plan indicated Resident 3 was at risk for weight loss due to declining intake. The facility had implemented interventions which included encouraging dining in a supervised table in the facility dining room, tray service if the resident declined to come to the dining room and health shakes between meals.There was no documented evidence the facility monitored whether the service-planned interventions were effective or whether other interventions needed to be developed.The requirement of monitoring service-planned interventions for effectiveness was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator), Staff 2 (Consultant RN), Staff 3 (Service Plan Coordinator), Staff 6 (Resident Care Coordinator), Staff 7 (Service Plan Coordinator), Staff 15 (RN) and Staff 16 (Consultant RN) on 08/03/22. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 5 was admitted to the facility in December 2019 with diagnoses including diabetes and congestive heart failure. The resident's 05/08/22 through 08/01/22 progress notes, skin care progress sheets, and physician communications were reviewed. The resident experienced the following change of condition related to wounds without documented monitoring at least weekly until resolution:Resident 5 had chronic pressure ulcers to the right and left buttocks. There was no documented evidence of monitoring the progress of the wounds after 06/02/22 through 7/29/22.The need to monitor short term changes weekly to resolution was discussed with Staff 2 (Consultant RN) on 08/02/22. She acknowledged the findings. Staff 1 (Administrator) reported being aware of the findings and had no questions.
4. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in February 2020 with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. The resident's 04/30/22 through 08/01/22 progress notes, skin care progress sheets, outside provider notes and physician communications were reviewed. The resident experienced the following changes of condition related to wounds without documented monitoring by the facility nurse at least weekly until resolution:* 06/11/22 onset of chronic pressure wound to the right buttock. There was no documented evidence of monitoring the progress of the wounds after 06/11/22 through 7/13/22; and* 12/2021 onset of chronic pressure wounds to both heels. There was no documented evidence of monitoring of the progress of the wounds after 05/31/22 through 07/14/22.5. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in January 2014 with diagnoses including atrial fibrillation. The resident's 04/29/22 through 08/01/22 progress notes, temporary service plans and the current service plan, dated 06/27/22, were reviewed. The resident experienced the following change of condition related to weight loss without evidence that new interventions were communicated to staff to follow:* On 07/01/22, an RN assessment was completed related the resident's recent weight loss. Interventions were identified to address the weight loss, including providing the resident with persistent encouragement at meals, snacks and menu items of choice, offering health shakes and obtaining weekly weights. There was no documented evidence the interventions were communicated to staff and the interventions had not been implemented.The need to monitor short term changes at least weekly to resolution and ensure interventions were communicated to staff was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Consultant RN) on 08/02/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. Resident 4 has had a change of condition assessment completed by the RN. Resident 4 bruising on foot has been resolved. Resident 3 has discharged. Resident 5 wounds are continuing to be monitored weekly and documented on. Resident 1 wounds are conituing to be monitored weekly and documented upon. Resident 2 interventions will be put in place and communicated with staff and documented accordingly.2. Changes in resident condition will be monitored and identified through the 24 hour chart review and follow up process. Changes in resident condition will also be discussed at morning stand up. Nursing staff have been in-serviced on assessing/evaluating skin concerns on a weekly basis until the issue is resolved/healed.3. Monthly audits will be completed by Director of nursing to ensure that monitoring of any new change of conditions have been completed and that all skin checks have been completed timely and interventions put in place and communicated to staff. Audit details to be reported at quarterly QA meeting.4. Director of nursing to ensure compliance