Inspection Findings:
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 newly hired staff (#s 10, 12, 14 and 15) completed all elements of pre-service orientation, 3 of 4 newly hired staff (#s 12, 14 and 15) completed all pre-service dementia training in the required time frame, and 2 of 2 long-term staff (#s 8 and 23) completed infectious disease prevention training by 07/01/22. Findings include, but are not limited to:Staff training records were reviewed 10/12/22 and revealed the following:1. There was no documented evidence Staff 10 (Resident Assistant), Staff 12 (Resident Assistant), Staff 14 (MT), or Staff 15 (Resident Assistant, hired 04/23/22, 08/16/22, 05/02/22, and 07/08/22, respectively, completed one or more of the following pre-service orientation topics before performing any job duties:* Resident rights and values of CBC care;* Abuse reporting requirements;* Infectious disease prevention;* Fire safety and emergency procedures; and* Written job description.2. There was no documented evidence Staff 12, Staff 14, or Staff 15 completed pre-service dementia training prior to providing care to residents in one or more of the following topics:* Dementia disease process, including progression, memory loss, and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms;* Techniques for understanding, communicating, and responding to behaviors; reducing the use of antipsychotics;* Strategies for addressing social needs and engaging them in meaningful activities; and* Specific aspects of dementia including addressing pain, providing food/fluids, preventing wandering, and use of the person-centered approach.3. There was no documented evidence Staff 8 (Kitchen Staff) or Staff 23 (Maintenance Director) completed infectious disease prevention training by 07/01/22.The need to ensure new staff complete pre-service orientation prior to beginning any job responsibilities and pre-service dementia care training prior to providing care to residents, as well as to have had all staff complete infectious disease prevention training by 07/01/22, was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 7 (Business Office Manager) on 10/13/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 newly hired staff (#s 26, 28, and 30) completed all pre-service orientation topics and pre-service dementia training. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:Staff training records were reviewed on 08/16/23 and revealed the following:1. There was no documented evidence Staff 26 (MT/Resident Assistant), Staff 28 (MT/Resident Assistant), and Staff 30 (MT/Resident Assistant), hired 05/17/23, 05/19/23, and 06/08/23, respectively, had completed one or more of the following pre-service orientation topics:* Resident rights and values of CBC care;* Abuse reporting requirements;* Infectious disease prevention;* Fire safety and emergency procedures; and* Written job description.2. There was no documented evidence Staff 26, Staff 28, and Staff 30 completed the required pre-service dementia training.The need to ensure newly hired staff completed pre-service orientation and training as required was discussed with Staff 23 (ED) and Staff 24 (Consultant RN) on 08/16/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired direct care staff and 2 of 4 long term staff completed the required infectious disease prevention training during pre-service orientation and failed to ensure all staff were trained by 07/01/22, as required. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:Staff training records were reviewed on 11/08/23. The following was identified:a. There was no documented evidence Staff 33 (MT), hired 10/06/23, completed infectious disease prevention training as part of their pre-service orientation prior to performing any job duties. b. There was no documented evidence Staff 31 (Receptionist), hired 06/15/18, and Staff 20 (CG), hired 09/08/09, had completed infectious disease prevention training by 07/01/22, as required. The need for all staff to complete infectious disease prevention training during pre-service orientation and by 07/01/22, as required for all staff was discussed with Staff 23 (ED) and Staff 30 (Director of Operations) on 11/08/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1. Staff 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 23 will be assigned missing pre service training to complete. All staff training records will be reviewed and staff assigned any training missing. 2. Staff will be assigned training prior to being scheduled. BOM will use training file checklist and review records quarterly.3.Monthly and quarterly4. RN, BOM, RCC and Administrator 1. Administator has done a full audit of all employee files and staff have been giving their training requirements for completion on all staff August 24, 2023.2. Administator has implemented a new tracking system to help montior staff progress. Process will montiored upon hire, at 30 days, and monthly.3. Every two weeks4. Administator and Business Office Manager upon hire. 1. Staff 33, 31 and 20 have been assigned their infection control prevention community base care through Relias training. 2. Administator has implemented a new tracking system to help montior staff progress. 3. Monthly. 4. Administator and Business Office Manager upon hire.