Inspection Findings:
2. Resident 4 moved into the facility in 09/2023 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes.A review of the resident's 11/28/23 through 02/21/24 progress notes showed the following:* 11/28/23: A pressure sore on the buttocks area;* 12/03/23: Three small wounds on resident's bottom;* 12/11/23: RN documented a stage II pressure ulcer near lower coccyx that was improving; and* 01/23/24: New orders including Calmoseptine to sacrum twice daily.There was no documented evidence the facility monitored the resident's skin condition with progress noted between 12/11/23 and 01/23/24 at least weekly until resolved. On 02/27/24 at 1:50 pm, Staff 2 (Health & Wellness Director/RN) reviewed the above progress notes and she confirmed there was no documentation of the resident's skin condition.The need to ensure the resident's short term changes of condition, including skin, were monitored at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 (General Manager) and Staff 2 on 02/28/24. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to evaluate, determine and document what action or interventions were needed for short term changes of condition, communicate the actions and/or interventions to staff on each shift, monitor the condition at least weekly with progress noted until the condition resolved, and/or failed to monitor residents consistent with evaluated needs or service plan for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 2 and 4) whose records were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 2 moved into the facility in 12/2023 with diagnoses including osteoporosis, insomnia, and Alzheimer's disease with late onset. A review of the resident's evaluation and service plan dated 12/04/23, temporary care plans, MAR's dated 12/18/23 through 02/26/24, physician orders dated 12/12/23, progress notes dated 12/19/23 through 02/19/24, identified the following: * The resident was evaluated as having chronic pain, skin issues, insomnia and anxiety; and* Current prescriber orders noted to monitor pain every shift and monitor sleep to determine as needed medication use.The following evaluated conditions lacked documented monitoring:* Sleep;* Pain; * Nurse to monitor skin and toes weekly;* On 02/12/24 and 02/18/24 "redness on the bottom due to sit and laid down not much activity.";* Oyst Cal- D (for Osteoporosis) four times per day, from 12/18/23 through 02/19/24 was not administered;* Miconazole Powder, apply topically twice daily was not administered from 12/18/23 through 02/26/24; and* Sertraline (for anxiety) one tablet daily was not administered from 12/29/23 through 02/26/24. Review of the progress notes identified the following:* A progress note on 12/19/23 noted "resident states [s/he] in in pain but refuses PRN pain medication";* A progress note on 12/21/23 noted "resident is in pain but refuses PRN pain medication"; and* A progress note on 02/18/24 noted the resident refused scheduled lidoderm patch (for pain).During an interview on 02/28/24 at 12:55 pm, Staff 1 (General Manager) and Staff 2 (Health &Wellness Director/RN) confirmed the facility had not re-evaluated the resident's pain status and refusal of PRN pain medications. During an interview on 02/28/24, Staff 2 confirmed there was no documented weekly skin monitoring. There was no documented evidence the facility monitored the resident's sleep daily, pain levels on every shift, and skin weekly per evaluation and service plan. There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated the resident's new skin condition noted on 12/12/23 and 02/18/24, or the missed medications to determine what action or interventions was needed, communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored the resident's condition with progress noted at least weekly until resolved. The need to ensure residents were monitored per evaluated care needs and changes of condition were evaluated with determined actions communicated to staff and conditions monitored at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 1 and Staff 2 on 02/28/24. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility in 7/2024 with diagnoses including malignant neoplasm of prostate.The resident's 07/09/24 evaluation, MARs dated 07/12/24 through 08/14/24, progress notes dated 07/15/24 through 08/13/24, and current physician orders were reviewed, and staff were interviewed. The following was identified:* New move-in, which was a change in environment;* Medication changes for bowel care and sleep; and* Skin status.There was no documented evidence the facility monitored the resident's short-term changes of condition until resolution.The need to ensure the resident was monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Director of Operations) and Witness 1 (Consultant RN) during the survey. They acknowledged the findings. No additional information was received.
4. Resident 8 admitted to the facility in 02/2024 with diagnoses including early stage Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.The resident's 05/01/24 through 08/14/24 MARs, progress notes dated 05/15/24 through 08/12/24, and Care Plan notes (the facility's temporary service plan and monitoring system) dated 05/15/24 through 08/14/24, were reviewed. Staff were interviewed. The following changes of condition were identified:* Missed medications on 18 occasions; and* Increased confusion on 08/03/24.There was no documented evidence the resident was monitored consistent to his/her evaluated needs and service plan which included weekly progress noted through resolution.The need to ensure the resident was monitored consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan was discussed with Staff 1 (Director of Operations) and Staff 22 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) on 08/15/24. They acknowledged the findings. No additional information was received.5. Resident 9 admitted to the facility in 10/2023 with diagnoses including congestive heart failure.The resident's MARs, dated 05/01/24 through 08/07/24, and progress notes, dated 05/02/24 through 08/09/24, were reviewed, and staff were interviewed. There was an entry on the MAR directing staff to "weigh [the resident] each day" and to "notify doctor if weight gain of [three] pounds."The following days were noted when Resident 9 had a three pound or more weight gain:* 07/30/24 - 6.1 pounds;* 06/29/24 - 3.8 pounds;* 06/08/24 - 9.1 pounds;* 05/26/24 - 4.2 pounds;* 05/16/24 - 3 pounds; and* 05/02/24 - 4 pounds.There was no documented evidence staff notified the resident's physician.Additionally, there was no documented evidence of weights being taken, or why a weight was not obtained, for 24 out of the 97 days.The need to ensure the resident was monitored consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan was discussed with Staff 1 (Director of Operations) and Staff 22 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) on 08/15/24. They acknowledged the findings. No additional information was received.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure short-term changes of condition were monitored consistent with the resident's evaluated needs and service plan, and documented with weekly progress noted until the condition resolved for 5 of 6 sampled residents (#s 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11) who experienced short-term changes of condition. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 10 admitted to the facility in 04/2024 with diagnoses including transient cerebral ischemic attack and atrial fibrillation.The resident's MARs, dated 07/01/24 through 08/14/24, progress notes, dated 07/06/24 through 08/06/24, and a Care Plan (temporary service plan) dated 07/17/24, were reviewed, and staff were interviewed.Staff 22 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) stated Witness 1 (Consultant RN) placed parameters on the MAR directing staff to, "Check blood pressure, pulse day and evening shift, report to physician if blood pressure greater than 130/80."The following days were noted when Resident 10 had a blood pressure reading greater than 130/80:* 07/24/24 - 165/83;* 07/25/24 - 184/85;* 07/31/24 - 146/92; and* 08/10/24 - 174/84.Staff 22 confirmed there was no documented evidence staff notified the resident's physician.The need to ensure the resident was monitored consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan was discussed with Staff 23 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) and Staff 25 (General Manager) on 08/15/24. They acknowledged the findings.2. Resident 11 was admitted to the facility in 04/2024 with diagnoses including type two diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension.The resident's MARs, dated 07/01/24 through 08/14/24, an RN assessment dated 07/17/24, and progress notes, dated 07/17/24 through 08/08/24, were reviewed, and staff were interviewed. Witness 1 (Consultant RN) stated the facility's offsite RN placed parameters on the MAR directing staff to, "Check and record CBGs, if CBGs are greater than 350, call RN for instruction. If RN is unavailable, call 911." The following days were noted when Resident 11 had a CBG reading greater than 350:* 07/22/24 - 500;* 07/29/24 - 413;* 08/01/24 - 364; and* 08/03/24 - 352.Witness 1 confirmed there was no documented evidence staff notified the RN or called 911.The need to ensure the resident was monitored consistent with his or her evaluated needs and service plan was discussed with Staff 23 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) and Staff 25 (General Manager) on 08/15/24. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 13 moved into the facility in 01/2024 with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes.A review of the resident's 11/01/24 through 02/04/25 progress notes and 11/01/24 through 01/05/25 service plan showed the following:* 11/05/24: Holding Plavix, a heart attack prevention medication, for 12 days;* 11/08/24: Oral surgery;* 11/22/24: Non-injury fall;* 11/24/24: Non-injury fall;* 12/17/24: Injury from a fall with a big bump and bruise around the right eye;* 12/17/24: Antibiotic treatment for a urinary tract infection;* 12/24/24: " ...went to the hospital and got stitches...";* 01/01/25: Fall requiring an emergency visit;* 01/05/25: Two falls, with one requiring an emergency visit;* 01/07/25: Rash in the groin area;* 01/20/25: A fall with emergency visit;* 01/27/25: Two falls, with one leading to a skin cut on the right arm and required an emergency visit; * 01/27/25: Began taking scheduled pain medication; and* 01/28/25: Decreased dosage of Zoloft, an antidepressant.There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated the resident's short term change in condition to determine what action or interventions was needed, communicated the actions or interventions to staff on each shift, and monitored the resident's condition with progress noted at least weekly until resolved. The need to ensure residents' short-term changes in condition were evaluated, actions determined, communicated to staff and conditions monitored at least weekly until resolved was discussed with Staff 23 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) and Staff 26 (Health and Wellness Director/RN) on 02/06/25 at 3:00 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to determine what resident-specific action or intervention was needed for a resident following a short-term change of condition, communicate the determined action or intervention to staff, and documented progress until the condition resolved for 2 of of 2 sampled residents (#s 13 and 14) who experienced changes of condition. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 14 was admitted to the facility in 01/2025 with diagnoses including neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder and long-term use of anticoagulants.Review of clinical records, including the service plans dated 01/08/25, 01/23/25, and 01/26/25, progress notes from 01/01/25 through 02/02/25, and interviews with facility staff were conducted.The following short-term change of conditions lacked documentation the facility determined what resident-specific action or intervention was needed for the resident, communicated the determined action or intervention to staff, and/or documented weekly progress until the condition resolved:* 01/07/25: Admission to the facility;* 01/23/25: Unwitnessed fall with injury;* 01/25/25: Emergency Room visit;* 01/26/25: Started new antibiotic for urinary tract infection and new medication for low back pain;* 01/28/25: " ... resident had a hard time getting up this morning, even after given PRN acetaminophen ...;* 01/30/25: "Resident in lots of pain this morning ....describe the pain as "a hot knife just going through my spine."';* 01/30/25: Emergency Room visit;* 01/31/25: Started new medication for muscle spasms; and* 02/02/25: "Resident continues to have extreme back pain. Resident is requiring 1 staff physical assist with getting in and out of bed and to change [his/her] clothes."The need to ensure the facility determined what resident-specific action or intervention was needed for the resident following a short-term change of condition, communicated the determined action or intervention to staff, and documented progress until the condition resolved was reviewed with Staff 27 (General Manager), Staff 26 (Health and Wellness Director/RN), and Staff 23 (Health and Wellness Coordinator) on 02/06/25 at 2:30 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
OAR 411-054-0040 (1-2) Change ofCondition and Monitoring1) For residents #2, 4, interventions were established for change of condition assessments and monitoring and will continue to be monitored and documented by facility RN.2) Health Services Staff have completed training related to monitoring and documenting resident changes of condition. Reportable conditions will generate incident reports and Temporary Service plans that will be reviewed by the HWD/RN. Temporary service plans will include instruction for staff on what to monitor and facility designee/RN will document resolution of incident. Staff will ensure that the RN is notified of any changes in residents needs, RN will complete Change in Condition assessments, monitoring and service plans are updated as needed.3) The GM and HWD or Designee will review incident reports, Short Term monitoring Plans, and significant change of conditions weekly, to ensure continued compliance.The GM and HWD are responsible to see that the corrections are completed/monitored.OAR 411-054-0040 (1-2) Change of Condition and Monitoring1) Resident #7,8, 9,10 and 11 notes and incident reports have been reviewed to ensure all temporary changes in condition are being documented appropriately and monitored. 2) Assisted Living staff have received training related to monitoring and reporting temporary changes in condition. This training includes how to create TSPs (temporary service plans), what changes (including pain, skin, wounds, falls, medication changes, and complaints) require incident reporting, monitoring, notification of the RN. 3) The GM or Designee will review incident reports and significant changes of condition within 24 hours. Short Term monitoring Plans will be reviewed weekly to ensure continued compliance. MCA, or designee will ensure that all TSPs include instructions for staff on what to monitor and document on and RN, LPN, or designee will document resolution of incident. 4) RN will ensure there are completed change assessments, monitoring and service plans are updated as needed. 5) The GM and RN are responsible to see that the corrections are completed/monitored. OAR 411-054-0040 Change of Condition and Monitoring1) Facility RN determined what resident-specific action or intervention was needed for resident 13 and 14. 2) Health services staff completed training related to monitoring and documenting resident changes of condition. Reportable conditions will generate incident reports and temporary service plans that will be reviewed by the HWD/RN. Temporary service plans that will include instruction for staff on what to monitor and facility designee/RN will document resolution of incident. Staff will ensure that the RN is notified of any changes in resident needs, RN will complete change in condition assessments. 3) GM and HWD/RN or designee will review incident reports, short term monitoring plans, and significant change of conditions weekly, to ensure continued compliance. 4) The GM and HWD/RN are responsible to see that the corrections are completed/monitored.