Inspection Findings:
2. Resident 2 was admitted in 2019 and had a history of falls and skin injuries.Resident 2's clinical record and charting notes, reviewed from 01/01/22 through 04/25/22, revealed the following: a. On 01/13/22 and 01/19/22, the resident sustained skin injuries. Documentation indicated the facility treated the injuries and initiated monitoring. However, the record revealed no documented monitoring of the wounds at least weekly until resolved. b. The resident fell on 02/01/22. Review of the record revealed no documented evidence the facility monitored and documented on the progress of the resident's condition at least weekly until resolved.The need to ensure the facility monitored short term changes of condition with weekly progress noted until resolution was reviewed on 04/27/22 with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Assistant ED) and Staff 3 (Health Service Director). They acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents who had a significant change of condition were evaluated, referred to the RN for an assessment and the service plan updated as needed for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#1), failed to monitor and document weekly progress of short-term changes of condition until the conditions resolved, and monitor the effectiveness of interventions developed for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#2). Resident 1 experienced an overall health decline and multiple falls with injuries which lacked monitoring of fall interventions for effectiveness and referral to the RN when appropriate. Resident 1 continued to decline in health status and injury falls. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 10/2019 with diagnoses including vascular dementia and had a history of falls. Resident 1's progress notes, dated 01/13/22 through 04/26/22, service plan dated 01/19/22, with hand-written updates on 02/04/22, 02/09/22 and 03/03/22, additional temporary care plans, significant change of condition evaluation dated 04/08/22 and incident reports were reviewed. a. The following fall interventions were documented in the resident's 01/19/22 service plan:* Keep pathways clear; * Reminders to use front wheel walker;* Regular medication review to prevent falls;* Two hour safety checks during night shift; and* Complete quarterly fall assessment. Between 01/13/22 and 04/26/22 the resident experienced the following falls with injuries: * On 01/21/22, Resident 1 was "on alert for fall and injuries [fall on 01/13/22], wound on nose is scabbed. Forehead wound cleansed and covered";* On 03/29/22 at 3:45 am, Resident 1 was found on floor in apartment with bruising to right elbow and left side of back;* On 04/05/22 at 3:40 am, Resident 1 was found on the floor with bruising to the head/forehead;* On 04/07/22 Resident 1 had an injury fall in apartment doorway at 4:00 am with laceration on back of head, resident sent to hospital;* On 04/14/22 at 1:45 am the resident was found on floor in apartment. Resident had skin tears on left arm by the elbow and forearm. Resident was lethargic after the fall. Resident stated s/he hit his/her head and paramedics transferred the resident to the hospital. Resident 1 returned to the facility on 04/18/22 at 1:32 pm.* On 04/18/22 at 2:00 pm, the resident had a non-injury fall. * On 04/21/22 at 4:00 pm, the resident had a fall and hit his/her head on metal bed frame. There was no documented evidence the facility reviewed and monitored fall interventions for effectiveness, developed and implemented new fall interventions for any of the falls that occurred between 01/13/22 and 04/26/22 to prevent further injury falls.During an interview on 04/26/22 with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Assistant ED) and Staff 3 (Health Service Director), they acknowledged the pattern of falls was a change in the resident's current status. Staff 3 acknowledged the lack of an evaluation for the pattern of falls and the lack of referral to the RN for assessment. There was no documented evidence the facility evaluated the falls in relation to the resident's condition, referred to the RN for assessment and updated the service plan after the significant change of condition. The failure of the facility to evaluate the resident, review previous fall interventions for effectiveness and develop new interventions to prevent future falls placed the resident at risk for continued falls and injuries. The need to ensure the facility had a system in place to evaluate the resident's changes in condition and refer to the RN when appropriate was discussed with Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 on 04/27/22. They acknowledged the findings. b. Between 01/13/22 and 04/26/22 the resident was hospitalized on five occasions, experienced increased confusion, disorientation, an increase in his/her ADL care needs, and an overall decline in his/her condition. This represented a significant change of condition that required an evaluation and referral to the RN for assessment. There was no documentation that the RN was notified of the resident's changes in condition and health status.During an interview on 04/26/22 with Staff 1 (ED), Staff 2 (Assistant ED) and Staff 3 (Health Service Director), they acknowledged the resident's change of condition was triggered on 03/19/22, however, an evaluation wasn't completed and the RN wasn't notified. Staff 3 indicated she wasn't aware of the resident's change in condition and acknowledged the lack of an evaluation, RN assessment and an update to the service plan.The need to ensure the facility had a system in place to evaluate the resident's changes in condition and refer to the RN when appropriate was discussed with Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 on 04/27/22. They acknowledged the findings.
Plan of Correction:
1). Comprehensive RN assessments have been completed for the identified residents.2). Staff have received additional instruction/direction regarding changes of conditions and what must be reported to the RN. Letter of agreement for RN in place for improvement of professional oversight.3). Resident conditions are reviewed weekly with the interdisciplinary team for RN notification.4). Administrative Team to assure compliance.