Inspection Findings:
2. Resident 3 was admitted to the facility in 09/2020 with diagnoses including paraplegia, asthma and anxiety disorder.Observations of the resident, interviews with staff, review of the resident's service plan dated 05/31/23, interim service plans and progress notes dated 05/31/23 through 07/20/23 were reviewed.a. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of the determined actions or interventions to staff on all shifts, progress noted at least weekly, and documentation of resolution:* 07/02/23 - Missed dose of omeprazole (for gastroesophageal reflux disease);* 07/07/23 - Missed dose of venlafaxine (for depression); and* 07/16/23 - Shortness of breath.b. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of progress noted at least weekly through resolution:* 07/18/23 - Discontinuation of albuterol (for shortness of breath) and aripiprazole (for depression).The need to ensure actions or interventions for short-term changes of condition were documented, communicated to staff on each shift and the changes of condition were monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director) on 08/02/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident-specific instructions or interventions were developed for short-term changes of condition, the interventions were communicated to the staff, and the condition was monitored at least weekly through resolution for 3 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1, 2 and 3) who experienced changes of condition. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 01/2017 with diagnoses including right side hemiplegia and aphasia.Staff were interviewed, and interim service plans, incident investigations, and progress notes dated 05/31/23 through 07/05/23 were reviewed.a. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of the determined actions or interventions to staff on all shifts, progress noted at least weekly and documentation of resolution:* 06/09/23 - Dark spot under right eye; and* 06/29/23 - Increased difficulty with transfers. b. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of progress noted at least weekly and documentation of resolution:* 06/16/23 - Decrease in metoprolol (for hypertension); and* 06/18/23 - Dark red urine, strong odor.The need to ensure actions or interventions for short-term changes of condition were documented, communicated to staff on each shift, and the changes of condition were monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director) on 08/02/23. They acknowledged the findings.
3. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility in 05/2021 with diagnoses including osteoarthritis of the knee.Staff were interviewed, and interim service plans, incident investigations, and progress notes dated 05/31/23 through 07/31/23 were reviewed.a. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of progress noted at least weekly until resolved: * 05/28/23 - Redness under breast. The chart notes read as follows: "alert charting: resident is on alert for redness under breasts." There was no further documentation on the condition of the resident's skin.b. The following short-term changes of condition lacked documentation of 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 until resolved: * 07/13/23 - Bright red blood in stool; and* 07/23/23 - Injury fall. The need to ensure actions or interventions for short-term changes of condition were documented and communicated to staff on each shift, and the changes of condition were monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 1 (Administrator) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director) on 08/01/23. They acknowledged the findings.
2. Resident 7 was admitted to the facility in 06/2023 with diagnoses including vascular dementia and Type 2 diabetes.Resident 7's clinical record, charting notes and physician communications were reviewed from 10/02/23 through 12/05/23. Interviews with facility staff and the resident were conducted.The following changes of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of the determined actions or interventions to staff on all shifts, progress noted at least weekly and documentation of resolution:* 10/16/23 - Fall with injuries;* 10/17/23 - Return from the emergency room;* 11/02/23 - Resident making suicidal ideation remarks to staff; and* 11/10/23 - Resident sent to the emergency room and treated for right foot cellulitis, anorectal abscess, and hyperglycemia.The need to ensure actions or interventions for changes of condition were documented, communicated to staff on each shift and the changes of condition were monitored through resolution was discussed with Staff 22 (Executive Director) and Staff 23 (RCC) on 12/07/23. They acknowledged the findings.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to evaluate the resident, refer to the facility nurse, document the change and update the service plan as needed for a significant change of condition and failed to determine what action or interventions were needed following short-term changes of condition, communicate the interventions to staff and document weekly progress until resolved for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 7 and 8) who experienced changes of condition. Resident 8 experienced the onset of shortness of breath and elevated heart rate, which put the resident at serious risk. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on 09/2023 with diagnoses including end stage renal disease and congestive heart failure (CHF). Resident 8 was dependent on renal dialysis. Review of clinical records including the service plan dated 12/04/23, progress notes from 10/01/23 through 12/04/23 and outside provider notes revealed the following information:a. On 11/02/23 progress notes indicated Resident 8's family member reported to Staff 23 (RCC) the resident "has been SOB [short of breath] and has had high heart rate." Between 11/02/23 and 11/04/23 there was no further documented evidence of monitoring the resident or actions determined or communicated to staff related to the change of condition.On 11/04/23 at 1:04 pm progress notes indicated care staff responded to a call from resident's room and "the resident's face was red and resident was also shaky," s/he had diarrhea and vomited. The resident's family member stated to "call 911" and the resident was then sent to the emergency department and later admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with acute onset of chronic congestive heart failure. On 11/09/23 Resident 8 returned from the hospital and was put on alert charting for the return to the facility and medication changes, however there was no documented evidence the resident was evaluated, actions determined or communicated to staff related to the change of condition and referred to the facility nurse.In an interview on 12/06/23, Staff 29 (CG) reported Resident 8 needed more assistance with transfers, toileting, dressing and escorting to meals with a wheelchair because s/he "got short of breath easily and was weaker."An interview on 12/07/23 with Staff 23 confirmed that Resident 8 had not been evaluated upon return from the hospital and referred to the facility nurse. She acknowledged there was no documentation of resident-specific actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of interventions to staff on all shifts and progress noted at least weekly through resolution following the exacerbation of CHF symptoms and hospitalization.Resident 8 experienced a change of condition related to symptoms of exacerbation of congestive heart failure. The facility failed to evaluate the resident, determine actions or interventions needed, refer to the facility nurse and monitor the resident resulting in hospitalization and a decline in ADL functioning. b. The following changes of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident, communication of interventions to staff on all shifts, monitoring and progress noted at least weekly until resolution:* 10/21/23: Resident 8 was put on alert for loose stools following a medication error. Progress notes stated that Resident received a bisocodyl suppository (for constipation) instead of a hydrocortisone suppository (for rectal pain/itching); * 10/25/23: Resident 8 returned to the facility following a forearm fistula procedure with instructions for post-care. While the resident was placed on alert monitoring, there was no documented evidence the information was referred to the facility nurse; * 10/25/23: Following the fistula procedure Resident 8 was started on hydrocodone as needed (for pain); * 11/09/23: Upon return from the hospital, Resident 8 was started on losartan 25 mg once a day (for high blood pressure) and his/her torsemide 5mg changed from 1 to 2 tablets once a day (for edema); * 11/11/23: Resident 8 was put on alert for an injury fall and sustained two skin tears and his/her "arm was hot to the touch" and oxygen saturation was 74%; * 11/14/23: Resident 8 alerted staff that s/he had "some sores on his tailbone and above [his/her] bottom." There was no documented evidence the information was referred to the facility nurse; * 11/15/23: Progress notes stated "Blood pressure was low tonight and [s/he] was winded." On 11/29/23 progress notes indicated "Blood pressure was low when checked ..." and noted the blood pressure reading was 89/71 and oxygen saturation was 82%; * 11/27/23: Progress notes indicated "Resident is on alert charting for skin abrasion/skin tear. Resident was not sure what happened or how [s/he] got it"; * 11/28/23: Resident 8's family member reported to Staff 22 (ED) and Staff 23 that s/he had "gained 20 pounds since 11/24/23... due to [s/he] not being able to complete dialysis," and was put on alert. There was no documented evidence the information was referred to the facility nurse; and* 11/30/23: Resident 8 sustained a non-injury fall.The changes of condition and the need to evaluate the resident, refer to the facility nurse, document the change and update the service plan as needed was reviewed with Staff 22 and Staff 23 on 12/07/23 at 3:45 pm. They acknowledged the findings and no further information was provided.
2. Resident 12 was admitted to the facility in 07/2023 with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.The resident's current service plan dated 01/18/24, Interim Service Plans (ISPs) dated 01/22/24 through 03/25/24, and progress notes dated 01/22/24 through 03/25/24 were reviewed. Observations of the resident and interviews with staff and the resident's family were completed between 03/25/24 and 03/28/24.a. The following short-term changes of condition lacked evaluation, documentation of 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:* 01/24/24 - Medication changes;* 01/25/24 - Discontinuation of compression stockings;* 01/26/24 - Difficulty swallowing pills;* 02/12/24 - Vomiting and nausea;* 02/16/24 - Change of hydromorphone from tablet to liquid; and* 03/14/24 - Medication changes.b. The following short-term change of condition lacked documentation of actions or interventions needed for the resident and communication of the determined actions or interventions to staff on all shifts:* 02/26/24 - Right heel skin breakdown. The need to ensure short-term changes of condition were evaluated with actions or interventions documented, communicated to staff on each shift and then monitored, at least weekly, through resolution was discussed with Witness 1 (Operations Specialist) on 03/28/24. She acknowledged the findings, and no additional documentation was provided.
Based on observation, 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 document progress until the condition resolved for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 11 and 12) who experienced changes of condition. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to:1. Resident 11 was admitted to the facility in 09/2020 with diagnoses including disorder of the white blood cells (WBC), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and epilepsy.Clinical records, including the current service plan and observation notes from 01/22/24 through 03/24/24, were reviewed, and interviews with facility staff and the resident were conducted.The following short-term changes of condition 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 documented weekly progress until the condition resolved:* 01/20/24 - "complained of meds not given last night";* 01/25/24 - "right shoulder itchy";* 01/25/24 - "difficult to arouse";* 02/01/24 - "diarrhea, has been refusing Miralax";* 02/06/24 - received vaccination;* 02/20/24 - received vaccination;* 02/24/24 - started new anti-seizure medication Lacosamide 50 mg three tablets orally twice daily;* 03/11/24 - pain in right knee; and* 03/18/24 - underwent urology outpatient procedure.The need to ensure the facility evaluated the resident and 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 Witness 1 (Operations Specialist) and Witness 2 (RN Consultant) on 03/27/24 and 03/28/24. They acknowledged the findings. No further information was provided.
Plan of Correction:
1.) Training will be provided to the Executive Director, Health Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator, Med Techs and Care Providers on Policy and Procedure for Change of Condition/Alert Charting/Interim Service Plans/Interventions and monitoring. Resident Corrections:Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3 will be evaluated for short term change of condition status with update to documentation for areas of resolution. If long term Change of Condition is identified RN assessment to be completed.2.) The Executive Director and Resident Care Coordinator will read Chart Notes, review 24 Hour Communication Sheets daily to identify COC's. When a COC is identified, the resident will be evaluated by a trained designee such as the Resident Care Coordinator, Interim Service Plan(s) directing the care and observations to be made will be initiated in Alert Charting. The ISP's will be reviewed with staff and kept in the 24 HR Communication Book until resolved. The RN will be notified and will determine whether the COC is significant or short term. In the case of a short term COC, the RN will review ISP(s) and modify them if needed. The resident will have documented monitoring on each shift (or as determined by the RN) in Chart Notes describing the resident's response to the ISP/treatment plan until the condition is deemed resolved by the RN who will write a Nursing Note describing the resolution which will close Alert Charting. The Alert Charting Log will indicate that the AC has been discontinued.3.) An audit will be completed three times weekly of the Alert Charting Log to the ISP's in place to the Chart Notes then three times monthly.4.) It is the resonsibility of the Executive Director, Health Services Director and Resident Care Coordinator to assure the corrections are completed and monitored. 1.) Resident #8 re-evaluation to include the participation of service plan team including the HSD. Changes of Condition both short and significant will be identified to include episodes of SOB and elevated heart rate, emergency department visits and hospital admits with new diagnosis and interventions both non-pharm and pharmacological. Increased assistance with ADL's including tranfers, toileting, dressing and escorts via wheelchair to meals and activities due to SOB and increased weakness. Updates to include exacerbation of CHF symptoms and hospitalization, short term coc's will be updated to include hx of medication error resulitng in loose stools, forearm fistula procedure, medication changes including pain management, blood pressure and edema. Update documentation pertaining to skin to include skin tears and sores to tailbone and bottom with RN assessment for wounds, update hx of fluctuations with 02 saturation and Blood Pressure to include interventions required with occurances including RN notification. Update the resident's fall history with interventions identified and directed appropriately to staff. Temporary Service Plans will be utilized during process and with completion to ensure instruction is provided for the care staff in regards to changes not previously identified.Resident #7 re-evaluation to include participation of the service plan team to include the HSD. Short term and significant changes will be assessed by the RN and documented in prog notes and on COC SP to include: Fall history: falls with injury and interventions implemented with clear instruction provide to staff and SP and interim service plans, Return from emergency room with follow up instructions/interventions and reasoning for visit, resident suicidal ideations and interventions utilized/implemented, emergency room visit with dx of right foot cellulitis, anorectal abcess and hyperglycemia with treatments and interventions ordered/implemented.2.) Training will be provided for the HSD and RCC using the OAR Compliance Guidelines for COC. Additional training will be provided for Med Techs and Resident Aides on appropriate identification, documentation, monitoring requirements and notifications to the HSD, RCC and ED regarding resident status changes. Systems for monitoring to include incident reports, ISP's, alert charting and progress notes will be evaluated and updated if needed, direct care staff will be trained on appropriate use of these systems. Inicident reports, alert charting and interim service plans will be reviewed daily to ensure identification of changes and RN documentation completed.3.) Change of Condition monitoring and processess will be evaluated weekly.4.) It is the responsibility of the HSD, ED and RCC to ensure corrections are monitored and completed.1.) Resident #11 Service Plan will be update to reflect the following short term changes of condition; missed meds and interventions implemented as well as signs and symptoms of adverse reactions, skin conditions to include "right itchy shoulder" with RN evaluation and notification to provider, difficulty to arouse and interventions as well as who to notify, diarrhea and refusals of anti-constipation medications, vaccinations received, new anti-seizure medication and what to monitor for as well as who to notify of concerns, pain to include right knee pain and interventions, urology outpatient procedure.Resident #12 Service Plan will be updated to reflect the following short-term changes of condition with communication of actions or interventions to staff; Medication changes, discontinuation of compression stockings, difficulty swallowing pills, vomiting and nausea, changes of hydromorphone from tablet to liquid, skin conditions to include right heel skin breakdown with treatments and interventions. 2.) Training will be provided to the new RCC, HSD and med techs to ensure systems and policy and procedure are understood and followed. Short-term changes of condition will be evaluated with actions and/or interventions documented and communicated to staff on all shifts with appropriate monitoring at least weakly until resolution. 3.) The area needing correction will be evaluated daily in morning clinical meeting and weekly until compliance is achieved. Continued daily review in clinical meeting ongoing to sustain compliance.4.) It is the responsibility of the ED, HSD and RCC to ensure the corrections are completed and monitored.