Inspection dates
Jan. 31, 2022
Areas reviewed
22VAC40-73 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES22VAC40-73 PERSONNEL22VAC40-73 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION22VAC40-73 ADMISSION, RETENTION, AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS22VAC40-73 RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED SERVICES22VAC40-73 BUILDING AND GROUNDS22VAC40-73 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES THAT CARE FOR ADULTS WITH SERIOUS COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTSArticle 1Subjectivity22VAC40-90 The Criminal History Record Report
Comments
Violations
22VAC40-73-1090-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure prior to admission to a safe, secure environment, residents have been
assessed by an independent clinical psychologist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or by an independent
physician as having a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia with an inability to
recognize danger or protect his own safety and welfare.
Evidence
- Resident #1 did not have an assessment of serious cognitive impairment by an independent clinical psychologist
licensed to practice in the Commonwealth or by an independent physician in the resident record.
Plan of correction
An assessment for serious cognitive impairment was completed for Resident #1.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents in the safe, secure resident to ensure that a serious cognitive
impairment assessment was completed per the standard.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on the serious cognitive impairment assessment.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on serious cognitive impairment assessment for 3x a week for
8 weeks on the newly created Serious Cognitive Impairment Assessment form. Additional audits may be completed as
part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will
be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-1100-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure obtain the written approval of one of the following persons listed in
the standard of placing a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric diagnosis of dementia
in a safe, secure environment.
Evidence
- Resident #5 did not have documentation of approval for placement in a special care unit in the resident record.
Plan of correction
Documentation for approval was obtained for Resident #5.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents on the Special Care Unit to ensure that approval was obtained per
the standard.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on approval to the Special Care Unit.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on all new residents admitted to the Special Care Unit for 3x a
week for 8 weeks on the newly created Special Care Approval form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the
quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be
investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-1110-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the licensee, administrator, or designee determine whether placement
in the special care unit is appropriate for a resident with a serious cognitive impairment due to a primary psychiatric
diagnosis of dementia to a safe, secure environment.
Evidence
- Resident #1 and Resident #5 did not have documentation of the determination and justification on whether placement
in the special care unit is appropriate by the licensee, administrator, or designee in the residents record.
Plan of correction
Documentation was obtained for Resident #1 and Resident #5.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents on the Special Care Unit to ensure that documentation was obtained
per the standard was completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on placement to the Special Care Unit.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on all new admission on the Special Care Unit for 3x a week for
8 weeks on the newly created Special Care Unit Admission form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the
quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be
investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-40-B-6
Based on record review, the facility failed to exercise general supervision over the affairs of the licensed facility and
establish policies and procedures concerning its operation in conformance with applicable law, this chapter, and the
welfare of the residents.
Evidence
- The new ownership attained responsibility on 12-01-2022; however, at the time of inspection, resident records were
without the following current documents: Disclosure Statement and Resident Agreements.
Plan of correction
The facility established policies and procedures concerning its operation in conformance with applicable law, this chapter,
and the welfare of the residents.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that appropriate policies, procedures and services were established per DSS
regulations. Disclosure Statements and Resident Agreements were presented to the current Resident/Responsible
Party/Guardian/P.O.A.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for staff to introduce them to the new policy
and procedure manual, Disclosure Statements, and Resident Agreements.
The Administrator/designee will complete an audit of Disclosure Statements and Resident Agreements of current
residents to ensure policy and procedures are being followed 3 x a week for 8 weeks. Additional audits may be completed
as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported administrator. Any identified variances will be
investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-250-D
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each staff person or household member required to be evaluated
annually and submit the results of a tuberculosis risk assessment, documenting that the individual is free of tuberculosis
in a communicable form as
Evidence
- d by the completion of the current screening form published by the Virginia
Department of Health or a form consistent with it.
Evidence:
- All three staff records reviewed did not have did not have a current tuberculosis risk assessment completed.
Plan of correction
Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #6 have completed annual tuberculosis risk assessments.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that all current employees completed annual tuberculosis risk assessments were
completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all
staff regarding the facility standard for annual tuberculosis risk assessment forms.
Administrator/designee will complete an audit current employees for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly created Annual
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Risk Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare
oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as
appropriate.
22VAC40-73-260-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure each direct care staff member maintain current certification in first aid
from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute,
community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department.
Evidence
- Staff #4 works as a Certified Nursing Assistant and does not have a current certification in first aid.
Plan of correction
Staff #4 enrolled in the next available first aid/CPR class from an approved organization per the standard.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that all current direct care staff met the standard for CPR/First Aid.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for all direct care staff. The in-service will re-
educate all direct care staff regarding the facility standard for CPR/First Aid.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on direct care staff for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly
created CPR/First Aid Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and
findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-290-B
Based on observation, the facility failed to develop and implement a procedure for posting the name of the current on-site
person in charge in a place in the facility that is conspicuous to the residents and the public.
Evidence
- Upon entering the facility on 02/14/2022, the posting of the name of the current on-site person in charge in the facility
was dated 02/11/2022. Staff present did not know or could determine who the designated current on-site person in
charge was upon LI entry into the facility.
Plan of correction
The Person in Charge Board was updated at 9:30 a.m. in the lobby area on 2/14/2022.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard for The Person in Charge Board.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on The Person in Charge Board for 3x a week for 8 weeks on
the newly created Person In Charge Board Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly
healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and
corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-310-D
Based on record review, the facility failed to provide written assurance to the resident or legal representative documenting
that the facility has the appropriate license to meet their care needs. A copy signed by the resident or their legal
representative was not in the resident's record.
Evidence
- All six resident records reviewed did not have did not have a copy of written assurance in their records.
Plan of correction
Written assurances were completed on all 6 residents.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents to ensure that written assurances were completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on written assurances.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on Written Assurances for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly
created Written Assurance form Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and
created Written Assurance form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and
findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-320-A
Evidence
- Resident #1 admitted to the facility on 12-10-2021; however, the Report of Resident Physical Examination for Resident
#1 had missing information and was dated 10-12-2021.
- Resident #2 and Resident #6 did not have current risk assessments for tuberculosis in their resident record.
Plan of correction
Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #6 has a current risk assessment for tuberculosis as well a physical examination
from an independent physician.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents to ensure that a current risk assessment for tuberculosis as well as
a physical examination was completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Coordinator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on resident tuberculosis risk assessment and resident physical examination.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on resident tuberculosis risk assessments and resident
physical examination for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly created Written Assurance form. Additional audits may be
completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified
variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-325-B
Based on record review, the facility to ensure that a fall risk rating was completed at least annually and/or after a fall.
Evidence
- Resident #1 had documentation of a fall on 12-23-2021; however there was not documentation of a fall risk rating
being completed after this fall.
- Resident #2, Resident #5, and Resident #6 meet the criteria for assisted living care; however, there was not
documentation of a current fall risk rating being completed in their records.
Plan of correction
A fall risk assessment was completed on Resident #1. A fall risk rating was completed on Resident #2, Resident #5 and
Resident #6.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents to ensure that a fall risk rating and fall risk rating was completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for all direct care staff. The in-service will re-
educate all direct care staff regarding the facility standard on fall risk rating and assessment.
Resident Care Coordinator/designee will complete an audit on Fall Risk Rating or Assessment for 3x a week for 8 weeks
on the newly created Fall Risk Rating/Assessment Assurance form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the
quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be
investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-350-B
Based on record review, the facility failed to ascertain, prior to admission, whether a potential resident was a registered
sex offender and failed to document that this was ascertained and the date the information was obtained.
Evidence
- Resident #1 (admitted 12/10/21) and Resident #3 (admitted 1/28/22) did not have a sex offender screening
documented in their resident record.
- Resident #2, Resident #4, Resident #5, and Resident #6 also did not have a sex offender screening documented in the
resident’s record.
Plan of correction
Sex Offender Checks were completed for Resident #1, Resident #3, Resident #2, Resident #4, Resident #5 and Resident
#6.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that sex offender checks were completed on all current residents.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for the Marketing Director to re-educate her on the
standard for registered sex offender checks.
The Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on all new residents to ensure the registered sex offender
check was completed per the standard 3 x a week for 8 weeks. Additional audits may be completed as part of the
quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and
corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-380-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure prior to or at the time of admission to an assisted living facility, all
required documentation was included in the residents personal and social information.
Evidence
- Resident #1 admitted to the facility on 12/10/21 and their record does not include the following: birthplace; marital
status; service in the armed forces, if applicable; lifetime vocation, career, or primary role; information concerning code
status, advance directives, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders, if applicable; name, address, and telephone number of
personal physician, person dentist, and clergyman and place of worship. Resident #3 admitted to the facility on 1/28/22
and their record does not include the following: birthplace; marital status; service in the armed forces, if applicable;
lifetime vocation, career, or primary role; special interests and hobbies; information concerning advance directives, Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR) Orders, or organ donation, if applicable; name, address, and telephone number of personal physician,
person dentist, and clergyman and place of worship; previous mental health or intellectual disability services history, if
any, and if applicable for care or services; current behavioral and social functioning including strengths and problems; and
any substance abuse history if applicable for care or services.
Plan of correction
Personal and Social Information was obtained on Resident #1 and Resident #3.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents to ensure that Personal and Social Information was completed for
Resident #1 and Resident #2.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on Personal and Social Information.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on Personal and Social Information for 3x a week for 8 weeks
on the newly created Personal and Social Information form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly
healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and
corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-410-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives,
including emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of the call system upon admission. Acknowledgment of
having received the orientation shall be signed and dated by the resident and, as appropriate, his legal representative, and
such documentation shall be kept in the resident's record.
Evidence
- Resident #1 (admitted 12/10/2021) and Resident #3 (admitted 01/28/22) did not have acknowledgement of having
received orientation.
Plan of correction
Resident #1, and Resident # 3 completed orientation per the standard.
A 100% audit was completed of all current residents to ensure that the standard was met.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for the Marketing Director. The in-service will re-educate
the Marketing Director regarding the facility standard for new residents/legal representative orientation.
Administrator/designee will complete an audit of new resident orientation for 8 weeks on the newly created New Resident
Orientation Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will
be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-440-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to complete a UAI for residents prior to admission, at least annually, and
whenever there is a significant change in the resident's condition.
Evidence
- Resident #3 and Resident #6 did not have a UAI in the resident record.
- Three resident records also did not have a current UAI: Resident #2’s last UAI dated 02/18/2020, Resident #4’s last
UAI dated 07/06/2020, and Resident #5’s last UAI dated 06/30/2020.
Plan of correction
UAIs were completed on Resident #3, Resident #6, Resident #2, Resident #4 and Resident #5.
A 100% audit was completed of all current residents to ensure that the standard was met.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for Department Heads. The in-service will re-
educate Department Heads regarding the facility standard UAI completion.
Administrator/designee will complete an audit regarding UAIs for 8 weeks on the newly created UAI Audit form. Additional
audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator.
Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-450-A
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure on or within seven days prior to the day of admission a preliminary
plan of care be developed. The facility also failed to ensure a comprehensive individualized service plan be completed
within 30 days after admission and reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months and as needed for a significant
change of a resident’s condition.
Evidence
- Resident #1, Resident #3, and Resident #6 did not have an individualized service plan (ISP) in their resident record.
- Two resident records did not have a current ISP: Resident #2’s last ISP dated 02/18/2020 and Resident #5’s last ISP
dated 06/30/2020.
Plan of correction
ISPs were completed for Resident #1, Resident #3, Resident #6, Resident #2 and Resident #5.
A 100% audit was completed of all current residents to ensure that the standard was met.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for Department Heads. The in-service will re-
educate Department Heads regarding the facility standard for ISP completion.
Administrator/designee will complete an audit regarding ISP for 8 weeks on the newly created ISP Audit form. Additional
audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator.
Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-550-G
Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain written acknowledgment of the receipt and review of the rights and
responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities with the resident's, his legal representative's or responsible
individual.
Evidence
- All six resident records reviewed did not have current written acknowledgment of the receipt and review of the rights
and responsibilities of residents in assisted living facilities with the resident's, their legal representative's or responsible
individual.
Plan of correction
Resident Rights and Responsibilities were completed on all 6 residents.
A 100% audit was completed on all current residents to ensure that Resident Rights and Responsibilities were completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Administrator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all staff
regarding the facility standard on Resident Rights and Responsibilities.
Business Office Manager/designee will complete an audit on Written Resident Rights and Responsibilities for 3x a week
for 8 weeks on the newly created Resident Rights and Responsibilities form. Additional audits may be completed as part
of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be
investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-560-E
Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure all resident records be kept current, retained at the facility, and kept in a
locked area, except that information shall be made available as noted in subsection F of this section.
Evidence
- During the tour of the facility on both 01/31/2022 and 02/14/2022, binders were noted to be on top of the 3 medication
carts in the facility. The binders contained the MAR for each resident on that floor/unit.
- On 02/14/2022, Staff #2 acknowledged the binders should be kept locked inside of the medication cart as they contain
confidential resident health information.
Plan of correction
Binders were secured in a locked area.
A 100% audit was completed of all med carts to ensure binders were in a secured locked area per the standard.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for all LPN/RMA staff. The in-service will re-
educate LPN/RMA staff regarding the facility standard for ensuring binders are kept in a secure locked location.
Resident Care Coordinator/designee will complete an audit carts/binders for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly created
Binder Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be
reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-650-B
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure physician or other prescriber orders, both written and oral, for
administration of all prescription and over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements include the name of the
resident, the date of the order, the name of the drug, route, dosage, strength, how often medication is to be given, and
identify the diagnosis, condition, or specific indications for administering each drug.
Evidence
- Resident #1 re-admitted to the facility on 2/3/22. Upon readmission, Resident #1's orders indicates orders for home
health PT/SN/OT/ST/HHA; however, the record does not reflect these services have been initiated.
- The MAR for Resident #4 indicates the resident received one dose of Lisinopril 5mg tablet from 1/1/22-1/25/22;
however, there was no order for the medication.
- The MAR for Resident #5 indicates the resident receives Artificial Tears three times daily in the right eye and two
Acetaminophen 500mg tablets every 8 hours as needed; however, there are no orders for these medications.
- While onsite on 2/14/22 with Staff #9, Resident #10 was administered Vitamin B-12-5000mcg-tbdp. Resident was
observed to swallow the tablet although the route according to the order is for the medication to be administered
sublingually. Upon reviewing Resident #10’s record, the signed by the prescriber for Vitamin B-12 was changed from
5000mcg to 2500mcg per family request on 10/7/21.
Plan of correction
Not published by VDSS.
22VAC40-73-660-A-1
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the storage area for medications and dietary supplements
prescribed for residents be locked.
Evidence
- While on-site on 01/31/2022, the medication carts on the 1st and 3rd floor with all the medications for 1st and 3rd floor
residents were unlocked and accessible.
- Staff #3 acknowledged the medication carts were unlocked and medications were accessible.
Plan of correction
The 1st and 3rd floor medication carts were locked.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that all medication carts were locked.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator for all RMAs and LPNs. The in-service will re-educate all
LPNs and RMA regarding the facility standard for locked medication carts.
RMA/LPN or designee will complete an audit 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly created Locked Medication Cart Audit
form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will be reported to the
administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.
22VAC40-73-680-C
Based on record review and observation, the facility failed to ensure medications be administered not earlier than one
hour before and not later than one hour after the facility's standard dosing schedule, except those drugs that are ordered
for specific times, such as before, after, or with meals.
Evidence
- While onsite on 1/31/22 with Staff #2, Thera Tears for Resident #8 on the medication cart expired 9/2021. Staff #2 did
not administered the eye drops which are ordered to be administered 4 times daily.
- While onsite on 2/14/22, Licensing Inspector (LI) conducted a medication observation with Staff #9. Staff #9 began
medication administration at 8:55 am and was responsible for medication administration for 35 residents. Ferrous Gluc
324 mg tablet was not available to administer to Resident #9. Metamucil and Tab-a-vite tab was not available to
administer to Resident #10.
At approximately 10:40am, LI observed Staff #9 administering medications on the first floor. Staff #9 stated at that time
that approximately 10 residents had received their 9:00am medications (residents residing on the third floor and 1
resident on the first floor).
While observing lunch in the safe, secure environment at approximately 12:08pm, CNA staff present could not confirm
that the residents received their morning medications. LI located a binder containing the resident’s MARs. It was noted
that none of the 9:00am medications were administered on 2/14/22. There was no MAR for Resident #11. LI informed
Staff #1 and Staff #2. Staff #2 and Staff #9 then administered the 32 medications to 7 residents.
- Resident #1’s MAR do not indicate the following medications were administered on the morning of 2/11/2022: Ferrous
Sulfate 325mg tablet, Donepezil 10mg tablet, Memantine HC 21mg capsule, Theragran-M tablet, Vitamin C 500mg tablet,
Aspirin 325mg tablet, Miralax, and Procardia XL 30mg tablet.
- The MAR for Resident #2 indicates the following medications were not administered on 2/7/22: Brimonidine 0.2%
solution, Buspirone 5mg tablet, and Latanoprost 0.005% solution.
- The MAR for Resident #3 indicates the following medications were not administered as ordered: Bumex 1mg tablet
(two doses missed on 2/7/22-2/13/22), Sodium Chloride 1 gm tablet (two doses missed on 2/1/22 and three doses
missed on 2/5/22, 2/7/22, 2/8/22, and 2/9/22), Levothyroxine 75 mcg tablet (one dose missed 2/4/22-2/6/22), Carvedilol
12.5mg tablet (one dose missed on 2/4/22 and 2/722), Aldoctone 25 mg tablet (one dose missed on 2/9/22), and Evist
60mg tablet (one dose missed on 2/9). The MAR also does not show documentation of fluid restriction on 9 different
occasions from 2/1/22-2/14/22.
- Resident #5 has signed orders for PRN and daily administration of Acetaminophen 325mg and Diclofenac Sodium 1%
gel to be applied to bilateral knees topically two times a day for pain; however, these medications and treatments are not
on the MAR/TAR to be administered.
- The MAR for Resident #6 indicates the following medications were not administered as ordered: Carvedilol 3.125mg
tablet (one dose on 2/8/22), Dorzolamide 2% OP solution (one dose on 2/1/22 and 2/3/22), and Gabapentin 100mg
capsule (11 doses missed between 2/1-2/5).
- The MAR for Resident #9 indicates Brinzolamide sus 1% eye drops and Dorzolamide sol 2% eye drops were not
administered as ordered on 2/7/22 and 2/9/22.
- The MAR for Resident #10 indicates the following medications were not administered as ordered on 2/7/22:
Metamucil, Omeprazole 20mg capsule, Tab-a-vite tablet, Vitamin B-12 tablet, and Donepezil 10 mg tablet. Donepezil 10
mg tablet was noted to not be administered to Resident #10 on 2/3/22, 2/4/22, 2/9/22, and 2/10/22.
- Resident #11’s MAR does not indicate the following were administered: Melatonin on 1/1/22, 1/2/22, and 1/24/22,
Aricept on 1/2/22 and 1/24/22, and B-12 on 1/2/22 and 1/4/22.
Plan of correction
Not published by VDSS.
22VAC40-73-680-I
Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure the MAR included all the required information.
Evidence
- Resident #1 re-admitted to the facility on 2/3/22. The MAR for Resident #1 do not include a diagnoses for the following
medications: Calcium Carbonate, Diclofono Gel, Theragran-M tablet, Tramadol, Vitamin C, Aspirin, Ferrous Sulfate,
Ergocalciferol, Ferrous Sulfate, Miralax, Omeprazole, and Procardia XL. The following medications for Resident #1 do not
include the dosage for Dulcolax Suppository or Miralax. The MAR of Resident #1 also do not notate the medication order
for Aspirin 325 mg capsule should be administered for 3 weeks. The MAR also notates Omperazole is being administered
at 6am; however, the order states the medication should be given at bedtime. The MAR does not include the parameter
for Procardia XL as the order indicates hold for SBP <110 or HR <60 as well. Additionally, the MAR does not include the
following orders: Ascorbic Acid Tablet 500 mg and daily Ensure Plus.
- The MAR for Resident #3 does not include a diagnoses for the following medications: Fish oil, Vitamin E, Sodium
Chloride, and Evista. Resident #3 has a signed order on 1/31/22 that indicates daily weight should be obtained with the
parameter to notify the MD if weight gain is over 5 pounds; however, this order is not on the MAR for Resident #3.
- Resident #4 readmitted to the facility on 12/3/2021. The orders upon readmission included an order for 1 unit of
Therapeutic Multivit/Mineral Tablet every morning; however, the MAR did not indicate the resident received this
medication.
- The following medications for Resident #11 do not include a diagnosis on the MAR: Melatonin, Aricept, B-12, and
Prevagen. Melatonin and Prevagen also do not indicate the dosage on the MAR for medication administration. Staff #2
was unable to provide signed physician orders that identified the diagnosis for the aforementioned medications for
Resident #11 on 1/31/2022.
Plan of correction
Not published by VDSS.
22VAC40-73-930-A
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a signaling device is easily accessible to the resident in
his bedroom or in a connecting bathroom that alerts the direct care staff that the resident needs assistance.
Evidence
- While on-site on 01/31/2022, call bells on each unit were tested, and none were operational in that no staff were
notified of a need for assistance. It was also noted that there was no documentation kept that staff are checking on
residents. Staff on both the first floor and third floor acknowledged they would not be notified if a resident utilized a call
bell to come for assistance.
- While on-site on 02/14/2022, call bells on each unit were tested. Staff responded timely on the first floor and in
memory care after call bell was pulled. However, on the third floor, Staff #9 acknowledged they did not received
notification that the call bells were pulled.
Plan of correction
Not published by VDSS.
22VAC40-90-40-B
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain a criminal history record report on or prior to the 30th
day of employment for each employee.
Evidence
- The following staff do not have completed criminal history record reports: Staff #2 (hired 12/27/2021), Staff #3 (hired
12/01/2021), and Staff #7 (hired 12/01/2021).
- Staff #1 and Staff #8 acknowledged the facility did not obtain a criminal history record reports within the required
timeframe.
Plan of correction
Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #7 have completed criminal history record reports.
A 100% audit was completed to ensure that all current criminal history records reports were completed.
An in-service will be completed by the Resident Care Coordinator/designee for all staff. The in-service will re-educate all
staff regarding the facility standard for criminal background checks.
Administrator/designee will complete an audit on new hires for 3x a week for 8 weeks on the newly created Criminal
Background Audit form. Additional audits may be completed as part of the quarterly healthcare oversight and findings will
be reported to the administrator. Any identified variances will be investigated and corrected as appropriate.