Every finding on record at Accura HealthCare of North Platte

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17(E)(v) Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident bathrooms were well-ventilated for resident rooms on the 100 and 200 halls for 14 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 55 residents. An observation on 6/4/26 at 10:30 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air, as evidenced by no movement of a single ply of a toilet tissue square held up to the vent. No residents were assigned to room [ROOM NUMBER] at that time. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 11:00 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 14. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 11:05 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 46. An observation on 6/4/2026 at 11:10 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 26. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 11:10 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 64. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 11:05 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 42. An observation on 6/1/2026 at 1:47 PM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 43. An observation on 6/4/2026 at 11:05 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 48. An observation on 6/4/2026 at 11:02 AM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Residents 22 and 61. An observation on 6/1/2026 at 3:57 PM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Residents 40 and 38. An observation on 6/1/2026 at 2:52 PM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Resident 4. An observation on 6/1/2026 at 1:45 PM in the bathroom of resident room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the ceiling exhaust vent was not moving any air. room [ROOM NUMBER] was occupied by Residents 6 and 17. An interview on 6/4/26 at 11:00 AM with the Maintenance Director (MTC) confirmed the bathroom exhaust ventilation was not functioning. MTC stated they usually checked the ventilation weekly, but that there was no documentation to confirm the efforts.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09 Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pre-and post-dialysis assessments were completed as required for one (Resident 30) of one sampled resident. The facility identified a census of 55. A record review of Resident 39's admission Record dated 6/4/2026 revealed an admission date of 5/4/2026. The admission record also revealed the following relevant diagnoses:-End stage renal disease-Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis-Secondary malignant neoplasm of left kidney and renal pelvis-Dependence on Renal Dialysis-Acquired absence of kidney Record review of Resident 39's Physician's Orders revealed the following:-Assess dialysis site every (q) shift, Assess thrill/bruit (medical terms used to describe the signs of turbulent blood flow, usually related to a narrowed artery or an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein). Chart + if present and - if absent. Notify the dialysis center if absent. Assess access site and document N for normal, B for signs and symptoms (s/sx) bleeding, or I for s/sx infection and notify dialysis for bleeding or s/sx infection. The order had a start date of 5/4/26.-Remove pressure dressing at dialysis site 2 hours after dialysis. The order had a start date of 5/6/26.There was no evidence in Resident 39's orders of an order for the resident to receive dialysis. A record review of Resident 39's undated Care Plan revealed a focus area stating the resident needed hemodialysis Monday, Wednesday, and Friday related to renal failure. The relevant interventions for this focus included the following:-Monitor/document/report as needed (PRN) for s/sx of renal insufficiency: changes in level of consciousness, changes in skin turgor, oral mucosa, changes in heart and lung sounds. Record review of a facility document dated 12/3/25 labeled Dialysis: Care and Monitoring of Resident revealed the following information:-Obtain a set of vital signs upon return to the facility,-Assess residents' physical condition upon return to the facility,-Assess residents vascular access site- report any bleeding or swelling- document condition of site and/or dressing dry and intact,-Re-assess residents' physical condition and VS as warranted with any change in condition and report to the resident's physician or physician on-call,-Document VS and assessment in progress notes- report to the physician any abnormalities and report to on-coming nurse to ensure follow up. Document any contact with physician and/or family members, and-If dialysis report sheets are not received upon return to the facility, notify dialysis unit to send to facility or notify DON (Director of Nursing) to follow up. A record review conducted on 6/2/2026 of Resident 39's pre- and post-dialysis assessments revealed two entries that were both dated for 5/20/26. One entry was labeled 'pre-dialysis' and the other was labeled 'post dialysis'. The pre-dialysis assessment revealed the following information:-Most recent blood pressure was obtained on 5/16/2026,-Most recent temperature was obtained on 5/9/2026,-Most recent pulse was obtained on 5/9/2026,-Most recent respirations were obtained on 5/9/2026, and-Most recent weight was obtained on 5/17/2026.-Thrill and Bruit were marked present and it was marked that the resident was not experiencing any muscle cramping, itching, discomfort or pain.The post-dialysis assessment revealed the following information:- Most recent weight was obtained on 5/17/26,-Most recent blood pressure was obtained on 5/16/26,-Most recent temperature was obtained on 5/9/26, -Most recent pulse was obtained on 5/9/26, and -Most recent respirations were obtained on 5/9/26.-The resident was marked as not experiencing any symptoms and Thrill and Bruit were marked present. An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator (ADM)on 6/3/26 at 11:00 AM confirmed that the residents who received dialysis had a specified chair time that was communicated to the facility, and the dialysis center also communicated if the resident's chair time ever changed. The DON also confirmed there were pre and post-dialysis assessments that were to be completed by staff before the resident was sent to dialysis and after the resident returned from dialysis. There was an expectation for these assessments to be completed every time the resident left for dialysis and every time they came back from dialysis. The assessments included the residents' vital signs (Blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, temperature) alertness/ orientation status, the bruit/thrill for the fistula to be checked, and/or for the central venous catheter to be checked. The DON confirmed that a new set of vital signs was to be completed every time a new assessment was completed. On 6/3/26 at 11:35 AM the ADM confirmed that the pre-and post-dialysis assessments had not been getting completed for Resident 39.

L:icensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18(B)Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 1-005.06 Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure catheter bags were maintained in a manner to prevent the potential for cross contamination and/or infection for two (Residents 4 and 13) of three sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 55. Findings are: Record reviews of facility policies related to catheters (including infection control and catheter care) revealed no evidence of an expectation to ensure catheter bags were maintained in a manner to prevent the potential for cross contamination and/or infection. An interview with Infection Preventionist (IP) on 6/03/2026 at 3:14 PM confirmed that catheter bags were to be hung from the side pocket of the recliner when a resident was in their recliner. IP confirmed that when residents were in bed, the catheter bags were to be hung from the side of the bed. A. Record review of Resident 4's admission Record dated 6/4/2026 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A record review of Resident 4's Diagnosis List dated 6/3/2026 revealed diagnoses of: Obstructive and Reflux Uropathy (Obstructive uropathy is a structural or functional blockage of urine flow anywhere in the urinary tract, which causes urine to back up and exert pressure on the kidneys. Reflux uropathy occurs when urine flows backward from the bladder up into the ureters and toward the kidneys, which can cause kidney scarring and infection) was added on 3/26/2026. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (the natural, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs as men age. As the prostate grows, it can pinch the urethra and squeeze the bladder, leading to a cluster of conditions known as lower urinary tract symptoms) was added on 3/20/2026. Acute Kidney Failure (a sudden crash in kidney function causing toxic waste and excess fluids to build up in the bloodstream) was added on 3/20/2026. Retention of Urine (the inability to completely empty the bladder) was added on 3/20/2026. Altered Mental Status (a significant, acute change from a person's baseline level of awareness, cognition, or consciousness) was added on 3/20/2026. Record review of a Modified Admission/Medicare – 5 Day Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used to determine a resident's functional capabilities and helps nursing home staff identify health problems), dated 3/27/2026, revealed Resident 4 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a brief screener that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 14, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Resident 4 required partial/moderate assistance for sit to stand transfer and toileting. A record review of Resident 4's orders revealed an order for 16F (French) catheter with 30 bulb to bedside drainage bag with a start date of 4/16/2026. Record review of Resident 4's Care Plan Report, undated, revealed Resident 4 had: An Activities of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit (initiated/revised on 3/26/2026). Interventions included Resident request bed to be removed from room and only recliner for sleep (initiated/revised on 3/26/2026), The resident requires 1 staff with personal hygiene (initiated/revised on 3/26/2026), The resident requires 1 staff for toileting (initiated/revised on 3/26/2026). An Indwelling Catheter (initiated/revised on 4/30/2026). Interventions included positioning catheter bag below the level of bladder and away from entrance room door (initiated/revised on 4/30/2026). An observation on 6/01/2026 at 2:52 PM revealed Resident 4 sitting in their recliner with the catheter bag hanging from the side of the trash can next to the resident's recliner. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 11:20 AM and 12:56 PM revealed Resident 4 sitting in their recliner with the catheter bag hanging from the side of the trash can with the bottom of the catheter bag touching the floor. An observation on 6/2/2026 at 4:16 PM revealed Resident 4 sitting in their recliner with the catheter bag laying on the floor, on its side. The bag was 1/4 full of yellow fluid. An observation on 6/3/2026 at 7:45 AM revealed Resident 4 sleeping in their recliner with the catheter bag hanging from the side of the trash can, and the bottom of the bag touching the floor. An observation on 6/04/2026 at 7:59 AM revealed Resident 4 sleeping in their recliner with the catheter bag hanging from the side of the trash can, and the bottom of the bag touching the floor. An interview with Nurse Aide (NA)-A on 6/04/2026 at 9:36 AM confirmed that Resident 4's catheter bag was hanging from the side of the trash can, and that the bag should not be hung there. NA-A confirmed the catheter bag needed to hang from the side pocket of the recliner without touching the floor. NA-A put on gloves and moved the catheter bag to hang on the side pocket of the recliner. B. A record review of Resident 13's admission Record dated 6/4/2026 revealed an admission date of 5/1/26. The admission record also revealed the following relevant diagnoses: -Overactive bladder -Unspecified urinary incontinence -Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site. Record review of Resident 13's Progress Note dated 5/17/26 revealed the physician agreed to have an indwelling catheter placed for Resident 13 due to wound healing. Observations made of Resident 13's catheter revealed the catheter bag was touching the floor at the following times and days: -On 6/1/26 at 12:37 PM, -On 6/3/26 at 7:49 AM. -On 6/3/26 at 12:24 PM, and -On 6/4/26 at 10:03 AM An interview on 6/4/26 at 10:50 AM with Nurse Aide (NA)-B confirmed that Resident 13 hangs their catheter on the bed frame in a way that allows it to touch the floor. NA-B stated, the catheter is new for (gender).

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(iv)(5) Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to follow their bowel protocol to prevent constipation (a condition characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, resulting in hard, dry, and difficult-to-pass stools) for 3 (Residents 9, 11, and 16) of 6 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 56. Findings are: A record review of the facility's Bowel Movement Needs List with a date of 5/10/2023 revealed that the night shift nurse is to record all residents who have not had a bowel movement in the last 2, 3, 4, or 5 days and give this list to the next shift. Interventions, assessments, and results will be initiated and recorded by the day and night shift nurses. A record review of an undated facility document, Accura HealthCare Bowel Protocol revealed the following: - Day 3 - MiraLAX 17 grams (g) with morning medications and prune juice at breakfast. - Day 4 - Milk of Magnesia with morning medications. - Day 5 - rectal suppository in the morning - Fax primary care physician upon admission for orders of bowel protocol medications. A. A record review of an Admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident 9 on 6/4/2024 and had diagnoses of chronic pain and non-infectious gastroenteritis and colitis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines that is not caused by an infection.) A record review of Resident 9's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used to determine a resident's functional capabilities and helps nursing home staff identify health problems) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 3/18/2025 revealed Resident 9 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a brief screening that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 15/15, which indicated Resident 9 was cognitively intact. Additionally, the MDS revealed Resident 9 was dependent for toileting and was frequently incontinent of bowel. A record review of Resident 9's Documentation Survey Report v2 (a report of past documentation that includes documented bowel movements) for January 2025- March 2025 revealed Resident 9 had no documented bowel movement on the following dates: - 1/19/2025-1/22/2025, which was 4 days without a bowel movement. - 2/23/2025-2/26/2025, which was 4 days without a bowel movement. - 2/28/2025-3/7/2025, which was 8 days without a bowel movement. A record review of Resident 9's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for January 2025 and February 2025 revealed no evidence of orders for constipation management. A record review of Resident 9's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2025 revealed no evidence that constipation management orders had been placed until 3/24/2025. A record review of Resident 9's Progress Notes for January 2025 - March 2025 revealed no evidence that interventions had been implemented or that the physician had been contacted regarding Resident 9's constipation during 1/19/2025-1/22/2025, 2/23/2025-2/26/2025, or 2/28/2025-3/7/2025. An interview on 4/2/2025 at 10:45 AM with Registered Nurse (RN)-A revealed the facility's process for constipation management is the night shift nurse prints a report of what residents have not had a bowel movement for how many days and what interventions have been done and then places these on the medication carts for the day shift nurses, so the day shift nurses can implement the interventions. An interview on 4/2/2025 at 4:00 PM with the Administrator confirmed Resident 9 was in the facility on 1/19/2025-1/22/2025, 2/23/2025-2/26/2025, and 2/28/2025-37/7/2025 and had no evidence Resident 9 had had a bowel movement. An interview on 4/3/2025 at 8:10 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the facility had not implemented any intervention for Resident 9's constipation on 1/19/2025-1/22/2025, 2/23/2025-2/26/2025, and 2/28/2025-37/7/2025 and interventions should have been implemented per the facility's protocol. B. A record review of an Admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident 11 on 2/14/2025. A record review of Resident 11's admission MDS with an ARD of 2/18/2025 revealed Resident 11 had a BIMS score of 5/15, which indicated Resident 11 had severe cognitive impairment. Additionally, the MDS revealed Resident 11 required supervision with toileting and was always continent of bowel. A record review of Resident 11's Care Plan Report revealed a focus area for Resident 11's pain with an initiated date of 2/14/2025. An intervention to monitor and document for side effects of pain medication, such as constipation, and report occurrences to the physician had been added. A record review of Resident 9's Documentation Survey Report v2 for February 2025- March 2025 revealed Resident 11 had no documented bowel movement on the following dates: - 2/19/2025-2/26/2025, which was 8 days without a bowel movement. - 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, which was 4 days without a bowel movement. - 3/23/2025-3/27/2025, which was 5 days without a bowel movement. A record review of Resident 9's Progress Notes from 2/19/2025-3/27/2025 revealed no evidence interventions for Resident 9's constipation had been implemented, or the physician had been notified of the constipation episodes. A record review of Resident 9's MAR for February 2025 revealed no evidence of orders for constipation management. A record review of Resident 9's MAR for March 2025 revealed MiraLAX and Milk of Magnesia were started on 3/11/2025 but had not been administered in the month of March 2025. An interview on 4/2/2025 at 4:00 PM with the Administrator confirmed Resident 11 was in the facility on 2/19/2025-2/26/2025, 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, and 3/23/2025-3/272025 and had no evidence Resident 11 had had a bowel movement. An interview on 4/3/2025 at 8:10 AM with the DON confirmed the facility had not implemented any intervention for Resident 11's constipation on 2/19/2025-2/26/2025, 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, or 3/23/2025-3/272025. The DON stated Resident 11 does ambulate unassisted to the bathroom, but would have expected the staff to implement the interventions per the facility protocol or follow up with Resident 11 and document a Progress Note. 49263 C. A record review of Resident 16's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool used determine a resident's functional capabilities and helps nursing home staff identify health problems) dated 5/28/2025 revealed Resident 16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS, a brief screener that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 4/15, which indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS also revealed that Resident 16 was always incontinent of their bowels and was dependent on staff for the provision of the toileting and personal hygiene. A record review of Resident 16's undated Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP, a document that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment) revealed the resident was at risk for constipation related to decreased mobility and medication side effects. The resident had a goal to have a normal bowel movement at least every three days. There were interventions in place to administer laxative medications per physician's orders, to follow facility bowel protocol for bowel management, and to record the resident's bowel movement on the ADL (activities of daily living) flow record every shift. A record review of Resident 16's Bowel Task documentation for the month of January 2025 revealed the following dates with no bowel movements documented: -1/11/25 through 1/13/25; which was three days, -1/26/25 through 1/29/25; which was four days. A record review of Resident 16's Bowel Task documentation for the month of February 2025 revealed the following dates with no bowel movements documented: -2/4/25 through 2/7/25; which was four days, -2/9/25 through 2/14/25; which was six days, -2/17/25 through 2/23/25; which was seven days, and -2/26/25 through 2/28/25; which was three days. A record review of Resident 16's Bowel Task documentation for the month of March 2025 revealed the following dates with no bowel movements documented: -3/22/25 through 3/24/25; which was three days, -3/26/25 through 3/28/25; which was three days, and -3/30/25 through 4/1/25; which was three days. A record review of Resident 16's physician's orders revealed the following as needed bowel medication orders: -Polyethylene Glycol (Miralax) 17 grams once daily as needed for constipation, -Bisacodyl Suppository 10 milligrams (MG), insert 1 suppository rectally daily as needed for constipation. -Milk of Magnesia 30 milliliters (ML) twice daily as needed for constipation. A record review of Resident 16's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for January 2025 revealed none of the resident's as needed bowel medications had been administered. A record review of Resident 16's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for February 2025 revealed none of the resident's as needed bowel medications had been administered. A record review of Resident 16's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2025 revealed none of the resident's as needed bowel medications had been administered. A record review of Resident 16's Progress Notes from January 1, 2025 through April 2, 2025 revealed no evidence of Resident 16's bowel status being assessed or of any as needed bowel medication administrations being attempted. An interview on 4/3/25 at 9:59 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that the nurse aides document resident bowel movements in the Task section of their electronic medical records every shift. Each night, the nurse runs a report of resident who had not had a bowel movement, these reports are then given to the day shift staff that are working on the medication carts the following morning. It is then the day shift staff's responsibility to follow the facility's bowel protocol for each resident. The DON confirmed that for each of the timeframes when Resident 16 had not had a bowel movement documented for 3 or more days, there should have either been an as needed bowel medication given or documentation in the resident's progress notes regarding why an intervention was not implemented.

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide a written notice of discharge as required to 1 (Resident 112) of 1 sampled resident or their representative. The facility census was 56. Findings Are: A record review of Resident 112's Progress Notes revealed that on 3/2/25, Resident 112 was sent by the facility to the emergency department due to adverse behaviors toward another resident. Resident 112 was admitted to the hospital due to delirium and hypoxia. Further review of Resident 112's Progress Notes revealed that on 3/3/25, the facility notified Resident 112's child that the facility would not be admitting the resident back to the facility from the hospital due to the potential for putting other residents in harm's way. The notes revealed Resident 112's child voiced understanding and declined a bed hold. A record review of Resident 112's electronic medical records revealed no evidence that a written notice of discharge had been given to the resident or the resident representative. An interview on 4/1/25 at 3:10 PM with the SSD confirmed that a written notice of discharge had not been provided to Resident 112 or their representative.

Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physician had documented a clinical rationale for not taking action regarding the pharmacist's identified medication irregularity as required of 1 (Resident 11) of 5 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 56. Findings are: A record review of the facility's undated policy Medication Regimen Review Policies and Procedures defined Medication Regimen Review (MRR) as a thorough evaluation of the medication regimen of a resident by a consultant pharmacist, with the goal of promoting positive outcomes and minimizing adverse consequences associated with medication. The review includes preventing, identifying, reporting, and resolving medication-related problems, medication errors, or other irregularities, and collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Additionally, the policy revealed a report of the MRR with any irregularities will be sent to the Director of Nursing (DON), the Medical Director, and the Attending Physician. The policy did not include information regarding the response required by the Attending Physician when an irregularity had been identified by the pharmacist. A record review of an Admission Record revealed the facility admitted Resident 11 on 2/14/2025. A record review of Resident 11's Order Summary Report with a date of 4/2/2025 revealed the following orders: - Famotidine 40 milligrams (mg) with direction to take 1 tablet by mouth every bedtime for an indicated use of acid reducing. This medication was started on 3/10/2025. - Pantoprazole 40 mg with direction to take 1 tablet by mouth once daily for an indication for use of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD, a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation). This medication had a start date of 3/11/2025. Additional record review of Resident 11's Admission Record, under Diagnosis Information, revealed no evidence of diagnosed GERD or similar conditions. A record review of a Note To Attending Physician/Prescriber with a date of 2/21/2025 revealed the pharmacist identified Resident 11 had two orders for acid-suppressing medications: pantoprazole and famotidine. Additionally, the pharmacist wrote, This appears to be a duplication of therapy. Please provide the rationale for this resident requiring both Proton-pump inhibitor and H-2 blocker therapy for treatment of acid reflux. Alternatively, may consider discontinuing one of the two orders. On 3/6/2025, the Attending Physician wrote not right now without evidence of a clinical rationale for not taking action regarding the pharmacist's identified medication irregularity. An interview on 4/2/2025 at 11:15 AM with the DON confirmed the Attending Physician had not provided a clinical rationale for not taking action regarding the pharmacist's identified medication irregularity as required.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.11E Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was labeled and dated to prevent the potential of food borne illness. This had the potential to affect all residents who consumed food from the kitchen. The facility census was 60. Findings are: A. An observation on March 18, 2024, at 10:45 AM during the initial walk through of the kitchen walk through revealed: - One open plastic bag of spaghetti with no listed expiration date or open date. The bag of spaghetti was within a box which also did not contain an opened or expiration date. - One open plastic bag of elbow macaroni with no expiration date or open date. The bag of elbow macaroni was within a box which also did not contain an opened or expiration date. - One open plastic bag of long grain rice with no expiration date or open date. The long grain rice was within a box which also did not contain an opened or expiration date. - One bottle of soy sauce was open without an opened date or expiration date. An observation on March 18, 2024, at 10:45 AM in the only walk-in fridge/freezer revealed: -One open plastic bag of tater tots which was sitting within a box with neither identifying the open or expiration date. An interview with Dietary Supervisor (DS) 03/18/24 at 10:45 AM revealed all food items are to be dated with an entry date upon arrival to the facility as well as with an open date. The DS revealed the expiration dates would be indiciated on the item by the manufacture. The DS confirmed the items listed above should have been marked with open dates and expiration dates. The DS revealed the facility does not have a policy on food storage.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.18A Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure garbage was stored in a manner to prevent harborage and feeding of pests by failing to ensure trash receptacles were covered and not open. This had the potential to affect all the facility's residents. The facility identified a census of 60 at the time of survey. An observation on March 18, 2024 at 10:45 AM of the facility outside of the back entry to the kitchen revealed the following: - 1 trash receptable which had the back of the receptable open with no coverings and trash was visible inside, - 1 trash receptable which had the front and the back of the receptable open with no coverings and trash was visible inside. Interview with Dietary superviosor (DS) on March 20, 2024, at 10:45 AM confirmed the lids the 2 trash receptables were uncovered with trash inside. The DS confirmed the facility had called the trash company but was unaware of a delivery date to replace the coverings.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D5b Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide activities of choice to 1 (Resident 9) of 1 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 60. The findings are: A record review of Resident 9's Medical Diagnosis revealed the facility had admitted Resident 9 on 10/12/2019 with diagnoses of: major depressive disorder, Dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, insomnia, retention of urine, and constipation. A record review of Resident 9's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents), dated 2/26/2024, revealed Resident 9 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15, which revealed the resident was cognitively intact. The MDS also indicated Resident 9's activity preference for doing things with groups of people was very important and doing Resident 9's activity preference for doing favorite activities and going outside was somewhat important. A record review of Resident 9's Care Plan revealed an intervention to establish Resident 9's interest by talking with the resident. It also included an intervention of resident's preferred activities are watching television, reading magazines, and sitting outside when weather is nice. An observation on 3/18/2024 at 1:16 PM revealed Resident 9 had been resting in their bed staring at the wall without activity. An observation on 3/19/2024 at 12:50 PM revealed Resident 9 had been sitting in their wheelchair without activity, awaiting transportation to an appointment at 1:45 PM. An observation on 3/21/2024 at 9:58 AM revealed Resident 9 had been resting in bed without activity. Resident 9 had begun to get tearful when discussing desire to go out of the facility for activities. An interview on 3/18/2024 at 1:16 PM with Resident 9 revealed [gender] did not participate in activities due to having no interest in provided activities. The interview also revealed Resident 9 likes to play card games, but facility is not able to offer this due to no other residents being interested. Resident 9 denied activities staff offering to play card games with Resident 9. An interview on 3/19/2024 at 8:45 AM with Resident 9 revealed other activity interests of card games, rodeos, and outdoor activities. Resident 9 had tearfully stated but none of that is a choice. Once they locked me down, they locked me down for good. An interview on 3/19/2024 at 12:34 PM with Registered Nurse (RN)-B revealed Resident 9 had been self-isolating in room since December and had not attended activities or come out of room to chat with staff. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 10:16 AM with the Activities Supervisor (AS) confirmed Resident 9 had a decrease in activity participation and previously liked to watch television and attend music activities. The AS revealed [gender] had not done any activities with Resident 9 besides working on a shopping list. The AS also confirmed options to seek out activities in the community if the resident chose to. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 10:38 AM with Director of Nursing (DON) revealed they were unaware of Resident 9's decrease of participation in activities. The DON stated an intervention was attempting to get Resident 9 up in their wheelchair inside their room for meals. A record review of Resident 9's Progress Notes from 11/1/2023 through 3/18/2024 revealed two notes of documentation of activities had occurred for Resident 9. On 3/18/2024 a late entry was documented the AS had made a grocery list with Resident 9 and had gone shopping for Resident 9. On 11/1/2023, a note was documented the AS had went shopping for Resident 9. The record review revealed no other activities had been offered or completed from 11/1/2023 through 3/18/2024.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09 Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to follow physician's orders regarding daily weights for 1 (Resident 36) of 1 sampled resident. The facility census was 60. The Findings Are: A record review of Resident 36's admission record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a primary diagnosis of pneumonia, unspecified organism. A record review of Resident 36's undated Care Plan revealed the resident had a diagnosis of congestive heart failure and had an intervention in place for weight monitoring. A record review of Resident 36's Physician's Orders revealed an order for daily weights to be obtained on the day shift related to their diagnosis of Unspecified Diastolic (Congestive) Heart Failure. The order also stated to give PRN (as needed) Lasix if the resident had a weight gain of 4 to 5 pounds, and to call the Primary Care Provider (PCP). The start date for this order was 12/21/2023. A record review of Resident 36's Physician's Orders revealed orders for furosemide (Lasix) 20 milligrams (MG) to be given every other day and an order for furosemide (Lasix) 40 MG to be given every other day, on opposing days from the 20 MG order. There was no evidence of a current order for PRN Lasix to be given. A record review of Resident 36's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for February 2024 revealed the resident's order for a daily weight to be obtained on the day shift had no documentation on February 5th, 10th, or 29th. There was a staff initial and an x, but no weight documented on February 12th -17th, and on the 23rd. A record review of Resident 36's TAR for March 2024 revealed the resident's order for a daily weight to be obtained on the day shift had no documentation on March 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th, or on the 18th. A record review of Resident 36's Vital Signs section of their electronic health record (EHR) revealed no weight recorded for February 2nd-5th, 7th, 9th-10th, 12th-19th, 21st-23rd, 27th-28th, 2024 There were also no weights recorded for March 1st, 3rd, 7th, 9th-11th, 13th, 15th-16th, 18th, or 20th, 2024. A record review of Resident 36's EHR revealed the resident was hospitalized and not available for the facility to obtain daily weights February 12th-18th, 2024. An interview on 3/21/24 at 12:40 PM with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the daily weight order did state to give PRN Lasix with a weight gain of 4 to 5 pounds. The DON also confirmed the resident did not have a current order for PRN Lasix. The DON confirmed the PRN Lasix order was discontinued by the pharmacist upon the resident's return to the facility from the hospital on 2/18/24 per the transition orders received from the doctor but the daily weight order was not updated at that time to reflect the change. An interview on 3/21/24 at 12:50 PM with the Administrator confirmed there were no additional weights obtained for Resident 36 other than the weights recorded in the resident's EHR as the administrator was the staff responsible for adding the weights obtained by staff to the EHR.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D2b Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide treatment of a pressure ulcer for 1 (Resident 9) of 4 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 60. The findings are: A record review of Resident 9's Medical Diagnosis revealed the facility had admitted Resident 9 on 10/12/2019 with diagnoses of: major depressive disorder, Dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and Diabetes Mellitus. A record review of Resident 9's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) dated 2/26/2024, revealed Resident 9 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15, which revealed the resident was cognitively intact. The MDS also indicated Resident 9 was at risk for pressure ulcers with a pressure ulcer present. A record review of Resident 9's Weekly Skin Assessment with a date of 3/5/2024 revealed Resident 9 had an unstageable pressure sore to the right great toe. A record review of Resident 9's Care Plan revealed an intervention and treatment per the physician's order for a pressure wound of the right great toe. The Care Plan identified to follow the facility's policy for wound treatment. A record review of Resident 9's Physician Orders revealed an order with a date of 3/5/2024 to complete a wound dressing to the right great toe with betadine and cover with band aid daily. An interview on 3/20/2024 at 8:25 AM with Resident 9 revealed Resident 9 was not aware of the pressure ulcer. Resident 9 had stated I never knew anything about it until yesterday when you asked about watching it be changed. A record review of Resident 9's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed the treatment was not documented on 3/7/2024, 3/8/2024, 3/16/2024, and 3/19/2024. An observation on 3/20/2024 at 12:25 PM revealed no band aid covering from 3/19/2024 in place on Resident 9's right great toe as per order. An interview on 3/20/2024 at 12:25 PM with Registered Nurse (RN) - B confirmed there was no band aid covering in place on Resident 9's right great toe. RN-B confirmed treatment of Resident 9's pressure ulcer included frequent monitoring to ensure dressing was intact and completing daily treatments. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 9:05 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the TAR was missing documentation from 3/7/2024, 3/8/2024, 3/16/2024 and 3/19/2024. The DON denied having additional documentation that the treatment had been completed with confirming statement if it was not documented, it was not done. A record review of the facility's Skin Care and Wound Management policy, with a date of 6/2015, under section Procedure read to conduct daily round to verify that appropriate wound treatment protocols are followed and documented. A record review of the facility's Skin Care and Wound Management policy, with a date of 6/2015, under section Treatment read to document treatment protocols on the TAR.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09D6 (7) Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility staff failed to change oxygen tubing for 2 (Resident 10 and 49) of 2 sampled residents and failed to change the nebulizer mask with tubing for 1 (Resident 49) of 1 sampled resident which had the potential to cause infection. The facility census was 60. Findings are: A. A record review of Resident 10's Medical Diagnosis printed 3/18/2024 revealed Resident 10 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of: congestive heart failure (CHF-the heart does not pump blood as well as it should), obstructive sleep apnea (intermittent airflow blockage during sleep), morbid obesity, pulmonary hypertension (a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart), paranoid schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which the person has irrational thoughts, delusions and hallucinations). A record review of Resident 10's Clinical Physician Orders printed 3/18/2024 revealed an order for oxygen to be worn at 3 liters per minute via BiPap (non-invasive ventilation which helps you breathe through a mask) machine at bedtime. A record review of Resident 10's Treatment Administration Record (TAR-a legal and accurate record of the treatments received by the resident) dated 1/2024 revealed an order to change oxygen tubing on the first of the month and was documented to have been changed on 1/1/2024. A record review of Resident 10's TAR dated 2/2024 revealed an order to change oxygen tubing on the first of the month and was documented to have been changed on 2/1/2024. A record review of Resident 10's TAR dated 3/2024 revealed a order to change oxygen tubing on the first of the month and was documented to have been changed on 3/1/2024. A record review of Resident 10's TAR dated 3/2024 revealed a new order as of 3/4/2024 to change oxygen tubing every week on Monday and this was documented to have been done on 3/4/2024 and 3/11/2024. An observation on 3/18/2024, 3/19/2024, and 3/20/24 of Resident 10's oxygen tubing which was attached to her oxygen concentrator (a machine that purifies the surrounding air and is distributed through a nasal cannula or a mask to the resident) and BiPap machine revealed a date of 1/1/2024. An observation and interview on 3/20/2024 at 11:00 AM with RN-B (Registered Nurse) revealed the tubing was dated 1/1/2024 and is overdue to be changed and is to be changed weekly as of 3/4/2024 and was not. An interview on 3/20/2024 at 12:10 PM with the DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed that the oxygen tubing dated 1/1/2024 is outdated and should have been changed per the orders and was not. B. A record review of Resident 49's Medical Diagnosis printed 3/18/2024 revealed Resident 49 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of: chronic congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease, Stage 4 (disease in which kidneys are moderately or severely damaged and not working as well as they should to filter waste from your blood), anemia (the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin which carries oxygen throughout the body), morbid obesity, major depressive disorder (persistent feeling of sadness or lost of interest). A record review of Resident 49's Medication Administration Record (MAR-a legal and accurate record of the medications received by the resident) dated 1/2024 revealed an order for Formoterol (liquid medicine used to treat lung problems) 1 vial per twin jet nebulizer (TJN-a machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that is inhaled) every 12 hours and was documented to have been given the month of January 2024. There was also an order for Albuterol (a liquid medication that helps open the airways in the lungs) 1 vial per TJN four times a day as needed for wheezing which was documented to have been given twice on 1/9/2024, twice on 1/17/2024 and once on 1/22/2024. There is also an order for oxygen to be worn at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula to be worn continuously to keep oxygen saturation above 90% which was documented to have been worn the month of January 2024. A record review of Resident 49's TAR dated 1/2024 revealed an order for oxygen cannula/mask/tubing to be changed on the first of the month. This was documented to have been done on 1/1/2024. There is also an order to change oxygen nebulizer mask and tubing every week which was documented to have been done on 1/6/2024, 1/13/2024, 1/20/2024, and 1/27/2024. A record review of Resident 49's MAR dated 2/2024 revealed an order for formoterol 1 vial per twin jet nebulizer every 12 hours and was documented to have been given the month of February 2024. There was also an order for Albuterol 1 vial four times a day as needed for wheezing which was documented to have been given on 2/11/2024 and 2/17/2024. There is also an order for oxygen to be worn at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula to be worn continuously to keep oxygen saturation above 90% which was documented to have been worn the month of February 2024. A record review of Resident 49's TAR dated 2/2024 revealed an order to change oxygen cannula/mask/tubing every month on the first of the month which was documented to have been done on 2/1/2024. A new order received 2/19/2024 stated to change oxygen cannula/mask/tubing every week on Monday. This was documented to have been done 2/19/2024 and 2/26/2024. There is also an order to change the oxygen nebulizer mask and tubing weekly on Saturday and this was documented to have been done 2/3/2024, 2/10/2024, 2/17/2024, and 2/24/2024. A record review of Resident 49's MAR dated 3/2024 revealed an order for Albuterol 1 vial per twin jet nebulizer four times a day as needed for wheezing and was discontinued on 3/12/2024 and had not been used the month of March 2024. There was also an order for Albuterol 1 vial four times a day as needed for wheezing which was discontinued on 3/12/2024 and had not been used the month of March 2024. There is also an order for oxygen to be worn at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula to be worn continuously to keep oxygen saturation above 90% which was documented to have been worn the month of March 2024. A record review of Resident 49's TAR dated 3/2024 revealed an order to change oxygen cannula/mask/tubing weekly every Monday and was documented to have been done on 3/4/2024 and 3/11/2024. There was also an order to change the oxygen nebulizer mask and tubing weekly on Saturday which was not documented to have been done the month of March. An observation on 3/18/2024, 3/19/2024 and 3/21/2024 revealed the resident was on 3 liters per minute via nasal cannula and the oxygen tubing was not dated. The nebulizer mask and tubing were dated 2/24/2024. An observation on 3/20/2024 at 7:50 AM revealed the resident is lying in bed with nebulizer mask on face and running and mist is coming from the mask. An observation on 3/20/2024 at 8:30 AM the nebulizer machine is still running but the mask is sitting on the bed. An observation on 3/20/2024 at 9:20 AM the nebulizer mask is sitting upright on the nebulizer machine and is shut off. An interview and observation on 3/20/2024 at 10:50 with RN-B revealed that oxygen tubing and nebulizer masks are to be changed weekly. RN-B confirmed that the oxygen tubing the resident is using had no date and didn't know how old the tubing is, but needed to be changed. RN-B also confirmed that the nebulizer mask was dated 2/24/2024 and is overdue to be changed. RN-B also stated that the residents breathing treatments through the nebulizers had been discontinued 3/12/2024 and did not know who started her breathing treatment and shut it off this morning. An interview on 3/20/24 at 12:20 PM with the DON confirmed that Resident 49's oxygen tubing should have been dated and needs to be changed and the nebulizer mask is outdated and should have been changed. An observation on 3/21/2024 at 8:30 AM revealed in the resident's room a new oxygen tubing dated 3/20/2024 and the nebulizer machine was removed from the room since the medications for the nebulizer were discontinued 3/12/2024. A record review of the facility policy Oxygen Administration dated 6/15/2021 under procedure revealed: 7. Date disposable supplies upon opening. Change disposable equipment as indicated, refer to the Respiratory Equipment Change guide in this manual. A record review of the facility policy Respiratory Equipment Change Schedule dated 1/2013 revealed under the Purpose: routine cleaning and/or changing of disposable respiratory equipment is done to prevent nosocomial infections. Further review under Procedure revealed: 1. Observe the following change schedule for disposable items: Aerosol producing devices, such as nebulizers, IPPB circuits, continuous aerosol systems-weekly and prn. Oxygen delivery devices (non-aerosol producing) Ex: venturi masks, nasal cannulas, oxygen supply tubing-weekly and prn. 2.Date all disposable supplies upon opening.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.10 Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure an as needed antipsychotic medication was limited to 14 days and had a physician documented rationale for continuance. This affected 1 (Resident 114) of 6 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 60. The findings are: A record review of Resident 114's Face Sheet revealed the facility admitted Resident 114 on 2/28/2024 with diagnoses of: altered mental status, adult failure to thrive, hallucinations, Dementia with moderate behavioral disturbance, and cognitive communication deficit. A record review of Resident 114's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized assessment tool that measures health status in nursing home residents) dated 3/9/2024, revealed Resident 114 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 4/15, which revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS also indicated Resident 114 had physical (hitting, kicking, grabbing, etc.) and verbal (threatening, screaming, cursing, etc.) behavioral symptoms 4 to 6 days of the week. The MDS revealed Resident 114 had behaviors of wandering which had occurred daily and rejection of care had occurred 1 to 3 days a week. A record review of Resident 114's orders included an order for quetiapine (an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression) 25 milligrams (mg) with directions to give 1 tablet orally every 8 hours as needed (PRN) for agitation. The order had begun on 3/5/2024 and did not include a stop date or duration. A record review of Resident 114's Physician Documentation with a date of 3/14/2024 included an order to continue the PRN quetiapine order without a clinical rationale. The order did not include a stop date or duration. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 9:04 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed order for Resident 114's PRN quetiapine order began on 3/5/2024 and the medication was still being utilized as there had been no stop date or duration included on the order. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 9:15 AM with Registered Nurse (RN) - A confirmed Resident 114's PRN quetiapine order did not include a duration or stop date and the facility did not have a documented rationale from the physician to continue past 14 days. An interview on 3/21/2024 at 9:28 AM with the Administrator (ADM) revealed the facility does not have a policy for as needed psychiatric medication as the facility follows physicians' orders.

Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.17D Based on observation, record review and interview; the facility failed to ensure hand hygiene was performed to prevent the spread of infection or prevent cross contamination during and after incontinence care with appropriate change of gloves for 1 (Resident 49) of 1 sampled resident. The facility census was 60. Findings are: An observation on 3/20/2024 at 11:00 AM of personal cares were completed on Resident 49 by NA-D (nursing assistant) and NA-F revealed the following: Resident 49 was lying on [gender] back in bed. NA-D performed hand hygiene (HH) with soap and water at the resident's sink for 20 seconds. NA-F performed HH for 30 seconds with soap and water at the sink. Both nursing assistants applied gloves and the privacy curtain was pulled. NA-D began to pull the covers down the resident. NA-F pulled the window blinds. NA-D undid the tabs on the incontinence brief and removed the pillow from under the resident's legs. NA-D then pulled multiple incontinence wipes from the package and set them on top of the package. NA-D then wiped the resident's catheter from insertion site down the catheter tubing with 4 separate wipes. NA-D then threw these dirty wipes away in the trash. NA-D then reached into the incontinence package for additional wipes. NA-D then washed around the resident's meatus (opening of the urethra) with wipes. NA-D then removed [gender] soiled gloves and performed HH at the sink with soap and water for 10 seconds. NA-D then applied new gloves. NA-D removed more incontinence wipes from the package. NA-D then washed the resident's groin and abdominal folds with separate wipes and threw the wipes away. NA-D removed her soiled gloves and immediately put new gloves on. Both nursing assistants then assisted the resident to her side. NA-D washed the resident's buttocks which were soiled with stool with incontinence wipes. NA-D then began to place a clean incontinence brief on the resident with the same gloves. NA-D picked up the incontinence wipe package and moved it to the bedside table. NA-D assisted the resident onto [gender] back. NA-D took the foley drain bag from NA-F and placed the drain bag on the bed frame. NA-D and NA-F repositioned the resident more to fix the brief. NA-D adjusted the residents clothing. The tabs on the brief were applied by both nursing assistants. NA-D removed [gender] soiled gloves and threw them away. NA-F removed [gender] soiled gloves and performed HH at the sink with soap and water for 25 seconds. NA-D began taking items out of the resident's wheelchair so that the resident could be transferred into the wheelchair. NA-D removed clothes from the wheelchair and folded blankets. NA-D then performed HH at the sink with soap and water for 5 seconds. An interview on 3/20/2024 at 11:20 AM with NA-D revealed that NA-D thought the handwashing policy called for 10 seconds of washing with soap and water. After reviewing the facility's handwashing policy, NA-D confirmed [gender] did not wash [gender] hands long enough. NA-D also revealed [gender] should have removed soiled gloves after use and immediately performed HH with soap and water for 20 seconds before touching clean surfaces. An interview on 3/20/2024 at 12:10 PM with the DON confirmed that HH with soap and water is 20 seconds and confirmed that NA-D did not wash their hands long enough when performing morning cares. The DON also confirmed that HH should have been completed after removing soiled gloves before touching clean surfaces. A record review of the facility policy Hand Hygiene dated 3/2022 revealed: Healthcare providers must perform hand hygiene for the following: immediately before touching a resident or the resident's immediate environment, before performing an aseptic (free from contamination) task or handling invasive medical devices, before moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient, after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces, and immediately after glove removal. The procedure for soap and water: 1. Turn on water to desired temperature. 2. Wet hands with water 3. Apply soap to hands and begin to rub surfaces, working soap into a lather. 4. Continue to rub vigorously for 15 seconds. 5. Rinse your hands with water. 6. Thoroughly dry hands using a disposable paper towel. Procedure for glove use: 1. Gloves do not replace the need for hand hygiene. 2. If your task requires gloves, perform hand hygiene prior to donning gloves. 3. Change gloves and perform hand hygiene during patient care, if gloves become damaged, gloves become visibly soiled with blood or body fluids following a task, moving from work on a soiled body site to a clean body site on the same patient. 4. Never wear the same pair of gloves in the care of more than one patient 5. Perform hand hygiene immediately after removing gloves. A record review of the CDC guidelines for handwashing recommends hands should be washed with soap and water vigorously for 20 seconds.

Licensure Reference Number 175NAC 12-006.17D Licensure Reference Number 175NAC 12-006.18C1 Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility staff failed to perform hand hygiene (hand washing using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) to remove germs for reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and health care personnel) and wear face masks during medication administration and while in resident care areas. This had the potential to affect all the facility residents due to the risk of disease transmission. The facility failed to ensure that staff performed hand hygiene between resident rooms during laundry delivery for 18 residents (Residents 47, 46, 62, 25, 42, 28, 27, 29, 52, 55, 32, 35, 56, 20, 7, 60, 50, and 36) to prevent the potential for cross contamination; and failed to handle laundry to prevent the potential for cross contamination for 1 resident (Resident 20). The facility identified a census of 66 at the time of survey. Findings are: A. Observation on 01/10/23 at 11:34 AM revealed RN-A (Registered Nurse) was standing inside the doorway of Resident 36's room at the medication cart that was parked in the doorway. RN-A had a surgical mask on their face that was down below their chin and their mouth and nose were uncovered and exposed. RN-A then pulled their mask up with their bare hand then proceeded to take medications into the room for Resident 36 who was sitting in the room with no mask on. RN-A did not do hand hygiene after they used their bare hand to pull their mask up by handling the front of the mask before handling Resident 36's medications. B. Observation on 01/10/23 at 11:36 AM revealed RN-A prepared to administer IV(Intravenous) medication to Resident 41. RN-A gathered the supplies from the medication room. As RN-A was leaving the medication room with the supplies, an unidentified NA (Nursing Assistant) asked for RN-A for help to reposition an unidentified resident in their wheelchair who was sitting at the nurses' station. RN-A put the supplies and IV medications down on the nurses' station counter and placed their hands under the resident's legs and helped the NA reposition the resident. RN-A then went into the bathroom in the hall (RN-A had left the door open) and washed their hands for 10 seconds then left the bathroom, picked up the IV medication supplies and walked down the hall to Resident 41's room after RN-A got the DON (Director of Nursing) to go with them. RN-A entered Resident 41's room, put the supplies on the table by the bed, walked into the bathroom and washed their hands for 3 seconds. RN-A then donned gloves and prepared the IV medication by mixing the vial of medication with a bag of normal saline. RN-A then mixed it and hung the bag on the IV pole and primed the IV tubing after RN-A spiked the bag. Resident 41 had a multi-lumen PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter--a type of long catheter that is inserted through a peripheral vein, often in the arm, into a larger vein in the body, used when intravenous treatment is required over a long period) line in their left arm. RN-A removed the green cap from one of the ports and cleaned it with alcohol handling it with their gloved hands. RN-A picked up the flush syringe with the gloved hands, removed the cap and primed it, then RN-A connected the syringe to the port. RN-A flushed, got no resistance, then connected the IV tubing to the port. RN-A turned the dial on the tubing to the rate which RN-A said was 200 ml/hour; the medication to be infused over 30 minutes. RN-A then removed their gloves, and without doing hand hygiene, took a pen out of their pocket, handled the IV bag with their bare hands, wrote on the IV bag, put the pen back in their pocket, then walked over to the sink and washed their hands for 3 seconds before they left the room. C. Observation of Resident 9's room on 1/10/23 at 11:54 AM revealed several staff were in the room. RN-A walked into Resident 9's room and went to the sink and washed their hands for 3 seconds then proceeded to go over to Resident 9 and assist them. D. Observation of the facility nurses' station on 1/10/23 at 2:17 PM revealed RN-A was standing at the end of nurses station with their mask down below their nose and chin leaving them exposed. Resident 62 was sitting in their wheelchair in the vicinity of RN-A and Resident 62 did not have any face covering. E. Observation of the facility nurses' station on 1/10/23 at 3:10 PM revealed RN-A was sitting at the nurses' station with their surgical mask down under their chin. Resident 50 was sitting directly in front of RN-A by a medication cart parked at the nurses' station. There was a desk between them and no other partition. There was no glass around the nurses' station and it was open. Resident 46, Resident 51, Resident 22, Resident 52, Resident 25, and Resident 56 were all seated in the vicinity of the nurses' station. None of the residents were wearing face masks including Resident 50 who was within 3 feet of RN-A. Interview with the RNC (Regional Nurse Consultant) on 1/12/23 at 10:18 AM confirmed the staff were expected to wear a mask while in resident care areas including the nurses' station and hand washing was expected for 20 seconds and when hands/gloves were contaminated. Review of the facility policy Handwashing dated 02/2017 revealed the following: The facility will follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for handwashing. Hands must be washed after the following, including, but not limited to: contact with blood/body fluids; contact with contaminated items or surfaces; contact with resident/patient; initiating a clean procedure; removal of gloves. Procedure: Rub hands together vigorously, generating friction on all surfaces of the hands and fingers for a minimum of 20 seconds. 41938 F. Observation on 1/10/23 at 3:09 PM at the facility nurse's station revealed that Registered Nurse-A (RN-A) sat behind the desk with the yellow face mask pulled down below the chin. Resident 50 sat in a wheelchair outside the nurse's desk directly in front of RN-A. Resident 50's face was less than 4 feet away from RN-A's face. RN-A talked on a cell phone. G. Record review of the facility policy titled Infection Control Manual Laundry dated 3/2015 revealed that the facility strives to reduce the risk of infection. The procedure revealed that staff are to wash hands prior to handling clean linen. Cover clean laundry to protect from contamination until the laundry is distributed for resident use. Observation on 1/9/23 at 2:45 PM on the facility 200 hall revealed that Laundry Staff-B (LS-B) exited the room of Residents 47 and 46 (roommates) carrying empty used clothes hangers. LS-B placed the used hangers on the rack in the laundry cart. LS-B removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 47 and 46 and placed them in a closet. LS-B exited the resident room and went to the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene (hand washing using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) to remove germs for reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and health care personnel). LS-B removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 62 and 25 (roommates). LS-B exited the resident room carrying empty used hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed additional clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 62 and 25. LS-B exited the resident room and went to the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 42 and 28 (roommates). LS-B exited the resident room and returned to the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 27 and 29 (roommates). LS-B hung the clothing inside a closet in the room. LS-B exited the resident room and went to the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed clothing on hangers form inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 52 and 55 (roommates). LS-B exited the resident room and went to the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed additional clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 52 and 55. LS-B exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside of the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Resident 32. LS-B exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. LS-B did not perform hand hygiene. LS-B pushed the laundry cart off of the 200 hall towards the nurse's station. Interview on 1/12/23 at 3:05 PM with the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor (HLS) confirmed that hand hygiene is to be performed after touching a resident surface before touching anything else. HLS confirmed that the expectation is that hand hygiene is to be performed after exiting a resident room to prevent cross-contamination. H. Observation 1/11/23 at 12:31 PM on the 300 hall revealed that Housekeeper-D (HSK-D) stood at the laundry cart. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 35 and 56 (roommates). HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and slung them over the right shoulder. The clothing was draped over HSK-D's shoulder touching the uniform. HSK-D carried the clothes into the room of Resident 20. HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. HSK-D pushed the laundry cart from the 300 hall onto the 100 hall. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Resident 7. HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 50 and 60 (roommates). HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Resident 36. HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. I. Observation 1/11/23 at 12:31 PM on the 300 hall revealed that Housekeeper-D (HSK-D) stood at the laundry cart. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and carried them into the room of Residents 35 and 56 (roommates). HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. HSK-D did not perform hand hygiene. HSK-D removed clothing on hangers from inside the laundry cart and slung them over HSK-D's right shoulder. The clothing was draped over HSK-D's shoulder touching the uniform shoulder and back. HSK-D carried the clothes into the room of Resident 20. HSK-D exited the resident room carrying used empty hangers and placed them on the rack inside the laundry cart. Interview on 1/12/23 at 3:05 PM with the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor (HLS) confirmed that staff are to carry clean laundry away from their body and uniform to prevent cross contamination.

Licensure Reference Number 175NAC 12-006.09C1c Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to revise (modify) the care plan interventions (actions put in place to prevent falls) after a fall for Residents 126, 8, 34, and 46; failed to review and revise the care plan with interventions after adverse behaviors for Resident 19 and 47 and failed to revise the care plan after a fall for Resident 47. The facility census was 66. Findings are: A. Record review of the facility policy titled Fall Risk Reduction and Management dated 12/2015 revealed that the interdisciplinary team works to identify and implement appropriate interventions to reduce the risk of falls or injuries. Post fall management includes evaluation and revision of existing interventions, and investigation into potential factors to determine areas of improvement. The procedure step 9 revealed that staff are to revise the care plan to indicate changes in interventions with each fall and as indicated. Step 10 revealed that staff are to modify and document goals and interventions with each fall and as indicated. Step 11 revealed that changes are to be communicated to the caregiving team. Record review of the Admission Record for Resident 126 dated 1/10/23 revealed that Resident 126 initially admitted into the facility on [DATE] and most recent admission into the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, and cognitive communication deficit (an impairment in organization, attention, memory, planning, problem-solving, and safety awareness). Record review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) (a mandatory comprehensive assessment tool used for care planning) dated 5/30/22 for Resident 126 revealed that Resident 126 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) (a brief screening tool that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 12. A score of 12 indicates that Resident 126 had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident 126 required limited physical assistance of 1 staff for transferring between surfaces and using the toilet. Record review of the progress note for Resident 126 dated 7/25/22 at 10:25 PM revealed that Resident 126 was observed sitting on the floor. Resident 126 was instructed not to rise from the recliner or get up by themselves. Resident 126 was instructed to use the call light. Record review of the progress note for Resident 126 dated 7/30/22 at 4:03 PM revealed that Resident 126 was extremely confused. Record review of the progress note for Resident 126 dated 8/3/22 at 4:15 AM revealed that Resident 126 remained confused. Record review of the progress note for Resident 126 dated 8/4/22 at 8:00 AM revealed that the nurse was called into the resident's room. Resident 126 was observed sitting on the floor. Resident 126 complained of pain in the right foot. Record review of the progress note for Resident 126 dated 8/4/22 at 11:02 PM revealed that Resident 126 saw the doctor on 8/4/22. X-ray of the right foot revealed fractures of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsals (the long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes). Record review of the undated facility Incident Log (a facility record of resident falls and other injuries) revealed that Resident 126 had falls in the facility on 7/25/22 at 10:25 PM (observed on floor-a fall), 8/4/22 at 8:00 AM (fall), 10/9/22 at 1:15 PM (fall), and 10/11/22 at 9:20 PM (fall). Record review of the care plan dated 1/10/23 for Resident 126 revealed that the care plan contained a focus for Resident 126 at risk for falls. Care plan interventions included Anticipate and meet the resident needs initiated on 9/16/19; Educate staff on proper placement of bath chair and wheels locked to ensure resident's safety initiated on 11/4/19; and Educate the resident/family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs initiated on 9/16/19. The care plan did not contain any new or revised modifications to the care plan for prevention of falls for Resident 126's falls on 7/25/22, 8/4/22, 10/9/22, or 10/11/22. Interview on 1/12/23 at 4:15 PM with the facility Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the expectation is for a new intervention to be implemented and added to the resident's care plan after every resident fall. B. Record review of the Admission Record for Resident 8 dated 1/10/23 revealed that Resident 8 admitted into the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included syncope and collapse (fainting and falling), difficulty walking, and history of falling. Record review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident 8 revealed that Resident 8 had a BIMS score of 3. A score of 3 indicates that Resident 8 had significant cognitive impairment. Resident 8 required extensive assistance of 2 staff physically assisting the resident for transferring between surfaces and using the toilet. Record review of the progress note for Resident 8 dated 8/20/22 at 10:57 PM revealed that the nurse was called into the room of Resident 8. Resident 8 was sitting on the floor in front of the nightstand. No injuries were observed. Record review of the progress note for Resident 8 dated 8/26/22 at 8:28 PM revealed that a nursing assistant brought Resident 8 to the nurse's station. The nursing assistant asked the nurse to look at bruising on Resident 8's left foot. The nurse noted a bruise measuring 10 centimeters (cm) by 20 cm covering the top and bottom of the left foot. Resident 8 was sent to the emergency room . Record review of the progress note for Resident 8 dated 8/26/22 at 9:20 PM revealed that Resident 8 returned from the emergency room . Resident 8 had a fracture of the left phalanx (a toe bone). Record review of the progress note for Resident 8 dated 11/13/22 at 7:04 AM revealed that the nurse was called to the room of Resident 8. Resident 8 was observed on the floor. Record review of the undated facility Incident Log revealed that Resident 8 had falls in the facility on 8/20/22 at 8:45 PM (fall), and on 11/13/22 at 7:00 AM (observed on floor- a fall). Record review of the care plan dated 1/10/22 for Resident 8 revealed that the care plan contained a focus for Resident 8 at risk for falls. Care plan interventions included Anticipate and meet the resident's needs initiated on 9/3/19; Bed in lowest position initiated on 12/10/19; Continue all fall precautions initiated on 6/29/22; Educate resident to use call light initiated on 12/5/19; educate the family/caregivers about safety reminders and what to do if a fall occurs initiated on 9/3/19; Ensure fall mat is stored appropriately, but placed on floor while in bed only initiated on 6/15/21; Follow facility fall protocol initiated on 9/3/19; Keep all personal items within resident's reach initiated on 3/16/21; Keep needed items, water, etcetera in reach initiated on 9/3/19; Request for Physical Therapy to screen the resident initiated on 8/20/22; The resident needs a safe environment with even floors free from spills and/or clutter, adequate glare-free light, a working and reachable call light, the bed in low position at night, siderails as ordered, handrails on walls, personal items within reach initiated on 9/3/19. The care plan did not contain any new or revised modifications to the care plan for prevention of falls for Resident 8's fall on 11/13/22. C. Record review of the Admission Record for Resident 34 dated 1/10/23 revealed that Resident 34 had an initial admission into the facility on [DATE] and current admission into the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, and history of falling. Record review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident 34 revealed that Resident 34 had a BIMS score of 7. A score of 7 indicates that Resident 34 had significant cognitive impairment. Resident 34 required limited physical assistance of 1 staff for transferring between surfaces and supervision with one-person physical assistance for toileting. Record review of the progress note for Resident 34 dated 11/22/22 at 11:30 PM revealed that the nurse was called to the room of Resident 34. Resident 34 was sitting on their buttocks. Record review of the undated facility Incident Log revealed that Resident 34 had a fall on 11/22/22 at 10:45 PM (fall). Record review of the care plan dated 1/10/22 for Resident 34 revealed that the care plan contained a focus for Resident 34 at risk for falls. Care plan interventions included Anticipate and meet the resident's needs initiated on 11/11/19; Educate resident to use call light to assist with tasks for their safety initiated on 8/23/21; Physical Therapy evaluate and treat as ordered or as needed initiated on 11/11/19; The resident needs a safe environment with even floors free from spills and/or clutter, adequate glare-free light, a working and reachable call light, the bed in low position at night, siderails as ordered, handrails on walls, and personal items within reach initiated on 11/11/19; Therapy to educate on safe transfers initiated on 7/24/22; Therapy to evaluate toilet riser initiated on 8/10/22; therapy to screen for Medicare Part B and proper use of walker initiated on 3/2/22. The care plan did not contain any new or revised modifications to the care plan for prevention of falls for Resident 34's fall on 11/22/22. 35043 D. Review of Resident 19's Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set-a comprehensive assessment used to develop a resident's care plan) dated 11/9/22 revealed an admitted [DATE]. Resident 19 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 7 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident 19's Progress Notes dated 12/27/22 revealed Resident 19 touched a female resident's breast and 15 minute checks were initiated. On 1/7/2023 it was documented Resident 19 had touched 2 female residents inappropriately on the breasts and 15 minute checks were initiated. Review of Resident 19's Care Plan dated 10/9/22 revealed Resident 19 had a behavior problem related to cognition, verbal aggression/sexual innuendos and physical aggression. There was no documentation on the care plan of the 15 minute checks being initiated or any other interventions to protect the female residents. E. Review of Resident 46's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 6 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Resident 46 required extensive assistance from staff for bed mobility, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Review of Resident 46's Progress Notes dated 12/16/2022 revealed Resident 46 was witnessed falling to the floor and was transferred to the emergency room . There was documentation Resident 46 had a hip fracture. On 12/19/2022 it was documented Resident 46 returned to the facility from the hospital after being hospitalized with a left hip replacement. Review of Resident 46's Care Plan dated 12/19/2022 revealed no documentation it was reviewed and revised with interventions to prevent further falls and injuries for Resident 46. F. Review of Resident 47's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed an admitted [DATE]. Resident 47 had a BIMS score of 3 which indicated severe cognitive impairment. Resident 47's primary medical condition was Alzheimer's Disease with early onset. Review of Resident 47's Progress Notes dated 12/31/22 revealed documentation Resident 47 fell . It was documented that at 3:30 PM Resident 47 was at the nurses' station in a wheelchair when they stood up to ambulate and lost their balance resulting in slipping down to ground. It was documented Resident 47 landed on their buttocks and was witnessed by 2 RN's charting at the nurses' station. It was documented the full body lift was used to help Resident 47 back into their wheelchair. Review of Resident 47's Care Plan dated 12/31/22 revealed no documentation the care plan was reviewed and revised with interventions to prevent further falls and potential injury for Resident 47. G. Review of the facility Abuse, Neglect, or Misappropriation report dated 11/28/22 revealed documentation Resident 47 had an altercation with Resident 27. It was documented Resident 47 hit Resident 27 with a clothing protector in the dining room on 11/22/22. The intervention listed on the report was Resident 47 will be redirected immediately when in the dining room and approaching other tables. Review of Resident 47's Care Plan dated 11/22/22 revealed no documentation of the intervention to protect Resident 27 and the other facility residents from Resident 47. Interview with the FA (Facility Administrator) on 1/12/23 at 10:29 AM revealed the resident care plans were in the computer/electronic health record and the nurses were expected to update them with any changes. Interview with the MDSC (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) on 1/12/23 at 12:34 PM confirmed the resident care plans had not been updated. Review of the facility policy Fall Risk Reduction & Management dated 12/2015 revealed the following: The facility strives to prevent resident/patient falls and injury while at the same time promoting and supporting resident/patient mobility. All residents are considered to be at risk for falling. The interdisciplinary team works with the resident/patient and/or family/responsible party to identify and implement appropriate interventions to reduce the risk of falls of injuries while maximizing dignity and independence. Revise the care plan to indicate changes in interventions with each fall and as indicated. Review of the facility policy Care Plan Development dated 8/15 revealed the following: The care plan is integral to the provision of care to the resident and will be available to team members who are responsible for providing care and services. The completed care plans will be maintained in the resident's clinical record. All team members are responsible for reporting any changes to the resident's condition to the primary/change nurse and of any goals or objective not being met. Any changes must be reported to the MDS coordinator for review. Documentation must be consistent with the resident's plan of care and revisions will be done on an as needed basis and can be done by any member of the interdisciplinary team.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.05 (21) Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility failed to preserve Resident 62's dignity with perineal (an area between the thighs that marks the approximate lower boundary of the pelvis and is occupied by the urinary and genital ducts and rectum) care by leaving the door open while cares were being provided and Resident 62 was exposed. This affected 1 of 2 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 66 at the time of survey. Findings are: Review of Resident 62's quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set-a comprehensive assessment used to develop a resident's care plan) dated 11/20/22 revealed an admitted [DATE]. Resident 62 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 8 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident 62 required extensive assistance from 2 staff for bed mobility, transfer, walk in room and corridor, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. Observation of Resident 62 on 1/10/23 at 4:23 PM revealed NA-F (Nursing Assistant), NA-G, and the DON (Director of Nursing) entered Resident 62's room. NA-F closed the door. Resident 62 was lying in bed in their room. NA-F and NA-G donned gloves after washing their hands. Resident 62's pants were down at their ankles and Resident 62 was wearing a brief style incontinent product. NA-F lowered Resident 62's brief and used disposable wipes to clean the front of Resident 62's perineum. As NA-F was cleaning Resident 62 and Resident 62's perineum was exposed and uncovered, the DON took a bottle out of the drawer of Resident 62's bedside stand and proceeded to open the door of the room, which went out into the hallway, and walked out into the hall with the bottle. The DON opened the door wide enough that residents and staff were visible in the hallway. Resident 62 was exposed and there was no barrier between Resident 62 and the door. The DON then proceeded to close the door. NA-F wiped Resident 62's front side of the perineum. NA-F then lowered the head of the bed which NA-F did after they removed their gloves and washed their hands at the sink. NA-F then donned clean gloves and after NA-F and NA-G assisted Resident 62 to reposition to their right side in bed, NA-F wiped Resident 62's back side of the perineum. As Resident 62 was lying in bed with the back side of their perineum and buttocks exposed, the DON opened the door and walked back into the room and left the door wide open. Resident 62's back side was uncovered and exposed and visible to the staff and residents who were observed in the hallway. NA-F turned their head and said something about the door being open and as they looked at the wide open door, the DON backed up slowly and put their back side into the door to close it. As NA-F continued to clean Resident 62's buttocks and the back side of their perineum, the DON left the room and opened the door and left it open. Resident 62 was exposed and visible from the hallway. Residents and staff could be seen in the hallway. NA-F said they left the door wide open and pulled the curtain in the middle of the room between Resident 62 and the door. Interview with the RVP (Regional [NAME] President) on 1/12/23 at 10:45 AM revealed the facility staff were expected to protect resident privacy and dignity during resident cares. Review of the facility policy Residents' Rights Guarantee Quality of Life dated 3/22/22 revealed the following: The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law requires each nursing home to care for it's residents in a manner that promotes and enhances the quality of life of each resident, ensuring dignity, choice, and self-determination. The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law protects the following rights of nursing home residents: Right to Dignity, Respect, and Freedom: to be treated with consideration, respect, and dignity.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.05 (1) Based on interview and record review, the facility staff failed to provide documentation that a written notice of SNFABN (Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice-a notice issued to a resident and/or their responsible party to inform them that Medicare will likely no longer pay for their services) for Resident 62, Resident 11, and Resident 61 when their Medicare A services ended. This affected 3 of 3 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 66 at the time of survey. Findings are: Review of the Entrance Conference Worksheet Beneficiary Notice-Residents discharged in the Last 6 months received from the SSS (Social Services Supervisor) revealed Resident 62, Resident 11, and Resident 61 were listed as having been discharged from Medicare A services with Medicare A days remaining. Review of the SNF Beneficiary Notification Review for Resident 62 revealed the Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date was 6/1/22 and the last covered day of Part A Service was 8/11/22. The Medicare Part A Service Termination/Discharge determined was listed as: the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted. The SNFABN was not provided with the reason being listed as Resident had Med A days left. Resident 62 remained in the facility after their Medicare A services ended. Review of the SNF Beneficiary Notification Review for Resident 11 revealed the Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date was 9/20/22 and the last covered day of Part A Service was 12/23/22. The Medicare Part A Service Termination/Discharge determined was listed as: the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted. The SNFABN was not provided with the reason being listed as Resident had Med A days left. Resident 11 remained in the facility after their Medicare A services ended. Review of the SNF Beneficiary Notification Review for Resident 61 revealed the Medicare Part A Skilled Services Episode Start Date was 5/25/22 and the Last covered day of Part A Service was 7/14/22. The Medicare Part A Service Termination/Discharge determined was listed as: the facility/provider initiated the discharge from Medicare Part A Services when benefit days were not exhausted. The SNFABN was not provided with the reason being listed as Resident had Med A days left. Resident 61 remained in the facility after their Medicare A services ended and was then discharged at a later date. Interview with the SSS (Social Services Supervisor) on 1/12/23 at 2:48 PM revealed they had not issued the SNFABN to Residents 62, 11, and 61. The SSS revealed they had misunderstood when the SNFABN was to be issued. Review of the facility policy CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Guidelines on notification of non-coverage (NOMNC, SNF ABN, ABN, DENC) dated 6/10/2021 revealed the following: Purpose: to comply with CMS regulations on proper notification of coverage termination to Medicare beneficiary and to release facility from financial responsibility. Standard: Timely and proper completion of CMS forms by facility as it related to CMS guidelines. Advance Beneficiary Notice provides written notice to beneficiary that therapy services may not be covered by Medicare. Allows the beneficiary to make an informed decision about whether to get the item or service that is not covered and accept financial responsibility if Medicare does not pay. Should be provided to Beneficiary when an item or service is not considered reasonable and necessary under Medicare Program Standards.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D4 Based on observation, interview, and record review; the facility staff failed to implement a nursing restorative exercise program to prevent a potential decline in ROM (Range of Motion) for Resident 62. This affected 1 of 1 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 66 at the time of survey. Findings are: Interview with Resident 62's personal representative on 1/09/23 at 2:12 PM revealed they had wanted Resident 62 to participate in a nursing restorative program but they were not participating in one. Observation of Resident 62 on 1/09/23 at 2:25 PM, 1/10/23 at 2:17 PM, and 1/12/23 at 8:19 AM revealed Resident 62 was sitting in a wheelchair. Resident 62's left leg was extended out on a wheelchair leg holder and there was no flexion noted in the left knee. Review of Resident 62's Admission MDS (Minimum Data Set-a comprehensive assessment used to develop a resident's care plan) dated 6/7/22 revealed an admitted [DATE]. Functional limitation in range of motion was marked no impairment. Review of Resident 62's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 8 which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Resident 62 required extensive assistance of 2 staff for bed mobility, transfer, walk in room and corridor, dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. OT (Occupational Therapy) and PT (Physical Therapy) end date was 8/11/22. Functional limitation in range of motion impairment on one side of lower extremity was marked, which was a decline from the admission MDS of 6/7/2022 which indicated no impairment in functional range of motion. No restorative nursing program was received. Interview with the restorative NA (Nursing Assistant), NA-H, on 1/11/23 at 2:40 PM revealed Resident 62 was not receiving any nursing restorative services. Review of Resident 62's Care Plan dated 6/9/22 revealed Resident 62 had an alteration in musculoskeletal status related to arthritis and a contracture (permanent shortening of tissue, such as muscle, tendon or skin, as a result of disuse, injury or disease. Contracture leads to the inability to straighten joints fully and to permanent deformity and disability) with a goal of: the resident's mobility will be improved/restored by review date; and the resident has an ADL (Activities of Daily Living-dressing, bathing, personal hygiene) self-care performance deficit with a goal of: the resident will improve current level of function through the review date. There was no documentation of a restorative nursing program in order to improve mobility or current level of function or prevent a decline. Interview with the MDSC (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) on 1/12/23 at 12:28 PM the process for reviewing residents for a restorative program if there was a decline in their activities of daily living revealed they had a discussion in their weekly Medicare and daily stand up meetings to determine if there was a reason for a decline. The MDSC revealed they would then monitor the resident for a week to determine if the decline continued or was self-limiting. The MDSC revealed therapy staff was also in attendance at the Medicare meetings and would review the resident status if the resident was going off Medicare A (skilled therapy), and if they needed to continue with Medicare Part B or if a nursing restorative program needed to be implemented. The MDSC revealed there had not been any discussion of Resident 62 being evaluated for a nursing restorative program. The MDSC revealed the DON (Director of Nursing) was in charge of the nursing restorative program. Interview with the DON (Director of Nursing) on 1/12/23 at 1:32 PM confirmed Resident 62 had not been considered for a restorative nursing program. Review of the facility policy Restorative Nursing dated 05/14 revealed the following: The facility strives to enable residents/patients to attain and maintain their highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning. The interdisciplinary team works with the resident/patient and family/responsible party to identify measurable restorative goals, and practical interventions that can be implemented and achieved with nursing support. Components of the restorative nursing program include, but are not limited to, the following: interdisciplinary process to identify residents/patients who would benefit from a restorative nursing program. Determine, with the interdisciplinary team, if the resident/patient meets criteria for a restorative program. Criteria includes, but is not limited to: Resident/patient requiring: contracture prevention and management including passive range of motion, active range of motion.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to ensure monitoring was in place for the use of an anticoagulant blood thinner for Resident 46 and failed to ensure duplicate blood thinners (anticoagulant/antiplatelet; there are 2 types of blood thinners-antiplatelets and anticoagulants. Antiplatelets lower your blood's ability to clot by preventing platelets-cell fragments in your blood-from sticking together and forming clots. Anticoagulants lower your blood's ability to clot by stopping specific proteins and enzymes, also known as clotting factors, from doing their job to help blood clots form) therapy for Resident 38. This affected 2 of 6 sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 66 at the time of survey. Findings are: A. Review of Resident 46's Order Listing Report dated 1/11/23 revealed an order for Xarelto (anticoagulant blood thinner) 15 mg (milligrams) 1 tablet by mouth twice daily for 21 days for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis-blood clot) with an active date of 1/6/2023 and Xarelto Tablet 20 MG (Rivaroxaban) give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for DVT for 9 days with an order date of 1/11/2023 and a start date of 1/27/2023. Review of Resident 46's Medication Administration Record for January 2023 revealed documentation the Xarelto was administered to Resident 46 as ordered. Review of the Xarelto manufacturer's website https://www.xarelto-us.com/what-is-xarelto revealed the following potential adverse side effects: Increased risk of bleeding. Xarelto can cause bleeding which can be serious and may lead to death. This is because Xarelto is a blood thinner medicine (anticoagulant) that lowers blood clotting. During treatment with Xarelto you are likely to bruise more easily, and it may take longer for bleeding to stop. You may be at higher risk of bleeding if you take Xarelto and have certain other medical problems. Review of Resident 46's Medication Administration Record for January 2023 and Resident 46's Care Plan dated 1/6/2023 revealed no documentation of interventions regarding potential complications due to the use of the anticoagulant blood thinner. Interview with the MDSC (Minimum Data Set Coordinator) on 1/12/23 at 12:28 PM confirmed there was no documentation of interventions regarding the potential complications due to the use of the anticoagulant blood thinner for Resident 46. Review of the facility policy Care Plan Development dated 8/15 revealed the following: The care plan is integral to the provision of care to the resident and will be available to team members who are responsible for providing care and services. The completed care plans will be maintained in the resident's clinical record. All team members are responsible for reporting any changes to the resident's condition to the primary/change nurse and of any goals or objective not being met. Any changes must be report to the MDS coordinator for review. Documentation must be consistent with the resident's plan of care and revisions will be done on an as needed basis and can be done by any member of the interdisciplinary team. 46438 B. Record review of the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) on 1/11/23 revealed that Resident 38 had orders for Eliquis (apixaban) tablets 5 mg, 1 tablet by mouth twice daily for history of treatment for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and Plavix (clopidogrel) tablets 75 mg, 1 tablet by mouth once daily for blood clot prevention. Record review on 1/11/23 of progress notes dated 12/14/2022 at 4:26 PM revealed that the after scanning these two medications to be given together it triggers a drug protocol alert to warn of the interactions between Eliquis and Plavix that saySeverity: Severe, Interaction: Use of Eliquis tablet 5MG with Plavix tablet 75MG may increase the risk of bleeding. Record review of EMR on 1/11/23 revealed that there is no documentation by the resident's medical doctor describing the rationale for prescribing duplicate therapies. Record Review of the MAR (Medication Administration Record) on 1/11/23 revealed that Resident 38 started taking these medications daily in the facility on December 15, 2022 and continues taking them. Interview with the DON on 1/12/23 at 2:00 PM revealed that Resident 38 was on two anticoagulants and there is no documented reason why. Review of the Source: Nursing 2018 Drug Handbook, copyright 2018 revealed information on the following medications: a. Eliquis was classified as an anticoagulant, a factor Xa inhibitor that decreased thrombin (an enzyme in blood that causes clotting) generation and thrombus (blood clot withing the vascular system of the body and stopping blood flow) development. b. Plavix was classified as an antiplatelet, a platelet aggregation inhibitor that inhibits the binding of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) to its platelet receptor, and platelets don't stick together.

LICENSURE REFERENCE 175 NAC 12-006.09D2 12-006.09D2a 12-006.09D9b Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide treatment and services for 2 (Resident 8 and 17) residents reviewed to prevent the development, and to promote healing of pressure sores. The facility census was 49 at the time of the survey and the survey sample size was 39. Findings are: A. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled PREVENTION OF PRESSURE ULCERS revised 3/2005 revealed that a risk factor contributing to the development and healing of pressure ulcers was poor nutrition. The steps listed under that risk factor included: a. Dietitian will assess nutrition and hydration and make recommendations based on the individual resident's assessment. b. Monitor nutrition and hydration status. c. Monitor laboratory values, notify physician when appropriate. d. Encourage proper dietary and fluid intake. e. If a normal diet is not possible, talk to physician about supplements. f. Administer vitamins, mineral and protein supplements in accordance with physician orders and dietitian recommendations. g. Refer resident to a dentist if needed. B. Review of the undated facility policy on NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS-IMMEDIATE, for SKIN revealed the following: If a resident is admitted with: 1. A recent surgery-has an incision 2. Braden score less than 14 3. Has skin breakdown (wound) - burns, decubitus ulcer, venous ulcer, [MEDICAL CONDITION], rashes. NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS: 1. Start power cereal at breakfast/extra egg portion 2. Contact RD (Registered Dietitian) to see if POC (Plan of Correction) is acceptable or any other interventions need to be in place. C. Resident 17 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] according to the RESIDENT/PATIENT DISCHARGE SUMMARY. The following [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of Resident 17's Nurse's Notes dated 6/16/2013 revealed that a Stage I pressure sore was found on the coccyx of Resident 17. Nursing staff covered the area with [MEDICATION NAME] and failed to report and notify the physician for further treatment and monitoring until 6/25/2013. Interview on 10/3/2013 at 8:23 AM with the DON (Director of Nursing) confirmed there had been a breakdown in communication of reporting the initial Stage I pressure ulcer for Resident 17 to the physician. Documentation in Resident 17's Nurse's Notes dated 6/25/2013 revealed that Resident 17 had an unstageable pressure sore to the coccyx that measured 2.5 cm (centimeters) x (by) 2 cm. A physician's order for [MEDICATION NAME] with a 4 x 4 pad to change BID (two times a day) was received from the PCP (Primary Care Physician) on 6/25/2013, 9 days after the initial observation of the pressure ulcer. On 6/26/2013, the following was documented in the Nurse's Notes: "Necrotic tissue surrounded by white. No drainage". The pressure ulcer had increased from a Stage I pressure ulcer on 6/16/2013 to what was documented as an unstageable pressure ulcer on the coccyx of Resident 17 on 6/26/2013. Review of Resident 17's PROGRESS NOTES dated 7/2/2013 contained the following documentation: "Stage III pressure ulcer on coccyx. Measures 3.0cm x 3.6cm x <.1 cm. Wound bed w/ (with) 85% firmly adherent yellow slough, 5% firmly adherent brown slough et (and) 10% red granulation tissue. Copious amount high viscosity brown [MEDICAL CONDITION] drainage. Pungent odor noted ....No undermining, sinus tract, or tunneling noted". Further review of Resident 17's PROGRESS NOTES dated 7/8/2013 revealed the following documentation: "Stage III pressure ulcer on coccyx measuring 3.3cm x 2.9cm x 1.0cm. Wound base w/ 75% red granulation tissue et 25% firmly adherent yellow/tan slough. Copious amt (amount) high viscosity yellow/brown purulent exudate. Strong, pungent odor .... Undermining noted along wound perimeter: 0.7cm noted from 12:00 to 3:00, measuring 0.5cm from 4:00 to 7:00 et measuring 1.7cm from 7:00 to 12:00. No tunneling or sinus tract noted. Periwound warm to touch, purple/red in color". The pressure ulcer on Resident 17's coccyx had increased in size from 7/2/2013 to 7/8/2013. Review of Resident 17's comprehensive care plan dated 6/26/2013 revealed that Resident 17 had a Stage III pressure ulcer on the coccyx r/t (related to) immobility, poor intake, et desire to sit in the w/c (wheelchair) et sleep in the recliner w/ prior refusal to lay down in bed. The goal was for the pressure ulcer to show signs of healing and remain free from infections through review date, which was initiated on 6/26/2013 and revised on 7/4/2013. Review of Resident 17's comprehensive care plan also revealed documentation dated 6/25/2013 that Resident 17 had an unstageable pressure area to the coccyx, which measured 2.5 x 2 with noted odor/drainage. An intervention on Resident 17's comprehensive care plan was for Resident 17 to receive protein shake/powder with every meal. In addition, power cereal was to be served at breakfast, hot chocolate with protein powder BID (two times a day) and supplemental pudding served at supper. Interview on 10/2/2013 at 10:51 AM with the Consulting Dietitian and the DM (Dietary Manager) revealed that the protein powder/shake was served with the power cereal at breakfast, mixed with hot chocolate at lunch and with pudding at supper. Review of Resident 17's FOOD INTAKE RECORD for June 2013 revealed that from June 25-30, 2013 protein powder in cereal at breakfast was refused 4 times, hot chocolate at lunch had no documentation that it was offered or consumed and pudding at supper had 2 refusals and bites other times with no changes made in the interventions. From July 1-11, 2013, the power cereal was refused 8 times, no documentation that hot chocolate was even offered at noon and from bites to 25% of the pudding on 4 of 11 days with nothing documented on 2 of 11 days and refusals on 5 of 11 days at the evening meal. Further review of Resident 17's comprehensive care plan dated 6/5/2013 and revised on 6/28/2013 revealed that the resident had the potential for impaired nutrition r/t [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Interventions documented were to offer Resident 17 tortilla w/ peanut butter or other topping every snack pass which had been initiated 6/28/2013. Snacks were to be offered TID (three times a day) Interview on 10/2/2013 at 10:51 AM with the Consulting Dietitian and the DM revealed that the tortilla was sent out on the snack cart for Resident 17; however, there was no documentation that the tortilla with peanut butter was offered or consumed. In addition, there was no documentation that snacks were offered or consumed by Resident 17 three times a day. D. Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] according to the ADMISSION RECORD on the medical record. Resident 8 had the following [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of Resident 8's Nurse's Notes dated 7/10/2013 revealed that Resident 8 was observed on 7/9/2013 with a Stage I pressure sore to the right heel with skin intact. Pressure relieving boots were applied at that time. Further review of Resident 8's Nurse's Notes revealed that on 7/11/2013, a skin assessment was completed with a Stage I pressure ulcer noted to the right heel. Review of Resident 8's Physician Orders dated 7/10/2013 revealed the physician was notified of the Stage I pressure sore to the right heel of Resident 8 on that date. Skin prep had been applied and pressure relieving boots were on both feet. Review of Resident 8's WEEKLY PRESSURE ULCER RECORD revealed that the area on the right heel was measured at 2 cm x .5 with <0.1 cm in depth on 7/9/2013 which was pink with closed area. Pressure relieving boots with floating heels was initiated. According to documentation on Resident 8's WEEKLY PRESSURE ULCER RECORD dated 7/16/2013, the area on Resident 8's right heel measured 4.5 x 1 cm with a depth of <0.1 pink closed. There were no further assessments of the area. Interview on 10/2/2013 at 11:45 AM with LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) C confirmed that the pressure ulcer on Resident 8's right heel had increased in size according to documentation on the skin assessment sheet. Review of Resident 8's Dietary Progress Notes dated 7/9/2013 revealed that Dietary was notified of the pressure ulcer on 7/9/2013. Resident 8 was to be offered power cereal with breakfast as the resident had accepted 75% of the cereal on that day. Another intervention was for fortified pudding to be offered with supper. Review of Resident 8's comprehensive care plan dated 6/17/2013 revealed that Resident 8 required extensive assist of one for all eating at meals and sat at the assist table in the dining room. The following interventions were documented: Offer snacks from snack tray TID. In addition, the following interventions were initiated on 7/9/2013: power cereal at breakfast and supplemental pudding at supper. Interview with the DM on 10/2/2013 at 11:27 AM revealed that the snacks three times a day had not been documented as offered or consumed for Resident 8. Review of Resident 8's FOOD INTAKE RECORD for July 2013 revealed that from 7/9/2013 to 7/17/2013, the power cereal was not documented as offered or consumed 1 time with 5 refusals and the pudding at supper was refused 2 times, 2 times there was no documentation and 3 times, Resident 8 had consumed bites to 75%; however, there had been no changes made in the interventions offered.

Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the Quality Assurance committee and plan was identifying, correcting and maintaining correction of quality deficiencies to ensure residents were receiving the care and services that were needed. The facility census was 49 at the time of the survey and the survey sample size was Findings are: A. Interview on [DATE] at 10:13 AM with the Administrator revealed that the QA (Quality Assurance) committee met monthly but for the past 3 months, had been meeting 2 times a month developing the QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) program. The Administrator stated that the QA/QAPI committee had been looking at skin breakdown. The committe had been looking at supplements, correct positioning cushions, getting therapy involved with positioning and other interventions that would improve skin integrity. In addition, the QA/QAPI committee was looking at improvement of medication accuracy, working with the Consultant Pharmacist to decrease medication errors. The committe was also looking at necessary use of [MEDICAL CONDITION] medications with reductions. These had all been included in the PIP (Performance Improvement Plans) and were reviewed in QAPI to see that the facility had met their goals, needed to set new goals or any other new issues that needed to be included in their studies. B. Interview on [DATE] at 11:05 AM with the DON (Director of Nursing) revealed that the QA committee had studied quite a few things over the past couple of months, setting critical elements that looked at different QAPI areas. The DON stated that the QA/QAPI committee had looked at skin issues in January, April, July and [DATE]. In addition, the QA/QAPI committee had looked at the use of psychoactive medications. C. Review of cited deficiencies for the annual survey conducted from [DATE]-October 3, 2013 revealed that F314--treatment to prevent/heal pressure sores had been a repeat deficiency for the past 3 years with F314 tag being cited again in 2013 at harm level. In additon, F309--accurate assessment, monitoring and addressing behaviors (repeat last 2 years and is being cited at this survey), F332--medication errors (repeat last 2 years and being cited at this survey), F364--palatable foods (repeat last 2 years and is being cited at this survey), F371-Dietary Sanitation (repeat last 4 years and is being cited at this survey) and F520 QA committee (repeat deficiency) are being cited again. The QA/QAPI committee had failed to identify problems with these areas and implement plans of correction to improve and maintain care and services to residents.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.04C3a(6) Based on record review and staff interview; the facility staff failed to notify the Orthopedic Specialist of increased drainage, pain and swelling in knee that resulted in further hospitalization and surgery for [REDACTED]. The sample size was 15. Findings are: Review of the Admission and Discharge Summary for Resident 101 showed current admission to the facility on [DATE] with the [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/7/2011, 4/8/2011, and 4/12/2011 found the resident had pedal [MEDICAL CONDITION] of the right leg for all three shifts. No evidence in the documentation that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/13/2011 showed the facility placed a call to the resident's Orthopedic Specialist to report the progress of the wound. An entry was made "will monitor". Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/15/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit on the evening shift. No evidence was found the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the temperature. Review of the Physician Clinic Progress Notes dated 4/15/2011 revealed the family physician had written "sutures were removed this AM. Has copious amount of sero-sanguineous drainage from open area in upper surgical incision". Further review found the family physician made an entry "open area incision right knee serous fluid--slight blooding, no odor". "Culture and sensitivity taken". No evidence was found in the medical record for Resident 101 that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the drainage and open area. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/16/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.4 degree Fahrenheit for the day shift and 99 degrees Fahrenheit for the night shift. Review of the comment section found a comment note that stated "red drainage on dressing". No evidence in the documentation that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the red drainage. Review of the facility form entitled Pathology Services on Resident 101's medical file dated 5/17/2011, signed by the resident's family physician, revealed the final report showed no growth in 2 days. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/17/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit for the day shift. Review of the comment section for 10:00 AM found an entry that stated "Dressing saturated with reddish yellow drainage". At 10:00 PM on 4/17/2011, an entry stated "Dressing change with moderate amount of red drainage". No evidence in the documentation that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the reddish yellow drainage for further treatment and followup. The facility form entitled Physicians Clinic Progress Note dated 4/22/2011 read "still having copious amount of drainage." The medical file lacked documentation that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the copious amount of drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/25/2011 under the comment section found an entry (no time written) that stated Dressing change times 2 with serous drainage. No evidence in the documentation that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/29/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.6 on the evening shift. No evidence that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the temperature. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/30/2011 found an entry the right knee had [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Further review under the comment section found an entry that read "Dressing change with a moderate amount of serous drainage". No evidence that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the [MEDICAL CONDITION] or drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/3/2011 found an entry that stated the right knee had [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Further review under the comment section found an entry that read "Right knee continues to drain serous drainage moderate in amount and dressing changed 2-3 times this shift". No evidence that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the [MEDICAL CONDITION] or drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/4/2011 found an entry the right knee had [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Further review under the comment section found no entries. No evidence that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/5/2011 found an entry the right knee was the location of pain with the intensity of 4-6 (Pain scale addressed pain on a rating of 0-10 with 10 being the worst) for all three shifts. Further review under the comment section found no entries that addressed the pain. No evidence that the Orthopedic Specialist was notified of the increased pain. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/6/2011 found an entry the right knee was the location of pain with the intensity of 4-6 for the day and night shift. Further review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes found an entry that reads "family here to drive resident to an appointment with the Orthopedic Specialist. Site to right knee dressing green pus and clean drainage." This was the first appointment wit the Orthopedic Specialist since Resident 101 was admitted to facility, over a month prior to 5/6/2011. Interview with the DON (Director of Nurses) on 5/18/2011 at 3:00 PM confirmed there was a lack of documentation of notification documented that the Orthopedic Specialist had been notified of the changes in condition. An interview was conducted with Resident 101's Orthopedic Specialist on 5/19/2011 at 10:20 AM that revealed the Orthopedic Specialist was not notified of the drainage from the knee, the temperature the resident experienced and the increased pain. The Orthopedic Specialist stated "the resident had been taken to surgery that resulted with the removal of the total knee." "The resident was now on antibiotic treatment and would have to go back to surgery to have a new knee put in". The Orthopedic Specialist stated "When out of the office, an Orthopedic Specialist covers (gender's) practice". The Orthopedic Specialist stated "if (gender) had been called sooner the resident would have gotten treatment sooner and it would have prevented further surgery". Interview with the family member for Resident 101 on 5/19/2011 at 4:10 PM revealed "the Orthopedic Specialist was upset and said the dressing should have been changed more frequently". Also stated "the resident had been back to surgery and the knee was removed". "The resident was in another facility receiving antibiotic treatment then will have a new knee placed". Review of the facility phone record from 4/15/2011 to 5/13/2022 found no evidence an attempt was made by the facility staff to contact Resident 101's doctor for notification of change of condition.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER: 175 NAC 12-006.09 Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to perform assessments and provide care and treatment to prevent hospitalization and further surgery for [REDACTED]. Findings are: Review of the Admission and Discharge Summary for Resident 101 showed current admission to the facility on [DATE] with the [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the Resident Data Collection sheet, dated 4/5/2011 found an entry that indicated the "surgical site was reddened". Further review found no evidence the resident was assessed for temperature, swelling and drainage of the knee. Review of the form entitled Nurses Notes dated 4/6/2011 from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM showed an entry that read "some redness". Further review of the Nurses Notes found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes for Resident 101 dated 4/7/2011 to 4/14/2011, a total of 7 days, found no documented evidence that the resident's knee was assessed for redness and drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/13/2011 showed the facility placed a call to the resident's Orthopedic Specialist to report the progress of the wound. An entry was made "will monitor". Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes, dated 4/14/2011, found the resident experienced a pain intensity of 6-8 (Intensity pain scale rated pain 1-10 with 10 being the worst) . Review of the MAR (Medication Administration Record indicated the resident received [MEDICATION NAME] 1 tablet at 12:45 AM for neck pain. Further review found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/15/2011 indicated pain in the right knee rated 4-10 on the day and evening shift. Review of the MAR (Medication Administration Record) found the resident received [MEDICATION NAME] with Acetaminiophen 5-325 mg (milligrams) tablet by mouth for pain at 6:30 PM on 4/15/2011 for neck pain. Further review found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/18/2011 reflected the resident experienced pain in the right lower extremity with an intensity rating of 6-8 on the day and evening shift. Review of the MAR found the resident received Tylenol 2 tablets per mouth for general discomfort at 8:00 PM. Further review of the MAR or medical record found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/18/2011 to 4/24/2011 found no documented evidence the resident was assessed for knee discomfort. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/24/2011 found the resident experienced pain at an intensity level of 2-5 for the day and evening shift. Further review of the MAR or medical record found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/26/2011 found the resident experienced pain at an intensity level of 2-5 for the day and evening shift. Review of the MAR found the resident was treated with Tylenol 325 mg 2 tablets for pain at 9:35 PM. Further review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/28/2011 found the resident experienced pain at an intensity level of 4-6 for the day, evening, and night shift. Review of the MAR, dated April 2011, and the nurses notes, dated 4/28/2011 found no documented evidence the resident was assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/29/2011 found the resident experienced pain at the intensity level of 4-6 for the day and evening shift. Review of the MAR and nurses notes found the resident was not assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/3/2011 found the resident experienced right knee pain at the intensity level of 2-6 for the day, evening, and night shift. Review of the MAR and nurses notes found the resident was not assessed and treated for [REDACTED]. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 5/6/2011 found an entry the right knee was the location of pain with the intensity of 4-6 for the day and night shift. Further review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes found an entry that read "family here to drive resident to an appointment with the Orthopedic Specialist. Site to right knee dressing green pus and clean drainage." Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/18/2011, 4/19/2011, 4/20/2011, 4/21/2011, 4/22/2011, 4/23/2011, 4/24/2011, 4/26/2011, 4/28/2011, 4/29/2011, 5/1/2011, 5/4/2011, and 5/5/2011, a total of 13 days, found no evidence the resident was assessed for knee drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/16/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.4 degree Fahrenheit for the day shift and 99 degrees Fahrenheit for the night shift. Review of the comment section found a comment note that stated "red drainage on dressing". No evidence that the resident was assessed for the elevated temperature and red drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/17/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit for the day shift. Review of the comment section for 10:00 AM found an entry that stated "Dressing saturated with reddish yellow drainage". At 10:00 PM on 4/17/2011 found an entry that stated "Dressing change with moderate amount of red drainage". No evidence that the resident was assessed for the elevated temperature and red drainage. Review of the Skilled Daily Nurses Notes dated 4/29/2011 found the resident had a temperature of 99.6 on the evening shift. No evidence that the resident was assessed for the elevated temperature. Review of a Doctors Note, dated 4/1/2011 (questioned right date on note) received by facility from attending physician's clinic, read "the resident had the patellar arthroplasty right knee by the Orthopedic Specialist. Had been doing well, some significant discomfort this morning, Staples removed at the nursing home and in the center of the vertical incision there was about a 2 cm (centimeter) opening a serosanquinous drainage present. A little redness around the incision, no significant unusual swelling or redness, Tender in the entire area. Just sitting there the resident would all of a sudden have fluid well up out of the wound. Culture was taken. Cleosin 150 mg (milligram) TID (three times a day) for a week started in the meal time. Keep clean dressing present." Further review of the Doctors Notes dated 4/20/2011 read "Wound culture negative for any growth. The family physician reviewed." Further review of the Doctors Notes and Skilled Daily Nurses Notes found no documented evidence the Orthopedic Specialist was informed of the opening of the wound and the amount of the serosanquinous drainage. Interview with the DON (Director of Nurses) on 5/18/2011 at 3:00 PM confirmed the assessment documentation was absent on Resident 101's chart. An interview was conducted with Resident 101's Orthopedic Specialist on 5/19/2011 at 10:20 AM that revealed the Orthopedic Specialist was not informed of the drainage from the knee, the temperature the resident experienced and the increased pain. The Orthopedic Specialist stated "the resident had been taken to surgery which resulted in the removal of the total knee." "The resident was now on antibiotic treatment and would have to go back to surgery to have a new knee put in". The Orthopedic Specialist stated "When out of the office an Orthopedic Specialist covers (gender's) practice". The Orthopedic Specialist stated "if (gender) had been called sooner the resident would have gotten treatment sooner and it would have prevented further surgery". Review of the facility form entitled Acute Condition Changes--Clinical Protocol, with a revised date of April 2007, revealed the staff will monitor and document the resident's progress and responses to treatment.

LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.09D8b Based on record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to evaluate residents and implement nutritional interventions to prevent significant unplanned weight loss from occurring for 1 (Resident 36) of 15 sampled residents. The facility census was 64 at the time of the revisit and the sample size was 15. Findings are: Resident 36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] according to the ADMISSION RECORD on the medical record. The following [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of Resident 36's Resident Weights Record from 4/18/11 to present date of 5/23/2011 revealed the following weights: April 18, 2011--141 lbs (pounds) April 25/2011--138.4 lbs. May 2/2011--139.4 lbs. May 9/2011--134.4 lbs. May 16/2011--129.4 lbs May 23/2011--128.2 lbs. From April 18, 2011 to May 23, 2011, Resident 36 lost 12.8 lbs, going from 141 lbs to 128.2 lbs, representing a 10.2% significant unplanned weight loss in 4 weeks time. Observation of the noon meal on 5/17/2011 found Resident 36 was served green beans, meat loaf, mashed potato, pudding, and milk. The resident ate 100% of pudding and drank 100% of the milk but ate nothing else. Only 3 ounces of meatloaf was served which shorted Resident 36 1 ounce of protein. Observation found the resident was not encouraged or cued to eat. The resident saw the spouse approach the building and at that time the resident refused to eat any thing else. Review of the Nutrition Assessment, dated 3/21/2011, read the estimated nutritional needs were calories 1400+, protein 50 + grams, and fluid 1500 + ml (milliliters). Review of Nutrition Facts for Calories in Ground Beef read 1 serving, 4 ounces of beef, would be 64.74 Kcal per ounce. Resident 36 missed 259 Kcal of protein by not eating the meatloaf and was shorted 64.74 calories by not being served the correct portion size of meatloaf. A list received from the Cook on 5/18/2011 showed Resident 36 had own Fiber One Cereal but power cereal was offered. Observation of the breakfast meal on 5/18/11 found the resident was served fiber one cereal instead of packed cereal which would have added more calories. The resident had refused the power cereal when offered. The resident was served 1 egg, one slice of toast, 1/2 of a banana, water, milk, juice, and pudding. The resident consumed 100 % of the egg, 100 % of the banana, 50 % of the pudding, 100 % of the milk and 75 % of the juice. Review of the April 2011 Food Acceptance Record for Resident 36 found 7 of 18 days contained no meal documentation consumed to evaluate the effectiveness of the eating at an assist table and offering a high calorie pudding. Review of the May 2011 Food Acceptance Record for Resident 36 found 9 meals in 3 days contained no amount documented consumed to evaluate the effectiveness of the eating at an assist table and offering a high caloric pudding. Review of the Snack Monitoring for Resident 36, dated May, found 15 days out of 19 days for the 10:00 AM snack no amount documented consumed to evaluate the effectiveness of the snacks, if served. Review of the 3:00 PM snack found 5 days out of 19 days showed no amount documented consumed to evaluate the effectiveness of the snacks, if served. Review of the 7:30 PM snacks found 8 days out of 19 days showed no amount documented consumed to evaluate the effectiveness of the snacks, if served. Review of the Care Plan for Resident 36 under approaches found that the resident was on a Regular diet as ordered and sat at an assisted table for cueing and assistance. Family supplied special cereal as needed. Review of the Nutrition Progress Note dated 3/21/2011 and 5/16/2011, documented by the Registered Dietician, revealed the following information: -"On 3/21/2011, staff indicated the appetite had been up and down. Plan to monitor weight and po (by month). -On 5/16/2011, the resident had lost weight down to 129 lbs. Last week resident has been taking less that 25 % of meals. -On 5/16/2011, plan to monitor weight times 2 weeks for trend. Will follow up and assist with interventions as indicated". The Consulting dietitian did not implement any interventions to prevent further weight loss from occurring. Interview with the Dietary Manager (DM) on 5/18/2011 at 4:35 PM revealed that on 5/16/2011, the resident was moved to a 1:1 table and high calorie pudding was being served. The DM verified there was no documentation of moving the resident to a different table and the offering of the high calorie pudding to evaluate the effectiveness. Resident 36 had already lost 11.6 pounds or 8.2 % from 4/18/2011 to 5/16/2011, per the Resident Weight Form. Interview on 5/23/2011 at 12:05 PM with the DM confirmed the Dietician did not review or evaluate Resident 36's weights on 5/20/2011, when in the facility so that interventions could be implemented to prevent further weight loss.