Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide staff assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), bathing, and oral hygiene, for one (Resident (R) 78) of two residents reviewed for ADLs out of a sample of 18 residents. This failure had the potential to negatively impact the quality of life for the affected resident. Findings include: Review of R78's Face Sheet located in the Admissions tab of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R78 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including intracerebral hemorrhage, hemiplegia, muscle weakness, and dysphagia. Review of R78's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) located in the EMR under the MDS tab with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/21/2025 revealed a staff assessment of cognitive skills for daily decision making that indicated R78 was moderately cognitively impaired. The MDS also indicated R78 was dependent on staff for bathing and oral hygiene. Review of R78's Care Plan, dated 10/24/2024, located in the EMR under the Care Plan tab revealed R78 had a self-care deficit with interventions that staff were to assist with ADLs as needed. Observation on 5/13/2025 at 12:10 pm, R78 was in bed, hair unkept, and mouth caked with food. R78 was unable to adequately answer questions other than shaking her head yes or no. During an interview on 05/13/2025 at 12:10 pm, R63 (R78's roommate) stated [R78's] last bath was last night, but has gone for two weeks or more without a bath. She should have a bath three times per week. Review of R63's annual MDS located in the EMR under the MDS tab with an ARD date of 2/12/2025 revealed R63 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Observation on 5/16/2025 at 3:26 pm, R78 was in bed; mouth caked with food. The resident shook her head no when asked if her teeth had been brushed. Review of the R78's shower sheets provided by the facility showed documentation that R78 received a bath/shower on 4/9/2025, 4/14/2025, and then not again until 5/12/2025 and 5/15/2025. Review of the Certified Nurses' Assistant (CNAs) Task documentation titled Functional Abilities located under the ADL tab of the EMR did not show any documentation that R78 received a bath during this time period from 4/15/2025 to 5/11/2025. During an interview on 5/16/2025 at 3:26 PM, R78 was asked if she had a bath this week, and she nodded her head yes. When asked if she received a bath last week, she shook her head no. When asked if she received a bath during the week prior to that, she shook her head no During an interview on 5/16/2025 at 1:59 pm, CNA1 stated, Residents are bathed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, depending on the schedule. They are scheduled on day or night shift depending on the resident's preference. The bath schedule indicates when the resident is scheduled to be bathed. Documentation is completed in the EMR or on a shower sheet. If residents refuse, we keep reapproaching, talking to the nurse, and documenting the refusal. CNA1 stated that [R78] is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on the night shift. [R78's family member] came in this week and requested [R78] be bathed. So, it was done during the day. [R78's family member] also requested a possible switch to the day shift. I have not heard anything regarding [R78] refusing baths. During an interview on 5/16/2025 at 3:03 pm, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Residents are on a bathing schedule of either Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. CNAs document in EMR or on shower sheets. I would expect to see documentation of bathing three times per week or that the nurse was notified if the resident refused. The DON confirmed that R78 did not have documentation of a bath from 4/15/2025 to 5/11/2025. The DON confirmed, there is no proof that [R78] received a bath during this time. The DON stated there was no policy regarding ADL care and bathing.
Every finding on record at Autumn Lane Health and Rehabilitation
Gray, Georgia · CCN 115466
20 findings across 8 inspections, in the inspector's own words, 1 of them at actual harm or above.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
The inspector’s own words from form CMS-2567, unedited, including CMS’s own spacing. Names and some dates are redacted by CMS.
Inspection of May 16, 2025
3 findingsBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration-General, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate below five percent. During medication administration for two residents (R) (R45 and R77), the correct dosage of medication was not administered to the residents. These failures caused two medication errors out of 25 opportunities for error, or a medication error rate of eight percent. These failures had the potential to increase or decrease the effectiveness of these medications. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled Medication Administration-General, revealed Medications are administered in accordance with a valid prescriber order. Prior to medication administration, the Nurse or Certified Medication Aide (CMA): Reads the administration directions on the IVAR and verifies correct medication, dose, and directions for use. 1. Review of R45's Face Sheet, located in the Admissions tab of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, and hypertension. Review of R45's May 2025 electronic medication administration record (eMAR) revealed an order for vitamin D 1000 international units (IU), 25 micrograms (mcg), two tablets one time daily, which originated on 12/27/2024. Observation during medication administration at the 400 Hall medication cart with Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) 2 on 5/15/2025 at 9:31 am, CMA2 pulled one tablet from the vitamin D 1000IU (25mcg) container. CMA2 administered one 1000IU (25mcg) tablet of vitamin D to R45, then returned to the cart and signed the order as completed. Interview on 5/15/2025 at 10:59 am, CMA2 confirmed she administered one 1000IU (25mcg) tablet of vitamin D to R45 and that the order on the eMAR was for 1000IU (25mcg) two tablets. CMA2 confirmed she should have administered two tablets of vitamin D 1000IU (25mcg) to R45 instead of one tablet. 2. Review of R77's Face Sheet located in the Admissions tab of the EMR revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of hyperlipidemia. Review of R77's admission MDS with an ARD of 2/27/2025 revealed she did not have constipation. However, the MDS assessment did reveal she received scheduled and as-needed opioid pain medication. Review of R77's May 2025 eMAR revealed an order for Senna plus 8.6 milligrams (mg)-50mg tablet, two tablets one time daily, which originated on 4/08/2025. Observation during medication administration at the 300 Hall medication cart on 5/15/2025 at 9:40 am, CMA2 removed one tablet from the Senna 8.6mg containers. CMA2 administered one 8.6 mg- 50 mg tablet of Senna to R77, then returned to the cart and signed the order as completed. Interview on 5/15/2025 at 10:59 am, CMA2 confirmed she administered one 8.6 mg- 50 mg tablet of Senna to R77 and confirmed the order on the eMAR was for 8.6 mg- 50 mg two tablets. CMA2 confirmed she should have administered two tablets of Senna 8.6 mg- 50 mg to R77 instead of one tablet. Interview on 5/16/2025 at 9:43 am, CMA2 stated the rights of medication administration included name, room number, medication, date/time, route, dose, and documentation. Interview on 5/16/2025 at 2:49 pm, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the expectation was for CMAs to administer medications according to the order and verify with the package and order before administering medications. CMAs were to follow the rights of medication administration, including patient, medication, route, dosage, form, and time.
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled Wound Care and Hand Hygiene, the facility failed to adhere to infection control practices and policies during wound care related to staff failing to perform hand hygiene during glove changes and placing supplies on resident's dirty bedside table for two of two residents (Resident (R) 81 and R29) observed for wound care in the sample of 22 residents. The deficient practice increased the risk of cross-contamination and infections. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled Wound Care, provided by the facility indicated, Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene. Put on second clean gloves. Prepare the supplies on a clean surface covered with an impervious barrier. Review of the facility's undated policy titled Hand Hygiene, provided by the facility indicated, 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 or if another clinical indication for hand hygiene occurs. 1. During an observation of R81's wound care on 5/16/2025 at 10:30 am, Wound Care Nurse (WCN) performed hand hygiene, donned clean gloves, sanitized the top of the cart, removed gloves, and waited three minutes for the surface to dry. WCN sanitized hands, donned gown/gloves, placed tray inside plastic bag, prepped supplies on top of plastic bag, removed gloves, and sanitized hands. WCN entered R81's room and placed the supplies on the resident's bedside table, and did not clean the table prior to setting the tray with supplies on it. WCN washed her hands, donned clean gloves. WCN removed the old dressing from R81's left foot. WCN removed soiled gloves and donned clean gloves without performing hand hygiene. WCN cleansed the wound with saline. WCN removed soiled gloves and donned clean gloves without performing hand hygiene. WCN applied Medihoney with a cotton swab, applied gauze pads, and wrapped the ankle with rolled gauze. WCN removed gloves, washed hands, removed gown, and sanitized her hands. Review of R81's Face Sheet located under the Admissions tab of EMR revealed R81 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis including cerebral infarction. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/7/2025, with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of eight out of 15, which indicated the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. The MDS indicated an unstageable pressure ulcer. Review of the Care Plan dated 1/3/2025 in the EMR under the Care Plan tab indicated the resident had skin breakdown and was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The posting on R81's door indicated Enhanced Barrier Precautions. 2. During an observation of wound care on 5/16/2025 10:57 am, WCN sanitized her hands, donned clean gloves, sanitized the top of the cart and tray, removed gloves, and waited three minutes for the surface to dry. WCN sanitized her hands, verified orders, donned clean gloves, placed the tray inside a plastic bag, prepped supplies on top of the plastic bag, removed gloves, and sanitized her hands. WCN donned a gown, entered R29's room, placed the supplies on the resident's bedside table, and did not clean the table prior to setting the tray with supplies on it. WCN washed her hands and donned clean gloves. WCN adjusted the bed, pulled blankets back, removed the pillow tucked under the resident's left side, and removed the resident's Depends and soiled dressing. R29 had a bowel movement, so WCN cleaned the resident. WCN removed soiled gloves, washed hands, and donned clean gloves. WCN cleansed the wound with saline, packed the wound with gauze using a cotton swab, and removed the gauze. WCN removed soiled gloves and donned clean gloves without performing hand hygiene. WCN applied skin prep to the peri wound. WCN removed soiled gloves and donned clean gloves without performing hand hygiene. WCN covered the wound with calcium alginate. WCN repositioned R29 in bed. WCN removed gloves, washed her hands, removed gown, and performed hand hygiene. Review of R29's Face Sheet located under the Admissions tab of EMR revealed R29 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including fracture of left femur, dementia. Review of the quarterly MDS with an ARD of 3/3/2025 documented R29 had a BIMS score of 13 out of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact and had a stage 3 pressure ulcer. Review of the Care Plan dated 8/14/2022, indicated the resident had skin breakdown and was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. The posting on R29's door indicated Enhanced Barrier Precautions. During an interview on 5/16/2025 at 11:23 am, WCN stated, Since there is a barrier, I didn't need to sanitize the table, but could sanitize it. I'm not sure if I need to sanitize the table. Hand hygiene should be done with every glove change. I did not hand sanitize with gloves after changing. I don't know why I didn't. I'm just nervous. During an interview on 5/16/2025 2:56 pm, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated the expectation for the wound care nurse during wound care was to make sure everything is clean, wear proper PPE [personal protective equipment], perform hand hygiene, change gloves after removal of soiled dressings, perform hand hygiene any time gloves are changed, and don clean gloves. The wound care nurse is to verify the order, use a clean tray, place the tray in a bag, place supplies on the tray inside the bag, and clean the resident's bedside table prior to setting the tray of supplies with a plastic barrier on the table.
Inspection of September 24, 2023
5 findingsBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the facility policy titled Skilled Nursing Services, the facility failed to ensure that opened food items were labeled and dated. The facility census was 81, with 79 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings included: A review of the facility policy, Skilled Nursing Services, reviewed 12/30/2022, revealed all items should be covered, sealed, labeled, and dated appropriately. An observation on 9/22/2023 at 8:10 a.m. of the walk-in cooler revealed the following: A baggie containing four eggs was open to air, unlabeled and undated. A baggie containing three eggs was open to the air, unlabeled and undated. A baggie containing two eggs, opened, unlabeled and undated. One five-pound bag of Great Lakes grated cheddar cheese, which was open to the air and unlabeled and undated. One two-pound bag of [NAME] Gusto grated Parmesan cheese, which was open to the air, unlabeled, and undated. An observation of the walk-in-freezer on 9/22/2023 at 8:15 am, revealed a 15-pound box of Swai fish filets. Inside the box, the fish was observed in a clear plastic bag opened to air, unlabeled, and undated. Interview on 9/22/2023 at 8:10 am with Dietary Manager (DM) acknowledged the items in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were opened, unlabeled, and undated. She stated she had trained her staff to label, date, and seal opened food items, and the staff should have handled the items per their training.
Based on record review, staff interviews, and a review of facility policy titled MDS compliance, the facility failed to ensure three of 25 sampled residents (R) (36, 48, and 62). Minimum Data Set assessments were accurate. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled MDS Compliance last reviewed 12/30/2022 revealed 'Each resident's assessment will be coordinated by and certified as complete by a registered nurse, and all individuals who complete a portion of the assessment will sign and certify to the accuracy of the portion of the assessment he or she completed.' 1. Record review of the Physician orders for R36 revealed an order for Indwelling urinary catheter to bedside drainage dated 11/11/2022. Record review of quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed section H-Bladder and Bowel, was not marked for indwelling catheter use. 2. Record review of the Physician orders for R48 revealed an order for dialysis three times per week dated 3/29/2023. Record Review quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed section O-Special Treatments and Programs was not marked for Dialysis. 3. Record Review of the Physician orders for R62 revealed no orders for gastrostomy tube (g-tube). Record review of quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed section K-Swallowing/Nutritional Status was marked for feeding tube. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 9:53 am with MDS coordinator revealed R62 no longer has feeding tube and only gets food and fluids by mouth. Stated tube was removed on 5/4/2023. Further revealed the Dietary Manager (DM) is responsible to fill out section K of the MDS. Acknowledged that Feeding Tube is assessed on 6/20/2023 assessment. States the look back period for the section K is seven days. Continued interview revealed she was responsible for filling out section O of R48's MDS. Confirmed R48 has been receiving dialysis since admission and is not sure why she failed to code it on the MDS assessment. Also revealed she was responsible for filling out section H on R36's MDS assessment and again was not certain why she failed to mark the assessment to show R36 had a urinary catheter. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 1:55 pm with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed R36, R48, and R62's MDS assessments were not coded correctly. Stated her expectation is for the MDS assessments to be coded to accurately reflect resident's status.
Based on record review, staff interviews, and a review of facility policy titled, Patient's Plan of Care the facility failed to ensure one of 25 resident (R) (62) care plans were updated following completion of the Minimum Data Set assessment. Findings include: Review of facility policy 'Patient's Plan of Care' last reviewed 12/20/2022 revealed 'The patient's care plan should be reviewed after each MDS assessment and revised based on changing goals, preferences and needs of the patient and in response to current interventions. The comprehensive care plan should also be updated as ongoing clinical assessments identify changes.' Record review of a progress note dated 5/14/2023 revealed the gastrostomy tube was removed. Record review of care plan last reviewed 7/9/2023 revealed an intervention to 'Assess feeding tube placement, patency, and residual every shift and before and after administration of any fluids or medications.' Interview on 9/23/2023 at 9:53 am with MDS coordinator confirmed R62 no longer has a feeding tube. Stated the care plan should have been updated to reflect the resident does not have a feeding tube. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 1:32 pm with Director of Nursing (DON) revealed it is the responsibility of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure resident care plans are reviewed and revised. Stated R62 no longer has a feeding tube and the care plan should have been updated when it was removed.
Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled Weight and Nutrition Management, the facility failed to ensure a significant weight loss was reported for one of four residents (R) (R50) reviewed nutrition. Findings include: A review of the facility policy, Weight and Nutrition Management, reviewed 12/30/2022, revealed the facility should identify significant weight changes, discuss nutritional needs and issues through a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) environment, consider possible interventions and monitor the effectiveness of the interventions, and notify the registered dietician for any guidance, follow-up, and assessment needs, or as needed. Record review of R50's weights revealed a 5.97% weight loss in 30 days, 7.35% in 90 days, and 10.0% in 180 days. R50 had a 6.35% weight loss between 8/1/2023 and 9/7/2023. A review of the Nutritional Assessment completed by the Dietary Manager (DM) on 9/20/2023 revealed R50 had a 5.97% weight loss in 30 days, a 7.35% weight loss in 90 days, and a 10.0% weight loss in 180 days. The assessment revealed the DM would continue with the dietary plan of care to honor diet and preferences and consult the Registered Dietician (RD) and Medical Director (MD) to follow up as needed. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 1:12 pm, with DM, she stated that if she noted a weight loss for a resident during a Nutritional Assessment, she would let the DON and the RD know to determine if a resident required a supplement or other dietary interventions. The DM stated she would also place the resident on weekly weights for four weeks. The DM acknowledged that R50 had a significant weight loss from 8/1/2023, when she weighed 134 pounds, and 9/7/2023, when she weighed 126 pounds. The DM could not explain why she did not notify the DM or DON about the resident's weight loss. She added that she would have the resident weighed to ascertain if the resident had any further weight loss. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 1:16 pm with Assistant Dietary Manager (ADM) stated that she was responsible for weighing the residents. She said if a resident had a weight loss or gain, she notified the DON by telephone or physically walked over to the DON's office and let her know. She added she would also discuss it with the DM to see if staff needed to weigh the resident weekly. The ADM explained that she did not record notifying the DON and DM of the weight change in the resident's record, and she could not recall whether she informed the DON and DM about R50's weight loss. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 2:05 pm with DON explained that the ADM was responsible for weighing the residents and notifying her of any changes. The DON added that if the DM noted a resident had a nutritional or weight change during a Nutritional Assessment, she would expect the DM to let her and the RD know immediately. The DON stated she conducted a facility-wide resident weight audit on 9/21/2023, and as a result, it was determined R50 had a significant weight loss. The DON stated staff had not reported on R50's weight loss prior to the audit.
Based on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy titled, Foley Catheter Care, the facility failed to implement an effective Infection Control Program to prevent the spread of infection by not ensuring Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AA washed/sanitized her hands during the provision of catheter care for one of three residents (R) (36) with indwelling urinary catheter. Findings Include: Review of facility policy titled Foley Catheter Care last reviewed 12/30/2022 revealed 'Provide routine hygiene for meatal care To avoid contaminating the urinary tract, always clean by wiping away from-never toward-the urinary meatus. Use washcloth and soap and water or plain disposable wipe to clean the periurethral area.' Observation on 9/23/2023 at 10:15 am with CNA AA in R36's room, she was observed explaining to resident that she was going to provide catheter care prior to getting her dressed and out of bed. CNA AA donned gloves and placed one rag in the sink to wet it. CNA AA then proceeded to wash R36's face and placed the rag back in the sink under running water. CNA AA then added soap to the rag and wiped resident arm pits and beneath breast. Rinsed rag in sink and wiped resident arm pits and beneath breast to remove soap. CNA then wiped R36's catheter tube with rag from labia down. Perineal care was not performed. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 10:28 am CNA AA stated she has not had catheter training since last year some time. Stated she does not usually work with R36 and was not sure how to perform catheter care. Interview on 9/23/2023 at 10:32 am with Director of Nursing (DON) revealed CNA AA had catheter care education in January, February, and May of 2023. Stated CNA should have known proper procedure for providing catheter.
Inspection of May 22, 2022
4 findingsBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Patient's Plan of Care the facility failed to follow the care plan for one of 31 sampled residents (R) (#45). Findings include: Review of Policy titled Patient's Plan of Care (review date 12/4/21): Each patient will have a person-centered comprehensive care plan developed and implemented to meet his other preferences and goals, and address the patient's medical, physical, mental and psychosocial needs. Record review revealed R#45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had the following Diagnoses: [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of Resident's Consolidated Order revealed a No added Salt (NAS) order since 5/18/2020. There was also an order for [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of the care plan for R#45 revealed: Risk for altered nutrition status - NAS, RCS with interventions that included provide diet as prescribed. Weight loss - therapeutic diet with interventions that included provide high calorie supplement as ordered. During observation of the resident's lunch tray on 5/21/22 at 12:46 p.m. there was no Mighty Shake and there was a salt packet on the meal tray. Review of the meal ticket for lunch dated 5/21/22 revealed NAS but did not mention the Mighty Shake. Further review of the meal tray revealed the salt packet had been opened. During an observation of supper tray for R#45 on 5/21/22 5:53 p.m. revealed there was no Mighty Shake on the tray. During an interview on 5/22/22 at 1:39 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON) it was reported that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) utilize the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) plan of care to know what care should be provided to each resident. Upon review of ADL plan of care for R#45 it did not provide guidance on dietary orders. The DON further revealed that the charge nurse is responsible for checking to assure that CNAs know what supplements each resident has. It is a part of the regular duty that the charge nurse will check for supplement to assure the resident is receiving. Leadership will notify charge nurses, of changes and updates to care plan related to supplements and it will be on 24-hour report and passed from shift to shift so that everyone is aware of the updates.
Based on observation, record review, interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Foley Catheter Care, the facility failed to ensure catheter care was provided in a manner to prevent urinary tract infections for one of five residents (R) (R#61) with indwelling urinary catheters. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Foley Catheter Care with a review date of 12/4/2021 revealed: Intent - to promote hygiene, comfort and decrease risk of infection for patients with an indwelling catheter and is performed daily and PRN (as needed) for soiling. Please see Lippincott Nursing Procedure Manuel for additional information on how to complete the procedure. Lippincott Manuel (2019) documented to avoid contaminating the urinary tract, always clean by wiping away from and never toward the urinary meatus. The policy does not include information about cross contamination and/or using a clean washcloth/wipe for each stroke. Review of the Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 4/13/2022 revealed R#61 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating intact cognition. The resident had an indwelling catheter. Interview with R#61 on 5/20/2022 at 9:05 a.m. revealed that staff keep his indwelling catheter clean every day. Observation on 5/22/2022 at 8:45 a.m. revealed Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) HH with the assistance of CNA DD (who dried the area) performed catheter care on R#61. One basin of warm water was collected and one washcloth. CNA HH placed the washcloth in the basin and wet the washcloth. She then squirted some soap onto the washcloth and placed washcloth back into the basin and soaped up the washcloth. She cleaned down each side of the residents groin area first. She then pulled the skin back on the resident's penis and cleaned and on the head of the penis and then down the tubing of the indwelling catheter. She did not use a clean surface area of the washcloth and randomly placed the washcloth back into the basin to wet and soap up. She then cleaned the around the head of the penis and down the catheter tubing again with the same washcloth. The catheter tubing was cleaned away from the urethral open but was not cleaned with a clean washcloth or wipe. Interview immediately after the catheter care with CNA HH and CNA DD revealed that staff do receive in-services on the computer for catheter care. She stated this was the first time she has completed catheter care on a male resident, but with a female resident, she goes down one side, flips washcloth, then down the other side, flips washcloth, and then down the middle. Both CNAs were unaware of how to clean the catheter tubing of the male resident without cross contaminating and possibly contributing to a urinary tract infection ([CONDITION(S)]). During an interview on 5/22/2022 at 11:41 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed that staff are in-serviced on catheter care with return demonstrations. She stated the CNA must have been nervous because she has been here a while and knows what to do. Review of the Nurse Aide Trainee Competency checklist - Catheter Care revealed CNA HH received the in-service on 2/24/2022 and CNA DD received the in-service on 2/23/2022. The in-service indicated to expose the catheter while providing as much dignity as possible, washes the catheter with soap and water cloth, away from the resident. The in-service training did not include information on using a clean surface area to clean the urethral opening and tubing.
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to serve one of 31 sampled resident (R) (#45) a Mighty Shake and a no added salt diet as ordered by the Physician. Findings include: Review of document titled Food Nutrition Services (not dated) revealed: Diet: No Added Salt This diet does not receive any salt packets and avoids added salt at the table. Record review revealed R#45 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had the following Diagnoses: [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of Resident's Consolidated Order revealed a No added Salt (NAS) order since 5/18/2020. There was also an order [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . There was also a supplement order for House Supplement 150 milliliter by mouth 3 times per day with a start date of 5/12/22. Review of resident's weight record indicated weight loss from 144 pounds to 127 pounds in a six-month period. During an observation of the lunch tray for R#45 on 5/21/22 at 12:46 p.m. there was no Mighty Shake and there was a salt packet on the meal tray. Review of the meal ticket for lunch dated 5/21/22 revealed NAS but did not mention the Mighty Shake. Further review of the meal tray revealed the salt packet had been opened. During an observation of the supper tray on 5/21/22 5:53 p.m. revealed there was no Mighty Shake on the tray. Review of the Medication Administration Record [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] During an interview on 5/21/22 at 1:11 p.m. with Agency Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AA, confirmed that she assisted R#45 with lunch, and she put salt, pepper, butter, and sour cream on the baked potato. The opened salt packet remained on the tray and salt particles were visible on the knife. During an interview and observation on 5/21/22 at 6:00 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confiremed that there was no Mighty Shake on R#45's meal tray. DON went on to reveal that even if the Mighty Shake does not come from the kitchen on the meal tray the CNAs know that they can get a Mighty Shake from the resident's refrigerator on the hall. Agency CNA AA confirmed again that she had not served a Mighty Shake to R#45 during lunch. During an interview on 5/22/2022 at 8:01 a.m. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) BB revealed that she has been providing resident with a Boost when she takes her medication. It was further reported that R#45does not like the Mighty Shake and prefers the Boost and the Mighty Shake is a fairly new order. LPN acknowledged that she should not be signing off on Mighty Shakes if R#45 is not receiving it. LPN BB reported that she has not spoken with the Physician about R#45's dislike of Mighty Shakes. During an interview on 5/22/22 at 8:15 a.m. with CNA DD revealed that R#45 should receive Mighty Shake on the tray with all of her meals. CNA DD further revealed that R#45 drinks the Mighty Shakes well and preferred the shakes and juices over food most of the time. During an interview on 5/22/22 at 11:09 a.m. with the Food Service Manager (FSM) revealed that dietary is responsible for putting the Mighty Shakes on the meal tray, but Mighty Shakes will not be listed on the meal ticket. She explained that there is a list of all residents that receive Mighty Shakes (total of 6), and this is what is used when plating. FSM acknowledged that the Mighty Shake was left off in error on 5/21/2022. The FSM confirmed that no salt packets should be provided for residents who have NAS diets. During an interview on 5/22/22 at 11:31 a.m. with the DON revealed that Mighty Shakes are kept in the refrigerator in the resident pantry on the hall. The DON revealed that the LPN provided the supplement but typically they would follow up with the Dietitian or Physician to see if they could change what was ordered. DON revealed that CNAs should double check to assure that the meal ticket matches what the resident has on the meal tray.
Based on observations and staff interviews and review of directions for use of the germicidal bleach wipes the facility failed to maintain sanitary and clean conditions on three of four halls(100, 200, and 300). Specifically, the facility failed to follow kill times when cleaning sinks, toilets, and railings in hallways. Findings include: Review of directions for use of the germicidal bleach wipes revealed to clean and disinfect and deodorize hard, nonporous surfaces - wipe wet surface to be disinfected. Use enough wipes for treated surface to remain visibly wet for the contact time listed on label. To kill [CONDITION(S)] bovis, let stand for 3 minutes. Let air dry. If streaking is observed, wipe with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel after appropriate contact time has expired. 1.Observation of environmental cleaning on the 300 hall in room [ROOM NUMBER] on [DATE] began at 9:06 a.m. and concluded at 9:37 a.m. with Laundry Aide/Housekeeper KK revealed the following: 1.At 9:10 a.m. Central began cleaning the bathroom by wiping down the shower wall and shower bench with germicidal bleach wipes. This was immediately followed up with using the showerhead to rinse the bench and the wall. 2.At 9:16 a.m. germicidal bleach wipes were used to wipe down the toilet, paper towel holder, chair, and sink in the bathroom. At 9:18 a.m. a towel was used to dry the toilet, paper towel holder, chair, and sink. 2.Observation of environmental cleaning on 200 hall began on [DATE] at 9:41 a.m. with Housekeeper (KSK) LL and concluded at 10:07 a.m. revealed the following: 1.At 9:45 a.m. HSK LL began cleaning the handrails on the 200 hall with germicidal bleach wipes and began at the end of the hall on the right side. At 9:46 a.m. a cloth towel was used to dry the rails that were wiped with the germicidal wipes. 2.At 9:48 a.m. germicidal bleach wipes were used to clean rails from room [ROOM NUMBER] up to the rails near room [ROOM NUMBER]. The cloth towel was used to dry the rails at 9:50 a.m. 3.At 10:05 a.m. at the top of 200 hall to room [ROOM NUMBER] germicidal bleach wipes were used to wipe the rails. At 10:07 a.m. the cloth towel was used to dry the rails. During an interview on ,d+[DATE] at 10:10 a.m. with HSK LL confirmed that the germicidal bleach wipes had a kill time of three minutes. She further confirmed that when she began cleaning the rails on the hallway, she probably did not allow the rails to remain wet for the full three minutes. She explained that she used the cloth towel because the residents would be coming out of their rooms, and she did not want them to touch the wet rails. 3. Observation of environmental cleaning on the 100 hall on [DATE] began at 8:30 a.m. and concluded at 8:41 a.m. with HSK MM revealed the following: 1.At 8:33 a.m. bleach germicidal cleaner was sprayed on the sink in the room and then germicidal bleach wipes were used to wipe the sink. The water in the sink was then turned on and the sink bowl was briefly rinsed. At 8:34 a.m. a cloth towel was used to dry the sink. 2.At 8:39 a.m. the toilet and sink were sprayed down with the germicidal bleach spray. The germicidal wipes were then used to clean the sink. At 8:40 a.m. the sink was dried with a cloth towel. 3.At 8:40 a.m. the toilet was wiped down with the germicidal bleach wipes. At 8:41 a.m. a cloth towel was used to dry the toilet. During an interview on [DATE] at 8:41 a.m. with HSK MM revealed that she would allow the full three minutes or longer if a bathroom was really dirty. She explained that a cloth towel is used for drying to keep the residents from getting the cleaning products on them. An interview on [DATE] at 10:24 a.m. with the Environmental Services Supervisor (ESS) revealed that when cleaning the resident's rooms all touch areas should be cleaned. She further revealed that the germicidal bleach wipes have a kill time of three minutes and should be allowed to air dry and that the rails in the hallways should be cleaned at least twice a day with the germicidal wipes. ESS explained that spot checks are done to check behind staff but there is no documentation of this. Review of [DATE] Inservice (undated) revealed to follow kill time written on bleach wipes and bleach spray, chemicals are to air dry, and do note wipe off chemical.
Inspection of September 6, 2019
1 findingBased on observation, record review, review of the fall risk assessments and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have two person assist when using the Hoyer lift to prevent accidents for Resident (R)#2 which resulted to harm when the resident fell from the lift resulting in a laceration to the head. A total resident sample was 18 residents. Findings include: Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], for R#2, revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) summary score of 99, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Review of section G of the MDS assessment referring to the functional status revealed that the resident required two-person assistance and extensive assistance with bed mobility and transfers and had functional limitations in Range of Motion (ROM). Record review revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the following Diagnosis: [REDACTED]. Review of the Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] and 2/7/18 revealed the resident was assessed as a high risk for falls, needs assistance with mobility and extensive assistance for transfers. Review of the Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] indicated the resident was at high risk for falls, had one fall in the last six months, and required extensive assistance for transfers. Review of the Event - Initial Note dated 4/22/19 located in the electronic health record revealed R#2 fell from the sling of the Hoyer lift while being transported to chair that resulted in skin tear and laceration to head, the Medical Director (MD) was notified, and neuro checks completed. Review of the Nurse's Notes dated 4/22/19 at 7:01 a.m. revealed a nurse was called to room of R#2 by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (later identified as CNA FF) who stated the resident had fallen out of the sling of the Hoyer lift. The nurse observed R#2 lying on her back on floor with blood near head, indicated a head to toe assessment performed, the resident was able to move all extremities. A small laceration was noted to back of the head with moderate amount of bleeding noted. No other bruises or lacerations noted at the time of observation. A pressure dressing was applied, neuro checks initiated. A second Nurse's Note for 4/22/19 revealed that the Nurse Practitioner returned the call at 6:45 a.m., with report given. Orders received to send resident out for evaluation of scalp laceration depth with need for possible sutures. Review of the electronic physician's orders [REDACTED]. Review of the hospital emergency room (ER) records date 4/22/19 revealed the Chief Compliant: Fall, Head Injury. History and Physical Notes: Presents to the ER from nursing home with a complaint of fall. Patient was being transferred from bed to chair when the resident fell hitting the back of her head. Patient has bleeding from back of head. Findings of Physical Exam: 1 cm (centimeter) laceration left occipital scalp. The Physician ordered a CT scan (Computerized [NAME]ography Scan) which was negative. Procedures: Left occipital laceration repaired with one staple. Discharge Summary dated 4/22/19: Staple to be removed in seven days. Review of the electronic Nurse's Notes dated 4/22/19 revealed the resident was returned to the facility via ambulance on a stretcher. There was no acute distress noted upon the resident's return and the resident was noted as alert, oriented to name, calm, quiet, and pleasantly confused. Additionally, it was noted the resident had a staple noted intact to laceration to back of left side of head. Review of the physician progress notes [REDACTED].#2 had a laceration to her head and was sent to the ER, the resident had one staple placed to the laceration and returned to the facility. The progress notes also indicated the size of the laceration was 2x0x0 centimeters (cm). The physician progress notes [REDACTED]. Review of the education sign in sheet dated 2/18/19 titled Procedure Using Hoyer Lift revealed two people must be present when using the Hoyer lift. Additional education that was covered on 2/18/19 revealed Hoyer lift-2-person procedure .Never do by yourself. Safety, injury to you and resident, huge fall risk, make resident feel safe and secure. Review of the in-service sign in sheet revealed that CNA FF did not sign the in-service sheet for the 2/18/19 education. Review of the Performance Improvement Project (PIP) dated 2/18/19 revealed the facility put a PIP into place to monitor safe transferring with a Hoyer lift. Review of the policy titled Using a Portable Lifting Machine dated (MONTH) 2019 revealed mechanical lifts should be used, as appropriate when transferring patients to promote resident safety and comfort as well as to promote workplace safety for associate. Procedural Guidelines: 1. Nursing personnel should follow the manufacture's recommendations in using appropriate numbers of staff to operate the lift, 3. Staff should receive educational and complete a skill check off prior to use of lifting equipment. Review of the Electric Mobile Patient Lift (Hoyer) manufacture's manual, page 20, Operating the Patient Lift, revealed the following: Although the (name of the manufacture) recommends that two assistants be used for all lifting preparation, transferring from and transferring to procedures, our equipment will permit proper operation by one assistant. The use of one assistant is based on the evaluation of the health care professional for each individual case. An interview on 9/5/19 at 3:23 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON) stated there was only one CNA at the time of transfer, and she verified there are supposed to be two CNA's available at the time of transfer. She confirmed that CNA FF, who was transferring the resident by herself, received a write up and education on use of the Hoyer lift after the resident's fall. An interview on 9/5/19 at 5:55 p.m. with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed that the resident was not care planned for lift transfers until after the fall of 4/22/19. An interview on 9/5/19 6:23 p.m. with the Administrator revealed he had a conversation with CNA FF, had given her a written warning and gave her education on how to properly use a Hoyer lift with using two-person. He confirmed that he contacted the resident family of the fall. The Administrator also indicated CNA FF name would not be on the electrical life in-service skills check off because the training was provided to CNA FF during the written warning. An interview on 9/6/19 at 11:08 a.m. with CNA DD stated she has received education, in (MONTH) 2019 and training on how to use a Hoyer lift. She stated she is to always have two people with her when using a Hoyer lift. She said she can look the information of a resident needing one or two person transfers in her hand-held device (P[NAME]). An interview on 9/6/19 at 11:31 a.m. with CNA EE stated she received education and training on how to use a Hoyer lift in (MONTH) 2019. She said she is always to use two people when using the Hoyer lift. She said the hand-held P[NAME] will indicated whether a resident is a two-person assist. A post survey telephone interview on 9/10/19 at 2:01 p.m. with CNA FF revealed she transferred R#2 on 4/22/19 by herself and the resident fell from the lift. She further revealed that she placed lift hooks on the lift and checked to make sure the hooks were secure. She said the resident then pushed back with her feet and the pad slipped from under the resident and the resident fell . CNA FF said that she didn't see anyone to help her transfer the resident and felt she could do it herself. She further revealed that she received a write up and received education from the DON on how to transfer a resident with a lift. Post Survey interview with the Administrator and DON on 9/19/19 at 11:28 a.m. revealed that CNA FF (who was transferring the resident) was given a written warning and was given education on how to use a Hoyer lift. The Administrator further revealed that the 2/18/19 PIP and education was put into place due to a near miss during transfer with the Hoyer Lift. He confirmed that the facility policy was not updated to reflect the new standard to always use two persons when transferring with the Hoyer lift. The DON attempted to provide the previous hand held device plan of care for the resident but she explained that once the new information is entered into the computer system the old information is deleted.
Inspection of July 23, 2017
1 findingBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the ice machine was maintained in a sanitary manner related to one of one ice machines. Findings included: On 7/21/2017 at 9:17 a.m. the initial kitchen tour was conducted. The ice machine was observed. A paper towel was used to see if there was any built up residue inside the machine. Upon wiping the inside surface where the ice drops down, a slime like black substance was observed. The Kitchen Manager was present during the observation and stated that the Maintenance Department cleans and sanitizes the ice machine. She stated that she was going to report the observation to maintenance immediately. On 7/21/2017 at 10:06 a.m. the Maintenance Director stated that the ice machine is cleaned by him monthly and that they have a company that does a full sanitization and cleaning of the machine every 90 days. On 7/21/2017 at 10:56 a.m. the company technician that routinely cleans the ice machine was observed in the kitchen with the Maintenance Director and the Administrator. The ice machine covering was dismantled and the ice machine was observed with black colored build up residue inside the machine in the area that touches the ice (curtain shelf). The technician confirmed that the machine needed to be cleaned. He stated that he had been out last month and cleaned the machine. He stated that it could not be determined how long it would take for the type of buildup to occur in the machine. The NHA stated that the machine is [AGE] years old and is temperamental but that it is functioning properly and needs a more frequent cleaning. On 7/22/17 at 10:14 a.m. the Administrator stated that the build-up in the ice machine was calcium deposits from the water. On 7/22/2017 at 11:17 a.m. the Administrator confirmed that there was no policies related to the maintenance of the kitchen equipment.
Inspection of October 22, 2015
2 findingsBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to clean kitchen equipment during pureed food items to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice had the potential to effect eight (8) resident receiving a puree consistency diet from a total of fifty one (51) residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Observation on 10/21/15 at 4:45 p. m. of AA , dietary cook prepare pureed food items for the dinner meal revealed that she pureed the broccoli in the food processor. Continued observation revealed that the Dietary Manager (DM) took the food processor bowl, blade, and lid from the cook to the dish room area. The DM sprayed the equipment with water from the spray hose in the dish room and gave the items back to the cook to continue puree the spaghetti with meat sauce. The DM did not wash the food processor bowl, blade, or lid with soap and did not sanitize between food items. Interview on 10/21/15 at 4:48 p. m. with the DM revealed that she acknowledged that she did not wash the food processor bowl, blade, and lid with soap and did not sanitize between pureeing food items. The DM could not explain why she did not wash and sanitize the kitchen equipment. Continued interview with the DM revealed that she does expects dietary staff to wash the food processor bowl, blade, and lid in the dish machine or three (3) compartment sink in-between food items.
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview revealed that the facility failed to provide scheduled psychiatry services for two (2) of three (3) resident ' s reviewed from seven (7) Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) residents at the facility. The resident sample size was twenty one (21). Findings include: #1. Resident #20 was a seventy three (73) year old term care resident that was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The resident is alert, oriented, and able to make his needs known. His [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the medical record history and physical revealed that the resident was admitted from Coliseum Behavioral Health. The resident had been at Coliseum Behavioral Health due to depression. Review of 2 Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments dated 05/19/15 and 07/21/15 revealed that the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of eleven (11) indicating that the resident was cognitively aware. Continued review of the MDS revealed that the resident was assessed as having moods of feeling down, depressed, and hopeless. The resident was also assessed as having trouble falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident had attention seeking behavior. An intervention for the resident ' s behaviors was to have a psychological/psychiatric evaluation as needed. Review of the PASRR Level II documentation revealed that the resident was assessed on 02/19/15. The PASRR information revealed that the resident was no longer able to care for self and live independently [MEDICAL CONDITION] 09/14/14. Continued review revealed that the resident had vision loss with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The resident was transferred 02/10/15 for psychiatric stabilization. The PASRR recommendations was for individual therapy. Review of the psychiatrist consults revealed that Care Now Services conducted an assessment on 08/18/15. The psychiatrist revealed that the next visit is to be scheduled for one to three (1-3) months. Review of the Interdisciplinary Notes in the medical record revealed that the nursing staff documented on 06/11/15 that the resident had numerous repetitive complaints and attention seeking behavior. Resident has major [MEDICAL CONDITION]. Review of the medical record revealed that the social worker documented a Quarterly Note on 05/27/15. The social worker ' s documentation revealed that the resident is part of the PASRR population however they cannot see him until he is approved for Medicaid. The social worker spoke with Care Now services, and they stated that they would see resident during the next clinic and charge the visit to Medicaid part-B. The next clinic was scheduled for 06/18/15. Interview on 10/22/15 at 10:15 a. m. and 12:45 p. m. with the social worker revealed that she acknowledged that the resident was admitted to the facility on ,[DATE] and the first time a psychiatrist visited him in the facility was not until 08/18/15. The social worker revealed that Care Now Services does not provide services until the resident has approval from Medicaid. She revealed that the facility received notification of the resident ' s Medicaid benefits on 06/12/15. Continued interview with the social worker revealed that psychiatrist doctors had changed during the time where the resident was to be seen. The social worker reviewed that the resident was scheduled to use the Tele Med psychiatrist on June 18, 2015. The social worker revealed that she had set the resident up with the computer for the psychiatric services and the psychiatrist did not show up. She revealed that Care Now had canceled the session that day and did not notify her. She revealed that Care Now did not re-schedule the session. The social worker revealed that the next Tele Med session was August 18, 2015. #2. Resident #30 was a sixty (60) year old long term care resident that was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. He was alert and pleasantly confused. Staff were able to understand his needs. His [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the Annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed that the resident did not have a mood interview conducted due to resident is rarely/never is understood. The MDS revealed that the resident was assessed having hallucinations. He also was assessed as having other behavior symptoms not directed toward others which occurred one (1) to 3 days during the look back period. Continued review of the MDS revealed that the resident did not refuse care and his behavior improved since the last assessment. Review of the residents care plan revealed that the resident was identified as having a problem with behaviors. Intervention for the resident ' s behaviors is that the resident receives Care Now psychiatric services, refer to psychiatrist as needed, PASRR Program. Review of the resident ' s medications revealed that he was ordered [MEDICATION NAME] (antipsychotic medication) two milligrams (2 mg) orally daily Review of the resident ' s PASRR documentation revealed that it was completed on 12/08/2009. Continued review of the PASRR documentation revealed that the resident had been considered to be mentally retarded all of his life. The PASRR documentation revealed that the resident needs specialized MR Services and requires rehabilitation services. Recommendations for the resident were Behavior Change Intervention, Psychiatric Assessment/Care, Individual or Group Activity/Counseling, and Case Management. Review of the physician progress notes [REDACTED]. The physician revealed that the resident does occasionally have verbal outbursts but no other behavioral disturbances this assessment period. The physician revealed that the resident is followed by psychiatry and was last seen 09/02/15 without any changes to medications regimen. Review of the medical record revealed that the resident receives Care Now Services. The Care Now consult dated 11/20/14 recommended to follow up in 3 months. Review of the documentation revealed that the next session the resident had with Care Now Services was not until 09/02/15, ten (10) months past the recommendations of Care Now Services. The Care Now Services dated 09/02/15 revealed that the resident yells and cries at times. Medications were reviewed medications, reviewed chart, discussion of medication options, risk/benefits of treatment review. Recommendations: no medication changes. Next visit scheduled for one to three (1-3) months. Interview on 10/21/15 at 4:15 p. m. with the Social Worker revealed that the resident does receive Care Now Services. She revealed that there was an interruption in psychiatry services, there was a change in psychiatrists. The social worker revealed that the resident had been seeing Tele Med, psychiatry services over the computer. Interview on 10/22/15 at 9:30 a. m. with the social worker and the administer revealed that they both acknowledged that the resident had not been seen by psychiatry services from November 2014 until September 2015. The social worker revealed that the resident was missed to be seen in January 2015 and did not get seen until September 2015. The social worker revealed that she is notified when the psychiatrist will be visiting the facility to conduct resident sessions. She revealed that once the psychiatrist leaves the facility she does not receive a list of resident's that the psychiatrist had seen or any recommendations or when they plan to follow-up with residents. The social worker revealed that the psychiatrist documentation is faxed back to the facility and she places the consult in the physician ' s mail box for review and signature. Once the physician has reviewed and signed the psychiatric consult she will file it in the resident ' s chart.
Inspection of January 8, 2015
3 findingsBased on observations, Infection Control Policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to cover food items on resident meal trays during food delivery to residents' rooms on two (2) of two (2) units. Findings include: Observations made on 01/05/15 at 12:23 p.m. and 01/06/15 at 12:22 p.m. of the A and B halls revealed that the resident lunch trays with beverage glasses and dessert bowls were uncovered. Further observation revealed that the trays were removed from the cart at the nurse's station and carried through the hallway to the resident's rooms. Observations made on 01/06/15 at 12:27 p.m. of the C and D halls revealed that the resident lunch trays with beverage glasses and dessert bowls were uncovered. Continued observations revealed that the trays were removed from the cart at the nurse's station and carried through the hallway to the resident's rooms. Interview with the Food Service Manager (FSM) on 01/08/15 at 12:00 p.m. revealed that the hall trays were prepared by the cook and the dietary aide and placed on the carts for delivery. The FSM further revealed that the carts are then sent to the halls where they should be pushed from room to room and removed from the cart directly to the resident's bedside. Continued interview she revealed that beverages and desserts did not have to be covered because they were not supposed to be carried in the hallways. The FSM and consultant confirmed that the food carts were to go from room to room so that trays were not carried in the hallways. Neither the FSM nor her consultant were aware if there was a policy for food delivery service to the halls. Interview with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) "CC" on 01/08/15 at 12:05 p.m. revealed that when the residents trays come from the kitchen, the cart is parked at the nurse's station and the trays are carried to the resident's rooms. CNA "CC" further revealed that the beverages and desserts usually had plastic wrap over them. Review of the Infection Control Policy on Proper Food Handling. Number six (6) E. revealed that prepared food should be transported to other areas in closed food carts or covered containers.
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to update the plan of care to include antidepressant and antianxiety use with associated behaviors for one (1) resident (#63) from a sample of twenty-three (23) residents. Findings include: Resident #63 was admitted on 09.23.2014 with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the November physician's orders [REDACTED]. Further review of the Medication Administration Records (MARS) revealed the antidepressant medication was given as ordered in November, December and January and the prn antianxiety medication was given twice in November,and once in December. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) quarterly assessment dated [DATE] revealed an antidepressant medication was used for seven (7) out of seven (7) days of the lookback period. Review of the comprehensive care plan revealed no evidence that a plan of care was developed for antidepressant and/or antianxiety medication use until 01/08/15 after it was brought to the attention of the facility. Interview with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Coordinator "AA" on 01/08/15 at 11:15 a.m. revealed that the plan of care for resident #63 should have been updated to include the use of antidepressant and antianxiety medications, but it was not done. RAI Coordinator "AA" further revealed that they had a care plan conference meeting with the family where the medication changes were discussed, but she was not sure why the plan of care had not been updated. Continued interview revealed that nurses and resident care coordinators were trained and encouraged to update the care plan when there were changes or new orders. RAI Coordinator "AA" acknowledged that the care plan was updated and reviewed for accuracy when the Quarterly MDS assessment was completed in November. A review of the facility's Policy and Procedure Guidelines for the Patient's Plan of care number six (#6) revealed that the care plans were revised as changes in the patient's condition dictated with reviews made at least quarterly.
Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing data was posted on a daily basis for four (4) days of the four (4) day survey. Findings include: Observations conducted on the following dates and times revealed no nurse staffing data was found posted on the entrance hall, the center connecting hall or on each of the two (2) wings of the facility: during the initial tour of the facility on 1/5/15 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and at 4:30 p.m., on 1/6/15 at 7:00 a.m., on 1/7/15 at 8:00 a.m., and on 1/8/15 at 8:00 a.m. Interview conducted with the Administrator on 1/8/15 at 10:15 a.m. revealed there was some confusion as to who was responsible for posting the nurse staffing data. Further, it would be posted immediately. Interview conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 1/8/15 at 10:20 a.m. confirmed that the data had not been posted.
Inspection of September 19, 2013
1 findingBased on observations, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to accurately assess the oral and dental status for one (1) resident ("Q") from a total sample of twenty-four (24) residents. Findings include: During observations on 09/16/13 at 11:01 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and 09/17/13 at 8:48 a.m., resident "Q" had multiple missing, decayed teeth, and/or broken teeth, and malodorous breath. Review of the Dental Assessment section of the Nursing Admission Assessment dated 10/15/12 revealed that the resident was assessed as having multiple missing and decayed teeth on the upper and lower gums, and a foul odor to the breath. Review of the Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed no dental issues. Continued review of the Care Area (CAA) Assessment Summary revealed that dental care did not trigger; therefore, a care plan was not developed. However, review of the Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed no evidence of his dental needs being assessed. Interview with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Coordinator on 9/19/13 at 9:45 a.m., revealed that she completes the oral/dental assessment for the MDS section, and that she did not notice any decayed and/or broken teeth when she completed resident's oral exams. Interview and Observation of resident's mouth with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 9/19/13 at 9:55 a.m., revealed that his gums were inflamed, and that his teeth appeared decayed. Continued interview revealed that she would had referred him to the dentist given the condition of his mouth. Cross-refer to F-412.
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