Deficiency Index

Every finding on record at Gideon Care Center

Gideon, Missouri · CCN 265409

20 findings across 4 inspections, in the inspector's own words.

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 March 19, 2026

5 findings
F732D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation and interview, the facility staff failed to post the required daily nurse staffing information which included the total number of staff and the actual hours worked by both licensed and unlicensed nursing staff directly responsible for resident care, in a prominent location readily accessible to residents and visitors for three out of four days. The facility census was 62. Review of the facility's policy titled, Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers, dated August 2022, showed:- The facility will post on a daily basis for each shift nurse staffing data, including the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents;- Within two hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of licensed nurses (Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and number of unlicensed nursing personnel Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Nurse Assistant (NA) directly responsible for resident care is posted in a prominent location (accessible to resident and visitors) and in a clear and readable format;- Within two hours of the beginning of each shift, the charge nurse or designee computes the number of direct care staff and completes the Nurse Staffing Information form. The charge nurse completes the form and posts the staffing information in the location designated by the Administrator. Observations on 03/16/26 at 4:15 P.M., 03/17/26 at 4:10 P.M., and 03/18/26 at 8:05 A.M., of the facility's Staff Posting Sheet, located on a window across from the nurse's station showed:-The facility did not post the required daily nurse staffing information for 03/16/26, 03/17/26, and 03/18/26. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 7:50 A.M., LPN D said each shift was responsible for filling out the staffing sheet with the hours worked and the staff worked. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:48 A.M, the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect each nurse on each shift to completely fill out the staffing sheet as soon as they arrived for their shift. She expected the staffing sheet to include the staff hours worked and the hours totaled for each shift. During an interview on 03/29/26 at 12:03 P.M., the Administrator said the nurses should be filling out the staffing sheet completely with the actual staff worked and the total hours worked.

F582D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to issue a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) to the resident and/or the resident's representative in writing at least two calendar days before discharge from skilled services. This notice informs the beneficiary about potential non-coverage and the option to continue services with the beneficiary accepting the financial liability for those services. This practice affected one resident (Resident #8) out of three sampled residents. The facility census was 62.Review of the facility's policy titled, Medicare Advance Beneficiary and Medicare Non-Coverage Notices, dated September 2024, showed:- A resident (who is a Medicare beneficiary) is informed in advance and in writing when Medicare payment denial or change in coverage is likely;- Written notices of the likelihood of Medicare payment denial are provided to the resident/beneficiary:a. as soon as the facility makes the assessment that Medicare payment certainly or probably will not be made and before the item or service is furnished;b. far enough in advance of an event (e.g., receiving a medical service) so that the beneficiary can make a rational, informed decision without undue pressure; and the resident/beneficiary receiving the notice must: be able to read, understand, act on his/her rights, and comprehend the notice; be issued the written notice in a manner that allows her/him to comprehend the contents of the written notice; and be afforded the verbal or written assistance in other languages to assist in understanding the notice;- Written notices are provided in person to the beneficiary when possible. A copy of the notice is provided to the beneficiary (or authorized representative) immediately after the notice is signed;- The facility will issue a SNF ABN CMS Form 10055 to any Medicare (Fee for Service) resident prior to providing care that Medicare usually covers but may not pay for under the current circumstance because the care is not medically necessary or considered custodial;- The SNF ABN provides information to the resident so that he or she can decide whether to get the care that may not be paid for by Medicare and assume financial responsibility;- The SNF ABN is only issued if the resident/beneficiary intends to continue services, and the facility believes the services may not be covered under Medicare;- The facility issues a SNF ABN for the following triggering events:a. Initiation - if the facility believes Medicare will not pay for extended care items or services that a physician has ordered, a SNF ABN is issued to the beneficiary before those non-covered extended care items or services are furnished to the beneficiary;b. Reduction - if the facility proposes to reduce a beneficiary's extended care items or services because it expects that Medicare will not pay for a subset of extended care items or services, or for any items or services at the current level and/or frequency of care that a physician has ordered, the SNF ABN is issued to the beneficiary before items or services to the beneficiary are reduced;c. Termination - if the facility proposes to stop furnishing all extended care items or services to a beneficiary because it expects that Medicare will not continue to pay for the items or services that a physician has ordered, the SNF ABN is issued to the beneficiary before such extended care items or services are terminated. Review of Resident #8's medical record showed:- The resident discharged from skilled Medicare services on 01/24/26, and remained in the facility;- No documentation the resident and/or the representative received a SNF ABN;- The facility failed to provide the SNF ABN form to the resident and/or the representative at least two calendar days before the skilled Medicare services ended. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 2:46 P.M., the Administrator said she assumed a SNF ABN was not provided and signed because she could not find one. The facility had several Social Services Designees and it must have been missed.

F558D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of residents by not replacing an oxygen concentrator for one resident (Resident #18) out of 16 sampled residents and by not adjusting a dining table to an adequate level during meal consumption for one resident (Resident #31) out of 16 sampled residents and one resident (Resident #42) outside the sample. The facility failed to place a call light within reach for one resident (Resident #54) outside the sample. The facility census was 62.Review of the facility's policy titled, Accommodation of Needs, dated November 2025, showed:- The resident has the right to reside and receive services in the facility reasonable of their needs and preferences;- The resident's individual needs and preferences are accommodated to the extent possible by the facility and staff, except when the health and safety of the individual or other residents would be endangered;- The resident's individual needs and preferences, including the need for adaptive devices and modifications to the physical environment, are evaluated upon admission and reviewed on an ongoing basis;- To accommodate individual resident needs and preferences, adaptations may be made to the physical environment, including the resident's bedroom and bathroom, as well as the common areas in the facility;- Staff are trained and expected to assist the residents in maintaining independence, dignity, and well-being to the extent possible and in accordance with the resident's wishes. For example:a. interacting with the residents in ways that accommodate the physical or sensory limitations of the residents, promote communication, and maintain dignity;b. arranging call lights, assistive devices, toiletries, and personal items so they are in easy reach of the resident, and;c. maintaining hearing aids, glasses, and other adaptive devices for residents. 1. Review of Resident #18's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- Diagnoses of pneumonia (an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs), chronic respiratory failure (a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough oxygen), hypoxia (an oxygen deficiency), anxiety disorder (persistent worry and fear about everyday situations), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs). Review of the resident's March 2025 Physician Order Sheet (POS), showed: - An order for oxygen per nasal cannula (NC - a tube delivering oxygen to a person's nose) at 4 liters (L) per minute every shift related to COPD, dated 07/18/25;- An order to clean the nebulizer (a medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation directly into the lungs) machine per the facility policy, change the nebulizer tubing, place in a zip lock bag with the date/initials, dated 08/20/25;- An order to clean the oxygen concentrator per the facility policy, change the NC, place in the bag, and date/initial every day shift, and every Sunday for maintenance, dated 08/20/25. Review of the resident's Care Plan, revised 09/20/25, showed:- Oxygen therapy;- Change the oxygen tubing per the policy;- Monitor for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and report to the Medical Director;- Chronically dependent on 4 L oxygen via NC continuous and as needed;- Monitor oxygen levels as needed. Observations on 03/16/26 of the resident showed:- At 11:12 A.M., the resident lay in bed with the NC and the oxygen concentrator in use at 4 L and his/her oxygen concentrator made a loud continuous beeping sound. A note attached on the back of the resident's oxygen concentrator showed the tubing changed, dated 03/15/26;- At 11:40 A.M., the resident turned off and restarted the oxygen concentrator and the beeping sound stopped with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) A present on the resident's hall; - At 2:22 P.M., the resident sat in his/her wheelchair in the activities room and his/her oxygen concentrator made a loud continuous beeping sound with CNA A present in the activities room;- At 2:43 P.M., the resident turned off and restarted the oxygen concentrator and the beeping sound stopped. CNA A wheeled the resident back to his/her room;- At 2:52 P.M., the resident sat at his/her side of the bed while his/her oxygen concentrator made a loud continuous beeping sound;- At 3: 11 P.M., the resident turned off and restarted the oxygen concentrator and the beeping sound stopped with CNA A present on the hall. Observations on 03/17/26 of the resident showed:- At 8:02 A.M., the resident lay in bed with the NC and the oxygen concentrator in use at 4 L and his/her oxygen concentrator made a loud continuous beeping sound;- At 8:17 A.M., the resident turned off and restarted the oxygen concentrator and the beeping sound stopped with CNA B present on the hall. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 11:42 A.M. and 3:06 P.M., and 03/17/26 at 8:12 A.M., Resident #18 said his/her concentrator kept him/her up at night and he/she had not been able to sleep for over a week. The concentrator made a beeping sound around every 30 minutes. Staff told him/her there were no other concentrators available at the facility. He/She turned the concentrator off and back on to make the beeping sound go off. The staff person who changed out his/her oxygen tubing was told of his/her concern yesterday. He/She had also told several CNAs about the concentrator making a loud beeping sound around every thirty minutes. He/She informed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C his/her concentrator had been making a beeping sound around every 30 minutes this morning. The concentrator had been driving him/her crazy and was very frustrating. The beeping sound made him/her anxious. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 1:54 P.M., CNA A said if he/she heard a resident's concentrator making a beeping sound, he/she would let the charge nurse on duty know of the concern. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 2:04 P.M., LPN C said if a resident's oxygen machine made a beeping sound, it should be turned off and turned back on. If there was an issue with the equipment not working, the concern should be written down on the maintenance log. If it was something that needed immediate attention, the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) would be notified so it could be addressed immediately. During an interview on 03/17/26 at 8:36 A.M., CNA B said if a resident had a concentrator making a beeping sound, it should be turned off and restarted. The issue should be reported to the charge nurse immediately so another concentrator could be brought in to replace the one beeping if there was an issue. During an interview on 03/17/26 at 12:31 P.M., the Administrator said she was informed this morning of the resident's concentrator making a beeping sound and was not able to sleep at night. Staff should notify the charge nurse of the issue. The charge nurse should assess the concentrator and replace it if needed. If the concentrator was still an issue, the charge nurse should notify the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or the Administrator to ensure the concern was addressed in a timely manner. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:16 A.M., the DON said she would expect staff to notify the charge nurse on duty. The charge nurse should assess the resident's concentrator and replace it if necessary. The charge nurse should also notify the DON and/or the Administrator of the concentrator concern. The facility should always have a spare concentrator. Review of the Maintenance Repair Log, dated 01/19/26 - 03/17/26, showed:- Did not address Resident #18's concentrator concern. 2. Review of Resident #31's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- Diagnoses of dementia (a loss of mental functioning of thinking, memory, mood, and behavior), heart failure (impaired heart function), chronic kidney failure (impaired kidney function), and weakness. Observations of the resident on 03/16/26 at 12:20 P.M., and 03/17/26 at 12:05 P.M., showed:- The resident sat in a wheelchair at the dining room table with his/her arms and shoulders below the table level and had difficulty reaching his/her food to eat. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 12:10 P.M., Nurse Assistant (NA) I said the dining tables had been at this level since he/she started at the facility. He/She said the tables look too high for some of the residents. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:44 A.M., Resident #42 said the table was a little too high and at times it was difficult for him/her to reach the food served. He/She had never mentioned the table height to anyone. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:46 A.M., Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) J said he/she had not noticed the tables, however the tables looked too tall for some of the residents. The tables looked like they had adjustments that could be made at the bottom of the legs of the tables. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:50 A.M., the DON said she would expect the accommodations of the residents to be met. She had never noticed the tables being too high or the residents sitting too low, however she would investigate the positioning of the resident's chair and table. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 11:15 A.M., the Administrator said the tables were standard height and she did not see a problem with the heights of the dining room tables. She had not had any complaints from the residents. 3. Review of Resident #54's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- Diagnoses of type II diabetes mellitus (DM - a condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar), chronic kidney failure, dementia, and COPD. Review of the resident's Care Plan, revised 11/21/25, showed:- Needs staff assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs);- Maximum assist with toileting and transfers;- Fall risk: ensure call light is within reach and encourage resident to use for assistance as needed;- Resident needs prompt response to all requests for assistance. Observation on 03/16/26 at 8:37 A.M., and 10:38 A.M., showed:- Resident #54 lay in bed and the call light lay on the floor out of reach of the resident. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 10:39 A.M., the resident said he/she used his/her call light for staff assistance and to go to the restroom. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 1:54 P.M., CNA A said call lights should always be within reach of the resident. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 2:04 P.M., LPN C said call lights should always be within reach of the resident. During an interview on 03/17/26 at 8:36 A.M., CNA B said call lights should always be within reach of the resident. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:16 A.M., the DON said call lights should always be within reach of the resident. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:31 A.M., the Administrator said call lights should always be within reach of the resident.

F755D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement procedures to ensure medications were accurately documented, disposed of, and reconciled for two residents (Residents #34 and #37) out of 16 sampled residents. The facility census was 62.Review of the facility's policy titled, Controlled Substances, revised November 2022, showed:- Controlled substances are separately locked in permanently affixed compartments;- The system of reconciling the receipt, dispensing, and disposition of controlled substances includes the following:- Records of personal access and usage;- Medication administration records;- Declining inventory, destruction, waste, and return to pharmacy records;- The nurse coming on duty and the nurse going off duty make the count together and document and report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing (DON) services;- The DON documents irreconcilable discrepancies in a report to the Administrator. 1. Observation of the medication refrigerator for the 300 Hall medication room on 03/18/26 at 10:10 A.M., showed: - An unlocked narcotic lock box in the refrigerator with two opened bottles of lorazepam (an anti-anxiety medication) for Residents #34 and #37;- Resident #34's opened bottle of lorazepam 2 milligrams (mg)/milliliter (ml) with 16 ml remained;- Resident #37's opened bottle of lorazepam 2mg/ml with 18 ml remained. Review of the Narcotic Count Log for the medication refrigerator for the 300 Hall medication room on 03/18/26 at 10:27 A.M., showed: - For Resident #34, one bottle of lorazepam 2mg/ml with 20 ml remained with the last dose administered on 02/04/26;- For Resident #37, one bottle of lorazepam 2mg/ml with 22.5 ml remained with the last dose administered on 03/17/26. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 10:33 A.M., the Director of Nursing said nurses should lock the narcotic lock box before returning it to the refrigerator anytime it was opened to count narcotic medications. She was unaware the narcotic count was off and would expect staff to let him/her know immediately when the count was off. If a resident refused a dose of a narcotic, a waste form should be filled out, but staff did not fill them out like they should. She had no follow up process for refusals or wasting of medications. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 10:34 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) D said he/she counted the narcotics with Registered Nurse (RN) G at shift change and they did know the count was off for Resident #34 and Resident #37, but he/she had not let the DON know yet because he/she had not had a chance. He/She was unsure why the count was off. LPN D said he/she normally locked the narcotic lock box back but must have forgotten to after counting. 2. Observation of the Nurses Medication Cart on 03/18/26 at 10:55 A.M., showed:- One bottle of morphine (a narcotic pain medication) 100 mg/5 ml with 20 ml remained for Resident #34. Review of the Narcotic Count Log for the Nurses Medication Cart on 03/18/26 at 10:57 A.M., showed: - For Resident #34 one bottle of morphine 100 mg/5 ml with 26 ml remained, with last dose administered on 03/17/26. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 10:56 A.M., the Administrator said she would expect staff to be reconciling medications every shift or whenever the narcotic keys change ownership. She would expect staff to let the DON know immediately of any reconciliation discrepancies, and for the DON to follow the policy. She said the narcotic lock box should be locked back after opening it.

F880D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and failed to follow infection control practices for wound care for one resident (Resident #32) out of two sampled residents. The facility census was 62.Review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, last revised March 2024, showed: - EBPs are utilized to reduce the transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) to residents;- EBPs employ targeted gown and glove use in addition to standard precautions during high contact resident care activities when contact precautions do not otherwise apply;- Gloves and gown are applied prior to performing the high contact resident care activity (as opposed to before entering the room);- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is changed before caring for another resident;- Examples of high-contact resident care activities requiring the use of gown and gloves for EBPs include: wound care (any skin opening requiring a dressing);- EBPs are indicated for residents with wounds and/or indwelling medical devices regardless of MDRO colonization;- Wounds generally include chronic wounds (i.e., pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and unhealed surgical wounds);- Signs are posted on the door or wall outside the resident room indicating the type of precautions and PPE required. Review of the facility's policy titled, Wound Care, last revised October 2010, showed:- Steps in the Procedure: Use no-touch technique. Use sterile tongue blades or applicators to remove ointments and creams from their containers;- Dress wound. Pick up sponge with paper and apply directly to area. [NAME] tape with initials, time, and date and apply the dressing. 1. Review of Resident #32's medical record showed;- An admission date of 01/09/25;- Diagnoses of type 2 diabetes mellitus (the body cannot use insulin correctly and sugar builds up in the blood), acquired absence of the right leg above the knee, hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety (feelings of dread, fear, and or uneasiness), and depression (persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and low energy). Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated March 2026, showed:- An order to cleanse the left posterior (the back or rear) lateral (to the side) calf wound with wound cleanser and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of gentamicin (an antibiotic) 0.1% ointment to the wound bed and cover with a 4x4 gauze (a type of dressing), and wrap with kerlix (a type of dressing), and tape to secure, three times a day, dated 03/16/26;- An order to cleanse the left medial (middle) superior (above or higher) leg wound with wound cleanser and pat dry, apply skin prep to the surrounding tissue. Apply a thin layer of gentamicin 0.1% ointment to the wound bed, cover with a 4x4 gauze, wrap with kerlix, and tape to secure, three times a day, dated 03/12/26. Observation of the resident's wound care on 03/17/26 at 2:52 P.M., showed:- EBP supplies affixed to the outside of the resident door;- No EBP signage on the outside of the resident door;- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C put on a gown and entered the resident room, performed hand hygiene, and put on gloves;- LPN C removed the soiled dressing from the left leg, did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- LPN C cleaned the left medial superior leg wound with gauze soaked with normal saline (NS - a sterile solution designed to match the salt concentration of human blood and body fluids), did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- LPN C cleaned the left posterior lateral calf wound with gauze soaked with NS, did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- LPN C did not use a no-touch technique and applied the gentamicin ointment with a gloved finger to the left medial superior leg wound, did not perform hand hygiene, and did not change gloves;- LPN C did not use a no-touch technique and applied the gentamicin ointment with a gloved finger to the left posterior lateral calf wound, did not perform hand hygiene, and did not change gloves; - LPN C applied the gauze, the gauze wrap, the tape, and did not date and initial the dressing to the left lower leg. Observation of the resident's wound care on 03/18/26 at 8:45 A.M., showed: - EBP supplies affixed to outside of resident door;- No EBP signage on the outside of the resident door;- LPN D did not put on a gown, performed hand hygiene, put on gloves, and entered the resident room;- LPN D removed the dressing, cleaned the left leg wounds, performed hand hygiene, changed gloves, did not use a no-touch technique and applied the gentamicin ointment with a gloved finger to left medial superior leg wound, did not perform hand hygiene, and did not change gloves;- LPN D did not use a no-touch technique and applied the gentamicin ointment with a gloved finger to left posterior lateral calf wound, did not perform hand hygiene, and did not change gloves;- LPN D did not perform hand hygiene, changed gloves, applied the gauze, the gauze wrap, the tape, and did not date and initial the dressing to the left lower leg. Observation of the resident's wound care on 03/19/26 at 9:08 A.M., showed:- EBP supplies affixed to outside of resident door;- No EBP signage on the outside of the resident door;- Registered Nurse (RN) E put on a gown and entered the resident room, performed hand hygiene, and put on gloves;- RN E removed the soiled dressing from the left lower leg, did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- RN E cleaned the left medial superior leg wound with gauze soaked with NS, did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- RN E cleaned the lateral wound with gauze soaked with NS, did not perform hand hygiene, and changed gloves;- RN E completed the wound care treatments as ordered to the left leg wounds. During an interview on 03/16/26 at 11:25 A.M., Certified Medical Technician (CMT) F said the supplies outside of Resident #32's door were for staff to put on while providing care because he/she had a wound. During an interview on 03/17/26 at 2:50 P.M., LPN C said the supplies outside of Resident #32's door was to protect staff from any bacteria that might be in the resident's wound. During an interview on 03/18/26 at 11:04 A.M., LPN D said the supplies outside of the resident's room was for EBP, because Resident #32 had wounds. He/She forgot to put a gown on this morning during wound care. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 9:21 A.M., RN E said EBP was something new and it was for residents with wounds or tubes but didn't apply to catheters. During an interview on 3/19/26 at 11:02 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said during wound care, she expected staff to put on a gown and gloves before entering a resident's room and to perform hand hygiene after every glove change. Her expectation of staff while providing wound care and applying ointments or creams would be to use a cotton-tipped applicator or a tongue depressor for each wound to prevent contamination of the wounds. During an interview on 03/19/26 at 11:30 A.M., the Administrator said she expected staff to follow the EBP for residents with wounds by putting on a gown and gloves before entering the resident room to provide care. When applying creams or ointments to wounds, she would expect staff to use a cotton-tipped applicator for each application.

Inspection of December 18, 2024

8 findings
F578D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed obtain a physician's order for code status and to consistently document a resident's code status with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions if the heart stops beating or the person stops breathing) or Do Not Resuscitate (DNR - does not want CPR) for one resident (Resident #31) out of 15 sampled residents. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Do Not Resuscitate Order, last revised, [DATE], showed: - DNR orders must be signed by the resident's attending physician on the physicians' order sheet maintained in the resident's medical record; - A DNR order form must be completed and signed by the attending physician and resident (or resident's legal surrogate, as permitted by state law) and placed in the front of the resident's medical record; - Use only state-approved DNR forms; - If no state form is required, use facility-approved form; - DNR orders will remain in effect until the resident (or legal surrogate) provides the facility with a signed and dated request to end the DNR order; - Verbal orders to cease the DNR will be permitted when two staff members witness such request; - Both witnesses must have heard the request and both individuals must document such information on the physician's order sheet; - The attending physician must be informed of the resident's request to cease the DNR order; - The interdisciplinary care planning team will review the advance directive with the resident during quarterly care planning sessions to determine if the resident wishes to make changes in such directives. 1. Review of Resident #31's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Facesheet with a CPR code status; - A red dot which represented a DNR status on the spine of the hard chart; - A red sheet in the front of the hard chart labeled DNR; - Outside the Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Order (OHDNR), signed by the resident and the attending physician, dated [DATE]. Review of the resident's [DATE] Physician Order Sheet (POS) showed: - An order for CPR status, dated [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 9:17 A.M., Resident #31 said he/she wished to have a DNR status and signed a piece of paper that should be in the chart. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:54 A.M., Registered Nurse (RN) D said he/she would look at the resident's face sheet in the electronic medical record for the resident's code status. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:40 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said a resident's code status should be consistent throughout the medical record. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:40 P.M., the Administrator said the resident's code status should be the same in the electronic medical record and the hard chart.

F584D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean and comfortable homelike environment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Homelike Environment, February 2021, showed: - Residents are provided a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment and encouraged to use their personal belongings to the extent possible; - The facility staff and management maximizes, to the extent possible, the characteristics of the facility that reflect a personalized, homelike setting which include clean, sanitary, and orderly environment; - Comfortable and adequate lighting is provided in all areas of the facility to promote a safe, comfortable and homelike environment such as sufficient lighting in resident-use areas. Observations on 12/16/24 at 2:12 P.M., 12/17/24 at 11:18 A.M., and 1:18 P.M., of the 100 Hall showed: - Multiple areas of peeled paint and exposed sheetrock on the wall behind and above bed by the door in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A large area of peeled paint on the bottom right side corner of the wall next to the sliding door closet in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A large area of peeled paint and exposed sheetrock on the wall below the light fixture of of the bed near the door in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - Multiple small areas of peeled paint and exposed sheetrock on the wall next to the bed by the window in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - Two ceiling light fixtures not working in the women's bath area. Observations on 12/16/24 at 2:25 P.M., 12/17/24 at 11:22 A.M., and 1:33 P.M., of the 300 Hall showed: - Multiple long areas of peeled paint and exposed sheetrock on the right-side wall next to the bed by the window in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A 24 inch (in.) long area of peeled paint and dark scuffed marks on top of the decorative trim on the wall next to the window in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Observations on 12/15/24 at 9:02 A.M., 12/16/24 at 2:12 P.M., and 12/17/24 at 2:29 P.M., showed: - A buildup of dirt and debris inside a light fixture cover on the ceiling inside the double-glassed door area at the front entrance of the facility; - A buildup of spider webs on the outside ceiling of the awning at the main entrance of the facility; - A buildup of spider webs on the outside ceiling of the awning at the entrance/exit wooden doors of the secured unit; - A buildup of spider webs on the outside ceiling of the awning at the exit door of the 300 Hall; - A buildup of spider webs on the outside ceiling of the awning at the exit door of the 400 Hall. Review of the maintenance log, dated 11/25/24 - 12/18/24, showed no areas of concern documented. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 9:52 A.M., Housekeeper A said he/she wrote down any environmental concerns on the maintenance log located at the nurse's station. He/She had written down environmental concerns recently on the maintenance log such as the toilet not working. The Maintenance Supervisor (MS) was responsible for the outside cleaning of the facility. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 10:29 A.M., Housekeeper B said he/she wrote down environmental concerns on the maintenance log and verbally told the MS. He/She hadn't seen anything recently to report to the maintenance department. The MS was responsible for checking the outside environment for any areas needing to be cleaned. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 10:40 A.M., Housekeeper C said he/she wrote down environmental concerns on the maintenance log and verbally told the MS. He/She hadn't seen anything recently to report to the maintenance department. It was the responsibility of the MS to clean the outside of the facility. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 12:21 P.M., the MS said he/she would expect staff to write down any environmental concerns on the maintenance log to be addressed in a timely manner. The MS was responsible for cleaning the outside of the facility. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:47 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect staff to write down any environmental concerns down on the maintenance log in addition to verbally telling the MS. The MS was responsible for the maintaining the outside of the facility and the grounds area.

F656D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement a care plan with specific interventions to meet individual needs for five residents (Residents #36, #38, #41, #48 and #56) out of 15 sampled residents. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled,Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plans, dated March 2022, showed: - A comprehensive, person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet the resident's physical, psychosocial and functional needs is developed and implemented for each resident; - The interdisciplinary team (IDT), in conjunction with the resident and or his/her family or legal representative, develops and implements a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for each resident; - The care plan interventions are derived from a thorough analysis of the information gathered as part of the comprehensive assessment; - The comprehensive person-centered care plan describes the services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being; - The IDT reviews and updated the care plan: 1. When there has been a significant change in the resident's condition; 2. When the resident has been readmitted to the facility from a hospital stay and; 3. At least quarterly, in conjunction with the required quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS -a federally mandated assessment completed by facility staff) assessment. 1. Review of Resident #36's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of muscle weakness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a lung disease which the lungs are damaged), pressure ulcer stage 2 (partial thickness loss of the skin) and a pressure ulcer stage 3 (full-thickness tissue loss where subcutaneous fat is visible within the wound). Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/12/24, showed: - Did not address the pressure ulcers with interventions. 2. Review of Resident #38's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Admission to hospice on 10/07/24; - Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (disease that destroys memory and other mental function), major depressive disorder (persistent depressed mood & loss of interest), hypertension (high blood pressure), hypothyroidism (condition where thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormones), and diabetes mellitus (DM - a condition where the blood sugar gets too high). Review of the resident's care plan, dated 10/21/24, showed: - Did not address the hospice admission with interventions. 3. Review of Resident #41's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Admission to hospice on 10/04/24; - Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), generalized anxiety (excessive and persistent worry), psychosis (disorder where you disconnect from reality), hypertension, and hypothyroidism. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 10/11/24, showed: - Did not address the hospice admission with interventions. 4. Review of Resident #48's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Admission to hospice on 11/02/24; - Diagnoses of cerebral infarction (disrupted blood flow to the brain), major depressive disorder, hypothyroidism, vascular dementia (disrupted blood flow to brain causes memory problems), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), hemiplegia left side (paralysis), and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the resident's care plan, dated 11/08/24, showed: - Did not address the hospice admission with interventions. 5. Review of Resident #56's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of COPD, DM, Parkinsonism (condition that causes slowed movements, stiffness, tremors, difficulty with balance and walking), hypertension (persistent elevated blood pressure); Review of the resident's Smoking Assessment, dated 09/25/24, showed: - IDT determined the resident was safe to smoke without supervision. Review of the resident's admission MDS, dated [DATE], showed the resident smoked. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 07/10/24, showed: - Resident required supervision while smoking. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:48 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect the care plan to reflect the resident and the care of the resident. She would expect the hospice admission to be reflected on a resident's care plan. 45872 Surveyor: Levart, [NAME] 48532 50260

F658D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a physician order for one hospice (healthcare focused on the quality of life of a terminally ill person) resident (Resident #20) out of three sampled residents and failed to follow insulin (a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by moving glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy) administration order times for one resident (Resident #31) out of one sampled resident and two residents (Residents #10 and #15 ) outside the sample. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Hospice Program, revised 2017, showed: - Hospice services are available to residents at end of life; - The resident may choose to specify his/her attending physician, or another physician/practitioner, as the hospice attending physician; - Physician certification and recertification of the terminal illness specific to each resident; - Hospice medication information specific to each resident; - Hospice physician and attending physician (if any) orders specific to each resident. Review of the facility's policy titled, Insulin Administration, dated September 2014, showed: - Three characteristics of insulin are: onset of action-how quickly the insulin reaches the bloodstream and begins to lower blood glucose; peak effects- the time when the insulin is at its maximum effectiveness; duration of effects- the length of time during which the insulin is effective; - Types of Insulin: rapid acting-onset of 10-15 minutes with a peak time of 30 minutes-3 hours (hrs.) and a duration of 3-6 hrs.; regular/short-acting-onset of 30 minutes-1 hr with a peak time of 2.5-5 hrs and a duration of 8-12 hrs.; intermediate acting-onset: 1-1.5 hrs. with a peak time of 4-12 hrs. and a duration of 24 hrs.; long acting-onset of 1-2 hrs., with a peak time of up to 8 hrs. and a duration of up to 24 hrs. 1. Review of Resident #10's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of systolic congestive heart failure (CHF - an inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood flow to meet the body's needs) and diabetes mellitus (DM - a chronic disease that causes high blood sugar levels); - An order for Novolin R (a short acting insulin) FlexPen 20 unit subcutaneously (injection beneath the skin) before meals, dated 06/27/24. Review of the resident's Medication Administration Records (MAR), dated December 2024, showed: - On 12/15/24, Novolin R insulin ordered for 7:00 A.M., and administered at 9:22 A.M.; - On 12/15/24, Novolin R insulin ordered for 11:00 A.M., and administered at 12:43 P.M.; - On 12/16/24, Novolin R insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 9:20 P.M.; - On 12/17/24, Novolin R insulin ordered for 11:00 A.M., and administered at 12:30 P.M., - On 12/17/24, Novolin R insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 8:57 P.M. 2. Review of Resident #15's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of dementia (gradual decline of cognitive function), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and DM; - An order for Fiasp (a rapid acting insulin) FlexTouch Pen inject as per sliding scale: if BS 151 - 200=4 units, 201-250=6 units, 251-300=8 units; 301-350=10 units; 351-400=12 units, call the physician if BS is over 400, subcutaneously before meals and at bedtime for DM, dated 10/14/24. Review of the resident's MAR, dated December 2024, showed: - On 12/15/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 7:00 A.M., and administered at 9:23 A.M.; - On 12/15/24, Fiasp insulin ordered at 11:00 A.M., and administered at 12:43 P.M.; - On 12/16/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 9:20 P.M.; - On 12/17/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 11:00 A.M., and administered at 1:10 P.M.; - On 12/17/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 8:58 P.M. 3. Review of Resident #20's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of Parkinson's Disease (a disease of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors), hypertension (high blood pressure) and osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis marked by cartilage deterioration of the joints and vertebrae); - admitted to hospice on 03/10/24. Review of the resident's December 2024 Physician Order Sheet (POS), showed: - No physician order for hospice services. Review of the resident's Hospice Physician's Order, dated 03/10/24, showed: - An order to admit to hospice, not signed and dated by the physician; - The hospice Registered Nurse (RN) signed and dated on 03/10/24. Review of the resident's significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by the facility staff), dated 03/17/24, showed the resident received hospice services. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 10/03/24, showed: - The resident received hospice services. 4. Review of Resident #31's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of hypertensive heart (a heart that has been damaged or weakened over time due to high blood pressure), chronic kidney disease (gradually declining kidney function) and DM; - An order for Fiasp FlexTouch Pen inject as per the sliding scale: if BS 131-180=4 units, 181-240=6 units, 241-300=8 units, 301-350=10 units, 351-400=12 units, if over 400 give 12 units and call the physician, subcutaneously two times a day, dated 4/1/24. Review of the resident's MAR, dated December 2024, showed: - On 12/15/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 7:00 A.M., and administered at 9:21 A.M.; - On 12/16/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 9:16 P.M.; - On 12/17/24, Fiasp insulin ordered for 4:00 P.M., and administered at 8:39 P.M. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:40 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said insulin should be administered right before a resident eats a meal. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:40 P.M., the Administrator said medications, such as insulin, should be administered 10-15 minutes prior to a resident eating. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:47 P.M., the DON said she would expect a resident receiving hospice care to have a physician order for the hospice services. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:49 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect a resident to have a physician order for hospice services if a resident was receiving hospice care.

F688D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents with limited range of motion (ROM) received appropriate treatment and services to increase their ROM and/or prevent a further decrease in their ROM when facility staff failed to perform restorative services as ordered for three residents (Residents #23, #30 and #35) out of four sampled residents. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Restorative Nursing Services, dated July 2017 showed: - Residents will receive restorative nursing care as needed to help promote optimal safety and independence; - Restorative nursing care consists of nursing interventions that may or may not be accompanied by formalized rehabilitative services; - Residents may be started on a restorative nursing program upon admission, during the course of stay or when discharge rehabilitative care; - Restorative goals and objectives are individualized and resident-centered, and are outlined in the resident's plan of care; - Restorative goals may include, but are not limited to supporting and assisting the resident in: a. adjusting or adapting to changing abilities; b. developing, maintaining or strengthening his/her physiological and psychological resources; c. maintaining his/her dignity, independence and self-esteem; d. participating in the development and implementation of his/her plan of care. 1. Review of Resident #23's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of generalized muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobility, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a group of lung diseases that causes difficulty breathing, due to damage to the lungs), and low back pain. Review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated comprehensive assessment instrument completed by facility staff), dated 12/04/24, showed: - Supervision with self care; - Substantial to maximal assistance with showers; - Impairment to both lower extremities. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 12/04/24, showed: - The resident with weakness and gait/balance impairment, needs help at times to complete care; - Restorative nursing to see the resident three times a week for functional maintenance. Review of the resident's Physician's Order Sheet (POS), dated December 2024, showed: - An order for restorative nursing services to be provided three times weekly for functional maintenance, dated 05/13/24. Review of the resident's restorative nursing documentation, dated 10/01/24 - 12/17/24 , showed: - Restorative nursing three times weekly for functional maintenance; - October 2024 with 10 missed opportunities out of 12 opportunities for restorative services; - November 2024 with six missed opportunities out of 12 opportunities for restorative services; - December 1- 17, 2024 with four missed opportunities out of six opportunities for restorative services. 2. Review of Resident #30's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of osteoarthritis, generalized muscle weakness, respiratory failure, and chronic kidney disease (progressive loss of kidney function). Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - Dependent for all activities daily living (ADL's) and self care; - Impairment to both sides both upper and lower extremities. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 11/27/24, showed: - Restorative nursing to see the resident three times a week for functional maintenance. Review of the residents POS, dated December 2024, showed: - An order for restorative nursing to be provided three times weekly for functional maintenance, dated 06/14/24. Review of the resident's restorative nursing documentation, dated 09/12/24 - 12/17/24 , showed: - Restorative nursing three times weekly for functional maintenance; - October 2024 with nine missed opportunities out of 12 opportunities for restorative services; - November 2024 with five missed opportunities out of 12 opportunities for restorative services; - December 1-17, 2024 with four missed opportunities out of six opportunities for restorative services. 3. Review of Resident 35's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of dementia (a disorder marked by memory loss, personality changes, and impaired reasoning that interferes with daily functioning), type II diabetes mellitus (DM - a condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar) and cerebral infarction (stroke). Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - Dependent for all ADL's and self care; - Impairment to both lower extremities. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 11/12/24, showed: - Restorative nursing to see the resident three times a week for functional maintenance. Review of the resident's POS, dated December 2024, showed an order for restorative nursing to see the resident three times weekly for functional maintenance, dated 6/13/24. Review of the resident's restorative nursing documentation, dated 10/01/24 - 12/17/24, showed: - Restorative nursing three times weekly for functional maintenance; - October 2024 with six missed opportunities out of 15 opportunities for restorative services; - November 2024 with three missed opportunities out of 12 opportunities for restorative services; - December 1-17, 2024 with four missed opportunities out of six opportunities for restorative services. During an interview on 12/17/24 at 11:15 A.M., Restorative Nurse Aide (RNA) E said he/she was on transports at times when the transported residents required a two-person assist. The RNA said he/she was pulled to do showers and work the floor at times also, During an interview of 12/18/24 at 3:45 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect the residents that have orders for restorative nursing to receive what was ordered. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:46 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect restorative services to be completed. She thought the RNA did restorative services when he/she was pulled to do showers but didn't know if it was documented or not. 45872

F812D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label and date food, follow use by dates and record daily freezer temperatures, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Refrigerators and Freezers, revised November 2022, showed; - Monthly tracking sheets for all refrigerators and freezers are posted to record temperatures; - Tracking sheets include time, temperature, initials, and action taken if needed; - Food service supervisors or designated employees check and record temperatures daily with first opening and at closing in the evening; - All food is appropriately dated to ensure proper rotation by expiration date. Use by dates are completed with expiration dates on all prepared food in refrigerators. Expiration dates on unopened food are observed and use by dates are indicated once food is opened; - Supervisors are responsible for ensuring food items in pantry, refrigerators, and freezers are not past the use by or expiration dates. Supervisors should contact vendors or manufacturers when expiration dates are in question. 1. Observation of the stand-up refrigerator on 12/15/24 at 9:33 A.M., showed: - Two sausage biscuits wrapped in plastic wrap with no label or date; - A plastic container of soup with no label and dated 12/08/24. 2. Observation of the walk-in refrigerator on 12/15/24 at 9:39 A.M., showed: - A plastic bag of ham with no label or date. 3. Observation of the walk-in freezer on 12/15/24 at 9:43 A.M., showed: - A bag of opened sausage patties in an open box exposed to the air, with no label or date. 4. Observation of the back storage room on 12/15/24 at 10:06 A.M., showed: - Two bags of opened riblet patties in the bottom drawer with no label or date; - The chest freezer temperature log with no documented temperatures for 12/13/24-12/15/24. 5. Observation of the triple sink in the kitchen on 12/15/24 at 10:15 A.M., showed: - A large metal baking pan sat on the floor catching the dripping water from the pipes under the triple sink. 6. Observation of the chest freezer in the kitchen on 12/15/24 at 10:06 A.M., showed; - A bag of frozen biscuits opened and exposed to the air, with no label and no date; - An opened bag of frozen okra with no label and no date; - The chest freezer temperature log with no documented temperatures for 12/08/24-12/15/24. 7. Observation of the walk-in refrigerator on 12/16/24 at 8:48 A.M., showed; - A large storage container labeled weenies and with a use by date of 12/15/24. During an interview on 12/16/24 at 8:58 A.M., the Dietary Manager (DM) said he/she expected staff to check the temperatures every shift and he/she checked them daily. The DM was aware there were some temperatures missing. When food was opened, it should be labeled and dated with a use by date. The pan under the triple sink holding the leaking water had been there since he/she started around March 2024. Maintenance had tried to correct it but it continued to leak. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 2:35 P.M., Dietary Staff A said when food was opened it should be labeled and dated with a use by date. All staff was responsible for checking the food to make sure the food was dated and temperature logs were completed. The metal pan under the triple sink had been there holding water for at least four months. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 2:38 P.M., Dietary Staff B said when food was opened, staff should write the date, a use by date, and label what the food was. The dietary aides were responsible for checking the temperature logs for the chest freezer in the kitchen and the freezers in the back storage room. He/She was unsure about the metal pan holding water under the sink. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:44 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect staff to be labeling food items when opened and checking the expiration dates. The temperature logs should be filled out daily according to the policy. She was unsure about the metal pan being used to catch the leaking water.

F880D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement proper infection control practices when staff were accessing and administering medications through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC - a thin, soft, flexible tube that is placed in a vein that leads to the heart) for one resident (Resident #36) out of one sampled resident. The facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and failed to use proper hand hygiene during incontinent care and catheter (a flexible tube placed in the bladder to drain urine) care for two residents (Residents #38 and #48) out of four sampled residents. The facility also failed to store biohazard waste properly when the red biohazard a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans) bags sat on the resident's room floor and trash protruded out of the barrels. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Peripheral and Midline Intravenous (IV) Catheter Flushing and Locking, dated October 2024, showed: - Flushing to maintain patency of the catheter: 1. Assemble supplies, which includes 10 milliliter (ml) barrel syringe with preservative, medication to be administered, disinfecting wipes, and non-sterile gloves; 2. Perform hand antisepsis. Put on non-sterile gloves; 3. Disinfect needleless access device (end cap, access port) with disinfecting wipe for at least 15 seconds. Allow to air dry completely; 4. Attach prefilled saline syringe to the needleless access device. Review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated August 2022, showed: - Enhanced barrier precautions are used as an infection prevention and control intervention to reduce the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms to the residents; - EBPs employ target gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities when contact precautions do not otherwise apply; - Gloves and gowns are applied prior to performing the high contact resident care activities (as opposed to before entering the room); - Examples of high-contact care activities requiring the use of gown and gloves for EBPs include: 1. Changing briefs or assisting with toileting; 2. Device care or use (central line, urinary catheter) and wound care (any skin opening requiring a dressing); - EBPs are indicated for residents with wounds and/or indwelling medical devices regardless of colonization; - Signs are posted on the door or wall outside the resident's room indicating the type of precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) required; - PPE is available outside of the resident rooms. 1. Observation on 12/15/24 at 10:35 A.M., of Resident #36's room showed: - EBP signage on the resident's door; - A red biohazard bags sat in the floor, an IV pole sat in the room, and a urinary catheter drainage bag hung on the side of the bed; - No EBP supplies. Observation of the resident's room on 12/15/24 at 12:20 P.M., showed: - The red biohazard bags were placed in a covered upright barrel. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:50 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect the biohazard bags to be in a barrel. During an interview on 12/24/24 at 9:08 A.M., Registered Nurse (RN) D said staff should empty the biohazard barrels when they were two-thirds full. The trash should not have been out of the barrel. When accessing a PICC line, he/she would remove the cap, scrub the hub for 15 seconds with an antiseptic, and let the hub air dry before connecting anything to the PICC line. When disconnecting the tubing from the PICC line, he/she would scrub the hub again and place a cap on the end. 2. Observation on 12/17/24 at 9:06 A.M., of Resident #36's PICC line access care showed: - EBP signage on the resident's door; - RN D put on a gown, performed hand hygiene, and put on gloves; - RN D disconnected the IV tubing from the PICC line access; - The male end of the PICC line hub lay on the resident's gown sleeve; - RN D attached the syringe to the hub without using an antiseptic agent before placing the lock cap; - The biohazard barrels were full and trash hung outside the barrel and the lid did not close. 3. Observation of Resident #38's incontinent care on 12/17/24 at 3:31 P.M., showed; - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) F and CNA G entered the resident's room; - CNA F and CNA G did not perform hand hygiene and applied gloves; - CNA G removed the trash can from the resident's floor and placed it on the resident's bed during incontinent care; - CNA G cleaned the resident's peri area, did not perform hand hygiene, did not change gloves, and touched the resident's bed linens; - CNA F completed the incontinent care, changed gloves, and did not perform hand hygiene; - CNA G did not change gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, and adjusted the resident's head; - CNA F and CNA G removed the gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, picked up the trash from the incontient care, and exited the room. 4. Observation of Resident #48's catheter care on 12/17/24 at 3:42 P.M., showed; - EBP signage and personal protective equipment (PPE) hung on the outside of the room door; - CNA F entered the the resident's room and did not perform hand hygiene, did not put on gloves, did not put on a gown, and entered the resident's room; - CNA F did not perform hand hygiene and put on gloves; - CNA F removed the residents bedding and brief, changed gloves, and did not perform hand hygiene; - CNA F performed catheter care, did not change gloves, did not perform hand hygiene, pulled the resident's pants up, and adjusted the resident's bed linens and the resident's head; - CNA F removed the gloves and did not perform hand hygiene. During an interview on 12/27/24 at 2:31 P.M., CNA F said he/she did not normally do hand hygiene in between glove changes during incontinent care or catheter care. Gloves should be removed after care and before touching a resident or the bed linens. At no time during care should the trash can be placed on a resident's bed. CNA F was not familiar with EBP and did not normally wear a gown when providing catheter care. During an interview on 12/27/24 at 2:35 P.M., CNA G said he/she would normally change gloves after care and before touching a resident or the bed linens. He/She did normally do hand hygiene before care and in between glove changes, and he/she would not normally set the trash can on a resident's bed. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:44 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect staff to perform hand hygiene before care, after glove changes, and after care. She would not expect staff to place the trash can on the bed during incontinent care. All staff should be following BP. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:50 P.M., the Administrator said she expected staff to wash hands before care, after glove changes, and after care. She would not expect the trash can to be placed on the bed during care, and all staff should follow EBP. During an interview on 12/27/24 at 10:32 A.M., the Administrator said she would expect staff to follow the facility policy in regards to medications being administered by the PICC line.

F883D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to document pertinent education provided to the residents or the resident's representative regarding benefits, side effects or warnings of the influenza (a viral respiratory infection) and/or the pneumococcal (an infectious lung disease) vaccine for four residents (Residents #7, #21, #30, and #56) out of five sampled residents. The facility's census was 60. Review of the facility's policy titled, Vaccination of Resident, revised October 2019, showed: - Prior to the vaccination, the resident (or resident's legal representative) will be provided information and education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the vaccinations. Provision of such education shall be documented in the resident's medical record; - If vaccines are refused, the refusal shall be documented in the resident's medical record. 1. Review of Resident #7's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Influenza vaccine administered on 10/04/24; - No documentation the facility provided information and education to the resident or the resident's representative of the influenza vaccine. 2. Review of Resident #21's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Influenza vaccine refused on 10/04/24; - No documentation the facility provided information and education to the resident or the resident's representative of the influenza vaccine. 3. Review of Resident #30's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Influenza vaccine administered on 10/04/24; - No documentation the facility provided information and education to the resident or the resident's representative of the influenza vaccine. 4. Review of Resident #56's medical record showed: - admitted [DATE]; - Influenza vaccine administered on 10/04/24; - No documentation the facility provided information and education to the resident or the resident's representative of the influenza vaccine. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 9:53 A.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said the facility did not document in the medical record of providing the education on vaccines to the residents or the resident's representative. During an interview on 12/18/24 at 3:40 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the facility should be educating the resident and/or resident's representative of risks and benefits of vaccines prior to administering.

Inspection of November 9, 2023

6 findings
F584E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean and comfortable homelike environment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 64. Review of the facility's policy titled, Homelike Environment, revised February 2021, showed: - Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment and encouraged to use their personal belongings to the extent possible; - Clean, sanitary and orderly environment; - Comfortable and adequate lighting is provided in all areas of the facility to promote a safe, comfortable and homelike environment. Observations made on 11/07/23 at 10:09 A.M., and 11/08/23 at 10:35 A.M., of the 100 Hall showed: - A two inch (in.) X 24 in. area of exposed sheetrock and peeled paint on the left-side of the air unit located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A section of the wall with peeled paint coming off the bottom right-side of the air unit located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A missing piece of wall trim approximately five feet (ft.) located by the bed near the door located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A missing piece of wall trim approximately three ft. with exposed sheetrock on the left-side of the bed near the window in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - Two ceiling light fixtures with no lighting near a privacy curtain located in the Women's Bath. Observations made on 11/07/23 at 10:32 A.M., and 11/08/23 at 10:54 A.M., of the 200 Hall showed: - The door did not open with ease and made indentations (dents and markings) on the floor surface located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - Miscellaneous clutter and debris visible from the window located outside and around the air unit in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A missing mini blind on the left-side of the window located in room [ROOM NUMBER]; - A ceiling light fixture with dim lighting in the lobby area located near an eye wash station across from the shower room; - A ceiling light fixture with no lighting near the whirlpool tub located in the shower room; - Peeled paint on the ceiling over the shower area located in the shower room. Observations made on 11/08/23 at 11:39 A.M., and 11/09/23 at 9:10 A.M., of the 300 Hall showed: - A ceiling light fixture with no lighting near the sink and toilet located in the Men's Bath; - A ceiling light fixture with dim lighting located in the hallway near the exit sign and the Men's Bath entrance. Observations on 11/08/23 at 10:35 A.M., and 11/09/23 at 9:10 A.M., showed a ceiling light fixture with dim lighting in the Nourishment room that contained resident's medical records on two carts and a counter located on the 600 Hall. Observation on 11/09/23 at 9:10 A.M., showed a ceiling light fixture with no lighting near a loveseat by the window located on the right-side of the front lobby entrance. Review of the Repair Sheet log, dated 08/14/23 through 11/06/23, showed no current requests for areas of concern documented. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 3:38 P.M., Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) E said if there was anything that needed to be repaired or addressed, it was reported to his/her supervisor. The supervisor is supposed to write down the request on the maintenance log. He/She reported the wall trim needed to be repaired, but it had been a while back. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 9:18 A.M., Certified Medication Technician (CMT) F said there was a repair log that staff was supposed to write down any concerns or issues that needed to be repaired. He/She had not reported anything recently or found any concerns. If something was an emergency, he/she would immediately report the issue to maintenance. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 9:25 A.M., Housekeeper G said there was a repair log located at the nurse's station to write down things needed to be repaired or addressed and verbally told maintenance as well. He/She had not written anything down recently that needed to be addressed. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:18 P.M., Housekeeper H said there was a repair log located at the nurse's station to write down things needed to be repaired or addressed. He/She verbally told maintenance as well. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 3:38 P.M., the Maintenance Supervisor said he/she would expect staff to write any repairs needed or any other environmental concerns in a timely manner. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 4:22 P.M., the Administrator said he would expect staff to write down any issues, concerns or repairs needed which related to the facility environment on the maintenance request log.

F577D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify residents of the availability and location of the most recent survey results in an accessible location to the residents. This deficient practice affected one resident (Resident #41) out of 16 sampled residents and three residents (Resident #5, #19 and #34) outside the sample and had the potential to affect all residents and visitors. The facility census was 64. Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights, revised February 2021, showed: - Employees shall treat all residents with kindness, respect and dignity; - Federal and state laws guarantee certain basic rights to all residents of this facility; - These rights include be free of abuse, neglect misappropriation of property, exploitation, voice grievances to the facility and examine survey results. During a resident council meeting on 11/08/23 at 11:38 A.M., Residents #5, #19, #34 and #41 collectively said they were not aware of the location the survey results were posted in the facility. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 11:38 A.M., Resident #5 said he/she had been a resident at the facility for almost five years and was not aware of a survey results binder or the designated location. He/she thought the survey results were kept private and not for residents or visitors to have access to. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 11:39 A.M., Resident #19 said he/she had been a resident at the facility for one year and was not aware of of a survey results binder or the designated location. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 11:40 A.M., Resident #34 said he/she had been a resident at the facility since May 2023 and was not aware of a survey results binder or the designated location. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 11:41 A.M., Resident #41 said he/she had been a resident at the facility for one year and was not aware of a survey results binder or the designated location. He/she was the resident council president and thought the survey results were only for the facility to review and did not know it was posted in the facility. Review of the facility's Resident Council Meeting Audits, dated August 2023 through October 2023, showed survey results not addressed. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 1:41 PM, the Activities Director (AD) said there is a question on the resident council meeting audit that addressed the facility's survey results. He/She did not know when the last time the information had given regarding the facility survey results and had been the AD for about a year and a half. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 4:18 P.M., the Administrator said he would not expect residents to know where the survey results were located. During the resident council meetings, issues and concerns are addressed from the residents in attendance.

F657D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan conferences were conducted and care plans reviewed by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) (team members from different disciplines working together with a common purpose) at least quarterly for 11 residents (Resident #2, #6, #13, #17, #22, #27, #33, #38, #40, #53, and #114) out of 16 sampled residents. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents at the facility. The facility census was 64. Review of the facility's policy titled,Care Plan-Interdisciplinary Team, dated March 2022 showed: - The IDT is responsible for the development of resident care plans; - Resident care plans are developed according to the timeframes and criteria established by Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, Regulatory reference number 483.21(b). 1. Review of Resident #2's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (a blockage of blood flow to the heart (heart attack)), pain, urinary tract infection (UTI) (an infection anywhere in the urinary system), chronic kidney disease stage 3 (gradual loss of kidney function), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes glucose). Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 06/21/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 06/21/23, 113 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 2. Review of Resident #6's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of congestive heart failure (CHF) (a chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should), vascular dementia (a common form of dementia caused by an impaired supply of blood to the brain), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs), and Parkinson's disease (a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement). Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 09/28/22, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 09/28/22, 317 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 3. Review of Resident #13's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of COPD), pneumonia (an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs), UTI, and chronic kidney disease. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 10/12/22, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 10/12/22, 303 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 4. Review of Resident #17's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of anxiety disorder (a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event) CHF, high blood pressure major depressive disorder (MDD) (when an individual has a persistently low or depressed mood, feelings of worthlessness or guilt), and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)(a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event). Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 06/28/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 06/28/23, 99 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 5. Review of Resident #22's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) (stroke), atrial fibrillation (an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm), and vascular dementia. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 09/01/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 09/01/23, 68 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 6. Review of Resident #27's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of dementia (a disorder marked by memory loss, personality changes impaired reasoning that interferes with daily functioning), Parkinson's, CHF, MDD, psychosis (a severe mental condition in which thought and emotions are so affected that contact is lost with external reality) and anxiety disorder. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 02/23/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 02/23/23, 279 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 7. Review of Resident #33's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of CHF and respiratory failure (a condition where a person does not have enough oxygen in the tissues of the body). Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 12/27/22, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 12/27/22, 316 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 8. Review of Resident #38's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of dysphasia (speech impairment), cerebral vascular disease (affects blood flow to the brain), anxiety, high blood pressure, and type II DM. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 10/28/22, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 10/28/22, 287 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 9. Review of Resident #40's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration), stroke, anxiety, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 08/23/22, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or revised since 08/23/22, 353 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 10. Review of Resident #53's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of dementia, Parkinson's, psychotic disorder, and anxiety disorder. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 08/06/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or 08/06/23, 94 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. 11. Review of Resident #114's medical record showed: - An admitted [DATE]; - Diagnoses of COPD, atrial fibrillation, CHF, blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Review of the resident's care plan, last reviewed on 06/29/23, showed: - The care plan not reviewed and/or 06/29/23, 133 days late; - No documentation an IDT approach used for the resident's care plan reviews. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 4:29 P.M., the MDS (Minimum Data Set) (a federally mandated assessment completed the facility) Coordinator said he/she knew the care plans. During an interview on 11/08/23 at 4:31 P.M., the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Coordinator said he/she knew the care plans. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 4:20 P.M., the Administrator said he would expect the care plans to be up to date. 45872 47447

F759D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an error rate of less than five percent (%) when medications were administered. There were 33 opportunities with four errors made, for an error rate of 12%. Out of six residents observed, this affected two sampled residents (Resident #10 and #40) and two residents outside the sample (Resident #7 and #26). The facility census was 64. The facility did not provide a medication error policy. Review of the Insulin Flexpens manufacturer's instructions for use, revised 09/11/15, showed - Priming the pen means removing the air from the needle and cartridge that may collect during normal use and ensures that the pen is working correctly; - If not primed before each injection, the pen may inject the person with too much or too little insulin. 1. Review of Resident 40's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated November 2023, showed: - An order for Humalog (a rapid acting insulin injected just below the skin that helps lower mealtime blood sugar spikes) inject as per sliding scale (progressive increase in the pre-meal or nighttime insulin dose based on pre-defined blood glucose ranges) for a blood sugar of six units for a blood sugar of 241-300, dated 07/26/22. Observation of the resident on 11/08/23 at 4:33 P.M., showed: - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C administered Humalog Flexpen six units subcutaneously (an injection just beneath the skin) to the resident per sliding scale for a blood sugar of 249; - LPN C failed to prime the Humalog Flexpen prior to the administration of the insulin to the resident per the manufacturer's instructions for use. 2. Review of Resident #26's POS, dated November 2023, showed: - An order for lispro (a rapid acting insulin) inject two units as per the sliding scale for a blood sugar of 170-199, dated 10/24/23. Observation of the resident on 11/08/23 at 4:38 P.M., showed: - LPN C administered lispro Flexpen two units subcutaneously to the resident per sliding scale for a blood sugar of 181; - LPN C failed to prime the Lispro Flexpen prior to the administration of the insulin to the resident per the manufacturer's instructions for use. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:30 P.M., LPN C said he/she had never been taught to prime the insulin flexpens. He/She just dialed the required insulin on the flexpen and gave it to the residents. 3. Review of Resident #10's POS, dated November 2023, showed: - An order for Novolog (a rapid acting insulin) inject 14 units as per the sliding scale for a blood sugar of 351-400, dated 06/26/23. Observation on 11/09/23 at 11:15 A.M., showed: - LPN D administered Novolog Flexpen 14 units to the resident per sliding scale for a blood sugar of 378; - LPN D failed to prime the Novolog Flexpen prior to the administration of the insulin to the resident per the manufacturer's instructions for use. 4. Review of Resident #7's POS, dated November 2023, showed: - An order for Novolog Flexpen per sliding scale inject four units for a blood sugar of 181-240, dated 02/17/23. Observation on 11/09/23 at 11:26 A.M., showed: - LPN D administered Novolog Flexpen four units to the resident per sliding scale for a blood sugar of 209; - LPN D failed to prime the Novolog Flexpen prior to the administration of the insulin to the resident per the manufacturer's instructions for use. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:00 P.M., LPN D said he/she had never primed an insulin flexpen and had never been told to prime the pen prior to use. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 3:00 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she was not aware an insulin pen needed to be primed prior to using it. She had never been taught to prime an insulin pen and had never instructed her staff to do so.

F761D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly monitor the refrigerator temperatures in which medications, including insulin (medication used to treat diabetes), were stored. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 64. Review of the facility's policy, titled Medication Labeling and Storage, dated February 2023 showed: - The facility stores all mediations and biologicals in locked compartments under proper temperature, humidity and light controls. Only authorized personnel have access to keys; - The nursing staff is responsible for maintaining medication storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner; - Medications requiring refrigeration are stored in a refrigerator located in the medication room at the nurses' station or other secured location. Observation on 11/09/23 at 1:30 P.M., showed no documentation of the refrigerator temperatures for 11/01/23 - 11/09/23 with nine out of nine opportunities missed. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:00 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) D said it was the housekeeping department's responsibility to put the temperature log in the medication room and check the temperatures daily. There was not a temperature log in the medication room for the nurses' medications refrigerator and did not know why there wasn't one. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:18 P.M., Housekeeper G and Housekeeper H said the housekeeping staff check the refrigerator temperatures in accessible areas such as the residents' rooms and offices. They did not have access to the medication rooms. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:30 P.M., LPN C said housekeeping had always placed the logs in the medication room and checked the temperatures. He/She knew there had not been a temperature log on the refrigerator for a long time. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 2:45 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect the night nurse to be responsible for the temperatures and the logs for the medication refrigerator in the medication room. She was not aware the temperatures had not been completed and it had been a while since she had been in the medication room.

F947D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolated

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the required annual competency of Abuse Prevention to one Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (CNA A) out of two sampled CNAs and had the potential to affect all residents. The facility's census was 64. Review of the facility's policy titled, In- Service Training, Nurse Aide, revised August 2022, showed: - The facility completes a performance review of nurse aides at least every 12 months; - In-service training is based on the outcome of the annual performance reviews; - Annual in-services ensure the continuing competence of nurse aides and include training in dementia management and resident abuse prevention; - Required training topics for all staff include: abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 1. Review of CNA A's in-service record showed: - A hire date of 05/15/18; - Abuse prevention training program completed on 09/14/22; - No documentation of the annual abuse prevention training program provided for October 2022 through November 2023. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 1:45 P.M., the Assistant Administrator said the facility used a training program. The program assigned the required training automatically. They did not know why the abuse orientation training was not assigned to CNA A, but that she would expect the required training to be completed by all CNA's. During an interview on 11/09/23 at 3:50 P.M., the Administrator said he would expect the CNAs to receive any annual training that was required.

Inspection of April 28, 2022

1 finding
F679E · No harm, potential for more than minimal, pattern

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well being of each resident. This practice affected three residents (Resident #5, #11, and #32) out of 14 sampled residents, and three residents (Resident #1, #26, and #55) outside the sample, and had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility's census was 56. 1. Record review of the facility's policy titled, Activity Programs, revised June 2018, showed: - Activities programs designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident; - The Activities Program will be ongoing and includes facility-organized group activities, independent individual activities and assisted individual activities; - Activities will be scheduled seven days a week and residents will be given an opportunity to contribute to the planning, preparation, conducting, cleanup and critique of the programs. 2. Record review of the facility's Activities Calendars showed: - April 2022: No activities scheduled on Saturdays 4/2/22, 4/9/22, 4/16/22, 4/23/22, and 4/30/22. No activities scheduled on Sundays 4/3/22, 4/10/22. 4/17/22, and 4/24/22; - March 2022: No activities scheduled on Saturdays 3/5/22, 3/12/22, 3/19/22, and 3/26/22. On Sundays, 3/6/22 [NAME] General Baptist Church, 3/13/22 Assembly of God Church, 3/20/22 First Southern Baptist Church, and 3/27/22 First Baptist Church; - February 2022: No activities scheduled on Saturdays 2/5/22, 2/12/22, 2/19/22, and 2/26/22. On Sundays, 2/6/22 [NAME] General Baptist Church, 2/13/22 Assembly of God Church, 2/20/22 First Southern Baptist Church, and 2/27/22 First Baptist Church. 3. During an interview on 4/26/22 at 1:45 P.M., Resident #1 said he/she attended some of the activities but there's not much that he/she was interested in. Resident #1 might attend more if the facility had any he/she liked. Record review of the resident's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by the facility), dated 6/14/21, showed: - Mild cognitive impairment; - Very important activities included outdoor activities; - Somewhat important activities included groups of people and religious activities. 4. During an interview on 4/26/22 at 1:13 P.M., Resident #5 said there's not a lot to do on the weekends and evenings and gets bored. Record review of the resident's significant change MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - No cognitive impairment; - Very important activities included listen to music, to read, be around animals/pets, the news, groups of people, outdoor activities, and religious activities. 5. During an interview on 4/25/22 at 12:00 P.M., Resident #11 said there are no activities on the weekends and wished they would offer something. Record review of the resident's significant change MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - Moderate cognitive impairment; - Prefers to participate in religious actives and listen to music. 6. During an interview on 4/25/22 at 12:30 P.M., Resident #26 said there is nothing to do on weekends, they just lay in the bed. Record review of the resident's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - No cognitive impairment; - Very important activities included outdoor activities the news; - Somewhat important activities included religious activities. 7. During an interview on 4/26/22 at 9:37 A.M., Resident #32 said he/she had health issues and didn't feel like attending bingo all the time. He/she did get bored on the weekends at times since there's not much to do. Record review of the resident's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - Mild cognitive impairment; - Very important activities included the news and groups of people; - Somewhat important activities included listen to music and religious activities. 8. During an interview on 4/26/22 at 1:02 P.M., Resident #55 said he/she didn't have a lot of things to do and gets bored in the evenings and on the weekends. Record review of the resident's annual MDS, dated [DATE], showed: - No cognitive impairment; - Very important activities included outdoors activities; - Somewhat important activities included groups of people and religious activities. 9. During an interview on 4/28/22 at 5:45 P.M., the the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Corporate Nurse said the Activities Director (AD) just finished her certification and they had just talked about needing to do activities on the weekends. The AD will start taking time off during the week in order to do some activities on Saturday. They stopped church services on Sunday during the pandemic, and just haven't got it started back all the time.

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