Every finding on record at Life Care Center of the North Shore

Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received food prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance, and was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for three out of three test trays. Findings include:During the Resident Council meeting held on 3/18/26 at 10:02 A.M., 8 out of 10 residents in attendance said hot food served at the facility is often served cold and 10 out of 10 residents said meal trays usually take 20-30 minutes to pass out on the units, which they believe effects the temperatures. On 3/18/26 at 12:30 P.M., Surveyor #1 completed a test tray for the second-floor unit. The test tray left the kitchen at 12:20 P.M.; the last tray was served off the meal cart at 12:30 P.M., Surveyor #1 tested the tray and observed the following temperatures and palatability: -Hot dog in a roll, 118 degrees Fahrenheit (F), warm to taste, but hot dog roll was soggy and mushy from the baked bean and coleslaw liquid that filled the plate. -Coleslaw, 78 degrees F, lukewarm and unappetizing to taste. -Lemon pudding with whipped cream, 60 degrees F, cool to taste. -Whole milk, 58 degrees F, cool but not cold to taste. On 3/18/26 at 12:37 P.M., Surveyor #2 completed a mechanically altered test tray for the third-floor unit. The test tray left the kitchen at 12:28 P.M.; the last tray was served off the meal cart at 12:37 P.M. Surveyor #2 tested the tray and observed the following temperatures and palatability: -Pureed cabbage with carrots, 114 degrees, warm but not refreshing to taste. -Pureed bread, 108 degrees F, room temperature to taste. -Lemon pudding with whipped cream, 62 degrees F, slightly cool but not cold and not refreshing to taste. -Whole milk, 59 degrees F, slightly cool but not cold and not refreshing to taste. On 3/18/26 at 12:51 P.M., Surveyor #3 completed a mechanically altered test tray for the fourth-floor unit. The test tray left the kitchen at 12:38 P.M.; the last tray was served off the meal cart at 12:51 P.M. Surveyor #3 tested the tray and observed the following temperatures and palatability: -Pureed hot dog, 104 degrees F, lukewarm to taste. -Pureed baked beans, 114 degrees F, lukewarm to taste. -Pureed cabbage with carrots, 110 degrees F, lukewarm to taste with a thick, gummy texture and bland flavor. -Pureed bread, 98 degrees F, cool to taste with a gritty, lumpy texture and bland flavor. -Lemon pudding with whipped cream, 56 degrees F, slightly cool but not cold to taste. -Whole milk, 60 degrees F, slightly cool but not cold and not refreshing to taste. The results of the test trays validated residents' complaints of cold food. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 2:28 P.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) said all hot foods should be 120 degrees F or higher when served and all cold foods should be 39-45 degrees F for palatability. The FSD said she would expect hot food temperatures to be higher than what they were served, and cold food temperatures to be colder than what they were served for palatability.

Based on observations and interview, the facility failed to store and handle food in accordance with professional standards of practice for food service safety, potentially putting the residents at risk for foodborne illness. Specifically, the facility failed to: Ensure that beverages and nutritional supplements were dated in three out three nourishment kitchens.Ensure staff did not handle ready-to-eat food with bare hands or contaminated gloves. Findings include:1. Review of the facility policy titled Food Safety, dated April 2023, indicated but was not limited to the following:-The facility must store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.-Although almost any food can be contaminated, certain foods are considered more hazardous than others and are called Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF) or Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food. Examples of PHF/TCS foods include ground beef, poultry, chicken, seafood (fish or shellfish), cut melon, unpasteurized eggs, milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese.-Food is labeled with the date received if not already indicated on the item.-Leftovers are dated properly and discarded after 72 hours unless otherwise indicated. During an observation on 3/17/26 at 9:18 A.M., the fourth-floor nourishment kitchen refrigerator contained the following:-A 32-ounce carton of honey-thick milk, opened and dated 3/10/26, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within four days of opening.-Two 32-ounce cartons of half-and-half creamer, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within seven days of opening.-A 32-ounce carton of a nutritionally fortified supplemental drink, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within four days of opening.-A 32-ounce carton of lactose-free milk, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within 14 days of opening.-A 64-ounce carton of almond milk, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within 7-10 days of opening. During an observation on 3/17/26 at 2:05 P.M., the third-floor nourishment kitchen refrigerator contained the following:-A 32-ounce carton of honey-thick milk, opened and dated 3/10/26, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within four days of opening.-A 32-ounce carton of half-and-half creamer, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within seven days of opening. During an observation on 3/17/26 at 2:15 P.M., the second-floor nourishment kitchen refrigerator contained the following:-A 32-ounce carton of lactose-free milk, opened but undated, with the manufacturer label indicating to use within 14 days of opening. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 2:07 P.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) said all food and beverage items should be labeled with a received date and opened date, and all opened food and beverage items should be discarded after three days due to the risk of foodborne illness. The FSD said dietary staff check the nourishment kitchens daily for proper labeling and dating; additionally, she checks the nourishment kitchens at least weekly for proper labeling and dating. The FSD said the nursing department is responsible for labeling and dating oral nutrition supplements, thickened milk, applesauce, and any resident-provided foods, and the dietary department is responsible for labeling and dating all other food and beverage items. During an interview on 3/19/26 at 7:18 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said most food and beverage items are labeled and dated by the kitchen, but if any items are unopened and undated, nursing is responsible for dating the item. The DON said the overnight nursing shift is typically responsible for discarding any opened food or beverage items that exceed the three-day policy due to risk of foodborne illness. 2. Review of the facility policy titled Food from Outside Sources, dated June 2024, indicated but was not limited to the following:-General guidelines on keeping food safe for residents: gloves should be worn when handling any ready-to-eat foods. Review of the facility policy titled Food Safety, dated April 2023, indicated but was not limited to the following:-Foods are prepared and served with clean tongs, scoops, forks, spoons, spatulas, or other suitable implements so as to avoid manual contact with prepared foods.-Tongs must be used when serving rolls, pickles, etc., cakes and pies must be placed on a plate with a spatula. Review of the facility policy titled Safe Food Handling, dated October 2019, indicated but was not limited to the following:-The facility must store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.-Associates shall wash their hands in accordance with the Hand Hygiene Policy and current Food Code Guidelines before handling or consuming food including with clean equipment and utensils, and:>After using the bathroom and touching bare human body parts.>After engaging in any other activities that contaminate the hands.-Local, state and federal guidelines are followed when handling food. On 3/18/26 at 8:13 A.M., the surveyor observed the breakfast service in the fourth floor dining room and made the following observations:-At 8:40 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 brought a resident his/her breakfast tray which consisted of hard-boiled eggs in-shell. CNA #1 proceeded to hold the eggs with her bare hands, deshell them, and put them back on the resident's plate for consumption.-At 8:41 A.M., Nurse #3 approached a resident, picked up- an English muffin off his/her plate with her bare hands, split open the English muffin, and used a knife to spread butter on both sides of the English muffin, touching both sides of the English muffin with her bare hands, then returning the English muffin to the resident's plate for consumption.-At 8:46 A.M., Nurse #3 approached another resident, picked up an English muffin off his/her plate with her bare hands, split open the English muffin, and used a knife to spread butter on both sides of the English muffin, touching both sides of the English muffin with her bare hands, then returning the English muffin back to the resident's plate for consumption. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 9:02 A.M., Nurse #3 said it is an acceptable practice to handle ready-to-eat foods, such as English muffins, with bare hands if they are sanitized and the staff member has the residents' permission. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 9:06 A.M., CNA #1 said it is an acceptable practice to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands if they are sanitized. CNA #1 said she does not wear gloves when handling hard-boiled eggs because they are hard to de-shell. During an interview on 3/19/26 at 7:18 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff are expected to wear gloves when handling ready-to-eat foods, such as hard-boiled eggs and English muffins. The DON said there should be no bare hand contact when handling resident food due to the risk of foodborne illness. On 3/18/26 at 11:54 A.M., the surveyor observed the lunch line in the main kitchen and made the following observations:-At 12:00 P.M., the cook touched the handle of the dish cart with his left gloved hand, potentially contaminating his left glove, and started assembling a resident's meal plate. The cook wiped the front of his shirt with his right gloved hand, potentially contaminating his right glove, and then used his right gloved hand to remove excess puree on the resident's plate. With the same potentially contaminated gloves, the cook handled a hot dog roll with both hands, grabbed a hot dog from the steamtable with tongs to initially place in the roll, and then used his right hand to push the hot dog inside the roll. -At 12:02 P.M., without changing his gloves, the cook wiped his face with his right gloved hand and removed excess liquid from baked beans off a resident's meal plate with the same hand; he proceeded to handle a hot dog roll with both hands, placed a hot dog inside the roll with tongs, and touched his face again.-At 12:04 P.M., without changing his gloves, the cook opened the oven doors by the handles, retrieved a baked potato from the oven with tongs, and closed the oven doors by the handles; with the same potentially contaminated gloves, the cook used both hands to split open the potato on the resident's plate for service. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 12:22 P.M., the cook said he should change gloves when they are contaminated, such as when touching his face, his shirt, and oven door handles; he said he should have changed his gloves multiple times during lunch service and did not. The cook said the risk of handling food with potentially contaminated gloves is foodborne illness. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 2:28 P.M., the Food Service Director (FSD) said dietary staff should not be touching any food directly without utensils, and should be changing their gloves after touching their face, clothing, and oven door handles. The FSD said the cook should have used a utensil or changed gloves when potentially contaminated.

Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to identify and implement nutritional interventions for one Resident (#124) with a significant weight loss out of a total sample of 25 residents. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled, Weight Monitoring, long-term care, dated 9/2025, indicated the following:-Unplanned weight loss in residents is associated with increased mortality; a decrease in weight of 5% or more in a month or of more than 10% in 6 months should be reported to the practitioner for further evaluation. Resident #124 was admitted to the facility in December 2025 with diagnoses including stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. Review of Resident #124's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/29/26, indicated the Resident scored a 15 out of a possible 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, which indicated he/she had intact cognition. The MDS also indicated Resident #124 required assistance from staff for activities of daily living. On 12/29/25, Resident #124 weighed 188.9 lbs.(pounds) and on 1/26/26, Resident #124 weighed 178.9 lbs., which is a 5.29% significant weight loss in one month. Review of Resident #124's most current weight, taken on 3/18/26, indicated he/she weighs 174.7 lbs., a further loss of 4 pounds. Review of Resident #124's physician orders indicated the following nutritional order:-Consistent Carbohydrate (CCHO) diet Regular texture, thin consistency.-The orders failed to indicate Resident #124 was prescribed any nutritional supplements. Review of Resident #124's nutritional care plan, dated 12/29/25, indicated the following:-Focus: (the Resident) has potential nutritional problem r/t (related to) at risk for malnutrition, receiving a therapeutic diet.-Goal: (the Resident) will maintain weight free from unintentional changes >=5%, show no s/s (signs or symptoms) of malnutrition, tolerate current texture and consume >=50% at most meals upon next follow up. -Interventions: RD (Registered Dietitian) to evaluate and make diet change recommendations PRN (as needed) and provide and serve diet as ordered. Offer alternatives if PO<50% (oral intake is less than 50%). Review of Resident #124's admission Nutritional Assessment, dated 12/30/25, indicated the Resident was stable nutritionally at admission, however, the Dietitian would Continue to monitor and provide support as needed quarterly. Review of Resident #124's medical record indicated the following weight change note:- WEIGHT WARNING: Value: 174.0 (pounds) Vital Date: 2026-03-05 18:15:00.0 (obtained on 3.5.26 at 3:00 P.M.) -7.5% change (7.9% , 14.9). Action: Reports good appetite. No N/V/D/C (nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/constipation) or edema at this time. Shared that (he/she) does not always finish her meals d/t (due to) food preferences. Alternative choices and always menu reviewed. Personal menu updated accordingly. Response: (left blank). The medical record failed to indicate a new nutritional intervention was implemented after documentation the Registered Dietitian was aware of the significant loss. Review of the Nutritional Assessment, dated 3/11/26, was not complete with no fields filled out. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 8:13 A.M., the RD said she works at the facility full time and runs the weight report weekly to identify any significant weight change. The RD said the electronic medical record program also sends her alerts if a resident were to have a significant weight change. The RD said a significant weight change is 5% change in one month, 7.5% change in 60 days or 10% change in 6 months. The RD said if a resident in the facility has had a significant weight loss, the resident should be assessed within a week and interventions added as soon as possible. The RD said some interventions would include assessing food preferences and meal intake, and if both of those are good, the interventions would be nutritional supplements such as double portions, nutritional juice, nutritional shakes, or ice cream. The RD said she completes nutritional assessments on admission and then again quarterly and annually. The RD said Resident #124's last assessment, dated 3/11/26, was not complete and that was an error on her part. The RD said that Resident #124 can be selective with foods but has been educated regarding optional meals and has a good appetite. The RD reviewed Resident #124's medical record and weights with the surveyor and confirmed the Resident had a significant weight loss in January and has continued to lose weight. The RD reviewed the Resident's meal intake and said that Resident #124 has been eating well. The RD said she had not implemented a nutritional supplement for Resident #124 but a supplement would have been beneficial, especially since the Resident's meal intake and appetite have been good. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 8:52 A.M., Resident #124 said he/she would accept a nutritional supplement and that a supplement had not been offered.During an interview on 3/18/26 at 8:53 A.M., Nurse #1 said nurses are responsible for identifying weight loss when documenting weights and report this to the Dietitian. Nurse #1 said she was unaware of Resident #124's significant weight loss. Nurse #1 said Resident #124 has a lot of food in his/her room that has been brought in by his/her family and typically eats very well. During an interview on 3/18/26 at 9:46 A.M., the Director of Nursing said the Dietitian and nursing staff are both responsible for monitoring weights in the building, but it is the primary responsibility of the Dietitian. The Director of Nursing said if a significant weight loss were to be identified, the facility would obtain a reweight as soon as possible and would refer the resident with the weight loss to the Dietitian for assessment. The Director of Nursing said she would expect the Dietitian to implement an intervention within two weeks of the weight loss and waiting over a month to implement an intervention is too long. The Director of Nursing said she would have expected a supplement to be trialed for Resident #124 since her oral intake is high and it does not seem to be an appetite issue.

Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that services were provided in accordance with professional standards of practice for one Resident (#147) with a gastrostomy tube (g-tube: a tube that is placed directly into the stomach through an abdominal incision for administration of nutrition) out of a total sample of 25 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure nursing changed the water flush bag (a bag containing water that is connected to and delivers water for hydration through a gastrostomy tube), syringe, and enteral feed pump tubing every 24 hours as necessary to prevent infection and maintain the integrity of the feeding system. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Enteral Nutrition Therapy (Continuous), dated September 2024, indicated the following: -Proximal spike sets should be replaced once every 24 hours unless otherwise ordered. Resident #147 was admitted to the facility in March 2026 with diagnoses including dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), malignant neoplasm (a cancerous tumor that spreads) of skin of scalp and neck, and unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition. Review of Resident #147's rehab admission assessment, dated 3/10/26, indicated the Resident was cognitively intact as evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status exam score of 13 out of a possible 15. Review of Resident #147's nursing admission assessment, dated 3/9/26, indicated the Resident is NPO (nothing by mouth), dependent on enteral nutrition, and requires assistance with activities of daily living. Review of Resident #147's Medication Administration Record indicated the following: -Enteral Feed Order: Jevity 1.5 at 90 mL/hr (milliliters per hour) x18 hours via pump. Flush with 100 mL purified water every 6 hours, up at 12 noon down at 6 A.M., start date 3/9/26. On 3/17/26 at 10:09 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #147 awake and lying in bed. Next to the Resident was a pole consisting of a tube feeding pump, tube feeding formula in a bottle, and a water bag. A syringe was located on the Resident's overbed table. The tube feeding pump was off. The water flush bag was undated, and both the enteral feed pump tubing and syringe were dated 3/14/26, or three days prior to this observation. During an interview on 3/17/26 at 10:39 A.M., Nurse #2 said the date on the enteral feed pump tubing also applies to the water bag. Nurse #2 said Resident #147's enteral pump feed tubing, water bag, and syringe should have been changed daily. During an interview on 3/19/26 at 9:55 A.M., the Director of Nursing said enteral feed pump tubing should be changed every 24 hours and she would have expected Resident #147's enteral feed supplies to be changed daily.

Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable, and at a safe and appetizing temperature, on three out of three units. Findings include: Review of a blank Test Tray Audit form indicated that the meal cart should be served within 15-20 minutes, that the temperature for cold foods should be less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit and the temperature for hot food should be greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. During the initial tour of the facility on 4/1/25 the surveyors met with residents; eleven residents voiced dissatisfaction with the temperature and/or taste of the food served at the facility. During the resident group meeting on 4/2/25 at 10:32 A.M. the surveyors met with residents; five out of five residents said the food was often cold when delivered. On 4/2/25 at 8:00 A.M. the surveyor observed staff calibrating the thermometers to be used for test trays. On 4/2/25 at 8:24 A.M., the Oceanview unit food truck arrived at the resident care unit. After all resident trays were served the surveyor received the test tray at 8:50 A.M., 26 minutes after the truck had arrived. The following was recorded and observed: - Cream of wheat was 100 degrees Fahrenheit, tasted cold, not hot, and bland. - Scrambled eggs were 108 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cool not hot. - Toast was 90 degrees Fahrenheit, was soggy and tasted cold. - Cheesy hashbrowns were 110 degrees Fahrenheit, had good flavor but tasted lukewarm, not hot. - Milk was 58 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm, not cold. - Orange juice was 60 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm, not cold. On 4/2/25 at 8:38 A.M. the Hillview unit food truck arrived at the resident care unit. After all resident trays were served the surveyor received the test tray at 8:58 A.M., 20 minutes after the truck had arrived. The following was recorded and observed: - Scrambled eggs were 120 degrees Fahrenheit, tasted warm, not hot and were not seasoned. - Cheesy hashbrowns were 122 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm, not hot. - Toast was 110 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm, the toast had a soggy texture. - Juice was 51 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cool not cold. - Milk was 46 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted cold. On 4/2/25 at 8:30 A.M., the Garden view unit food truck arrived at the resident care unit, the surveyor observed food was served on paper products. After all resident trays were served the surveyor received the test tray at 8:55 A.M., 25 minutes after the truck had arrived, and the following was recorded and observed: - Oatmeal was 130 degrees and tasted warm, not hot. - Scrambled eggs were 105 degrees Fahrenheit, tasted cool not hot and were bland. - Cheesy hashbrowns were 110 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted warm not hot. - Toast was 80 degrees Fahrenheit and was soggy. - Milk was 50 degrees Fahrenheit. - Juice was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. During interviews on 4/2/25 at 9:05 A.M. and 4/3/25 at 8:30 A.M. the Food Service Director (FSD) said that her expectation for how quickly the meal cart was served and the acceptable temperatures for cold and hot foods was consistent with the parameters outlined on the Test Tray Audit form. The FSD said the Garden view meals were served using paper products due to a Norovirus outbreak. During an interview on 4/2/25 at 2:20 P.M. the Registered Dietitian said she would expect hot food to be at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit when residents receive their trays.

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that food was dated in the main kitchen and unit kitchenettes, and that raw chicken was not stored above ready-to-eat food. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Food Safety, revised [DATE], indicated, but was not limited to, the following: - Food is stored and maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner following federal, state and local guidelines to minimize contamination and bacterial growth. - Pre-packaged food is placed in a leak-proof, pest-proof, non-absorbent, sanitary (NSF) container with a tight-fitting lid. The container is labeled with the name of the contents and date (when the item is transferred to the new container). 'Use by date' is noted on the label or product when applicable. - All cooked and ready-to-eat food is stored above all raw food. - Leftovers are dated properly and discarded after 72 hours unless otherwise indicated. - Frozen, raw meat that is placed in a cooler is in a pan and labeled with pulled and use by dates. Review of the facility's policy titled Food from Outside Sources, reviewed [DATE], indicated, but was not limited to, the following: - Adhere to expiration date on prepackaged food items; Items should be discarded if past expiration date. - Foods that have been partially eaten (leftovers) should not be stored in the communal refrigerator but may be stored in a resident's personal refrigerator. On [DATE] at 7:08 A.M. the surveyor made the following observations during the initial walkthrough of the main kitchen: - Two bags of raw chicken stored on the top tray on a rack in the walk-in refrigerator. The bags of chicken were open, undated, and were above a tray of cooked pork and ready-to-eat deli-meat. - Two sandwiches wrapped but undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - A bag of shredded cheese open but undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - A container of fried food, undated and unlabeled in the walk-in refrigerator. - A container of pasta salad open but undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - American cheese open but undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - Salami partially wrapped and undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - Deli turkey open and partially wrapped but undated in the walk-in refrigerator. - A container of thickened dairy drink open and dated ,d+[DATE] in the reach-in refrigerator. - A container of vegetable juice open with no use-by date in the reach-in refrigerator. - A container of cranberry juice open but undated in the reach-in refrigerator. On [DATE] at 7:38 A.M. the surveyor made the following observations in the Hillview kitchenette refrigerator: - An open apple juice dated ,d+[DATE]. - An open orange juice dated ,d+[DATE]. - An open cranberry juice, undated. On [DATE] at 7:43 A.M., the surveyor made the following observations in the 4th view kitchenette refrigerator: - Smoked cooked salami open and wrapped in a black plastic bag, undated. - An egg salad sandwich undated. - Two open containers of apple juice dated ,d+[DATE]. - A brown paper bag containing leftover food dated ,d+[DATE]. - A plastic cup containing leftover food, undated. - A brown paper bag with three containers of leftover food inside, labeled with a resident name but undated. On [DATE] at 8:12 A.M. the surveyor made the following observations in the Garden view kitchenette refrigerator: - A half-gallon of whole milk with an expiration date of [DATE] - A half-gallon of skim milk with an expiration date of [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 8:13 A.M. Certified Nursing Aide #1 said the expired milk should not be in the fridge. She said the kitchen comes every day to check the dates and organize the kitchen and they should have removed it once it expired. During an interview on [DATE] at 7:19 A.M. the Assistant Food Service Director said the raw chicken should not have been stored above the cooked pork and that all prepared and open food should be wrapped and dated. During interviews on [DATE] at 7:25 A.M. and [DATE] at 7:37 A.M. the Food Service Director (FSD) said all open and prepared food items should be dated and discarded after three days, including in the kitchenette refrigerators; the FSD said undated and expired foods should be discarded.

Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in condition for three Residents, (#35, #40, and #100), out of a total of 29 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in condition related to a Gastrointestinal (GI) Outbreak. Findings include: Review of the facility's Acute Gastrointestinal Surveillance Line List, dated 4/1/25, identified 19 residents as having signs and symptoms that included abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or vomiting. The earliest recorded onset was 3/19/25 and 15 out of 19 had resolved by 4/1/25. Review of the facility policy titled Change in a Resident's Condition or Status, dated as reviewed September 2024, indicated that the facility shall promptly notify the resident, his or her attending physician and representative of changes in the resident's medical/mental condition and or status. 1a. Resident #35 was admitted to the facility in April 2022 with diagnoses including dementia, stroke, and diabetes. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/8/25, indicated that Resident #35 was rarely/never understood and was assessed by staff has having severe cognitive impairment. The MDS also indicated that he/she was dependent for all aspects of care. Review of facility's Gastroenteritis Surveillance Line List, dated 4/1/25, indicated that Resident #35 began to exhibit GI symptoms which included diarrhea on 3/29/25, with symptom resolution on 3/31/25. Review of Resident #35's nursing progress note, dated 3/30/25, indicated had a large vomit following [his/her] transfer with aide of mechanical lift on to the recliner. Tolerated sitting in the recliner until the beginning of the evening shift when [he/she] transferred on to the bed and discovered [he/she] had a large loose stool. [sic]. Further review of the nursing progress notes 3/28/25 through 4/3/25 failed to indicate physician had been notified of Resident #35's change in condition. 1b. Resident #40 was admitted to the facility in November 2023 with diagnoses including Parkinson's Disease. Review of the most recent MDS, dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #40 was cognitively intact as evidenced by a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of a possible 15. The MDS also indicated he/she was dependent for all aspects of care. Review of facility's Gastrointestinal Surveillance Line List, dated 4/1/25, indicated Resident #40 began to exhibit GI symptoms which included vomiting and diarrhea on 3/30/25, with symptom resolution on 4/1/25. Review of Resident #40's nursing progress notes, dated 3/26/25 and 4/1/25, indicated that Resident #40 received Pepto-Bismol Oral Suspension for complaints of loose stools/ diarrhea. Further review of nursing progress notes 3/26/25 through 4/3/25 failed to indicate that a physician had been notified of Resident #40's change in condition. 1c. Resident #100 was admitted to the facility in May 2024 with diagnoses including a stroke. Review of the most recent MDS, dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #100 was cognitively intact as evidenced by a BIMS score of 13 out of a possible 15. The MDS also indicated that he/she required moderate assist for activities of daily living and supervision for mobility. Review of facility's Gastrointestinal Surveillance Line List, dated 4/1/25, indicated that Resident #100 began to exhibit GI symptoms that included vomiting and diarrhea on 3/27/25, with resolution of symptoms on 3/30/25. Review of Resident #100's weights and vitals summary, dated 4/3/25, indicated the following weights: 3/31/25 147.5 pounds (lbs.). 4/1/25 140.5 lbs. Review of Resident #100's Medication Administration Record (MAR), dated 4/2/25, indicated that Resident #100's weight was 140.5 lbs. Review of Resident #100's registered dietician progress note, dated 4/2/25, indicated that Resident #100 had a seven-pound weight loss from 3/31/25 until 4/1/25. Action: no new changes at this time monitor weights/protocol [sic]. Review of Resident #100's nursing progress notes, dated 3/27/25 through 4/3/25, failed to indicate that the physician had been notified of Resident #100's change in condition in regard to GI symptoms and weight loss. During a phone interview on 4/2/25 at 1:13 P.M., the Medical Director said that she had not been notified of any Gastrointestinal (GI) Outbreak at the facility, but it is her Nurse Practitioner (NP) that usually takes calls over the weekend so she would check with her to see if the NP had received any calls. The surveyor read Resident #35 and Resident #40's names to her, and she said she did not have any notes on either of those Residents. During a follow-up phone interview on 4/2/25 at 1:19 P.M., the Medical Director said that she checked with her NP and confirmed that they did not receive any calls from the facility over the weekend about any signs and symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. During a phone interview on 4/3/25 at 8:22 A.M., the Medical Director said she would have ordered stool sample testing for Norovirus if she had been aware of the amount of residents that were affected. She said that the results of the testing would not change the treatment as it is essentially supportive care, but would be helpful to determine if results should be escalated to the Medical Director, etc. She said she had spoken with her NP again yesterday to educate her about the communication that was necessary to monitor for trends in conditions of residents. She said the NP was also unaware of the number of residents that had been affected by the GI symptoms. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 8:10 A.M., the MDS Coordinator said there were residents with symptoms on Wednesday (3/26/25), Thursday (3/27/25), and Friday (3/28/25), but that over the weekend (3/29/25-3/30/25) the number of cases blew up. She said there were no stools sent to check for Norovirus. She said in general it was more vomiting than loose stools. She said that from what she understood, somebody should notify the MD (physician) or Medical Director in the case of any type of outbreak. She was not sure if anyone notified the Medical Director. She said nurses should write a note about what was happening throughout their shift and notify the MD or NP of symptoms or changes in condition. She said she would consider this a change in condition where notification should be sent to MD or NP. She would expect that the NP or MD would be called over the weekend as these symptoms started. She would expect that nurses are assessing and documenting assessment on hydration. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 08:21 A.M., the Infection Preventionist said nurses should be documenting their symptoms and with persistent symptoms should notify MD, NP, and family. She said she reviewed documentation and there is no documentation in progress notes. She was not notified when the number of cases blew up over the weekend. She said that the NP or MD should have been notified. She said over the weekend the Medical Director should have been notified, and they were not. She said nurses should be assessing hydration status, should have orders for monitoring, assessing, and encouraging oral intakes. She did not see any Norovirus testing asked about, discussed, or ordered. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 9:39 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said there should be documentation in the nursing progress notes about the residents having GI signs and symptoms. She would consider these symptoms to be a change in condition and would expect the NP or MD to be notified. The notification should be documented in the medical record even if the NP or MD was notified in person. She said nurses should have a daily note for ongoing assessment to monitor for hydration status. She said when GI symptoms increased over the weekend, the NP or call service should have been notified. She said the process during an outbreak is to notify the Medical Director. The DON was unaware that only three of the 19 Residents included on the GI line listing had any documentation in their medical record. She was also unaware that Resident #100 had a seven-pound weight loss from 3/31/25 to 4/1/25 and was one of the Residents affected by the GI outbreak. She said that NP or MD should have been notified but they were not. Refer to F842

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records. Specifically, 1. During a gastrointestinal (GI) outbreak on the Garden View Unit, the facility failed to document symptoms exhibited by 16 out of 19 residents with a GI illness. 2. For one Resident (#43) out of a total sample of 29 residents, nursing documented they obtained blood pressure from his/her left arm when they did not. Findings include: Review of the facility policy, titled Nursing Documentation, reviewed September 2024, indicated, but was not limited to, the following: - The medical record must also reflect the resident's condition, and the care and services provided across all disciplines to ensure information is available to facilitate communication among the interdisciplinary team. On 4/1/25 at 7:23 A.M., the Director of Nurses (DON) said that there was a current Norovirus outbreak in the facility that started over the weekend, but was not sure how many residents were affected. Review of the LTC (Long Term Care) Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance Line List, dated 4/1/25, that was provided to the surveyor on 4/1/25 indicated that 19 residents were exhibiting a combination of symptoms that included nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Further review of the line list indicated that the first resident began with symptoms on 3/19/25 and the most recent began on 3/30/25. Review of the medical records for all 19 residents indicated on the line list failed to indicate any documentation regarding GI symptoms for 16 out of 19 residents. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 7:59 A.M., Nurse #2 said if a resident was experiencing GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) it should be documented in the nurses' notes, and if symptoms persisted then it should be reported to the physician and documented. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 8:10 A.M., the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse said that residents began to experience symptoms last week, and that the GI illness really blew up over the weekend. She said that residents with symptoms were not tested for Norovirus. She said that residents were experiencing more vomiting than diarrhea. She said that the nurses on the floor should be documenting symptoms and interventions provided for the residents during this time and anything that happens on their shift in the medical record. She said she would consider the GI illness a change in condition where documentation would be necessary. She said she would expect that nurses are assessing and documenting hydration status of a resident with a GI illness. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 8:21 A.M., The Infection Control Nurse said that nursing staff should be documenting all symptoms of the GI illness in the medical record, but she said that she reviewed the documentation and there was no documentation regarding symptoms. She said that the GI illness Blew up over the weekend, but she was not called or notified of it until she returned to work on Monday. She said that nurses should be assessing and documenting hydration status for residents with GI symptoms, but they were not. During an interview on 4/3/25 at 9:41 A.M., the Director of Nurses said that residents who were exhibiting symptoms of GI illness were experiencing what she would consider a change in condition. She said that symptoms and assessments of the residents should have been documented in the medical records of the residents, but they were not. 45763 2. Resident #43 was admitted to the facility in June 2024 with a diagnosis of end stage renal disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated Resident #43 scored a 15 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating the Resident was cognitively intact Review of Resident #43's active physician orders indicated the following order: - Dialysis patient: Receives dialysis at dialysis center Monday Wednesday Friday. Do not take BP (blood pressure) on LEFT arm with fistula/shunt. Review of Resident #43's blood pressure readings indicated nursing obtained his/her blood pressure on his/her left arm on the following dates: 2/1/25, 2/2/25, 2/8/25, 2/9/25, 2/15/25, 2/18/25, 2/22/25, 3/1/25, 3/3/25, 3/8/25, 3/9/25, 3/15/25, 3/16/25, 3/17/25, 3/22/25, 3/23/25, 3/29/25, 3/30/25. During an interview on 4/2/25 at 10:50 A.M. Resident #43 said staff only use his/her right arm to take blood pressure readings, never his/her left arm. During an interview on 4/2/25 at 10:57 A.M., Unit Manager #1 said Resident #43's left arm should not be used to take blood pressure readings as the Resident had a dialysis fistula on that arm. Unit Manager #1 Said the nurses had documented that the blood pressure was taken using Resident #43's left arm in error as they only use the Resident's right arm. During an interview on 4/2/25 at 3:06 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would expect nurses to accurately document which arm was used for blood pressure readings.

Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure a dignified existence for three Residents (#23, #45 and #97) out of a total sample of 24 residents. Specifically for Residents #23, #45 and #97 the facility failed to assist with the removal of unwanted chin hair. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Dignity, dated as reviewed 9/25/23, indicated that each resident has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Review of the facility policy titled Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), dated reviewed 2/12/24, indicated that the resident will receive assistance as needed to complete ADLs. 1. Resident #23 was admitted to the facility in July 2009 with diagnoses including traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/29/24, indicted that Resident #23 scored a 9 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated Resident #23 requires moderate assistance with personal hygiene. Resident #23's current Activities of Daily Living care plan indicates Resident #23 requires assist of one staff member to complete personal hygiene. The care plan failed to indicate that Resident #23 refuses care. Review of the progress notes dated March 2024 and April 2024 failed to indicate Resident #23 refused care. On 4/16/24 at 9:45 A.M., Resident #23 was observed in the day room with a significant amount of chin hair. On 4/17/24 at 7:10 A.M., Resident #23 was observed in the main dining room eating breakfast. Resident #23 was observed to continue to have a significant amount of chin hair. During an interview on 4/17/24 at 10:28 A.M., Resident #23 said the chin hair was embarrassing and he/she hates it. Resident #23 said that staff does not offer to remove the chin hair. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:45 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to remove unwanted chin hair daily with morning care. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:46 A.M., Nurse (#3) said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to remove unwanted chin hair daily with morning care. 2. Resident #45 was admitted to the facility in October 2023 with diagnoses including osteoarthritis, weakness and depression. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/14/23, indicated that Resident#45 scored a 12 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicting moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated Resident #45 requires substantial assistance with personal hygiene. Resident #45's current Activities of Daily Living care plan, dated as revised 10/19/23, indicated that Resident #45 requires an assist of one to complete person hygiene tasks. Review of the progress notes dated March 2024 and April 2024 failed to indicated that Resident #45 refuses care. On 4/16/24 at 7:50 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #45 with a significant amount of chin hair. On 4/17/24 at 8:10 A.M., and 2:55 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #45 with a significant amount of chin hair. During an interview on 4/17/24 at 3:20 P.M., Resident #45 said he/she doesn't like having chin hair and would like it removed. Resident #45 then said that usually his/her daughter removes the chin hair but she hasn't been in lately and the staff doesn't remove it. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:45 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to remove unwanted chin hair daily with morning care. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:46 A.M., Nurse (#3) said that it is the responsibility of the CNA's to remove unwanted chin hair daily with morning care. 46339 3. Resident #97 was admitted to the facility in March 2024 with diagnoses including drug induced polyneuropathy and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #97's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/14/24, indicated the Resident scored a 12 out of a possible 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated that Resident #97 required partial assistance of one person for personal hygiene. During an observation and interview on 4/16/24 at 8:35 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in his/her bed with a thick layer of facial hair on his/her chin. Resident #97 said he/she would like the chin facial hair removed and said staff had not offered. On 4/17/24 at 8:11 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in his/her bed with a thick layer of facial hair on his/her chin. On 4/17/24 at 11:40 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in his/her bed with a thick layer of facial hair on his/her chin. The Resident said he/she does not like to have the facial hair. On 4/17/24 at 2:56 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed with thick facial hair chin hair. On 4/18/24 at 9:33 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed with thick layer of facial hair on his/her chin. Review of Resident #97's medical record failed to indicate refusal of care. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:40 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 said the CNAs are suppose to offer to shave all the residents during morning care. CNA #4 said Resident #97 moved to the unit a few days ago and had not refused activities of daily living care.

Based on observations, record review, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two Residents (#81 and #102) were free from restraints out of a total sample of 24 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to identify and assess the use of pillows under a fitted sheet as a potential restraint for Residents #81 and #102. Findings include: The facility policy titled Physical Restraint Use, dated as revised 12/29/23, indicted that a physical restraint is any manual method or physical or mechanical device, equipment, or material that meets the following criteria: a. Is attached or adjacent to the resident's body b. Cannot be removed easily by the resident (meaning it can be removed intentionally by the resident in the same manner as it was applied by staff); and c. Restricts the resident's freedom of movement or normal access to his/her body. 1. Resident #81 was admitted to the facility in September 2023 with diagnoses including stroke with residual left sided hemiplegia (paralysis) and hemiparesis (muscle weakness). Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/25/24, indicated that Resident #81 was unable to complete the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam and had severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicted Resident #81 requires substantial assistance for bed mobility, is unable to stand and does not use restraints. Review of the nursing progress notes indicated the following: -A note, dated 12/27/23, indicated that Resident #81 slid out of bed. -A note, dated 1/14/24, indicated that Resident #81 was found sitting on the edge of the bed all night, active and restless and did not sleep. -A note, dated 3/22/24, indicated that Resident #81 continued to attempt to climb out of bed. Review of Resident #81's care plan failed to indicate a care plan for the use of restraints or for the placement of pillows under the fitted sheet. Review of the record failed to indicate: -An assessment for the use of a restraint. -A consent had been obtained for the use of a restraint. -A physician's order for the use of a restraint. On 4/16/24 at 9:26 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #81 in bed. There were pillows under the fitted sheet on both sides of Resident #81's body, extending the the length of the bed. On 4/17/24 at 7:20 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #81 in bed. There were pillows under the fitted sheet on both sides of Resident #81's body, extending the length of the bed. On 4/18/24 at 7:12 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #81 in bed. There were pillows under the fitted sheet on both sides of Resident #81's body, extending the length of the bed. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 7:10 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #3 said that the night staff put the pillows there because the Resident had been trying to get out of bed. CNA #3 said that placing the pillows under the fitted sheet acts as a restraint and prevents the Resident from climbing out of bed. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 7:12 A.M., Nurse (#4) said that the pillows act as a restraint and had been placed there by the night shift staff. 41105 2. Resident #102 was admitted to the facility in July 2023 and had diagnoses including syncope and collapse and repeated falls. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/24/24, indicated that Resident #102 was rarely or never understood and had moderately impaired cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #102 did not utilize restraints. Review of Resident #102's Fall Risk evaluation, dated 3/14/24, indicated the following: -Resident #102 scored an 18, indicating that he/she was at high risk for falls. (10 or above, interventions to address the fall risk should be initiated). Review of Resident #102's current care plans failed to indicate a care plan for the use of a restraint. Review of the record failed to indicate: -An assessment for the use of a restraint. -A consent had been obtained for the use of a restraint. -A physician's order for the use of a restraint. Review of falls reports for Resident #102 indicated he/she had experienced falls from his/her bed on 9/7/23 and 3/14/24. On 4/16/24 at 8:07 A.M., Resident #102 was observed in bed asleep. There was a fall mat on the right side of the bed and a pillow tucked snuggly underneath the fitted sheet, running the length of the right side of Resident #102's body. On 4/17/24 at 7:02 A.M., Resident #102 was observed in bed asleep. There was a fall mat on the right side of the bed and two pillow tucked snuggly underneath the fitted sheet, running the length of the right side of Resident #102's body. On 4/17/24 at 9:17 A.M., Resident #102 was observed in bed eating breakfast. There was a fall mat on the right side of the bed and two pillows tucked snuggly underneath the fitted sheet, running the length of the right side of Resident #102's body. On 04/18/24 at 6:50 A.M., Resident #102 was observed in bed asleep. There was a fall mat on the right side of the bed and a pillow tucked snuggly underneath the fitted sheet, running the length of the right side of Resident #102's body. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 6:54 A.M., Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 she said that at night time Resident #102 requires total care and that Resident #102 has behavior of kicking his/her legs and trying to climb out of bed. CNA #1 explained that is why we put the pillow under the sheet, to stop him/her from getting out of bed. CNA #1 said that the pillow is under the sheet on the right side of the bed and the fall mat on the right side of the bed, because that is the side of the bed that Resident #102 tries to get out of. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 6:59 A.M., Nurse (#1) said that Resident #102 has had falls and that he implemented the fall mat on the right side of the bed because that's the side of the bed that Resident #102 tries to get out of. The Surveyor and Nurse #1 then observed Resident #102 in bed asleep with the pillow under the fitted sheet, running the length of Resident #102's body. Nurse #1 said that he was not aware that the pillow was put there and that he was not sure if a pillow under a fitted sheet, to prevent a resident from getting out of bed, should be assessed as a potential restraint. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:40 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said that the facility is restraint free and that staff should not be putting pillows under the fitted sheet to prevent a resident from getting out of bed. The DON said that if she knew staff were doing this she would have assessed the resident for the use of a restraint.

Based on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to meet professional standards of quality for one Resident (#8), out of a total sample of 24 residents. Specifically for Resident #8 the facility failed to communicate the appropriate diet and assess the diet texture for Resident #8 upon readmission from a hospital stay. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled: Hydration and Nutrition, dated 8/24/23, indicated the following: -Is offered a therapeutic diet when there is a nutritional problem, and the health care provider orders a therapeutic diet. -Consultation with dietary and therapy personnel is performed on admission and as needed. Review of the facility policy titled: 'Easy to Chew Diet, dated as revised 2/28/22, indicated the following: -The Easy to Chew Diet is a modification in texture of the Regular Diet, designed to not include food that is hard, tough, chewy, fibrous, stringy and/or crunchy. -The Easy to Chew diet is used for individuals having difficulty chewing. Individuals likely to benefit from and Easy to Chew Diet are residents with poor or missing dentition, and/or neurological or anatomical impairment impacting the ability to chew and swallow. Resident #8 was admitted in May 2013 with diagnoses including anoxic brain injury, dysphagia, unspecified protein calorie malnutrition, hemiplegia, dementia and aphasia. Review of Resident #8's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/12/24, indicated Resident #8 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status exam score of 13 out of a possible 15, indicating intact cognition. The MDS further indicated that Resident #8 is on a therapeutic diet. Resident #8 was evaluated by speech therapy on 12/20/23, and Resident #8's diet was downgraded to Regular- easy to chew texture, thin consistency. Further review of speech therapy discharge summary dated 1/10/24 indicated the following: -Regular Diet, Easy to Chew (ETC), Thin Liquids -Pt (Patient) need to be boosted prior to meals, will hang up sign. -Pt on ETC thin, given recent difficulty with mastication/limited dentition, pt will remain on ETC. Review of Resident #8's care plan indicated the following: -Provide, serve diet as ordered: Regular diet, no salt packet- inner Lip Plate with all meals. Monitor intake and record q meal. Dated as revised on 4/11/2024. -Observe and report PRN (as needed) and s/sx (signs or symptoms) of dysphagia: Pocketing, choking, coughing, drooling, holding food in mouth, several attempts at swallowing, refusing to eat, appears concerned during meals. Dated 6/5/19. Review of the facility nutritional care manual indicate the following: Level 7 Easy to chew diet is a textured modified diet that is used when a patient has mild chewing concerns and is not for patients with swallowing issues. It is prescribed to people who may have difficulty chewing hard, tough, stringy, or crunchy foods. The Level 7 Regular Easy to chew diet may include soft, tender moist foods, should be able to bite off food and chew without tiring easily, avoid hard, tough, stringy, or crunch foods, there are no food size restrictions but may benefit from foods cut up at service. Level 7 Regular foods are normal everyday foods of various textures. No restriction, this is not a textured modified diet. Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident #8 was transferred to the hospital on 1/27/24, for abnormal vital signs. Review of the nursing home to hospital transfer form indicated Resident #8 had difficulty chewing and swallowing. The transfer form failed to indicate that Resident #8 was receiving a therapeutic diet, Regular- Easy to chew, thin liquid diet. Review of Resident #8's re-admission paperwork dated 1/31/24 indicated the following: -Feeding assistance: Needs assistance -Diet Order: Regular Review of Resident #8's medical record indicated a diet order was dated 1/31/24 -Regular diet- Regular texture, thin consistency, no salt packet lip plate. Review of the medical record failed to indicate Resident #8 was assessed by speech therapy after Resident #8 was readmitted to the facility with a diet upgrade to a regular diet. During an observation on 4/16/24 at 8:23 A.M., Resident #8 was observed sitting up in bed eating 2 whole sausages, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, cereal with milk and oatmeal. Resident #8 was struggling to cut up one sausage using one hand with the fork. The Resident was not using a lip plate. During an observation on 4/17/24 at 8:28 A.M., Resident #8 was observed sitting up in bed eating breakfast in bed with a lip plate. Observed on the wall directly across from the Residents bed were two printed signs taped to the closet door: Sign one: Staff/Caregivers: PLEASE READ BEFORE GIVING PATIENT FOOD/DRINK. THANK YOU SPEECH THERAPIST. Sign two: Safe swallow strategies regular, no beef thin liquids, NSG (nursing) to cut up food into bite sized pieces. -Small amounts- *please cut up food into bite sized pieces* During an interview on 4/17/24 at 8:44 A.M., Nurse #2 said Resident #8 can eat alone but needs food cut up because she had a choking issue a couple months ago and was seen by speech therapy. During an interview on 4/17/24 at 11:19 A.M., Rehabilitation Services Staff (RSS) #2 said a Regular Easy to Chew diet is a therapeutic diet that means meat it ground up, nothing sticky or difficult to chew and requires an assessment by speech therapy. RSS #2 said a speech assessment is necessary to upgrade a diet to Regular. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 8:38 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said residents who are new admissions or readmissions are reviewed during group meetings and any new orders or recommendations are assessed and updated. The DON said readmission paperwork should be reviewed to ensure orders, care plans and Kardex information is accurate. The DON said Resident #8's transfer from to the hospital was not accurate and should have indicated that he/she was on a therapeutic diet. The DON said she would expect the transfer form to be accurate and include dietary information. The DON said a speech evaluation should have been completed on Resident #8 when he/she returned from the hospital on a regular diet due to his/her history of choking and speech evaluation on 1/10/24. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 11:01 A.M., the DOR said regular easy to chew texture is different from a regular diet and that a regular diet is an upgrade and requires an assessment. The DOR said Resident #8 was not evaluated in the hospital or in the facility after 1/10/24.

Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow a physician order for one Resident (#32) out of a total sample of 24 residents. Specifically, the facility failed to implement the use of TED (Thrombo Embolic Deterrent) stocking (stockings used to prevent edema and blood clots). Findings include: Resident #32 was admitted in November 2015 with diagnoses including hyperlipidemia and dementia. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 2/28/24, indicated that Resident #32 scored a 10 out of a possible 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated that Resident #32 requires substantial to moderate assistance with lower body dressing. Review of the current physician orders indicated the following order: -Teds stocking on in AM off in PM During an observation on 4/16/24 at 9:26 A.M., Resident #32 was seated in a chair in his/her room with swelling on the lower right leg. Resident #32 was wearing non-skid socks, but not TED stockings. During an observation on 4/17/24 at 9:34 A.M., Resident #32 was seated in a chair in his/her room with swelling on the lower right leg. Resident #32 was wearing non-skid socks, but not TED stockings. During an observation on 4/18/24 at 9:26 A.M., Resident #32 was seated in a chair in his/her room with swelling on the lower right leg. Resident #32 was wearing non-skid socks, but not TED stockings. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:28 A.M., Nurse (#4) said that Resident #32 should be wearing TED stockings since they are ordered for the Resident. Nurse #4 said that the 11-7 shift should be putting the stockings on when Resident #32 gets ups.

Based on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two Residents (#91 and #97), out of a total sample of 24 residents, received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. Specifically, 1. For Resident #91 the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent pressure ulcer development for a resident and is totally dependent on staff, placing him/her at increased risk for pressure ulcer development. The Resident developed a stage 2 pressure ulcer within 24 days of admission. 2. For Resident #97 the facility failed to implement Prevalon heel boots as ordered. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Skin Integrity & Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention and Management, dated as reviewed March 2023, indicated the following: -A resident with pressure ulcers receives necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. 1. For Resident #91, who readmitted to the facility with new skin issues, the facility failed to put interventions in place, to prevent further decline until 24 days later, when Resident #91 developed a pressure ulcer. Resident #91 was admitted to the facility in November 2021 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's dementia and muscle weakness. Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 2/16/2024, indicated Resident #91 had a Brief Interview of Mental Status exam score of 6 out of a possible 12, indicating severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated Resident #91 is high risk for pressure ulcers and indicated one Stage 1 pressure ulcer (Intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence), three Stage 2 pressure ulcers' (Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red or pink wound bed, without slough. May also present as an intact or open/ruptured blister), and one Stage 3 pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible, but bone, tendon or muscle is not exposed. Slough may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss. May include undermining and tunneling). Review of Resident #91's clinical record indicated he/she was readmitted to the facility in January 2024. The nursing admission assessment, dated 1/10/24, indicated the following skin conditions were observed: -Right heel- redness, Left heel-redness, and Coccyx Redness (blanchable) intact. At the time of admission, the record failed to indicate that a skin care plan was developed or interventions put in place, to address Resident #91's skin issues. Review of Resident #91's skin assessments indicated the following: -An assessment, dated 1/17/24: Redness blanchable bilateral heels. -An assessment, dated 2/2/24: Left Buttock open area stage 2 ulcer. Review or Resident #91's clinical progress note, dated 2/1/24, indicated: -Nurse taking care of this resident reported that he/she had an open area on his/her coccyx/buttock area. Upon inspection there are 2 areas that are open, base of wounds are beefy red. The left buttock has a 2 cm by 1.9 cm area that is a stage 2. No apparent drainage from site; surrounding skin is pinkish red in color and blanchable. The coccyx crack has an open area that is 2 cm by 0.5 cm; no apparent drainage from wound, stage 2. Both were cleaned and triad cream applied. Resident is positioned in bed slightly to the right side. Will be monitored on Tuesday by the Wound team. Review of Resident #91's skin care plan indicated that Resident has stage 3 pressure ulcer to the coccyx r/t (related to) immobility, incontinence-facility acquired. Stage 2 pressure ulcer to right heel-facility acquired-healed x 1 week. Stage 3 pressure ulcer on midback/spine-facility acquired, Revised 3/26/24. Interventions on the care plan included: -Wound care to coccyx normal saline wash, pat dry apply medihoney (Wound gel) to wound bed and apply antifungal cream to peri wound and cover with mepilex dressing daily. And as needed soilage/removal. Dated 2/2/24. -Weekly treatment documentation to include measurement of each area of skin breakdown's width, depth, type of tissue and exudate. Dated 2/2/24. -The resident needs assistance to turn/reposition /weight shift in chair at least every 2-3 hours. Dated 2/2/24. -Set air mattress as ordered, dated 2/28/24. -Pillows to float heels while in bed as tolerated. Dated 3/1/24. -Air mattress to bed- setting to patient weight -check function every shift. Revised 3/18/24. -To mid back (left side) nsw (normal saline wash), pat dry (dry) apply medihoney to wound bed, apply triad to peri wound and mepilex dressing three times a week. Revised 4/1/24. During an interview on 4/17/24 at 9:44 A.M., with the facility's Wound Nurse she said, Resident #91 should have had treatments put in place at the time of admission due to the skin issues that were identified at that time. The Wound Nurse said that at minimum preventative interventions should have included skin prep, floating his/her heels, an air mattress, and triad cream should have been applied to the coccyx. The Wound Nurse said she first became aware of the skin issues on 2/6/24 when open area developed on the coccyx. During an interview on 4/17/24 at 9:47 A.M., the Director of Nursing Services (DON) said wound rounds are scheduled weekly and documented by the Wound Nurse. The DON said that nursing should have implemented preventative measures upon Resident #91's admission and reviewed weekly to prevent worsening of the wounds, not after a wound developed on 2/1/24. 46339 2. Resident #97 was admitted to the facility in March 2024 with diagnoses including muscle weakness, drug induced polyneuropathy and difficulty in walking. Review of Resident #97's most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/14/24, indicated Resident #97 scored a 12 out of a possible 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status exam, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated that the Resident was at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Review of Resident #97's physician's orders dated 4/11/24, indicated the following order: -Prevalon boots to bilateral lower extremities while in bed every shift. Review of the Nurse Practitioner progress note dated 4/12/24 indicated the following: -Deep tissue injury-bilateral heels due to spending most of his/her time in bed with his/her heels digging in a mattress. Prevalon boots have been added for his/her protection and staff also use skin prep. Review of the Treatment Administration Record for April 2024 indicated that staff had documented that the Resident had the Prevalon heel boots on during the time of the surveyors' observations: On 4/16/24 at 8:35 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed and he/she did not have Prevalon heel boots on. On 4/17/24 at 7:32 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed and his/her heels were directly placed on the mattress. Resident #97 did not have the Prevalon heel boots on. On 4/17/24 at 11:43 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed with his/her heels directly placed on the mattress. Resident #97 said his/her heels were in pain. the surveyor observed the heels which were reddened and non-blanchable (discoloration of the skin that does not turn white when pressed). On 4/17/24 at 2:56 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #97 lying in bed and he/she did not have the Prevalon heel boots on. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:37 A.M., Nurse (#3) said if a Resident had an order for Prevalon boots then the boots should be on as ordered. During an interview on 4/18/24 at 9:43 A.M., the Director of Nursing said physician orders should be followed as ordered.

Based on observation, policy review and interview the facility failed to ensure medications were labeled properly and failed to ensure treatment items were not stored with oral medications in one of three medication carts observed. Findings include: The facility policy titled Storage and Expiration Dating of Medications, Biological's, dated as revised 8/7/23, indicated the following: -External use medications and biological's are stored separately from internal use medications and biological's. -Once any medication or biological package is opened, the facility should follow manufacturer/supplier guidelines with respect to expiration dates for opened medications. Facility staff should record the date opened on the primary medication container when the medication has a shortened expiration date once opened. On 4/17/24, at 3:14 P.M., the surveyor observed the following in the Hillview medication cart: -1 Arnuity inhaler (used to treat asthma) open and without a date. Review of the manufacturer's directions indicated to discard the inhaler 6 weeks after opening. -1 bottle of Calamine topical lotion -1 box of Tucks hemorrhoidal pads -1 tube of Preparation H hemorrhoidal cream During an interview on 4/17/24, at 3:14 P.M., Nurse #5 said she was not able to locate a date of when the inhaler was opened.

Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was receiving medications that could increase the risk of bleeding, the Facility failed to ensure nursing immediately notified Resident #1's Physician when he/she was observed with facial bruising that had appeared several days after he/she experienced an unwitnessed fall. Findings Include: The Facility Policy titled Changes in Resident's Condition or Status, dated as reviewed 08/08/22, indicated the Facility will notify the resident, his/her primary care provider, and resident/representative, of changes in the resident's condition or status. The Policy indicated the Facility must immediately inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician, and notify, consistent with his or her authority when there is; -An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention. -A significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status (that is a deterioration in health, mental, or psychosocial status in either life-threatening conditions or clinical complications) -A need to alter treatment significantly (that is to discontinue an existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences, or to commence a new form of treatment Resident #1 was admitted to the Facility in June 2023, diagnoses included coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle, making it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body), and colon cancer. Review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders, dated 06/10/23, indicated he/she was to be administered Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix, an antiplatelet inhibitor, inhibits blood clotting) 75 milligram (mg) tablet by mouth once daily and Coumadin (anticoagulant, blood thinner) 2.5 mg by mouth in the evening. The Physician's Orders, dated 06/10/23, indicated to monitor Resident #1 every shift for signs or symptoms of bleeding, including black tarry stools, bleeding gums, bruising, or nose bleed, related to anticoagulant use. Review of Resident #1's Nurse Progress Note, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she was observed sitting on the floor, (fall) with no injuries noted. Review of Resident #1's Facility Incident Report, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she experienced an unwitnessed fall and was observed sitting on the floor inside his/her room. The Incident Report indicated that a predisposing physiological factor for the fall included gait imbalance. There was no documenation to support that Resident #1's provider (physician or nurse practitioner) was notified by nursing on 6/11/23 of the unwitnessed fall, and being found on the floor. Review of the Facility Witness Interview Statement, dated 06/21/23 and signed by Nurse #3, indicated when she (Nurse #3) came to work on Monday 06/13/23 (however Monday was 06/12/23), she noticed Resident #1 had a bruise on his/her forehead. The Statement further indicated that when she worked 06/17/23, she noticed Resident #1's forehead bruise had spread to his/her eyes. The Statement indicated she asked a nurse what happened to Resident #1 and was told by the nurse that it was from his/her fall. The Statement indicated that Nurse #3 assumed Resident #1's bruise was from his/her fall on 06/11/23. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 3:12 P.M., Nurse #3 said that on 06/13/23 she worked a 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. shift and said she observed a bruise above Resident #1's nose and above his/her eyes. The Surveyor reviewed Nurse #3's written Witness Statement, dated 06/21/23, with her and asked her to confirm when she first observed Resident #1's bruise because 6/13/23 was not a Monday as her Statement had indicated. Nurse #3 confirmed that the date she first observed Resident #1's bruise was on 06/13/23. Nurse #3 said when she worked again on 06/17/23 Resident #1's bruises spread to his/her eyes and eyelids. Nurse #3 said she could not recall if Resident #1 was on anticoagulants and said if a resident was on an anticoagulant he/she should be monitored for bruising. Nurse #3 said she did not notify Resident #1's Physician or Nurse Practitioner on 06/13/23 when she first observed his/her bruise or on 06/17/23 when his/her bruise had spread. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support his/her Physician was immediately notified when his/her facial bruising was first observed on 06/13/23. There was no documentation to support Resident #1's Physician was immediately notified after his/her bruise had spread on 06/17/23. Review of Resident #1's Medication Administration Record, for the month of June 2023, included an identification photo of his/her face. Directly underneath the photo of Resident #1 indicated the date the photo was taken was 06/15/23. Resident #1's photo revealed a large bruise on his/her forehead and revealed what appeared to be bruising under each eye. Review of Resident #1's Nurse Progress Note, dated 06/20/23 and noted as a late entry for 06/19/23, indicated that Resident #1 was noted with bruises on his/her face. The Progress Note indicated that later in the shift Resident #1 reported to the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) that he/she was having a hard time breathing, was noted to have a change in vital signs with his/her oxygen saturation level (amount of oxygen circulating in blood) had decreased to 90% (normal is 95-100%) and his/her respirations were twenty-six (12-20 is normal range). The Progress Note indicated Resident #1's Nurse Practitioner was notified and he/she was transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department for further evaluation. Review of Resident #1's Hospital Emergency Department Notes, dated 06/19/23, indicated he/she was alert, oriented, and presented with significant bruising to his/her forehead with bilateral racoon eyes (bruising around eyes). The Emergency Department Note indicated Resident #1 was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma (type of brain bleed) and indicated that he/she was transferred to an affiliated Hospital for treatment. During an interview on 07/27/23 at 11:46 A.M., Resident #1's Physician said although he had not seen any facial bruise when he saw Resident #1 on 06/14/23, said he could not recall being notified by the facility about any bruises observed by nurses. The Physician said if nursing had notified him about Resident #1's bruises he would absolutely have provided new orders which may have included adjusting his/her medications or holding the administration of his/her Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate), and ordered laboratory blood work. During an interview on 08/01/23 at 12:51 P.M., the Nurse Practitioner (NP) said she could not recall being notified by nursing about any facial bruising observed on Resident #1 that appeared approximately three days after his/her fall on 06/11/23. The NP said if nursing had notified her about Resident #1's facial bruises, she would have provided orders to nursing and said she likely would have ordered for him/her to be transferred to the Hospital Emergency Department for evaluation. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 3:57 P.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said Resident #1 should have been monitored for any signs of bleeding that included nose bleeds, blood in their urine, petechiae (tiny round brown-purple spots due to bleeding under the skin), or bruising. The ADON said she had a few days off at the time when Resident #1's bruises were first observed by nursing, and said she did not see his/her bruising until 06/19/23. The ADON said when she saw Resident #1 on 06/19/23, he/she had diffuse black and purple bruising on his/her forehead and bilateral periorbital (around eyes) bruising. The ADON said nursing should have notified Resident #1's Physician or Nurse Practitioner when his/her bruising was first observed. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 5:28 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said Resident #1 was on Plavix and Coumadin and said nursing should have monitored Resident #1 for signs of bleeding such as nose bleeds, tarry stools, and any bruising. The DON said nursing should have notified Resident #1's Physician when his/her bruise was observed because it could indicate internal bleeding and said that subdural hematomas could happen over several days.

Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who was at increased risk for falls due to decreased strength and decreased activity tolerance, the Facility failed to ensure they developed a baseline Care Plan within forty-eight hours of admission that addressed Resident #1's risk for falls, that identified goals that were consistent with Physician's Orders and his/her rehabilitation needs so staff could properly care for him/her. Findings Include: The Facility Policy titled Baseline Care Plan, dated as revised 08/17/22, indicated that a baseline Care Plan would be developed for every resident within forty-eight hours of admission to provide an initial set of instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meet professional standards of care. Resident #1 was admitted to the Facility in June 2023, diagnoses included coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle, making it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body), and colon cancer. Review of Resident #1's Nurse Progress Note, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she was observed sitting on the floor (fall) with no injuries noted. Review of Resident #1's Facility Incident Report, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she experienced an unwitnessed fall and was observed sitting on the floor inside his/her room. The Incident Report indicated that a predisposing physiological factor for the fall included gait imbalance. Review of Resident #1's Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation and Plan of Treatment, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she demonstrated impaired right and left lower extremity strength and that he/she had poor activity tolerance. The PT Evaluation indicated that Resident #1 had functional mobility deficits after a complicated hospitalization and indicated that due to documented physical impairments and associated functional deficits, one of the risks without therapeutic intervention included falls. Review of Resident #1's Occupational Therapy (OT) Evaluation and Plan of Treatment, dated 06/12/23, indicated he/she was below his/her functional baseline and indicated that his/her barriers included decreased strength, decreased balance, and decreased activity tolerance, all which impacted his/her ability to safely perform activities of daily living. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support that a baseline Care Plan was established within forty-eight hours of his/her admission that addressed goals and interventions related to his/her risk for falls. During an interview on 07/27/23 at 11:46 A.M., Resident #1's Physician said Resident #1 was at a high risk for falls and said he/she was frail and had a lot of medical issues. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 3:57 P.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said she believed that baseline Care Plans were supposed to be established within seventy-two hours of admission. The ADON said Resident #1's baseline Care Plan was established later than it should have been. The ADON said baseline Care Plans were established in the electronic Medical Record. During the interview with the Surveyor, the ADON logged into Resident #1's electronic Medical Record, and verified his/her baseline Care Plan for At Risk for Falls was not established until 06/15/23 (which was 96 hours after he/she was admitted to the Facility). The ADON said the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Kardex (provides resident centered care information including safety) gets automatically populated when the baseline Care Plans are established and said Resident #1's CNA Kardex would not have been established until 06/15/23 (which was 96 hours after he/she was admitted to the Facility). During an interview on 07/25/23 at 5:28 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said that upon admission to the Facility, Resident #1 was weak, had a diagnosis of cancer, and required assistance with activities of daily living. The DON said baseline Care Plans should be established immediately and no later than twenty-four hours after admission.

Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), whose Hospital Discharge Medication Orders included administration of a medication that helped to increase his/her blood pressure, the Facility failed to ensure his/her medications were accurately reconciled upon admission by nursing in an effort to ensure he/she was free from a significant medication error. As a result, Resident #1 was not administered the medication, Midodrine (an alpha-adrenergic antagonist medication that causes blood vessels to tighten to increase blood pressure) while at the Facility. Findings Include: The Facility Policy titled Medication Reconciliation Across the Continuum of Care, dated as reviewed 08/17/23, indicated medications will be reconciled by the licensed nurse. Resident #1 was admitted to the Facility in June 2023, diagnoses included coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, colon cancer, and post operative cardiogenic shock (life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly can not pump enough blood to meet the body's needs). Review of Resident #1's Hospital Discharge Orders for medications, dated 06/10/23, indicated he/she was to be administered Midodrine (an alpha-adrenergic antagonist medication that causes blood vessels to tighten to increase blood pressure) 5 milligrams (mg) tablet by mouth every eight hours (which would be three doses in twenty-four hours for a total of 15 mg). Review of Resident #1's Hospital Provider Discharge Summary Documentation, dated 06/10/23, indicated he/she was started on Midodrine in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the medication was continued throughout his/her Hospital stay. The Discharge Summary indicated that Resident #1 was discharged on Midodrine, and will need to follow-up with his/her Primary Care Provider and/or Cardiologist to discuss weaning this medication in the outpatient setting. Review of Resident #1's Hospital Discharge Documentation titled Your Follow-Up Appointments, dated 06/10/23, indicated he/she needed to make an appointment with a Cardiologist within one to two weeks of discharge to discuss cardiac optimization and Midodrine weaning. The Documentation provided the name, address, and phone number of the Cardiologist Resident #1 was to have the appointment with. Review of Resident #1's Hospital Nursing Patient Assessment, dated 06/10/23, indicated his/her blood pressures taken on 06/10/23 were 122/59, 101/52, and 119/62. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support that Midodrine 5 mg tablet by mouth every eight hours was transcribed into his/her Physician's Orders or onto the Medication Administration Record (MAR) by nursing. There was also no documentation to support that nursing obtained an order from the Physician when reviewing Resident #1's medications upon admission, to discontinue the Midodrine. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 11:46 A.M., Resident #1's Physician said he was not aware Resident #1's Hospital Discharge Orders included Midodrine 5 mg by mouth every eight hours. The Physician said if Midodrine was ordered in Resident #1's Hospital Discharge Orders, then nursing should have carried it over to his/her Facility medications to be administered. The Physician said he had not provided any orders for nursing to discontinue his/her Midodrine. During an interview on 07/27/23 at 10:29 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she was not aware that Resident #1 had Hospital Discharge Medication Orders for Midodrine and said she did not know what happened with the order. The DON said nursing should have input the Hospital Discharge Order for Resident #1's Midodrine then reconciled and verified his/her medication orders with his/her Physician.

Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who sustained an unwitnessed fall and required timed neurological assessments, the Facility failed to ensure they maintained complete and accurate medical records related to the documentation of neurological assessments when, on 06/11/23, after Resident #1 was found by staff after his/her unwitnessed fall, nursing documentation related to neurological assessments was incomplete. Findings Include: The Facility Policy titled Neurological Assessment, dated as reviewed 08/17/22, indicated the Neurological Assessment in the Facility's Electronic Medical Records System shall be initiated by a written Physician's Order for neurological checks or when indicated by resident assessment (e.g., head injury, post fall, neurological decompensation). Resident #1 was admitted to the Facility in June 2023, diagnoses included coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle, making it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body), and colon cancer. Review of Resident #1's Fall Incident Report, dated 06/11/23, indicated that he/she had an unwitnessed fall and was observed sitting on the floor in his/her room. Review of Resident #1's Nurse Progress Note, dated 06/11/23, indicated he/she was alert at baseline, observed sitting on the fall (floor), with no injuries and that neuro checks were in place. Review of Resident #1's Neurological Checklist indicated that he/she required an initial neurological (neuro) assessment by nursing and at the following intervals after the initial assessment: -every fifteen minutes (x3) -every thirty minutes (x4) -every two hours (x4) -every four hours (x4) -every eight hours (x4) -twenty-four hours (x1) Further review of Resident #1's Neurological Checklist indicated that nursing documented the date and time of initial neuro evaluation as 06/11/23 at 4:30 P.M. The next set of neuro checks were due to be completed by nursing at 4:45 and 5:00 P.M., however review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated they were not completed. Resident #1's Neurological Checklists included an area titled Vital Signs and an area titled Neurological Check. The Neurological Check area of the assessment included several other sections, each containing check boxes to indicate the nurse's assessment of a resident's pupil reactivity, level of consciousness, upper and lower motor function, speech, and facial symmetry. Each of the sections also included an option to check off, if the nurse was unable to assess/obtain an assessment for any of the particular sections. Further review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated he/she was due for neuro checks and vital sign assessments at the below listed intervals and times, however documentation was left blank and the check boxes that indicated that the nurse was unable to assess or obtain any part of the assessments were left blank also: -second two hour; 06/11/23 at 11:00 P.M. -third two hour; 06/12/23 at 1:00 A.M. -fourth two hour; 06/12/23 at 3:00 A.M. -first four hour; 06/12/23 at 7:00 A.M. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 1:22 P.M., Nurse #1 said Resident #1 was on her assignment when she worked the 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. shift on 06/12/23. Nurse #1 said she was unsure if she completed any neuro assessments on Resident #1 during her shift that day. Nurse #1 said she thought she may have completed Resident #1's neuro assessments but forgot to document them. During an interview on 07/31/23 at 8:26 A.M., Nurse #6 said although he was unsure of the date, Resident #1 fell shortly after he/she was admitted . Nurse #6 said he worked his 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. (06/11/23 into 06/12/23) shift after Resident #1 fell and said he had been aware he/she required neuro assessments. Nurse #6 said that during his shift that night, he did not complete any full neuro assessments on Resident #1 because when attempted to complete them, Resident #1 told him he/she was feeling okay and told him that it was too late at night. Nurse #6 said although Resident #1 did not let him complete a full neuro assessment, he did a partial neuro assessment because when he spoke to Resident #1, his/her speech and mental status appeared to be okay. Nurse #6 said he did not document the partial neuro assessment in Resident #1's Neurological Checklist and also did not document that he was unable to complete a full neuro assessment for him/her (due to his/her refusal) because he forgot to document it. Review of Resident #1's Nurse Progress Note, dated 06/12/23, indicated that at 12:52 A.M. Nurse #6 documented that Resident #1's vital signs were taken, he/she was alert and oriented, lung sounds were clear with no respiratory distress, and neuros were intact (however Nurse #6 told the Surveyor that Resident #1 would not allow him to complete a full neuro assessment and he only completed a partial neuro assessment). Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support that nursing documented any completed neuro assessments after his/her first two hour neuro assessment had been completed. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 3:57 P.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) said the time intervals that were expected to be completed for neurological assessments after a head strike or an unwitnessed fall, will show up in a resident's electronic Medical Record when they are due and said staff should document the completed neuro assessments per policy. The ADON said the initial neuro assessment should be done immediately after a head strike or unwitnessed fall. The ADON logged into Resident #1's Medical Record during the interview with the Surveyor and verified there were no other neuro assessments documented for Resident #1 after the first second hour neuro assessment was documented. The ADON said nursing should have documented all Resident #1's neuro assessments in his/her electronic Medical Record. During an interview on 07/25/23 at 5:28 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said completing neurological assessments were important to help determine if a resident experienced any acute neurological or mental status changes. The DON said she had been aware that neurological signs for Resident #1 had not been fully documented as per policy by nursing and said his/her neurological assessments should have been documented. On 07/25/23, the Facility was found to be in Past Non-Compliance and presented the Surveyor with a plan of correction which addressed the area of concern as evidenced by: A) Resident #1 was discharged from the Facility. B) DON and ADON audited all residents who experienced falls within a sixty day period. The audits included determination if neurological assessments were completed in the electronic Medical Record completed by 06/27/23. C) ADON provided education to licensed nurses regarding ensuring that neurological assessments were recorded in the resident's electronic medical record according to the Facility Policy by 07/07/23. D) DON or designee conducted weekly audits to ensure on-going compliance. E) DON or designee modified the on-going weekly audits and will continue with on-going daily audits Monday-Friday, to ensure that neurological assessments are completed in the resident's electronic Medical Records. F) Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee reviewed Facility Plan of Correction 06/28/23. G) DON and ADON will present follow-up with audits to QAPI at next meeting 08/24/23 and Plan of Correction will continue until determined by QAPI. H) DON and/or designee are responsible for overall compliance with the Facility Plan of Correction.

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent a pressure ulcer of the left heel from worsening when a physician's order for a treatment was not implemented for 1 Resident (#100) out of a total sample of 23 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Skin Integrity & Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management, dated 04/2022, indicates the following: * Any changes or open areas are reported to the Nurse. Nurse will complete further inspection/assessment and provide treatment if needed. * A skin assessment/inspection should be performed weekly by a licensed nurse. * Measures to maintain and improve the resident's tissue tolerance to pressure are implemented in the plan of care. * When skin breakdown occurs, it requires attention and a change in the plan of care may be indicated to treat the resident. Resident #100 was admitted in November 2022 with diagnoses including neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #100 scored a 9 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) exam, indicating severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicated Resident #100 requires extensive assistance with personal hygiene. Review of the current care plan indicated the following: - Has break in skin integrity, admitted with pressure ulcers (initiated 7/20/22) Interventions: - Pressure reducing mattress (initiated 7/20/22) - Treatment as ordered (initiated 7/20/22) - Weekly skin checks (initiated 7/20/22) Review of the nursing progress note, dated 1/20/23, indicated that an open area was found on the left heel. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for January 2023 indicated that, on 1/24/23, 4 days after the initial observation of the wound, there was an order to Cleanse wound left heel with normal saline, pat dry, skin prep peri wound, Apply Aqucel AG to wound bed and secure with kerlix, change three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Review of the January 2023 MAR indicated that the facility did not implement the physician's order. Review of the Wound Observation Tool, dated 1/25/23, indicated that Resident #100 had a left outer heel wound that was a stage 3 and the measurements were 1.3 centimeters (cm) in length, 1.9 cm in width, and 0.1 cm in depth. Review the medical record indicates there is no evidence that the treatment was performed to prevent the worsening of the pressure injury except for one time, on 1/27/23. Review of the Wound Observation Tool, dated 1/31/23, indicated that the left outer heel wound had worsened and the measurements were 3.0 cm in length, 1.8 cm in width, and 0.1 cm in depth. Review of the MAR for January 2023 indicated that on 1/31/23, 11 days after the initial observation, an order went in place for Saline wash solution. Apply to left lateral heel topically every shift every 3 days for cleansing pressure area. Apply honey gel, apply exudry and secure with dry dressing; change every 3 days. During an interview on 2/22/23 at approximately 1:30 P.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing said that she wasn't sure why the treatment order was not completed on the MAR, but it looked like the nurses treated both heels on some days between 1/20/23 and 1/31/23. The Assistant Director of Nursing provided no further information regarding the wound and was not sure why the order was transcribed but not implemented.

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to identify an appropriate setting for a pressure relieving air mattresses for 3 Residents (#100, #41 and #92) at risk for pressure injuries, out of a total sample of 23 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #100 was admitted in November 2022 with diagnoses including neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], indicated that Resident #100 scored a 9 out of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) exam, which indicates severe cognitive impairment. The MDS further indicates Resident #100 requires extensive assist with personal hygiene. Review of the current care plan indicated the following: Has break in skin integrity, admitted with pressure ulcers (initiated 7/20/22) Interventions: Pressure reducing mattress (initiated 7/20/22) Treatment as ordered (initiated 7/20/22) Weekly skin checks (initiated 7/20/22) Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident #100 had pressure ulcers of the left and right heel. During an observation on 2/21/23 at 8:27 A.M., Resident #100 was laying in bed and the air mattress was set to a level 3. During an observation on 2/22/23 at 1:04 P.M., Resident #100 was laying in bed and the air mattress was set to a level 3. During an observation on 2/23/23 at 8:30 A.M., Resident #100 was laying in bed and the air mattress was set to a level 3. Review of the care plan and physician's orders did not indicate what level Resident #100's air mattress should be set at. During an interview on 2/23/23 at 8:46 A.M., the Assistant Director of Nursing said that air mattresses are set for care and comfort of the resident. When asked how the setting is determined for residents with pressure ulcers, the Assistant Director of Nursing said that she could not answer that question. 2. Resident #41 was admitted in July 2020 and had active diagnoses including pressure injuries on the left leg and and coccyx, diabetes and dementia. Review of Resident #41's Minimum Data Set assessment, dated 11/23/22, indicated he/she had severely impaired cognition, was at risk for the development of pressure injuries and required a pressure relieving device for the bed. Resident #41's care plan, dated 1/17/23, indicated he/she was at risk for further skin breakdown. Interventions included an air mattress, to be checked for functioning every shift. The care plan did not indicate the required air pressure setting. Review of Resident #41's physician's orders did not indicate what level his/her air mattress should be set at. Review of Resident #41's Wound Observation note, dated 2/21/23, indicated she had an air mattress. The note did not indicate the required air pressure setting. During an observation on 2/21/23 at 8:36 A.M., Resident #41 was lying in bed and appeared asleep. The air mattress pump was set to normal and the air pressure dial was set to 19 of a possible 20 firmness level. The setting did not indicate weight. During an observation on 2/22/23 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Resident #41 was lying in bed. The air mattress pump was set to normal and the air pressure dial was set to 19 of a possible 20 firmness level. During an observation on 2/23/23 at 9:16 A.M., Resident #41 was lying in bed. The air mattress pump was set to normal and the air pressure dial was set to 19 of a possible 20 firmness level. 3. Resident #92 was admitted to the facility in November 2021 and had active diagnoses which included dementia and chronic kidney disease. Review of Resident #92's Minimum Data Set assessment, dated 1/25/23, indicated he/she had severely impaired cognition, was at risk for the development of pressure injuries and required the use of a pressure relieving device. Review of Resident #92's physician order, dated 6/11/21, indicated he/she required the use of an air mattress and for staff to check placement and functioning every shift. The order did not indicate a specific pressure setting. Review of Resident #92's care plan, dated 6/17/22, indicated he/she was at risk for skin breakdown The care plan did not reference the use of an air mattress. During an observation on 2/21/23 at approximately 8:00 A.M., Resident #92 was lying in bed and his/her air mattress pump firmness was set to Comfort level 5. Level 5 appeared to be the firmest pressure setting. During an observation on 2/22/23 at approximately 7:30 A.M., Resident #92 was lying in bed and his/her air mattress pump firmness was set to Comfort level 5. During an interview with the Administrator on 2/23/23 at 9:53 A.M., she said she was unsure of how staff determined air mattress settings. Policies and procedures provided by the Administrator did not reference a procedure for setting the appropriate air mattress pressure.

Based on records reviewed and interviews for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1) who was admitted to the Facility without pressure injuries, and was assessed by nursing to be at increased risk for skin breakdown, the Facility failed to ensure nursing adequately assessed and consistently monitored his/her skin in an effort to maintain his/her skin integrity. Resident #1 developed pressure injuries on both heels on 10/18/22, there were no nursing assessments of the pressure injuries and physician's orders for treatments were not obtained timely in an effort to prevent worsening of his/her wounds. Findings include: The Facility Policy titled Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention and Management, dated as revised on 08/25/21, indicated that a skin assessment/inspection should be performed weekly by a licensed nurse. The Facility Policy titled Changes in Resident's Condition or Status, dated as revised on 08/18/22, indicated that the Facility will notify the resident, his/her primary care provider, and representative of changes in the resident's condition or status. The Policy indicated that Federal Regulations required that the Facility must immediately notify the resident's Physician and notify, consistent with his/her authority, the resident representative when there is a need to alter treatment significantly (that is a need to discontinue an existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences or to commence a new form of treatment). Review of Resident #1's Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated he/she was admitted to the Facility in October 2022, diagnoses included right hip fracture, COVID-19, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, and need for assistance with personal care. The MDS indicated that Resident #1's skin was intact, that he/she had no unstageable deep tissue injuries (DTI, a pressure injury which presents as deep red, purple, or maroon areas of intact skin, non-intact skin, or blood-filled blisters caused by damage to the underlying soft tissue), no suspected DTIs, and no unhealed pressure injuries. The MDS indicated that he/she was at increased risk for developing pressure injuries. Review of Resident #1's Occupational Therapy Summary of Daily Skilled Services Note, dated 10/18/22, indicated that the Occupational Therapist (OT) observed DTIs on both of his/her heels and an off-loading cushion was provided. The Note indicated that nursing was notified. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support that his/her Physician was immediately notified of the new pressure injuries or that orders were obtained by nursing for treatments to Resident #1's heels on 10/18/22. Review of Resident #1's Occupational Therapy Summary of Daily Skilled Services Note, dated 10/25/22, indicated that the OT consulted with nursing and the wound team regarding his/her worsening bilateral DTIs and requested that the wound team treat him/her. Review of Resident #1's Wound Observation Tools, dated 10/25/22, indicated that he/she was found to have the following: - an unstageable Facility acquired pressure injury on his/her right heel that measured 4.0 centimeters (cm) x 2.0 cm, - - an unstageable Facility acquired pressure injury on his/her left heel with 80% necrotic tissue visible under a blister that measured 6.4 cm x 7.5 cm. The Wound Observations Tools indicated that 10/25/22 was the first observation of the wounds. Review of Resident #1's Physician's Orders, on 10/25/22 (seven days after the DTI injuries to his/her heels were found) indicated treatment orders were obtained by nursing for treatment to his/her pressure injuries as follows: -left heel wash with normal saline, apply skin prep, and cover with a foam dressing daily for his/her blister wound -right heel wash with normal saline, apply skin prep each shift for DTI. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated there was no documentation to support that his/her bilateral heel wounds were assessed and measured by nursing, that his/her Physician was notified, or that treatment Orders were obtained and administered prior to 10/25/22, which was seven days after they were first observed. Review of Resident #1's Medical Record indicated that after his/her initial admission skin assessment, there was no documentation to support that licensed nurses conducted weekly skin assessments (due 10/10/22, 10/17/22, and 10/24/22) to identify any signs of changes in his/her skin integrity. During an interview on 11/29/22 at 12:19 P.M., the Occupational Therapist (OT) said that when she provided therapy services for Resident #1 on 10/18/22, she observed purplish/blackish areas on both of his/her heels and said she told Nurse #1 that day. The OT said that, although she could not recall how Resident #1's heel injuries had changed, when she provided therapy services for him/her on 10/25/22, his/her heels wounds appeared worse than when she had seen them on 10/18/22. The OT said she asked the wound team to look at Resident #1's heels on 10/25/22. During an interview on 11/29/22 at 2:43 P.M., Nurse #1 said she did not recall when Resident #1's heel wounds were first observed and said she was not approached by any staff members on 10/18/22 about pressure injuries on his/her heels. During an interview on 12/05/22 at 10:43 A.M., Resident #1's Physician said although he could not recall the exact date he was notified about Resident #1's pressure injuries, said if he had been notified on 10/18/22, he would have provided treatment orders on that date. Resident #1's Physician said, the date that treatment orders were obtained by nursing, was the date he was first notified. Review of Resident #1's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated 10/2022, indicated treatment orders were obtained from the Physician on 10/25/22. During an interview on 11/29/22 at 3:54 P.M., the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) said skin checks were supposed to be completed by nurses each week after admission. The DON said after Resident #1's admission assessment, nurses did not do any weekly skin checks on Resident #1. The DON said she was a member of the wound team and said that on 10/25/22, the wound team was first notified about Resident #1's heels. The DON said when the wound team assessed Resident #1's heels on 10/25/22, one heel had a fluid filled blister with a dark area visible underneath it and the other heel had a purple area that was a DTI. The DON said she was not aware that the OT had discovered Resident #1's pressure injuries on his/her heels on 10/18/22 and said staff were expected to notify the wound team when any new wounds were observed so the wounds could be assessed and treatment orders could be obtained right away. The DON said treatment orders for Resident #1's left and right heels were not obtained until 10/25/22.