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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PALM TERRACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION
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24962 Calle Aragon
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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INITIAL COMMENTS
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
an ABBREVIATED SURVEY for COMPLAINT
No: CA00519873.
Inspection was limited to the specific complaint
investigated and does not represent the
findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: Surveyor 36870, HFEN and
Surveyor 38217, HFEN.
FOR COMPLAINT No: CA00519873: THE
DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PARTIALLY
SUBSTANTIATE THE COMPLAINT
ALLEGATION(S). FINDINGS WERE CITED
AT F273, F281, F309, AND F514.
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND
BRIEF DEFINITIONS:
ACLS - advanced cardiac life support
Agonal respiration - shallow breathing pattern
that is often related to cardiac arrest and death
Anemia - a condition that develops when blood
lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin,
resulting in inadequate oxygen to the body's
cells
BP - blood pressure
bpm - beat per minute
BMP - basic metabolic panel (a blood test to
measure blood sugar, electrolyte balance, and
kidney function)
Cardiopulmonary - pertaining to the heart and
lungs
CBC - complete blood count (a blood test to
determine health status, including anemia and
infection)
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that
other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days
following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14
days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued
program participation.
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Chief complaint - the primary reason for a
person seeking medical attention
CMP - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (a
blood test to evaluate organ function and check
for conditions such as diabetes, kidney function
and liver function)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Code Blue - A medical emergency in which a
team of medical personnel work to revive an
individual in cardiac arrest
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(lung disorder, such as asthma, that increases
airway resistance)
CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation (manual
use of chest compressions and ventilation to
persons in cardiac arrest)
Diabetes - a disease that affects the body's
ability to use insulin resulting in abnormal
carbohydrate metabolism
DON - Director of Nursing
ED - Emergency Department
EMS - emergency medical service
g/dL - grams per deciliter (some medical tests
report results this way)
GI - gastro-intestinal (refers to stomach and
large and small intestines)
Hematoma - a localized collection of clotted
blood in the tissues outside of the blood
vessels.
Hemoglobin - a protein in red blood cells that
carries oxygen. A low hemoglobin count may
indicate anemia
Hypoglycemia - low blood sugar
KUB = kidneys, ureters, bladder (an x-ray of
the abdomen, providing information about
abdominal organs)
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAR - Medication Administration Record
MDS - Minimum Data Set (a portion of the RAI
consisting of a set of screening, clinical, and
functional status elements used to assess the
residents)
MI - myocardial infarction (heart attack,
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changes in the heart muscle that occur due to
the sudden deprivation of circulating blood)
ml - milliliter(s)
mmHg - millimeter(s) of mercury
NG tube - nasogastric tube (a tube used to
suction stomach contents; inserted through the
nose and down the esophagus to the stomach)
OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pneumonia - infection that inflames the air sacs
of one or both lungs
PT - Physical Therapist
PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
RAI - Resident Assessment Instrument (a
standardized assessment tool)
RN - Registered Nurse
SSD - Social Service Director
STAT - used as a directive to medical
personnel to respond immediately
Status post - refers to a condition after a
procedure or diagnosis
Urinary retention - an inability to completely
empty the bladder
WBC - white blood cell count
F273
SS=D
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 14 DAYS
AFTER ADMIT
CFR(s): 483.20(b)(2)(i)
F273
(b)(2) When required. Subject to the
timeframes prescribed in §413.343(b) of this
chapter, a facility must conduct a
comprehensive assessment of a resident in
accordance with the timeframes specified in
paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section.
The timeframes prescribed in §413.343(b) of
this chapter do not apply to CAHs.
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Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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(i) Within 14 calendar days after admission,
excluding readmissions in which there is no
significant change in the resident’s physical or
mental condition. (For purposes of this section,
“readmission” means a return to the facility
following a temporary absence for
hospitalization or therapeutic leave.)
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive
assessment was conducted for one of two
sampled residents (Resident 1). Resident 1 did
not have an RAI completed at any time during
the six weeks she was a resident at the facility.
The failure to conduct a comprehensive
assessment had the potential for the facility not
having adequate and/or accurate information to
plan and provide appropriate care and services
to Resident 1.
Findings:
The RAI helps nursing home staff gather
definitive information on a resident's strengths
and needs to be addressed in an individualized
care plan. It also assists staff with identify and
tracking changes in the resident's status. The
utilization of the RAI yields information about a
resident's functional status, strengths,
weaknesses, and preferences, as well as
offering guidance on further assessment once
problems have been identified. The RAI
includes the MDS.
Review of the facility P&P titled
Comprehensive Assessments dated 5/2014,
showed it is the facility's policy to complete a
comprehensive assessment of the resident's
needs which are based on the State's specific
RAI and the facility's interdepartmental
assessment forms.
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PALM TERRACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION
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24962 Calle Aragon
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Medical record review for Resident 1 was
initiated on 2/6/17. Resident 1 was admitted to
the facility on 12/8/17, for rehabilitation
following a traumatic injury.
Review of the RAI for Resident 1 dated
12/15/16, showed the OT and PT portions of
section O (Special Treatment, Procedures, and
Programs) were completed by the DOR on
12/16/16. The RAI also showed section B
(Hearing, Speech, and Vision), section C
(Cognitive Patterns), section D (Mood), section
E (Behavior), and section Q (Participation in
Assessment and Goal Setting) were completed
by the Case Manager on 2/3/17, 14 days after
Resident 1 was transferred out of the facility.
In addition, no other sections of the MDS was
completed including:
*Section F - Preferences for Customary
Routine and Activities
*Section G - Functional Status
*Section H - Bladder and Bowel
*Section I - Active Diagnoses
*Section J - Health Conditions
*Section K - Swallowing/Nutritional Status
*Section L - Oral/Dental Status
*Section M - Skin Conditions
*Section N - Medications
*Section P - Restraints
*Section V - Care Area Assessment Summary
On 2/6/17 at 1535 hours, an interview with the
MDS Coordinator was conducted. When asked
if an RAI had been completed on Resident 1,
the MDS Coordinator stated no, it had not been
done. When asked if it should have been
completed, the MDS Coordinator stated it
should have been done within 14 days of the
resident's admission date of 12/8/16. The MDS
Coordinator stated it was not done due to the
staff turnover and lack of an assistant available
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to complete the RAIs.
F281
SS=D
SERVICES PROVIDED MEET
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
F281
(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to provide services in
accordance with the accepted standards of
clinical practice for one of two sampled
residents (Resident 1). Resident 1 had an
initial nursing assessment completed upon
admission to the facility by two LVNs, not by an
RN. This failure had the potential for Resident
1 not receiving necessary nursing care that met
the professional standards and developing
medical complications.
Findings:
According to California Code of Regulations,
Title 16-25-18.5, the LVN performs services
requiring technical and manual skills which
include the following: basic assessment, which
the LVN Scope of Practice defines as data
collection. The LVN may not perform an
assessment that requires an analysis or
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synthesis (evaluation) of data. Data collected
by the LVN can be used by the RN to assist in
the assessment process. LVNs are not
independent practitioners, but may implement
components of patient care assigned to them
by the RN responsible for the patient.
Medical record review for Resident 1 was
initiated on 2/6/17. Resident 1 was admitted to
the facility from an acute care hospital intensive
care unit on 12/8/16, for rehabilitation following
a traumatic injury.
Review of the Licensed Nurse Initial Admission
Record dated 12/8/17 at 2348 hours, showed a
comprehensive nursing assessment was
completed by LVNs 3 and 4. There was no
documented evidence Resident 1 was
assessed by an RN on admission to the facility.
On 2/15/17 at 1535 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with DON 3. When
asked who was responsible for conducting an
initial nursing assessment when a resident was
admitted to the facility, DON 3 stated it was
usually completed by RN 1. When asked if it
should always be an RN, DON 3 stated yes.
On 2/22/17 at 1450 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with DON 1 who was
the Acting DON at the time Resident 1 resided
at the facility. When DON 1 was asked who
was responsible for conducting an initial
nursing assessment for a resident, DON 1
stated whoever the charge nurse was at the
time. When asked if it was always completed
by an RN, DON 1 stated it was done by the
licensed nurses, and could be an RN or LVN.
DON 1 further stated at the time, she was DON
at the facility, it was their policy to have
specially trained LVNs perform the initial
nursing assessments on residents.
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F309
PROVIDE CARE/SERVICES FOR HIGHEST
WELL BEING
CFR(s): 483.24, 483.25(k)(l)
F309
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483.24 Quality of life
Quality of life is a fundamental principle that
applies to all care and services provided to
facility residents. Each resident must receive
and the facility must provide the necessary
care and services to attain or maintain the
highest practicable physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being, consistent with the
resident’s comprehensive assessment and plan
of care.
483.25 Quality of care
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that
applies to all treatment and care provided to
facility residents. Based on the comprehensive
assessment of a resident, the facility must
ensure that residents receive treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards
of practice, the comprehensive personcentered care plan, and the residents’ choices,
including but not limited to the following:
(k) Pain Management.
The facility must ensure that pain management
is provided to residents who require such
services, consistent with professional
standards of practice, the comprehensive
person-centered care plan, and the residents’
goals and preferences.
(l) Dialysis. The facility must ensure that
residents who require dialysis receive such
services, consistent with professional
standards of practice, the comprehensive
person-centered care plan, and the residents’
goals and preferences.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to identify a significant change
of condition in a timely manner for one of two
sampled residents (Resident 1). Over the
course of two and a half days, Resident 1
became weak, could no longer participate in
PT, developed abdominal pain, became
incontinent, and vomited blood. Failure to
identify the significant decline in Resident 1's
condition resulted in Resident 1 not receiving
care and treatment timely necessary to
maintain her physical well-being, causing her to
be transported urgently to an acute care
hospital ED in an unstable condition. Three
minutes after arrival at the ED, Resident 1
suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest and
subsequently died.
Findings:
On 1/30/17 at 1030 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with Resident 1's
family member (Family Member 1). Family
Member 1 stated he and his family were
concerned the facility did not address all of
Resident 1's health issues, especially her low
hemoglobin and need for a GI workup to rule
out internal bleeding. Family Member 1 stated
he had requested a care plan conference with
the Case Manager and Administrator on
Resident 1's admission to the facility, but the
care conference was not scheduled until
12/30/17, 22 days later. Family Member 1
stated "nothing was done" after the care
conference to address the "blood problem" until
1/20/17, when Resident 1 was transferred via
911 ambulance to the acute care hospital after
her health had declined. The family member
stated according to the ED physician, Resident
1's hemoglobin level was 4.5 gm/dL (normal
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range: 11.0-15.0 g/dL). Family Member 1
stated Resident 1 received a blood transfusion
in the ED but died shortly after being
transferred to the acute care hospital.
Medical record review for Resident 1 was
initiated on 2/6/17. Resident 1 was admitted to
the facility from an acute care hospital on
12/8/16, for rehabilitation following a traumatic
injury.
Review of the Physician Discharge Summary
from the acute care hospital dated 12/8/16,
included the following discharge diagnoses:
multiple injuries due to trauma, acute blood
loss anemia, status post blood transfusion,
pelvic hematoma, poorly controlled diabetes
with hypoglycemia, hypertension, COPD, and
urinary retention and frequency.
Documentation also showed Resident 1 had
chronic anemia and her hemoglobin upon
discharge was 8.1 g/dL. There was a pending
GI workup as an outpatient, and she was to be
discharged to the skilled nursing facility for
rehabilitation.
Review of the History and Physical examination
dated 12/12/16, showed Resident 1 had the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
Review of the Licensed Nurse Initial Admission
Record dated 12/8/17 at 2348 hours, showed a
comprehensive nursing assessment was
completed by LVNs 3 and 4. There was no
documented evidence to show an RN
assessment was completed upon the resident's
admission to the facility. Cross reference to
F281.
Review of the RAI dated 12/15/16, showed
majority of the assessments, except for the PT
and OT sections, had not been completed
during Resident 1's six week stay at the facility.
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For example, the sections of the RAI used to
measure residents' functional abilities,
strengths, weaknesses, and risk factors were
all blank. The Care Area Assessment
Summary was also left blank. According to the
RAI Manual dated 10/2014, the Care Area
Assessment Summary should be used to guide
decision-making, direct facility staff to specific
areas of concern, and develop a
comprehensive plan of care.
Review of the laboratory results for Resident 1
showed the following:
* On 12/13/16, the CBC test results showed the
hemoglobin level was 7.1 g/dL (normal
hemoglobin range: 11.5-15.0 g/dL) and the
physician was notified with no new orders.
* On 12/30/16, the CBC test results showed the
hemoglobin level was 8.8 g/dL and the
physician was notified with no new orders.
* On 1/10/17, the CBC test results showed the
hemoglobin level was 8.6 g/dL and the
physician was notified with no new orders.
* On 1/20/17, the CBC test results showed the
hemoglobin level was 4.5 g/dL and the WBC
count was 25.8 thousand (normal WBC range:
4.0-10.5 thousand) and the physician was
notified and ordered Resident 1 to be
transferred to the acute care hospital ED.
On 2/6/17 at 1545, an interview was conducted
with the Case Manager who stated she had
been covering for the vacationing SSD. The
Case Manager stated she and the rest of the
IDT held a care conference with Resident 1
and her family sometime after 12/28/16. The
Case Manager stated Resident 1's progress,
nursing care, and laboratory test results were
all discussed. The Case Manager stated the
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family had been concerned about the resident's
hemoglobin level (7.1 g/dL) obtained on
12/13/16. The Case Manager stated she
reassured the family that a hemoglobin level of
7.1 g/dl result did not fall within the parameters
for a blood transfusion, but she would request
another blood count from the physician.
Review of Resident 1's Progress Notes showed
a nurse's Change of Condition note dated
1/19/17 at 1800 hours, was documented by
LVN 1. The note showed Resident 1 reported
vomiting blood. LVN 1 notified the resident's
physician (Physician 1) and received an order
for anti-nausea medication and a CBC test to
be done the following morning. A second
nurse's progress note dated 1/19/17 at 2207
hours, showed Resident 1 was forgetful and
complaining of abdominal pain. LVN 1
documented he notified his supervisor to
assess Resident 1 and notified the physician.
LVN 1 documented Physician 1 ordered a CMP
test and abdominal x-ray; both orders were to
be carried out in the morning. There were no
vital signs documented in the nurse's note at or
around this time.
On 2/15/17 at 1605 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with LVN 1. LVN 1 was asked
to review his documentation for Resident 1
from 1/19/17. When asked if he observed the
vomit Resident 1 reported to him, LVN 1 stated
no, he did not see it. He stated he did not
know how much there was or what it looked
like because Resident 1 could not remember,
just that it was red with blood. LVN 1 was
asked if he checked Resident 1's abdomen.
He stated no, he requested his supervisor (RN
1) to assess Resident 1. He stated RN 1 did
assess Resident 1 and notified the resident's
physician. LVN 1 stated Resident 1 appeared
to be "fine" and remained alert and oriented.
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On 2/16/17 at 1600 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with RN 1. RN 1 stated he
remembered working the evening shift on
1/19/17 with LVN 1. RN 1 stated the DON
(DON 1) informed LVN 1 via text to have him
(RN 1) assess Resident 1, but RN 1 did not
remember what time. RN 1 stated he
remembered assessing Resident 1 but did not
recall the time. He stated there was a family
member at her bedside. RN 1 stated her vital
signs were taken and were "normal." He said
Resident 1 was complaining of abdominal pain.
He stated the family told him Resident 1 had
been complaining of abdominal pain for the last
three months and all of her tests were
"negative." RN 1 stated he informed LVN 1 to
call the physician who ordered the KUB and
CMP tests to be done the following morning.
RN 1 stated he recalled LVN 1 informing him a
CNA (CNA 1) had helped Resident 1 clean up
the "coffee ground" vomit earlier in the shift on
1/19/17.
When RN 1 was asked where he documented
his assessment of Resident 1, RN 1 stated he
normally did not document anything in the
medical record when he was asked to help
another nurse. When asked what his
assessment findings were for Resident 1 on
1/19/16, he stated her abdomen was soft but
tender, her vital signs were stable, and the
resident was not " tachycardic" (rapid heart
rate) and not vomiting, pale or weak. RN 1 did
not think there was a "significant change" in her
condition.
Review of the Physical Therapy Notes showed
Resident 1 was experiencing a change of
condition from 1/18/17 to 1/20/17 as evidence
by the following notes:
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a. Review of Physical Therapy Treatment
Encounter note dated 1/18/17, signed by PTA
1, showed Resident 1 was feeling fatigued, had
increased pain, and required frequent rest
periods due to fatigue and pain. Review of PT
1's note dated 1/19/17, showed Resident 1
refused to ambulate due to feeling nauseous
and having stomach pain, and the nursing staff
were notified.
b. Review of Physical Therapy Treatment
Encounter Note dated 1/18/17, signed by PTA
2 showed Resident 1 reported feeling fatigued
and had increased pain. On 1/19/17, PTA 2
documented Resident 1 refused to attempt
ambulate due to feeling nauseous and having
stomach pain, and the nursing staff were
notified.
c. Review of Physical Therapy - Therapy
Addendum notes dated 1/20/17 from 08300840 hours, showed a summary note
documented by PT 1. PT 1 and OTA (OTA 1)
asked to help assess Resident 1 for a decline
in her functional mobility. The note showed PT
1 performed an assessment and asked
Resident 1 how she was feeling. Resident 1
responded, "yucky."
On 2/16/17 at 0955 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with PT 1. PT 1 confirmed she
assessed Resident 1 for a change in her
functional status on 1/20/17. PT 1 stated she
assessed Resident 1 to rule out a possible
stroke such weakness on one side. PT 1
stated OTA 1 stated she had informed the
nursing staff Resident 1 was not feeling well.
On 2/16/17 at 1000 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with PTA 1. PTA 1 stated she
had worked with Resident 1 on 1/16 and
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1/17/17. PTA 1 stated Resident 1 was
motivated and functioning well on these two
days. The resident did not complaint of any
decreased energy or fatigue; the only thing the
resident mentioned was that she had a long
history of chronic hip and back pain.
On 2/16/17 at 1008 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with PTA 2. PTA 2 stated he
took care of Resident 1 on 1/18 and 1/19/17.
PTA 2 stated on 1/18/17, Resident 1 felt weak
and had abdominal pain, and he let the nurse
know. PTA 2 stated Resident 1 was able to get
out of bed, sit in the chair, and walk to the
bathroom. PTA 2 stated they stayed in
Resident 1's room to do her treatment on that
day; however, normally, Resident 1 would walk
(using her walker) to the gym to do her
exercises. PTA 2 stated Resident 1 had not
been feeling well and refused therapy twice on
1/19/17. He stated he let the nurse know how
Resident 1 was feeling and that she had
refused treatment. PTA 2 added Resident 1
looked "off."
However, review of the medical record showed
no documented evidence the licensed nursing
staff had assessed the resident and reported
the resident's change in health condition to the
physician for proper and prompt medical
interventions after the PT staff had informed
the licensed nursing staff of the resident's
change in condition.
Review of the Occupational Therapy Treatment
notes showed Resident 1 was experiencing a
change of condition from 1/18/17 to 1/20/17 as
evidence by the following notes:
a. Review of Occupational Therapy Treatment
Encounter Note dated 1/18/17, signed by OTA
1, showed Resident 1 was able to work in her
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room only, declined a shower three times
because she was too cold, complained of
nausea, and was not feeling well enough. The
nursing staff were notified Resident 1 refused
to shower.
b. The Occupational Therapy Treatment
Encounter Note dated 1/19/17, signed by OTA
1, showed Resident 1 appeared confused,
notified the nursing staff of the change of
condition. The OTA documented Resident 1
required a lot of encouragement to participate
with her therapy treatment.
c. Review of Occupational Therapy Treatment
Encounter Notes dated 1/20/17, signed by OTA
1, showed Resident 1 had increased fatigue
and was lethargic, the nursing staff were
notified STAT, and both CNA and OTA
assisted Resident 1 with positioning and
incontinent brief management. PT 1 was called
into room to assess Resident 1. Resident 1
was encouraged to eat but had no appetite; the
nursing staff member was present in room; the
OTA went back to check Resident 1 later, but
she had been transferred to the ED.
On 2/17/17 at 0945 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with OTA 1. OTA 1 stated she
was very familiar with Resident 1, knew her
well, and had worked with her throughout her
stay. OTA 1 was asked to review her
documentation in Resident 1's medical record
for the dates 1/18/17-1/20/17.
After reviewing her documentation, OTA 1
spoke of the following timelines for Resident 1:
* On 1/18/17 (Wednesday), Resident 1 was
functioning at a high level.
* On 1/19/17 (Thursday), Resident 1 had a
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decline in her function status; prior to Thursday,
Resident 1 had been ambulating to the
bathroom with standby assistance and the use
of her walker and was able to toilet herself.
Resident 1 had been cognitively intact and was
doing "great." She stated on Thursday
(1/19/17), Resident 1 was not "herself." OTA 1
observed Resident 1 lying in bed wearing only
her robe. OTA 1 stated Resident 1 was a
modest woman who would normally not be in
that state of undress. She said Resident 1
seemed a little "loopy and out of it."
* On 1/20/17 (Friday), OTA 1 stated she was a
little "alarmed" to find Resident 1 lying in bed
wearing a hospital gown and an incontinence
brief as she had was always continent and
always wore underwear. She stated she
immediately went to the charge nurse and the
charge nurse went into the resident's room.
OTA 1 stated she also notified PT 1 to help
evaluate Resident 1 as they were both
concerned Resident 1 might have had a
"stroke." She stated Resident 1 had no
appetite and refused to eat. PT 1
recommended to let Resident 1 rest and try to
work with her later in the morning. OTA 1
stated she went back to Resident 1's room later
in the morning and learned the resident had
been transferred by ambulance to the hospital.
Review of the licensed nurses' progress notes
showed on 1/18/17, there were no vital signs
documented. In addition, there was no
documentation to show Resident 1 had any
changes of condition such as nausea, vomiting,
or abdominal discomfort as identified by PT,
OTA, and CNA staff.
Review of the meal percentage intake for
Resident 1 for January 2017 showed Resident
1 had a decline in her oral meal intake between
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1/16/17 to 1/20/17. For example, on 1/16/17,
she ate 100% of all meals. On 1/17 and
1/18/17, she ate an average of 50% of her
meals. On 1/19/17, she only ate 25% of each
meal and on 1/20/17, she refused to eat her
breakfast and was later transferred to the ED.
On 2/21/17 at 1550 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1
stated she was not assigned to Resident 1 on
Thursday (1/19/17), but remembered helping
her at around 1800 hours on that day. CNA 1
stated she was in the hallway and went into
Resident 1's room because she had vomited
on herself and on the floor. CNA 1 stated the
vomit was bloody but also had "black" in it like
"coffee grounds." CNA 1 stated she went out
of the room to tell LVN 1 Resident 1 vomited;
however, LVN 1 was busy so she went back to
clean up the resident's vomit.
On 2/22/17 at 1050 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2
she had cared for her many times. CNA 2
stated during the last two days, the resident
was in the facility complaining of "belly pain."
CNA 2 stated she did not recall Resident 1
complaining of belly pain before 1/18/17. She
stated when Resident 1 got up to the
bathroom, she was "holding her belly" and said
her "belly hurt." CNA 2 stated she "knew
something was wrong" with Resident 1 and
reported her change of condition to the nurse in
charge. CNA 2 further stated on 1/20/17,
Resident 1 was wearing an incontinence brief.
CNA 2 Resident 1 was not herself because she
had never been incontinent before. She stated
she reported her observations to LVN 2. She
stated LVN 2 told her that Resident 1 was "fine"
and that they were monitoring her.
CNA 2 stated she changed Resident 1's
incontinence brief and observed dark urine and
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that Resident 1 was very weak and sweaty.
She said she reported Resident 1's condition to
LVN 2 again. LVN 2 told CNA 2 they were
monitoring Resident 1 and they were trying to
get an order for an IV.
CNA 2 stated there was a family member
(Family Member 2) at Resident 1's bedside the
entire morning of 1/20/17. He was very
concerned about her change of condition and
wanted her transported to the acute care
hospital. The CNA stated the Medical Director
came into Resident 1's room and took her
pulse, and stated her heart rate was up and
asked everyone to leave the room. The
resident was transferred to the ED.
Review of the resident's plan of care showed
no documented evidence the staff developed a
care plan problem to address Resident 1's
anemia. A short-term care plan problem
showed Resident 1 vomited on 1/19/17,
however, it did not address Resident 1 had
vomited blood. In addition, there was no other
care plan problem to address Resident 1's
change of condition related to her incontinence,
inability to perform PT/OT exercises, loss of
appetite, abdominal pain, fatigue, or her altered
mental status from 1/18/17 to 1/20/17, found in
the medical record.
On 2/22/17 at 1110 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated she
was familiar with Resident 1 and worked as a
desk nurse on the day shift from 1/17/171/20/17. LVN 2 was asked to review a nurses'
progress note she designated as a Late Entry
on 1/19/17 at 1146 hours. LVN 2 stated she
wrote the note but did not remember exactly
what time the assessment of Resident 1 took
place; it just occurred sometime before lunch.
LVN 2 verified she did not write down the
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actual time of the assessment. When asked
what prompted her to perform an assessment
for Resident 1 at the time, LVN 2 stated
because Resident 1 vomited on the afternoon
shift the day before and she had received a text
from DON 1 at approximately 1030 hours on
1/19/17, asking her to assess Resident 1. LVN
2 stated Resident 1 was alert during the
assessment, and had no discomfort, nausea, or
vomiting.
LVN 2 described the course of events that
occurred with Resident 1 on the morning of
1/20/17. LVN 2 stated LVN 6 asked LVN 2 to
assist her with Resident 1 because Family
Member 2 was in the room and asking
Resident 1 being transferred to the acute care
hospital. She stated she "checked" on
Resident 1 was awake but not talking like she
normally did and did not respond verbally when
her name was called.
LVN 2 stated another LVN (LVN 6) took
Resident 1's vital signs and was going to take
them again because they were abnormal. LVN
2 called the Medical Director and DON 1 to
inform them of Resident 1's condition. LVN 2
remembered Resident 1 had laboratory tests
drawn earlier that morning and went to check
the results in the computer. LVN 2 stated she
retrieved the CBC results from the computer
and identified a critical value notification from
the laboratory company. She stated she then
texted Physician 1 and told him about the
laboratory notification and asked for an order
for an IV. She said the Medical Director came
into the room to assess Resident 1 and took
her pulse. The Medical Director stated
Resident 1's pulse was weak and rapid and
ordered staff to call 911. LVN 2 called 911 at
1005 hours.
When LVN 2 was asked if she had been
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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PALM TERRACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION
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24962 Calle Aragon
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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notified of Resident 1 inability to do PT or OT
the two days prior to her being transferred to
the ED, LVN 2 stated no, the report would have
been given the nurse assigned to Resident 1.
On 2/22/17 at 1450 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with DON 1. DON 1
was asked to explain how the nursing staff
responded to Resident 1's change of condition.
The DON stated on the morning of 1/19/17
(Thursday), she received a "forwarded" text
from the Administrator regarding Resident 1's
"stomach." The DON asked LVN 2 to assess
Resident 1 sometime before lunch. She stated
LVN 2 told her Resident 1 "was fine" and even
better by the end of LVN 2's shift on 1/19/17.
Later, DON 1 heard from LVN 1 that on the
evening on 1/19/17, Resident 1 had vomited.
The DON stated she told LVN 1 to text
Physician 1 and obtain an order for laboratory
work and asked RN 1 to assess Resident 1.
The DON stated the staff's assessments
should have been documented in the resident's
medical record.
On 2/23/17 at 1600 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with Family Member
2. The family member stated he had visited
Resident 1 on multiple occasions at the facility.
Family Member 2 stated he was with Resident
1 on Tuesday (1/17/17) and she was "okay."
He stated he was with Resident 1 on Thursday
(1/19/17) for most of the day, and she was "not
well," so he asked Family Member 3 to come
stay with her so he could leave.
Family member 2 stated on 1/19/17, the facility
called him told him Resident 1 had been
incontinent. He stated he went to the facility at
1000 hours on 1/19/17, and noticed Resident 1
was not feeling well and told him her stomach
was "upset." He stated he tried to assist the
resident to the bathroom, but she was unable
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to make it and became "sweaty." Family
Member 2 called for help and the staff put
Resident 1 on a bedpan. He stated Resident 1
could not eat because her stomach hurt. He
stated he informed the nurses something was
not right with Resident 1, especially as the day
progressed. He stated he had to leave the
facility but returned later that evening. One of
the staff had informed him the resident had
vomited and there was blood in it. Family
Member 2 stated he noticed a definite decline
in Resident 1's mental status and was
uncomfortable leaving her. He stated he asked
Family Member 3 to come and stay with her.
Family Member 2 stated he went to the facility
early on 1/20/17, because Family Member 3,
who had been with her the night before, was
very worried about Resident 1's condition. He
stated both he and the other family members
wanted Resident 1 to be transferred to the
acute care hospital early Friday morning
(1/20/17), but the facility staff had refused. He
stated two days prior, Resident 1 was able to
walk, eat, and could get out of bed to the
bathroom with minimal assistance; however, on
Friday (1/20/17), Resident 1"could not do
anything."
Family Member 2 stated a nurse came into
Resident 1's room on 1/20/17 around 0945
hours, and checked the resident's oxygen
saturation rate. The nurse then called for help
and four staff members came into the room
including the Medical Director. The Medical
Director asked Resident 1 questions, but the
resident did not respond. The Medical Director
instructed someone to call an ambulance.
Family Member 2 stated he heard a staff
member was overheard inform the Medical
Director the resident s blood test results. The
Medical Director responded by saying "she is
septic, we need to call 911." The Medical
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Director told Family Members 2 and 3 Resident
1 had a WBC count of 27 thousand and her
hemoglobin was 4.5.
The family member stated the paramedics
arrived and administered oxygen to Resident 1;
she became verbally responsive and
complained she had "pain all over." Resident 1
was transferred to the acute care hospital ED.
The family member stated when they arrived to
the ED, Resident 1 was "gasping for air" and
her eyes were "rolled back" and a Code Blue
was called.
Review of the acute care hospital ED records
dated 1/20/17, showed the following:
a. The History of Present Illness dated 1/20/17
at 1116 hours, Resident 1 was admitted to the
ED with increasing generalized weakness,
altered level of consciousness, and a WBC
count of 27 thousand (normal range: 3.7-10.5
thousand), and she had abdominal distention.
While in the ED Resident 1 went into cardiac
arrest and a code blue was called. On 1/20/17
at 1140 hours, Resident 1 was placed on a
ventilator.
b. Review of the laboratory test results for
Resident 1 dated 1/20/17 at 1116 hours,
showed the WBC level was 26.7 thousand and
the hemoglobin level was 4.4 g/dL (normal
range: 11.0-16.0 g/dL).
c. Review of Medical Decision-Making
Progress notes for Resident 1 dated 1/20/17,
showed at 1119 hours, a Code Blue was called
and Resident 1 was intubated (breathing tube
placed). At 1202 hours, Resident 1 was
pronounced dead.
d. Review of a Physician's note dated 1/20/17
at 1509 hours, showed the following:
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Course - Resident 1 was brought to the ED by
EMS after she became weak and obtunded
(having diminished arousal and awareness) for
the past couple of days. On arrival to the ED,
Resident 1 was severely obtunded, pale, and
had agonal respirations. Resident 1 lost pulse
and a Code Blue was called. Resident 1 was
intubated and received blood transfusion. The
resident had evidence of coffee ground
substance present on the NG tube as well as
during the intubation. Resident 1 coded a
second time requiring ACLS. The Code was
called at 1202 hours due to prolonged
resuscitation and a grave prognosis. The
patient most likely had a "severe upper GI
bleed," leading to severe anemia, hypertension,
MI, and ultimate cardiac arrest.
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RES RECORDSCOMPLETE/ACCURATE/ACCESSIBLE
CFR(s): 483.70(i)(1)(5)
F514
(i) Medical records.
(1) In accordance with accepted professional
standards and practices, the facility must
maintain medical records on each resident that
are(i) Complete;
(ii) Accurately documented;
(iii) Readily accessible; and
(iv) Systematically organized
(5) The medical record must contain(i) Sufficient information to identify the resident;
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(ii) A record of the resident’s assessments;
(iii) The comprehensive plan of care and
services provided;
(iv) The results of any preadmission screening
and resident review evaluations and
determinations conducted by the State;
(v) Physician’s, nurse’s, and other licensed
professional’s progress notes; and
(vi) Laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic
services reports as required under §483.50.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure the accurate and
complete medical record was maintained for
one of two sampled Residents (Resident 1).
Resident 1's medical record did not reflect
accurate vital signs. This failure posed a risk of
facility staff and/or physicians having
inaccurate information of Resident 1's clinical
condition.
Findings:
Medical Record review for Resident 1 was
initiated on 2/6/17. Resident 1 was admitted to
the facility on 12/8/16, for rehabilitation
following a traumatic injury.
Review of Daily Skilled Notes showed the staff
were documenting the exact same vital signs
for several consecutive days. For example:
* On 12/10 and 12/11/16, the resident's BP was
122/60 mmHg and her pulse was 90 bpm.
* From 12/19 - 12/23/16, Resident 1's BP was
documented as 126/70 mmHg and pulse was
83 bpm.
* On 12/27 and 12/28/16, the resident's BP was
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138/71 mmHg and pulse was 83 bpm.
* On 12/29 and 12/30/16, Resident 1's BP was
135/78 mmHg and pulse was 86 bpm.
* From 1/1 - 1/4/17, Resident 1's BP was
158/79 mmHg and pulse was 86 bpm.
* For 1/2, 1/3, and 1/5/17, there were no vital
signs or Daily Skilled Note documented.
* From 1/6 - 1/12/17, Resident 1's pulse rate
was documented as "18" without intervention,
reporting, or correction. A low pulse rate of 18
without any documented intervention or
documented evidence the physician was
notified.
* From 1/14 - 1/18/17, the staff documented
Resident 1's BP was 126/72 mmHg and her
pulse was 76 bpm.
On 2/15/17 at 1535 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with LVN 1. When asked how
often LVN 1 took the vital signs for residents.
LVN 1 stated he took them once every shift, but
sometimes the CNA took them. When asked
where he documented the vital signs, LVN 1
stated sometimes in the nurses' progress notes
and sometimes in the Daily Skilled Notes.
When asked if they could be documented
anywhere else in the medical record, LVN 1
stated maybe in the "vital signs paper work."
When asked if the "vital signs paper work" was
part of the medical record, LVN 1 stated no, it
was for the nurses' use only. LVN 1 was asked
to review the Daily Skilled Notes he wrote
regarding the resident's vital signs on 1/7/17,
as B/P 130/68 mmHg and "P" 18 bpm and
1/12/17, B/P of 131/68 mmHg and "P" 18 bpm.
When asked if he wrote these two notes and
vital signs, LVN 1 stated yes. LVN 1 stated the
"P" meant the "pulse rate." When asked to
read back what he documented for the
resident's pulse rate, LVN 1 stated what he
wrote it in error as the resident's pulse rate
could not have been 18 bpm as documented.
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When asked what he would do if the vital signs
were abnormal, LVN 1 stated he would re-take
them but did not do so on those two days.
On 2/22/14 at 1110 hours, a telephone
interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with LVN 2. When asked how
often she took routine vital signs, LVN 2 stated
she took them every morning before
administering the medications to the residents.
When asked where she documented the vital
signs, LVN 2 stated she wrote them down on a
"paper endorsement," which was not part of the
resident's medical record. LVN 2 stated she
then transcribed the vital signs onto MAR or the
Daily Skilled Notes. LVN 2 was asked to
review her notes from 1/14 to 1/16/17. LVN 2
verified the same set of vital signs were
documented for five days in a row. LVN 2
stated she did not take the vital signs as
documented on 1/14 to 1/16/17; however, she
stated she had signed the note dated 1/16/17.
LVN 2 stated she recalled taking Resident 1's
vital signs on 1/16/17, but failed to document
them on the resident's medical record.
On 2/22/17 at 1450 hours, a telephone
interview was conducted with DON 1. When
asked how often routine vital signs should be
taken for the residents, the DON stated at least
once per day. DON 1 was informed Resident
1's medical record failed to show documented
evidence her vital signs were taken every day.
DON 1 verified they should be taken and
documented every day.
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