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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the concurrent RECERTIFICATION and
ABBREVIATED surveys to investigate
COMPLAINT No. CA00646511.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health: Surveyor 37689, HFEN;
Surveyor 38461, HFEN; Surveyor 38489,
HFEN; Surveyor 40432, HFEN; Surveyor
41231, HFEN; Surveyor 41324, HFEN; and
Surveyor 41418, HFEN.
FOR COMPLAINT NO. CA00646511: THE
DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PARTIALLY
SUBSTANTIATE THE COMPLAINT
ALLEGATION(S). FINDINGS WERE CITED
AT F688 FOR RESIDENT 82.
The surveyors entered the facility on 7/29/19 at
0730 hours. The census was 143.
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND
BRIEF DEFINITIONS:
ADL - activities of daily living
AV fistula - surgically created connection
between an artery and a vein
Bruit - the sound heard through a stethoscope
over the AV fistula
Central line - an intravenous catheter inserted
into a large vein in the neck or chest
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Dermatologist - a medical practitioner qualified
to diagnose and treat skin disorders
DON - Director of Nursing
DSD - Director of Staff Development
DSS - Dietary Services Supervisor
EOP - Emergency Operations Plan
GT - gastrostomy tube (a tube inserted through
the wall of the abdomen directly into the
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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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stomach used to administer nutritional formula
and/or medications
gm - gram(s)
Hemodialysis/dialysis - a treatment to rid the
blood of toxins and waste when the kidneys fail
to function
IDT - Interdisciplinary Team
IV - intravenous (a special "needle" inserted
into a vein connected to plastic tubing to
administer fluids and/or medication)
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
MDS - Minimum Data Set (a standardized
assessment tool)
mmHg - millimeters of mercury (a unit of blood
pressure measurement
mg - milligram(s)
mg/dl - milligram per deciliter
ml - milliliter(s)
iu - international unit(s)
P&P - policy and procedure
PROM -passive range of motion
RD - Registered Dietitian
RN - Registered Nurse
RNA - Restorative Nursing Assistant
ROM - range of motion
RNA - Restorative Nursing Assistant
SSA - Social Services Assistant
Thrill - a vibration felt over the AV fistula
Trendelenberg - positioning a person on their
back and elevating the feet higher than the
head.
F550
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Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
CFR(s): 483.10(a)(1)(2)(b)(1)(2)
F550
§483.10(a) Resident Rights.
The resident has a right to a dignified
existence, self-determination, and
communication with and access to persons and
services inside and outside the facility,
including those specified in this section.
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§483.10(a)(1) A facility must treat each resident
with respect and dignity and care for each
resident in a manner and in an environment
that promotes maintenance or enhancement of
his or her quality of life, recognizing each
resident's individuality. The facility must protect
and promote the rights of the resident.
§483.10(a)(2) The facility must provide equal
access to quality care regardless of diagnosis,
severity of condition, or payment source. A
facility must establish and maintain identical
policies and practices regarding transfer,
discharge, and the provision of services under
the State plan for all residents regardless of
payment source.
§483.10(b) Exercise of Rights.
The resident has the right to exercise his or her
rights as a resident of the facility and as a
citizen or resident of the United States.
§483.10(b)(1) The facility must ensure that the
resident can exercise his or her rights without
interference, coercion, discrimination, or
reprisal from the facility.
§483.10(b)(2) The resident has the right to be
free of interference, coercion, discrimination,
and reprisal from the facility in exercising his or
her rights and to be supported by the facility in
the exercise of his or her rights as required
under this subpart.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
2. During the observations on 7/31/19 between
0751 and 0829 hours, the following was
observed:
- At 0757 hours, CNAs 4 and 5 entered Room
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G carrying breakfast trays without knocking on
the door and waiting for the residents'
response.
- At 0803 hours, CNA 6 entered Room B
without knocking to ask Resident 35 what she
was calling out for.
- At 0806 hours, CNA 7 entered Room H
carrying a breakfast tray without knocking on
the door. Two residents were still in bed.
- At 0810 and 0812 hours, CNA 6 entered
Rooms I and J respectively, without knocking
on the door. The residents were still in the
room.
- At 0814 hours, CNA 8 entered Room K
without knocking on the door. There were
residents in the room.
- At 0829 hours, CNA 9 entered Room L
carrying a breakfast tray without knocking on
the door.
On 7/31/19 at 0814 hours, CNA 8 was asked
what the facility's policy was regarding
providing privacy when entering a resident's
room. CNA 8 stated the staff should knock on
the door prior to entering a resident's room.
CNA 8 verified she did not knock on the door
prior to entering Room K.
On 7/31/19 at 0829 hours, CNA 9 was asked
what the facility's policy was when entering a
resident's room. CNA 9 stated the staff should
knock on the door when the door was closed.
CNA 9 was asked about if the resident's door
was open and the resident was in the room.
CNA 9 was unable to respond and stated she
thought she would only knock when the door
was closed.
On 7/31/19 at 0838 hours, the DSD was asked
what the facility's policy was with regards to
providing privacy during care and entering the
resident's room or bathroom. The DSD stated
the staff should knock on the resident's door or
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bathroom prior to entering, introduce
themselves, call the residents by name, and
close the curtain when providing care. The
DSD was informed and acknowledged the
above findings.Based on observation and
interview, the facility failed to ensure one of 28
final sampled residents (Resident 43) was
provided care in a manner that promoted
dignity and respect. The facility failed to
ensure staff members knocked before entering
multiple residents' rooms.
* A facility staff without an ID badge was
observed entering multiple residents' rooms
without knocking.
* The facility failed to ensure the resident's
private space was protected and valued by
knocking on the door prior to entering the
resident's room.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 43's
urinary drainage bag was covered by a privacy
bag (conceals fluid in the drainage bag to
promote dignity).
These had the potential to negatively affect the
residents' well-being.
Findings:
1. On 7/31/19 at 0815 to 0837 hours, a male
staff member without an ID badge was
observed pushing a cart filled with boxes of
towel dispensers. The male staff member
parked his cart by Room A and entered the
room without knocking. Two female residents
were inside the room. The male staff member
was observed going in and out of the rooms
without knocking, took out the existing paper
towel dispensers, and installed new ones from
his cart.
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The male staff member was observed doing
the same thing to Rooms B and C with the
residents inside the rooms.
On 7/31/19 at 1020 hours, the same male staff
member without an ID badge was observed
with a cart filled with paper towel rolls. The
male staff member was observed entering
Room E without knocking. A family member
was inside the room. The family member
verified the male staff member did not knock
before entering the room.
The male staff member was observed entering
Rooms D and F without knocking. The
residents were inside the rooms. When the
male staff member asked who he was, the
male staff member identified himself as the
Maintenance Assistant and stated he had left
his ID badge in his office.
On 7/31/19 at 1045 hours, the Maintenance
Assistant was informed of the above
observations and acknowledged the findings.
3. On 7/29/19 at 0802 hours, an observation of
Resident 43 was conducted. Resident 43's
urinary drainage bag was observed without a
privacy bag, hanging on the left side of the bed.
The urinary drainage bag was observed to
have 500 ml of clear, amber drainage which
was visible from the hallway.
On 7/29/19 at 1701 hours, an observation of
Resident 43 and a concurrent interview was
conducted with LVN 2. Resident 43's urinary
drainage bag was observed without a privacy
bag, hanging on the left side of the bed. The
urinary drainage bag was observed to have
300 ml of clear, amber drainage and was
visible from the hallway. LVN 2 verified the
findings and stated it should have been
covered with a privacy bag to provide dignity to
Resident 43.
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Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Records
CFR(s): 483.10(h)(1)-(3)(i)(ii)
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§483.10(h) Privacy and Confidentiality.
The resident has a right to personal privacy
and confidentiality of his or her personal and
medical records.
§483.10(h)(l) Personal privacy includes
accommodations, medical treatment, written
and telephone communications, personal care,
visits, and meetings of family and resident
groups, but this does not require the facility to
provide a private room for each resident.
§483.10(h)(2) The facility must respect the
residents right to personal privacy, including
the right to privacy in his or her oral (that is,
spoken), written, and electronic
communications, including the right to send
and promptly receive unopened mail and other
letters, packages and other materials delivered
to the facility for the resident, including those
delivered through a means other than a postal
service.
§483.10(h)(3) The resident has a right to
secure and confidential personal and medical
records.
(i) The resident has the right to refuse the
release of personal and medical records except
as provided at §483.70(i)(2) or other applicable
federal or state laws.
(ii) The facility must allow representatives of the
Office of the State Long-Term Care
Ombudsman to examine a resident's medical,
social, and administrative records in
accordance with State law.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to ensure the
privacy was maintained during care for one of
28 final sampled residents (Resident 78). The
facility failed to ensure Resident 78 was
provided full visual privacy during care and
treatment. This posed the risk of exposing the
resident's body to other residents, staff, and
visitors and had the potential to negatively
affect the resident's dignity.
Findings:
Review of Resident 78's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/18. Resident 78 was
readmitted to the facility on 5/23/19.
Review of the MDS dated 6/5/19, showed
Resident 78 had severe cognitive impairment.
Resident 78 needed extensive assistance from
one staff member during toileting, dressing and
personal hygiene. Resident 78 was incontinent
of bowel and bladder.
On 7/31/19 at 1601 hours, Resident 78's
abdomen and thighs were observed exposed
upon entering his room. CNA 12 was observed
changing Resident 78's incontinence brief.
Resident 78's privacy curtain was not drawn
during the care. Resident 78's door was left
wide open. Facility staff were observed
walking by in the hallway.
On 7/31/19 at 1610 hours, a concurrent
observation and interview was conducted with
the DSD and CNA 12. CNA 12 acknowledged
she left the privacy curtain open and did not
close the door. The DSD stated Resident 78's
privacy curtain had to be drawn to provide
privacy and dignity.
F641
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CFR(s): 483.20(g)
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§483.20(g) Accuracy of Assessments.
The assessment must accurately reflect the
resident's status.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
The facility was in substantial compliance with
the requirement of 42 CFR, Part 483, Subpart
B.
42 CFR 483.20(g)
Medical record review for Resident 116 was
initiated on 8/1/19. Resident 116 was admitted
to the facility on 12/27/17.
Review of the quarterly MDS dated 6/26/19,
showed section E0900 (wandering - presence
and frequency) was coded three (showing
wandering occurred daily). Further review of
the MDS showed Resident 116 required
extensive assistance of one person for
locomotion on and off the unit.
Review of the plan of care failed to show a care
plan problem was developed to address
Resident 116's wandering behavior.
On 8/1/19 at 0954 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the MDS Coordinator. The
MDS Coordinator verified the above findings
and stated she was not aware of Resident
116's wandering behavior.
On 8/1/19 at 1011 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the SSA. The SSA stated she
was responsible for coding Section E of the
MDS and coded Resident 116 for wandering
because she saw the family member pushing
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Resident 116 around the facility every day.
The SSA acknowledged she coded Resident
116's wandering behavior inaccurately.
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(1)
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(1) The facility must develop and
implement a comprehensive person-centered
care plan for each resident, consistent with the
resident rights set forth at §483.10(c)(2) and
§483.10(c)(3), that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's
medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial
needs that are identified in the comprehensive
assessment. The comprehensive care plan
must describe the following (i) The services that are to be furnished to
attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being as required under §483.24, §483.25
or §483.40; and
(ii) Any services that would otherwise be
required under §483.24, §483.25 or §483.40
but are not provided due to the resident's
exercise of rights under §483.10, including the
right to refuse treatment under §483.10(c)(6).
(iii) Any specialized services or specialized
rehabilitative services the nursing facility will
provide as a result of PASARR
recommendations. If a facility disagrees with
the findings of the PASARR, it must indicate its
rationale in the resident's medical record.
(iv)In consultation with the resident and the
resident's representative(s)(A) The resident's goals for admission and
desired outcomes.
(B) The resident's preference and potential for
future discharge. Facilities must document
whether the resident's desire to return to the
community was assessed and any referrals to
local contact agencies and/or other appropriate
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE HILLS POST ACUTE
1800 Old Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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entities, for this purpose.
(C) Discharge plans in the comprehensive care
plan, as appropriate, in accordance with the
requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to develop a
comprehensive plan of care for one of 28 final
sampled residents (Resident 78).
* Resident 78 was assessed to have a
communication problem; however, a care plan
problem was not developed to show
interventions to address the communication
problem. This failure placed Resident 78 at
risk of not having his care needs met.
Findings:
Review of Resident 78's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/18. Resident 78 was
readmitted to the facility on 5/23/19.
Review of the MDS dated 6/5/19, showed
Resident 78 had severe cognitive impairment.
Resident 78 spoke a foreign language and
needed an interpreter to communicate with a
physician or the health care staff.
Review of Resident 78's care plan showed
there was no care plan problem developed to
address Resident 78's communication needs.
On 7/29/19 at 0900 hours, during the initial
tour, Resident 20 stated he had concerns about
Resident 78 because he could not be
understood by the staff. Resident 20 stated the
staff was not able to communicate with
Resident 78.
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07/29/19 1028 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 78's Family Member
1. Family Member 1 stated she had concerns
about how the facility communicated with
Resident 78. Family Member 1 the facility had
to call her to interpret for Resident 78. Family
Member 1 stated Resident 78 and another
family member spoke a foreign language and
hardly spoke any English.
On 7/31/19 1630 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated Resident 78
spoke a foreign language. When asked what
interventions were in place to address Resident
78's communication needs, RN 3 stated there
were none. RN 3 stated a care plan problem
should have been developed to include
approaches to address Resident 78's
communication needs. Cross reference to
F676, example #2.
F676
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Activities Daily Living (ADLs)/Mntn Abilities
CFR(s): 483.24(a)(1)(b)(1)-(5)(i)-(iii)
F676
10/10/2019
§483.24(a) Based on the comprehensive
assessment of a resident and consistent with
the resident's needs and choices, the facility
must provide the necessary care and services
to ensure that a resident's abilities in activities
of daily living do not diminish unless
circumstances of the individual's clinical
condition demonstrate that such diminution was
unavoidable. This includes the facility ensuring
that:
§483.24(a)(1) A resident is given the
appropriate treatment and services to maintain
or improve his or her ability to carry out the
activities of daily living, including those
specified in paragraph (b) of this section ...
§483.24(b) Activities of daily living.
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The facility must provide care and services in
accordance with paragraph (a) for the following
activities of daily living:
§483.24(b)(1) Hygiene -bathing, dressing,
grooming, and oral care,
§483.24(b)(2) Mobility-transfer and ambulation,
including walking,
§483.24(b)(3) Elimination-toileting,
§483.24(b)(4) Dining-eating, including meals
and snacks,
§483.24(b)(5) Communication, including
(i) Speech,
(ii) Language,
(iii) Other functional communication systems.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to ensure the
communication devices were provided to two of
28 final sampled residents (Residents 78 and
108) who did not speak English. This failure
had the potential of Residents 78 and 108 not
being able to communicate their care needs to
the staff.
Findings:
1. On 7/29/19 at 1019 hours, a concurrent
observation and interview were conducted with
RN 4 during initial tour of the facility. RN 4 was
observed at the bedside of Resident 108
communicating in English. Resident 108 did
not respond verbally to RN 4. RN 4 stated
Resident 108 did not understand English, so
she communicated with the resident using
hand gestures. When asked how the staff
communicated with the residents who did not
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speak English, RN 4 stated the facility did not
have translation phones, computers, books, or
interpreters to assist with communication.
Medical record review for Resident 108 was
initiated on 7/30/19. Review of the MDS dated
6/19/19, under Section A, it showed Resident
108 needed an interpreter to communicate with
the physician or staff.
Review of Resident 108's care plan showed a
care plan problem dated 6/3/19, to address a
communication problem. The
Interventions/Tasks included to provide the
preferred language interpreter services as
needed and involve family to interpret when
available, use of gestures and observe
changes in facial expressions and body
language, and monitor the effectiveness of
communication strategies and assistive
devices.
On 7/30/19 at 1131 hours, an interview was
conducted with CNA 11. CNA 11 was asked
how she communicated with residents who did
not speak English. CNA 11 stated when she
encountered a resident who did not speak
English, she communicated using hand
gestures and by pointing to body parts (her
own) and waited for the resident to respond.
CNA 11 stated she asked the residents if the
resident wanted this and waited for the resident
to nod their head. CNA 11 stated the facility
did not have translators, interpretation phones,
or communication boards. RN 3 interrupted the
interview and informed CNA 11 there were
communication boards at the bedside of every
resident who did not speak English. CNA 11
entered two rooms housing residents who did
not speak English and verified there were no
communication boards at the bedsides. CNA
11 entered Resident 108's room and reported a
communication board was at the bedside.
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CNA 11 stated she had never seen
communication boards during her employment
at the facility. CNA 11 stated she had no idea
how to properly use the guide since she had
not seen it before and had not been trained in
its use.
2. On 7/29/19 at 0900 hours, Resident 20
stated he had concerns about Resident 78 who
kept calling out but was not understood by
staff. Resident 20 stated the facility staff was
not able to communicated with Resident 78.
Review of Resident 78's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/18. Resident 78 was
readmitted to the facility on 5/23/19.
Review of the MDS dated 6/5/19, showed
Resident 78 had severe cognitive impairment.
The MDS showed Resident 78 spoke a foreign
language and needed an interpreter to
communicate with the physician or staff.
Resident 78 needed extensive assistance from
one staff member during toileting, dressing,
and personal hygiene. Resident 78 was
incontinent of bowel and bladder.
On 7/29/19 at 1000 hours, Resident 78's voice
was heard calling to staff in a foreign language.
Resident 78 was coughing.
On 7/31/19 at 0945 hours, Resident 78's family
member was in Resident 78's room. Resident
78's family member did not speak English.
On 7/29/19 1028 hours, an interview was
conducted with Family Member 1. Family
Member 1 stated she had concerns about how
the facility communicated with Resident 78.
Family Member 1 stated the facility had to call
her to interpret for Resident 78. Family
Member 1 stated Resident 78 and another
family member spoke a foreign language and
did not speak English.
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On 7/31/19 at 0945 hours, a concurrent
observation and interview was conducted with
CNA 13. CNA 13 stated Resident 78 was
totally dependent on one to two staff members
for his ADL care. CNA 13 stated Resident 78
only spoke and understood a foreign language.
CNA 13 stated Resident 78's family member
who was usually at his bedside only spoke a
foreign language. When asked how she
communicated with Resident 78, she stated
she used gestures. When asked how she
knew what Resident 78 wanted, CNA 13 stated
it was usually for incontinence care. CNA 13
stated a communication board may be present
at Resident 78's bedside. CNA 13 walked into
Resident 78's room and searched for a
communication board. CNA 13 verified there
was no communication board. When asked if
she had used a communication board to
communicate with Resident 78, CNA 13 stated
no.
On 7/31/19 at 1011 hours, a concurrent
observation and interview was conducted with
CNA 14. CNA 14 stated Resident 78 was
unable to press the call light. CNA 14 stated
he had to check on Resident 78 to see what he
needed. CNA 14 stated he communicated with
Resident 78 using gestures. When asked how
he knew what Resident 78 needed, CNA 14
stated it was always incontinence care. CNA
14 verified there was no communication board
in Resident 78's room.
On 7/31/19 at 1615 hours, a concurrent
observation and interview was conducted with
CNA 12. CNA 12 stated Resident 78 spoke a
foreign language. Resident 78 spoke to CNA
12 in a foreign language. CNA 12 approached
Resident 78 and told him to speak English.
When asked if Resident 78 was able to speak
English, CNA 12 stated he knew some words.
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When asked what words Resident 78 had
spoken in English, CNA 12 was unable to say.
Resident 78 continued speaking to CNA 12 in a
foreign language. CNA 12 left Resident 78's
room.
On 7/31/19 1630 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated Resident 78
spoke a foreign language and was not able to
use his call light. When asked her how the
staff knew what care needs he had, RN 3
stated the staff had to check on him frequently.
When asked what interventions were in place
to address Resident 78's communication
needs, RN 3 stated they had to call Family
Member 1 to interpret for him. RN 3 stated a
communication board had to be at bedside for
the staff to use. Cross reference to F656.
F679
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Activities Meet Interest/Needs Each Resident
CFR(s): 483.24(c)(1)
F679
10/10/2019
§483.24(c) Activities.
§483.24(c)(1) The facility must provide, based
on the comprehensive assessment and care
plan and the preferences of each resident, an
ongoing program to support residents in their
choice of activities, both facility-sponsored
group and individual activities and independent
activities, designed to meet the interests of and
support the physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being of each resident, encouraging both
independence and interaction in the
community.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to provide an
ongoing activity program to meet the needs
and interests of one of 28 final sampled
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residents (Resident 76). The facility failed to
provide Resident 76 with an individualized
activity program which met her identified
preference of listening to music. This had the
potential to negatively impact the resident's
well-being.
Findings:
On 7/29/19 at 1025 hours, Resident 76 was
observed lying in bed with her eyes closed.
The television was observed to be off and
pushed by the wall away from Resident 76.
There was no radio nor any in-room sensory
stimulation observed.
Medical record review for Resident 76 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 76 was admitted
to the facility On 4/26/18.
On 7/30/19 at 0943 hours, an interview was
conducted with CNA 3. CNA 3 stated Resident
76 did not get out of bed. CNA 3 stated he did
not provide any activity for Resident 76 in the
resident's room.
On 7/30/19 at 0918 and 1116 hours, and on
7/31/19 at 0808 and 1449 hours, Resident 76
was observed lying in bed with her eyes
closed. The television was observed to be off
and pushed by the wall away from Resident 76.
There was no radio nor any in-room sensory
stimulation observed.
Review of the Activity - Quarterly Evaluation
dated 6/5/19, showed Resident 76 enjoyed
listening to music.
Review of the plan of care showed a care plan
problem dated 6/5/19, to address Resident 76's
little or no activity involvement related to
physical limitations. The interventions included
for Resident 76 to be provided with music per
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her family's request.
Review of the One-to-One Activity Participation
Documentation for July 2019 showed Resident
76 was only provided music on 7/10 and
7/17/19.
On 8/1/19 at 0843 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Activities Director. The
Activities Director stated when she did the
activities evaluation, Resident 76 did not
respond, so the family member was
interviewed regarding the resident's
preferences. The Activities Director stated
Resident 76's family member did not want her
to listen to music; however, after reviewing her
activity evaluation, the Activities Director
verified Resident 76 preferred to listen to
music. A concurrent observation was
conducted with the Activities Director in
Resident 76's room. Resident 76 was
observed lying in bed with her eyes closed.
The television was on and the volume was low.
The Activities Director verified there was no
radio in the room for Resident 76 to listen to
music.
F684
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CFR(s): 483.25
F684
10/10/2019
§ 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.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
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record review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary care and services to ensure two of
28 final sampled residents (Residents 5 and
58) and one nonsampled resident (Resident 7)
attained and maintained their highest
practicable physical well-being.
* The facility failed to ensure the injection sites
for insulin injections were rotated for Resident
5. This failure created the risk of causing
tissue injury due to repeated injections in the
same site and interfere with absorption of the
insulin.
* The facility failed to follow the physician's
order to monitor Resident 7's blood pressure
every six hours. This had the potential for
Resident 7's high blood pressure go
undetected and untreated.
* The facility failed to follow a physician's order
to reschedule a dermatology appointment for
Resident 58. This failure caused the resident
unnecessary discomfort and potentially
exposed the resident to unnecessary
infections.
Findings:
1. According to the FDA Highlights of
Prescribing Information for insulin aspart
revised 2/2015, under Adverse Reactions,
showed to rotate injection sites to reduce the
risk of lipodystrophy (the loss of local fat
deposits as a complication of repeated insulin
injections into the same subcutaneous tissue).
Review of Resident 5's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 5 was
readmitted to the facility on 1/9/18.
Review of the Order Summary Report dated
6/27/19, showed an order dated 5/31/19, to
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
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administer insulin aspart based on the sliding
scale (the dose of insulin is determined by the
blood sugar level obtained just prior to
administering the insulin), subcutaneously
(between the skin and muscle) three times a
day.
Review of Resident 5's Location of
Administration Reports for June and July 2019
showed the injection sites used to administer
the insulin injections were not consistently
rotated. For example, Resident 5 received
insulin aspart in the following injection sites:
- On 6/21/19 at 1630 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
- On 6/22/19 at 2000 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
- On 6/26/19 at 1630 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
- On 6/27/19 at 1630 and 2000 hours, insulin
was injected in the rear portion of the right
upper arm.
- On 6/28/19 at 1630 and 2000 hours, insulin
was injected in the rear portion of the right
upper arm.
- On 6/29/19 at 1630 and 2000 hours, insulin
was injected in the rear portion of the right
upper arm.
- On 7/2/19 at 1630 and 2000 hours, insulin
was injected in the rear portion of the right
upper arm.
- On 7/15/19 at 1630 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
- On 7/16/19 at 2100 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
- On 7/17/19 at 1630 hours, insulin was
injected in the rear portion of the right upper
arm.
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On 7/30/19 at 1140 hours, a concurrent
interview and medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 verified Resident
5's insulin injections were not rotated. RN 3
stated insulin sites had to be rotated to prevent
the development of lipodystrophy where
Resident 5's insulin medication may not be
absorbed properly.
2. Medical record review for Resident 7 was
initiated on 8/1/19. Resident 7 was admitted to
the facility on 2/17/17.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 5/1/19, to monitor
Resident 7's blood pressure every six hours.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed an order to
monitor Resident 7's blood pressure every six
hours. However, the blood pressure was
scheduled to be monitored every shift at 0700
to 1500, 1500 to 2300, and 2300 to 0700 shifts.
On 7/27 on the 2300 to 0700 hours shift,
7/28/19 on the 0700 to 1500 hours and 1500 to
2300 hours shifts, the blood pressure reading
was exactly the same at 150/79 mmHg.
Review of the Weights and Vitals Summary
showed the blood pressure reading of 150/79
mmHg was obtained on 7/28/19 at 0037 hours.
There was no blood pressure readings
obtained for the 0700 to 1500 hours and 1500
to 2300 hours shifts on 7/28/19.
Further review of the Weights and Vitals
Summary for July 2019 showed Resident 7's
blood pressure readings had been unstable
ranging from 118/70 to 173/92 mmHg.
On 8/1/19 at 1547 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 reviewed the
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medical record and verified the above findings.
RN 3 stated the reason for the above similar
blood pressure readings shown in the
Medication Administration Record was because
the licensed nurses used the previous blood
pressure reading instead of obtaining a new
one.
3. On 7/29/19 at 1624 hours, an observation
and concurrent interview was conducted with
Resident 58. Multiple open, red sores were
observed on Resident 58's face, neck, chest,
and arms. Resident 58 stated the sores were
itching. Resident 58 stated she went to a
dermatology appointment about three weeks
ago but was not seen by the dermatologist.
Resident 58 could not recall the exact date.
Resident 58 stated she was unaware of the
reason why she was not seen by the physician,
and stated the appointment had not been
rescheduled. Resident 58 stated LVN 4 was
aware the appointment needed to be
rescheduled.
Medical record review for Resident 58 was
initiated on 8/2/19. Resident 58 was
readmitted to the facility on 6/8/18.
Review of the history and physical examination
dated 7/3/19, showed Resident 58 was capable
and independent in making decisions.
Review of the physician's orders showed an
order dated 7/2/19, for Resident 58 to follow up
with the dermatologist on 7/3/19 at 1000 hours.
A subsequent physician's order dated 7/9/19,
showed an order for a dermatology
appointment for Resident 58; however, no
documented evidence was provided showing
the appointment was ever rescheduled.
On 8/2/19 at 0945 hours, LVN 4 stated
Resident 58 was not seen by the dermatologist
on 7/3/19, because she did not have a
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companion with her at the appointment.
An interview was conducted with RN 3 on
8/2/19 at 1518 hours. RN 3 stated, according
to the dermatology office, upon arriving to the
scheduled appointment on 7/3/19, Resident 58
was not seen by the dermatologist because the
office was small and crowded, requiring the
resident to wait outside. The office staff did not
allow Resident 58 to stay outside alone without
a family or staff member present. The RN
verified the appointment had not been
rescheduled.
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CFR(s): 483.25(c)(1)-(3)
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§483.25(c) Mobility.
§483.25(c)(1) The facility must ensure that a
resident who enters the facility without limited
range of motion does not experience reduction
in range of motion unless the resident's clinical
condition demonstrates that a reduction in
range of motion is unavoidable; and
§483.25(c)(2) A resident with limited range of
motion receives appropriate treatment and
services to increase range of motion and/or to
prevent further decrease in range of motion.
§483.25(c)(3) A resident with limited mobility
receives appropriate services, equipment, and
assistance to maintain or improve mobility with
the maximum practicable independence unless
a reduction in mobility is demonstrably
unavoidable.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure one of 28 final
sampled residents (Resident 82) was provided
necessary treatment and services to maintain
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and improve his ROM functions. The facility
failed to provide RNA services for PROM
exercises to Resident 82 as ordered by the
physician. The facility failed to notify the
physician and address the reason for Resident
82's documented refusals of the RNA services.
This posed the risk for Resident 82 to develop
complications from immobility leading to
muscle atrophy and contractures (shortening of
the tendons and muscles causing the joints to
become stiff and unable to fully function).
Findings:
On 7/29/19 at 1101 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 82. Resident 82
brought up a concern regarding not receiving
his range of motion exercises as ordered by the
physician. Resident 82 stated he did not
receive any RNA services last week, and he
knew how important it was for him to receive
the range of motion exercises through the RNA
because he could not move his body from the
neck down.
Medical record review for Resident 82 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 82 was
readmitted to the facility on 2/26/18.
Review of the MDS dated 6/7/19, showed
Resident 82 had no impairment in cognition.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 11/13/18, for RNA
services to provide PROM to the bilateral upper
and lower extremities three times per week.
The order did not include the duration of the
treatment.
Review of the Restorative Nursing Record for
July 2019 showed Resident 82 was to receive
RNA services for PROM to the bilateral upper
and lower extremities three times per week.
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The record showed multiple blank entries
indicating RNA services were not provided
three times a week per the physician's order.
For example, from 7/23 to 7/26/19, no RNA
services were provided to Resident 82.
Review of the Progress Notes showed a
Restorative Nursing entry dated 5/31/19, for an
IDT meeting attended by the DON, the Director
of Rehabilitation and the RNAs. The IDT note
showed Resident 82 tolerated the PROM
program well and had no changes in his ROM
or functional performance. However, review of
the Restorative Nursing Record for May 2019
showed Resident 82 only received RNA
services on 5/3 and 5/4/19, and had refused
the RNA services for the rest of the month of
May 2019.
Review of the medical record showed no
documentation the physician was informed of
Resident 82's refusals, nor any documentation
the DON or the Director of Rehabilitation had
addressed Resident 82's refusals.
Further review of the Progress Notes showed a
Restorative Nursing entry dated 6/28/19 at
1418 hours, for an IDT meeting attended by the
DON, the Director of Rehabilitation and the
RNAs. The note showed "...RNA reports that
despite ROM efforts with resident; resident
does not feel ROM." The IDT recommended to
continue the RNA program, to document
refusals, and to re-offer as tolerated.
Review of the medical record failed to show
documentation the DON or the Director of
Rehabilitation had discussed the concern with
Resident 82.
On 7/29/19 at 1641 hours, a follow up interview
was conducted with Resident 82. When
Resident 82 was asked about the documented
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refusals for the RNA services, he shook his
head and stated he did not refuse most of the
time. Resident 82 stated it was either a new
staff member was assigned to do it, or the staff
did not come back at a later time. Resident 82
stated he was tired teaching the new staff how
to do the ROM appropriately. When asked if
anyone from Nursing or the Rehabilitation
Department had discussed the concern with
him, Resident 82 replied no.
On 7/30/19 at 1152 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with RNA 2. RNA 2 reviewed the
Restorative Nursing Record for July 2019 and
verified the RNA services were not provided
three times a week as ordered by the
physician. RNA 2 stated if the entry was blank,
it meant, no RNA services were offered
because they should document any refusal and
inform the charge nurse right away. RNA 2
verified the RNA order did not include the
duration of the treatment, and stated she did it
for 15 to 30 minutes.
On 7/30/19 at 1412 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the Director of Rehabilitation.
The Director of Rehabilitation reviewed the IDT
meeting entry dated 5/31/19, and verified the
entry was inconsistent with the documentation
of the actual RNA services provided to
Resident 82. The Director of Rehabilitation
stated the note was based on what the RNAs
had reported during the meeting. When asked
if they reviewed the Restorative Nursing
Record during their IDT meeting, the Director of
Rehabilitation stated he would ask the RNAs to
bring their RNA binders to the meeting moving
forward. The Director of Rehabilitation stated
the RNAs reported Resident 82 was refusing
the RNA services because he was "...not
feeling the ROM." When asked if he had
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observed how the RNAs provide the PROM
exercises or discussed this concern with
Resident 82, the Director of Rehabilitation
stated no.
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CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, medical
record review, and facility P&P review, the
facility failed to ensure one of three closed
record sampled residents (Resident 14) was
free from accident hazards.
* The facility failed to ensure their P&P was
implemented when Resident 14 was identified
missing in the facility. The EOP to announce
"code pink" was not activated as soon as
Resident 14 was identified missing. This failure
resulted in the other facility staff not being
aware Resident 14 was missing. Only two staff
searched for Resident 14 for one and a half
hours, resulting in a delay in the notification of
appropriate authorities.
Findings:
According to the facility's undated P&P titled
Missing Resident, the initial actions to take
when a resident was identified missing was to
activate the facility's EOP by announcing
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"Code Pink" and appoint a Facility Incident
Commander if warranted. Search the facility's
grounds for the resident. Keep a record of the
areas searched. If the missing resident is not
found following an expedient search, call 911.
Notify the Orange County District Office
Department of Public Health for unusual
occurrence and activation of the facility's EOP.
On 7/29/19 at 0750 hours, an entrance
conference was conducted with the Operations
Manager. The Operations Manager stated he
was the acting Administrator. The Operations
Manager did not mention any unusual
occurrence, nor the activation of the facility's
EOP.
On 7/29/19 at 0800 hours, during the initial tour
of the facility, Resident 14 was observed not
being in his room. An interview was conducted
with LVN 7. When asked where Resident 14
was, LVN 7 stated he might be having coffee.
Resident 14's roommate overheard the
conversation and stated Resident 14 was
missing. LVN 7 stated the roommate was not
reliable, but she will find out where Resident 14
was. LVN 7 stated she did not get any report
from the outgoing nurse regarding Resident 14.
On 7/29/19 at 0902 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Operations Manager. The
Operations Manager verified Resident 14 was
missing since last night (7/28/19) and he was
trying to get hold of the licensed nurse who
worked when Resident 14 went missing. The
Operations Manager stated he did not have
information about Resident 14 right now. The
Operations Manager stated he only learned
about Resident 14 being missing this morning
when he came to work. The Operations
Manager stated the licensed nurse called his
cell phone at 2345 hours last night, but his cell
phone did not ring.
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On 7/29/19 at 1103 hours, an interview was
conducted with LVN 7. LVN 7 stated he
worked the 1500 to 2300 hours shift last night
and was assigned to Resident 14. LVN 7
stated he last saw Resident 14 around 2030
hours, and at around 2100 hours, CNA 15
reported Resident 14 was missing. LVN 7
stated they did not activate the EOP to
announce "Code Pink," so both he (LVN 7) and
CNA 15 went to search for Resident 14 inside
and outside the facility. At around 2230 hours,
LVN 7 stated he called the Police Department
and reported Resident 14 missing. LVN 7
stated he informed the oncoming nurse about
Resident 14 missing but did not inform the
oncoming nurse he was not able to get hold of
the Operations Manager nor DON. LVN 7 also
stated he did not generate an incident report
nor document the areas he searched.
On 7/29/19 at 1612 hours, an interview was
conducted with CNA 15. CNA 15 stated she
provided care to Resident 14 on 7/28/19,
during the 1500 to 2300 hours shift. CNA 15
stated she reported to LVN 7 Resident 14 was
missing at around 2100 hours. CNA 15 stated
the facility's emergency code for elopement
was "code pink;" however, she did not hear
LVN 7 announce "code pink," so only her and
LVN 7 searched for Resident 14.
Closed medical record review for Resident 14
was initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 14 was
admitted to the facility on 4/20/18.
Review of the quarterly MDS dated 7/17/19,
showed Resident 14 had no cognitive
impairment.
On 8/1/19 at 1639 hours, the Operations
Manager was informed and acknowledged the
above findings. Resident 14 was still missing
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE HILLS POST ACUTE
1800 Old Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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as of this time.
F693
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Tube Feeding Mgmt/Restore Eating Skills
CFR(s): 483.25(g)(4)(5)
F693
§483.25(g)(4)-(5) Enteral Nutrition
(Includes naso-gastric and gastrostomy tubes,
both percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
and percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy,
and enteral fluids). Based on a resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that a resident§483.25(g)(4) A resident who has been able to
eat enough alone or with assistance is not fed
by enteral methods unless the resident's
clinical condition demonstrates that enteral
feeding was clinically indicated and consented
to by the resident; and
§483.25(g)(5) A resident who is fed by enteral
means receives the appropriate treatment and
services to restore, if possible, oral eating skills
and to prevent complications of enteral feeding
including but not limited to aspiration
pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration,
metabolic abnormalities, and nasal-pharyngeal
ulcers.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary care and services for GT feedings
for one of 28 final sampled residents (Resident
78).
* Resident 78 was placed in a Trendelenberg
position during ADL care, which resulted in
coughing episodes. This failure placed
Resident 78 at risk for aspiration.
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Review of Resident 78's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/18. Resident 78 was
readmitted to the facility on 5/23/19.
Review of the MDS dated 6/5/19, showed
Resident 78 had severe cognitive impairment.
Resident 78 had a GT.
Review of Resident 78's Order Summary
Report dated 6/27/19, showed an order dated
5/24/19, to elevate the head of the bed 30-45
degrees during and one hour after feeding. An
order dated 5/1/19, showed Resident 78 was to
receive Jevity 1.2 cal via pump at 40 ml per
hour for 20 hours or until total nutrient was
delivered. Downtime from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Review of Resident 78's care plan showed a
care plan problem addressing
gastroesophagela reflux (when stomach
contents go back up the esophagus). The
interventions included to avoid lying down for at
least one hour after meals and keep the head
of the bed elevated. Monitor for coughing,
choking, when lying down. A care plan
problem addressing Resident 78's tube feeding
related to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing),
showed interventions to keep the head of the
bed elevated at all times during feeding.
On 7/29/19 at 0859 hours, Resident 78's head
of the bed was elevated. Resident 78's feeding
pump was running at 40 ml per hour. Resident
78 had gurgling sounds while sleeping.
On 7/31/19 at 1601 hours, CNA 12 was
observed providing incontinence care to
Resident 78. Resident 78 was observed lying
in a Trendelenberg position. Resident 78's GT
feeding was put on hold.
On 7/31/19 at 1610 hours, a concurrent
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observation and interview was conducted with
the DSD. The DSD stated Resident 78's GT
feeding had been started and was put on hold.
The DSD stated Resident 78's head of the bed
could be placed in a flat position during ADL
care. The DSD acknowledged Resident 78
was in a Trendelenberg position. When asked
why the head of the bed should not be in a low
position, the DSD stated Resident 78 was at
risk for aspiration pneumonia.
On 7/31/19 at 1612 hours, Resident 78 while in
a Trendelenberg position started coughing.
CNA 12 elevated Resident 78's head of the
bed. CNA 12 acknowledged she positioned
Resident 78's head of the bed too low for a
long time. CNA 12 stated she had to lower
down Resident 78's head of the bed to provide
ADL care. When asked why Resident 78's
lower body was positioned higher than his
head, CNA 12 stated she had to change the
resident's incontinence brief.
F694
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CFR(s): 483.25(h)
F694
§ 483.25(h) Parenteral Fluids.
Parenteral fluids must be administered
consistent with professional standards of
practice and in accordance with physician
orders, the comprehensive person-centered
care plan, and the resident's goals and
preferences.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, medical
record review, and facility P&P review, the
facility failed to ensure IV medications were
administered according to facility policy and
procedure and professional standards of
practice for two nonsampled residents
(Residents 13 and 547). This posed the risk for
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the residents to develop complications such as
catheter-related infections, air embolism (blood
vessel blocked by air), and low Vancomycin
(antibiotic medication) levels or toxicity.
* The facility failed to ensure handwashing was
provided as per the facility's P&P and
professional standards of practice before IV
medications were administered to Residents 13
and 547.
* The facility failed to ensure the injection ports
of the intravenous lines were cleaned
according to professional standards of practice
before the IV was used to administer
medications to Residents 13 and 547.
* The facility failed to ensure air was properly
expelled from a prefilled normal saline syringe
according to professional standards of practice
prior to pushing fluid through Resident 547's
central line.
* The facility failed to ensure a Vancomycin
trough (the level of Vancomycin in the blood)
was obtained as ordered for Resident 547.
* The facility failed to ensure RN 1 attended
mandatory IV training classes.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Handwashing
dated 5/2007 showed handwashing was
considered the most important single
procedure for preventing infections. The P&P
showed effective handwashing included
rubbing the hands in a circular motion for not
less than 15 seconds, to rub between the
fingers for 15 seconds and to rinse the hands
with warm water.
1a. On 7/31/19 at 1049 hours, RN 1 was
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observed preparing and administering
Vancomycin to Resident 547 through a central
line. During the preparation and administration
of the medications for Resident 547, RN 1
performed handwashing four times. For each
occurrence, RN 1 was observed turning on the
water, dispensing soap from the dispenser onto
her hands, and running her hands under the
water for a total of three seconds. RN 1 then
dried her hands with a paper towel and
continued the medication administration
process for Resident 547.
b. On 7/31/19 at 1257 hours, RN 1 was
observed preparing and administering
Vancomycin to Resident 13 through an IV.
During the preparation and administration of
the medication to Resident 13, RN 1 performed
handwashing three times. For each
occurrence, RN 1 was observed turning on the
water, dispensing soap from the dispenser onto
her hands, and running her hands under the
water for a of total three seconds. RN 1 then
dried her hands with a paper towel and
continued the medication administration
process for Resident 13.
During an interview with RN 1 on 7/31/19 at
1320 hours, RN 1 stated the purpose of
handwashing was to prevent infection. RN 1
stated the facility's policy showed hands should
be washed for 30-60 seconds and
acknowledged the above handwashing
occurrences for Residents 547 and 13 were not
in compliance with the facility's policy.
2a. Review of the facility's P&P titled IV
medication Administration (undated) showed,
during medication administration, the nurse
should vigorously scrub the injection port of the
resident's IV line with an alcohol wipe for at
least 15 seconds and hold the injection port
and let the alcohol air dry for 15 seconds.
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Review of the Joint Commission publication
titled Preventing Central Line-Associated
Bloodstream Infections Useful Tools: Scrub the
Hub! dated 11/20/13, showed the hub (an
injection port) of an IV catheter was a potential
portal of entry for infection. The professional
standard of practice for adequate scrubbing of
the hub prior to IV medication administration
was essential. The scrub the hub process
included rubbing the hub for 10 to 15 seconds
using an alcohol prep pad generating friction by
scrubbing in a twisting motion as if one were
juicing an orange, and allow the hub to dry.
The tool also showed the prep pad (the alcohol
wipe) should never be reused.
On 7/31/19 at 1049 hours, RN 1 was observed
administering IV medication into Resident 547's
central line. RN 1 wiped the injection port of
the central line with an alcohol prep pad for one
second and placed the used alcohol prep pad
on the bed. RN 1 attached a 10 ml syringe of
normal saline onto the injection port, flushed
the IV tubing with the saline and checked for
blood return. RN 1 removed the syringe from
the injection port, picked up the used alcohol
prep pad from the bed and wiped the IV
injection port again for one second. The bag
and tubing for the IV Vancomycin was attached
to the central line injection port and infused into
Resident 547.
On 7/31/19 at 1100 hours, RN 1 stated the
purpose of cleaning the IV injection port was to
remove the bacteria because the injection port
rested on Resident 547's skin and in the bed.
RN 1 stated the injection port of an IV tube
should be scrubbed for 30-60 seconds. RN 1
stated cleaning the injection port would help
prevent infection to the resident and
acknowledged the IV injection port was not
cleaned according to professional standards of
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practice.
b. Review of the Joint Commission Resource
titled Clinical Care Improvement Strategies:
Preventing Air Embolism (undated) showed
infusing medications through central line IV
catheters was a medical procedure that puts an
individual at greatest risk for air embolism
(blood vessel blockage caused by one or more
bubbles of air). Air embolism can occur during
even the most simple of practices, such as
when a clinician administers an intravenous
push medication and lets any air that remains
in the syringe go into the patient.
According to the manufacturer's directions,
before attaching the syringe to the resident, the
cap of the pre-filled normal saline flush syringe
should is to be removed, and holding the
syringe upright (with the tip of the syringe up),
the air and any excess fluid is to be expelled by
pushing on the syringe plunger.
On 7/31/19 at 1049 hours, RN 1 was observed
preparing and attaching a 10 ml prefilled
normal saline syringe for Resident 547. Prior
to attaching the syringe to Resident 547's IV
port, RN 1 did not expel the air from the
syringe.
On 8/1/19 at 0808 hours, the DON was
informed of the above findings.
c. Medical record review was initiated for
Resident 547 on 7/31/19. Review of Resident
547's physician's orders dated 7/26/19, showed
to administer 1 gram of Vancomycin
intravenously one time a day. A second order
showed to obtain a blood sample for a VT
(Vancomycin Trough). The VT was ordered to
be obtained on 7/29/19, the fourth day after
starting the Vancomycin.
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Review of the Medication Administration
Record and laboratory results showed Resident
547 received daily doses of Vancomycin from
7/26 - 8/2/19, and did not have the VT
laboratory test done as ordered on 7/29/19.
On 8/2/19 at 1323 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Laboratory Supervisor. The
Laboratory Supervisor verified a request was
not received from the facility for the laboratory
technician to come and draw blood from
Resident 547 on 7/29/19 or 7/30/19. The
Laboratory Supervisor verified the VT blood
sample was not obtained for Resident 547 until
8/2/19, five days after it was ordered to be
obtained.
The laboratory requisitions dated 7/29/19, and
7/31/19, showed Resident 547 refused to have
the laboratory samples drawn; however, the
Laboratory Supervisor verified a laboratory
technician was not at the facility those dates to
draw a VT. No documentation could be found
in Resident 547's medical record or on the
laboratory log showing the resident refused to
have the VT drawn on the above dates.
Review of the laboratory results from 8/1/19,
showed the Vancomycin trough level was very
high at 28/6 ug/ml (microgram per milliliter).
The normal range for the trough level was 5 10 ug/ml.
During an interview on 8/2/19 at 1435 hours
with RN 3, RN 3 acknowledged the laboratory
test for Resident 547 was drawn five days after
it was ordered to be obtained.
3. Review of the facility's P&P titled IV
medication Administration (undated) showed
the nurse should have an understanding of his
or her scope of practice according to facility
policy and/or state laws and be responsible to
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maintain a level of competence needed for the
safe delivery of any infusion therapy.
Review of RN 1's Medication Administration
Competency Worksheet dated 6/6/19, show
competency was not verified for IV medication
administration.
Review of the facility's Inservice Information
Records for medication administration were
reviewed. The following in-services were
provided by the facility:
- 6/13/19, Survey Tips and IV Medication Pass;
- 7/25/19, Central Line Care and Maintenance.
In-service was provided by the pharmacy and
included a skills evaluation;
- 7/25/19, Survey Tips and IV Medication Pass.
Review of the name and titles of the facility
staff who attended the in-services showed RN
1 did not attend any of the above in-services.
On 8/2/19 at 0856 hours, an interview was
conducted with the DON. The above inservices were reviewed with the DON. The
DON stated the IV medication in-services were
mandatory for the RNs giving IV medications.
The DON verified RN 1 did not attend the
above in-service training for IV medication
administration.
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CFR(s): 483.25(i)
10/10/2019
§ 483.25(i) Respiratory care, including
tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning.
The facility must ensure that a resident who
needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy
care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such
care, consistent with professional standards of
practice, the comprehensive person-centered
care plan, the residents' goals and preferences,
and 483.65 of this subpart.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to provide safe
respiratory care for two of 28 final sampled
residents (Residents 25 and 43).
* The facility failed to ensure the physician was
notified of a change in Resident 43's oxygen
saturation (level of oxygen in the blood). This
posed the risk for delayed care and
interventions. In addition, the facility failed to
ensure Resident 43's oxygen saturation was
monitored as ordered by the physician. This
had the potential of Resident 43 receiving
unnecessary oxygen.
* The facility failed to ensure orders to
administer oxygen to Resident 25 had
indications and parameters. This posed a risk
of Resident 25 receiving unnecessary oxygen.
Findings:
1. Medical record review for Resident 43 was
initiated on 7/31/19. Resident 43 was
readmitted to the facility on 11/15/18.
Review of Resident 43's Order Summary
Report date 7/31/19, showed an order dated
7/24/19, to administer oxygen continuously at 3
liters per minute via nasal cannula (a tube with
two prongs inserted into the nostrils to
administer the oxygen). Another order dated
7/25/19, showed to monitor the resident's
oxygen saturation level (the amount of oxygen
in the blood) every shift, remove oxygen for five
minutes, then check oxygen saturation on room
air. There was no parameter identified for the
use of oxygen, i.e. the oxygen saturation rate to
be maintained.
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Review of the Progress Notes showed an entry
dated 7/26/19, showing Resident 43 was
transferred to an acute care hospital for low
oxygen saturation ranging from 75-85% despite
receiving 15 liters of oxygen per minute via
mask (a device which covers both the mouth
and nose, used to deliver oxygen). Resident
43 was transferred back to the facility on
7/28/19.
Review of the Weights and Vitals Summary
dated 7/29/19 at 0722 hours, showed Resident
43's oxygen saturation was at 84%, "low of
94.0 exceeded." However, review of the
Progress Notes and assessment records did
not show documentation of any assessment,
intervention, or notification to the physician.
On 7/31/19 at 1445 hours, an interview was
conducted with LVN 1. When asked about
contacting the physician, LVN 1 stated she
would have to call the physician if the oxygen
saturation was below 92%. LVN 1 was asked
about the lack of documentation for Resident
43's low oxygen saturation on 7/29/19. LVN 1
verified there was no documentation of any
intervention, assessment or notification to the
physician.
On 8/2/19 at 1338 hours, a telephone interview
was conducted with RN 2. RN 2 was assigned
to care for Resident 43 on 7/29/19. RN 2
verified she did not call the physician regarding
the change in the resident's condition and did
not document any interventions done regarding
the low oxygen saturation.
2. Medical record review for Resident 25 was
initiated on 7/30/19. Resident 25 was
readmitted to the facility on 2/3/13.
Review of Order Summary Report dated
6/27/19, showed a physician's order dated
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5/28/19, to administer oxygen at 2 - 4 liters per
minute via nasal cannula as needed; however,
the order did not have any parameters or an
indication for use.
On 7/30/19 at 0908 hours, an observation of
Resident 25 was conducted. Resident 25 was
observed receiving oxygen at 3.5 liters per
minute via nasal cannula.
On 7/30/19 at 0941 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 1. When RN 1 was asked
how she or other nurses knew when to give
Resident 25 oxygen. RN 1 stated there should
be a parameter identified in the order. RN 1
checked Resident 25's oxygen saturation on
room air and it was 95%. RN 1 stated she
needed to call the physician to clarify the order.
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CFR(s): 483.25(l)
F698
10/10/2019
§483.25(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.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, medical
record review, and facility P&P review, the
facility failed to ensure necessary care and
services were provided for two of 28 final
sampled residents (Residents 5 and 132)
regarding dialysis care.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 5's
dialysis access site was assessed. The facility
failed ensure Resident 5's blood pressure was
not taken from her right arm. In addition, the
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facility failed to assess Resident 5's medical
condition when she came back from dialysis.
These posed the risk for development of
medical problems related to the resident's need
for dialysis.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 132 was
administered the medications as ordered by the
physician on the days the resident left the
facility for dialysis. This had the potential for
Resident 132 not receiving the appropriate
doses of medications as ordered, resulting in
health complications.
Findings:
According to facility's P&P titled Renal Dialysis,
Care of Resident, Hemodialysis Access Site,
Plan of Care, the AV fistula and AV graft sites
are checked for condition, bruit and thrill every
shift. Blood pressures will not be performed on
the extremity where the fistula is located.
Record assessment of hemodialysis access
site in the medication administration record,
nurses' notes and nursing/dialysis
communication record. The facility licensed
nurse will complete the baseline information,
pre and post dialysis section of the Dialysis
Communication Record.
1a. Review of Resident 5's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 5 was
readmitted to the facility on 1/9/18, with a
diagnosis of end stage renal disease requiring
hemodialysis.
Review of the MDS dated 7/12/19, showed
Resident 5 was cognitively intact. Resident 5
was on dialysis.
Review of the Order Summary Report dated
6/27/19, showed an order dated 1/15/18, for
Resident 5 to go to dialysis on Mondays,
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Wednesdays and Fridays. There was no order
to assess Resident 5's AV fistula.
Review of the Medication Administration
Records dated June and July 2019 did not
show Resident 5's AV fistula was assessed.
Review of the Dialysis Communication Records
from June 2019 to July 2019 did not show
Resident 5's AV fistula was consistently
assessed.
Review of the acute care hospital's Patient
Discharge Instruction dated 6/11/19, showed
Resident 5 had an AV Fistula Placement.
Under the section titled Care After AV Fistula,
showed to feel for thrill and bruit on the access
site.
On 7/29/19 at 0944 hours, during initial tour,
Resident 5 was observed sitting in her
wheelchair by the side of her bed. Resident 5
stated she had dialysis three times in a week.
Resident 5 was observed to have a gauze
dressing on her right forearm. When asked
about the dressing, Resident 5 stated she just
had an AV fistula placed on her right arm.
Resident 5 stated the AV fistula was not ready
for dialysis use. Resident 5 stated she used
the catheter on her right upper chest during
dialysis. When asked if staff checked the AV
fistula, Resident 5 stated the staff did not do
anything with it.
On 7/30/19 at 0940 hours, a concurrent
interview and medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated Resident 5
had an AV fistula on her right forearm. RN 3
stated she was not aware if the AV fistula was
assessed by staff. When asked if the AV fistula
had to be assessed, RN 3 stated the AV fistula
had not matured yet and was not used for
dialysis. RN 3 verified Resident 5's AV fistula
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was not assessed in the pre dialysis and post
dialysis assessments. RN 3 verified there was
no documented evidence to show Resident 5's
AV fistula was assessed regularly.
On 8/2/19 at 1000 hours, an interview was
conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 stated Resident
5 had a catheter on the chest and did not have
an AV fistula.
On 8/2/19 at 1035 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Dialysis RN. The Dialysis
RN stated thrills and bruits had to be assessed
on residents with AV fistula. The Dialysis RN
stated even though the AV fistula had not
matured yet, assessments had to be performed
to ensure the AV fistula was functioning.
b. Review of Resident 5's Order Summary
Report dated 6/27/19, showed an order dated
1/19/18, not to take blood pressures on
Resident 5's right arm.
Review of the acute care hospital's Patient
Discharge Instruction dated 6/11/19, showed
Resident 5 had an AV Fistula Placement and
not to allow blood pressures to be taken on the
arm where the AV fistula was located.
On 7/29/19 at 0944 hours, during initial tour,
Resident 5 was observed sitting in her
wheelchair by the side of her bed. Resident 5
was observed with a gauze dressing on her
right forearm. Resident 5 stated the facility
staff took her blood pressure on her right arm.
On 7/30/19 at 0940 hours, a concurrent
interview and medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated Resident 5
had an AV fistula on her right forearm. RN 3
stated Resident 5's blood pressure had to be
taken on the left arm to preserve the function of
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the AV fistula on the right arm.
On 7/30/19 at 1111 hours, an interview was
conducted with CNA 1. CNA 1 stated Resident
5 had a dry dressing covering a wound on her
right forearm. CNA 1 stated the "wound" must
be for dialysis. When asked which arm was
used to take Resident 5's blood pressure, CNA
1 stated she took the blood pressure on
Resident 5's right wrist. CNA 1 stated it should
be okay to take it from the right wrist since it
was below the "wound."
On 8/2/19 at 1009 hours, an interview was
conducted with CNA 2. CNA 2 stated she took
Resident 5's blood pressure on her right arm.
CNA 2 stated Resident 5's left arm was
contracted. CNA 2 stated she was not aware
Resident 5 had an AV fistula.
On 8/2/19 at 1035 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Dialysis RN. The Dialysis
RN stated to avoid taking the blood pressure
on the arm where the AV fistula was to prevent
complications. The Dialysis RN stated possible
complications will include ballooning and
rupture of the fistula.
c. Review of the Dialysis Communication
Records dated 7/26/19, 7/24/19, 7/22/19, and
7/10/19, showed Resident 5 was not assessed
when she came back after dialysis.
On 7/30/19 at 0940 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated the licensed
nurses had to assess Resident 5 before and
after dialysis. RN 3 stated the licensed nurses
had to document the assessment on the
Dialysis Communication Records. RN 3
verified Resident 5 was not assessed when she
came back to the facility after dialysis. RN 3
acknowledged the post dialysis assessment
had to be done to ensure Resident 5 was
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medically stable after the procedure. RN 3
stated the post dialysis assessment would
detect any possible complications from dialysis,
such as changes in Resident 5's blood
pressure.
2. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication
Administration General Guidelines (undated)
showed the medications are administered as
prescribed in accordance with good nursing
principles and practices and only by persons
legally authorized to do so. It also showed if
two consecutive doses of a vital medication are
withheld or refused, the physician is notified.
Medical record review for Resident 132 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 132 was
readmitted to the facility on 7/26/18, with
diagnoses including end stage renal disease,
requiring dialysis.
Review of the Order Summary Report dated
6/27/19, showed Resident 132 was to receive
dialysis every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
at a dialysis center, with a scheduled
appointment from 1015 - 1445 hours. The
physician's orders also showed to administer
amlodipine besylate (antihypertensive) 10 mg
one tablet by mouth at 0900 hours, carvedilol
(antihypertensive) 25 mg one tablet by mouth
at 0900 and 1700 hours, minoxidil
(antihypertensive) 2.5 mg one tablet by mouth
at 0900 and 1700 hours, and Renvela (used to
lower phosphorus levels in patients who are on
dialysis due to kidney disease) 800 mg four
tablets with meals at 0700, 1200, and 1700
hours.
Review of Resident 132's Medication
Administration Record dated 7/1 to 7/31/19,
showed medications with chart code "2"
documented meant the medication was held
and see nurses' notes. It also showed
medications with chart code "8" documented
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meant the resident was absent from the facility.
Resident 132's Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the resident's
above medications were held six to 10 times.
On 7/30/19 at 1448 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record was conducted with
LVN 1. LVN 1 was asked what the chart codes
"2" and "8" on the Medication Administration
Record meant. LVN 1 stated chart codes 2
and 8 meant the resident was out to dialysis
and the medications were not administered.
When LVN 1 was asked if there was a
physician's order to hold the medications when
Resident 132 was out for dialysis, LVN 1 stated
no. LVN 1 verified there was no order found in
Resident 132's medical record to hold the
medications when the resident was out for
dialysis.
On 7/30/19 at 1530 hours, the DON was
informed and acknowledged the above
findings.
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CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3)
F755
§483.45 Pharmacy Services
The facility must provide routine and
emergency drugs and biologicals to its
residents, or obtain them under an agreement
described in §483.70(g). The facility may
permit unlicensed personnel to administer
drugs if State law permits, but only under the
general supervision of a licensed nurse.
§483.45(a) Procedures. A facility must provide
pharmaceutical services (including procedures
that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving,
dispensing, and administering of all drugs and
biologicals) to meet the needs of each resident.
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§483.45(b) Service Consultation. The facility
must employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist who§483.45(b)(1) Provides consultation on all
aspects of the provision of pharmacy services
in the facility.
§483.45(b)(2) Establishes a system of records
of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs
in sufficient detail to enable an accurate
reconciliation; and
§483.45(b)(3) Determines that drug records are
in order and that an account of all controlled
drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview, medical record review, and
facility P&P review, the facility failed to ensure
a routine controlled medication was available
for one of 28 final sampled residents (Resident
112). This failure resulted in Resident 112 not
being administered three doses of her routine
narcotic pain medication as per the physician's
order.
Findings:
Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication
Administration Guidelines (undated) showed
the procedure for ordering schedule II
controlled substance medications was to
reorder the medication when a seven-day
supply remains to allow for preparing and
dispensing of the prescription.
On 7/30/19 at 1105 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 112. Resident 112
stated the facility ran out of her pain medication
for two days. Resident 112 stated her pain
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level without the medication was 8 out of 10 (on
a pain scale of 0 to 10 with 0 = no pain to 10 =
severe pain).
Medical record review for Resident 112 was
initiated on 7/30/19. Resident 112 was
admitted to the facility on 7/27/18.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 5/2/19, for
methadone hydrochloride (narcotic pain
medication) 10 mg one tablet by mouth two
times a day for pain management.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the methadone
hydrochloride 10 mg tablet was scheduled to
be given daily at 0600 and 1800 hours.
However, the medication was not administered
on 7/28/19 at 0600 hours, and on 7/29/19 at
0600 and 1800 hours. Resident 112 missed
three doses of the pain medication.
On 8/1/19 at 1530 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with LVN 9. LVN 9 reviewed the
medical record and verified Resident 112 was
not administered the methadone hydrochloride
tablets on 7/28/19 at 0600 hours, and on
7/29/19 at 0600 and 1800 hours, because they
were not available. LVN 9 stated the
medication should have been requested before
they ran out, and she requested for a refill of
the methadone hydrochloride tablet from the
pharmacy on 7/29/19 at 1945 hours.
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Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary
Drugs
CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
F757
§483.45(d) Unnecessary Drugs-General.
Each resident's drug regimen must be free
from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug
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is any drug when used§483.45(d)(1) In excessive dose (including
duplicate drug therapy); or
§483.45(d)(2) For excessive duration; or
§483.45(d)(3) Without adequate monitoring; or
§483.45(d)(4) Without adequate indications for
its use; or
§483.45(d)(5) In the presence of adverse
consequences which indicate the dose should
be reduced or discontinued; or
§483.45(d)(6) Any combinations of the reasons
stated in paragraphs (d)(1) through (5) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to provide adequate
monitoring of medication for one nonsampled
resident (Resident 7). Resident 7 was
receiving a blood pressure medication without
documented blood pressure monitoring, and
without blood pressure parameters when to
hold or give the medication. This had the
potential for the resident to receive an
unnecessary medication and developing
significant side effects.
Findings:
Medical record review for Resident 7 was
initiated on 8/1/19. Resident 7 was admitted to
the facility on 2/17/17.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 5/1/19, for amlodipine
besylate (blood pressure medication) 5 mg one
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tablet by mouth once a day for hypertension.
There was no parameter when to give or hold
the medication.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 failed to show Resident
7's blood pressure was monitored before the
amlodipine besylate was administered.
On 8/1/19 at 1547 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 reviewed the
medical record and verified Resident 7's blood
pressure was not monitored, and there were no
parameters documented as to when to hold or
give the amlodipine besylate tablet. RN 3
stated the blood pressure needed to be
checked and the parameters were needed.
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Free from Unnec Psychotropic Meds/PRN Use F758
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(3)(e)(1)-(5)
10/10/2019
§483.45(e) Psychotropic Drugs.
§483.45(c)(3) A psychotropic drug is any drug
that affects brain activities associated with
mental processes and behavior. These drugs
include, but are not limited to, drugs in the
following categories:
(i) Anti-psychotic;
(ii) Anti-depressant;
(iii) Anti-anxiety; and
(iv) Hypnotic
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that--§483.45(e)(1) Residents who have not used
psychotropic drugs are not given these drugs
unless the medication is necessary to treat a
specific condition as diagnosed and
documented in the clinical record;
§483.45(e)(2) Residents who use psychotropic
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drugs receive gradual dose reductions, and
behavioral interventions, unless clinically
contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue
these drugs;
§483.45(e)(3) Residents do not receive
psychotropic drugs pursuant to a PRN order
unless that medication is necessary to treat a
diagnosed specific condition that is
documented in the clinical record; and
§483.45(e)(4) PRN orders for psychotropic
drugs are limited to 14 days. Except as
provided in §483.45(e)(5), if the attending
physician or prescribing practitioner believes
that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be
extended beyond 14 days, he or she should
document their rationale in the resident's
medical record and indicate the duration for the
PRN order.
§483.45(e)(5) PRN orders for anti-psychotic
drugs are limited to 14 days and cannot be
renewed unless the attending physician or
prescribing practitioner evaluates the resident
for the appropriateness of that medication.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
4. According to the third edition of Taylor's
Clinical Nursing Skills, orthostatic hypotension
was defined as a drop of at least 20 mm Hg
systolic or 10 mmHg diastolic in blood pressure
within three minutes of quiet standing after
being supine (laying down). To assess for
orthostatic hypotension follow the following
guidelines:
- Ask the patient to lie in a supine position (on
their back) for 3-10 minutes, then take the
initial blood pressure and pulse measurements.
- Assist the patient to a sitting position on the
side of the bed with the legs dangling. After 1-3
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minutes, take the blood pressure and pulse
measurements.
- Assist the patient to stand (unless
contraindicated) and wait for 2-3 minutes. Take
the blood pressure and pulse measurements.
- Record the measurements for each position
while noting the position with the readings. An
increase of 40 beats in the pulse rate or a
decrease in blood pressure of 30 mmHg is
abnormal.
Review of Resident 20's medical record was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 20 was admitted
to the facility on 2/1/18.
Review of the Order Summary Report dated
6/27/19, showed Resident 20 had an order
dated 6/18/19, to administer quetiapine
fumarate (Seroquel, an antipsychotic
medication) 6.25 mg by mouth at bedtime for
psychosis manifested by sudden outbursts and
constant yelling. An order dated 5/1/19,
showed to monitor Resident 20's orthostatic
blood pressure every week on Sundays for
Seroquel.
Review of the Medication Administration
Records dated June and July 2019 showed
Resident 20 had one blood pressure
measurement for orthostatic hypotension.
Examples of Resident 20's blood pressure
readings were as follows:
- On 6/2/19, the BP was 135/76 mmHg.
- On 6/9/19, the BP was 124/78 mmHg.
- On 6/16/19, the BP was 160/52 mmHg.
- On 6/23/19, the BP was 141/76 mmHg.
- On 7/7/19, the BP was 144/70 mmHg.
- On 7/14/19, the BP was 133/86 mmHg.
- On 7/21/19, the BP was 124/62 mmHg.
- On 7/28/19, the BP was 128/77 mmHg.
On 8/1/19 at 1459 hours, an interview was
conducted with LVN 3. LVN 3 stated Resident
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20 was monitored for orthostatic hypotension.
LVN 3 stated he took Resident 20's blood
pressure when he was in the lying, sitting, and
standing positions. LVN 3 stated orthostatic
hypotension was a drop in Resident 20's blood
pressure when he changed positions. LVN 3
stated he was not sure how much of the blood
pressure drop would be considered orthostatic
hypotension. LVN 3 verified there was only
one blood pressure reading for Resident 20.
LVN 3 stated the blood pressures taken while
Resident 20 assumed different positions had to
be assessed and documented. LVN 3 stated it
was necessary to monitor Resident 20 for
orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect of
his antipsychotic medication.
On 8/1/19 at 1518 hours, a concurrent
interview and medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 stated orthostatic
hypotension was an adverse effect of
antipsychotic medications. RN 3 stated, to
assess for orthostatic hypotension, the
resident's blood pressure had to be taken from
lying to sitting and sitting to standing positions.
RN 3 stated orthostatic hypotension was a drop
in the systolic blood pressure of 20 mmHg
when moving from one position to another. RN
3 verified Resident 20's orthostatic blood
pressure monitoring was not accurate since
only one blood pressure measurement was
assessed and documented. RN 3 stated the
blood pressure readings from different
positions had to be assessed and documented.
Based on interview and medical record review,
the facility failed to ensure four of 28 final
sampled residents (Residents 20, 35, 76, and
142) were free from unnecessary psychotropic
medications.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 76's and
Resident 35's orthostatic blood pressures
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(measure the blood pressure while laying down
or sitting and again upon standing up) were
monitored as ordered by the physicians related
to the use of an antipsychotic medication.
* The facility failed to ensure the as needed
orders for psychotropic drugs for Residents 76
and 142 were limited to 14 days or had a
documented rationale from the physicians for
the appropriateness of extending the PRN (as
needed) orders beyond 14 days.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 20's
blood pressure was assessed accurately to
determine the adverse effect of orthostatic
hypotension from Seroquel (antipsychotic) use.
These failures had the potential for the
residents to experience adverse consequences
from the psychotropic medications.
Findings:
1. Medical record review for Resident 35 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 35 was
readmitted to the facility on 11/9/14.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 6/20/19, for Seroquel
75 mg, by mouth, three times a day for anxiety
manifested by agitation; and an order dated
7/22/19, to monitor Resident 35's orthostatic
blood pressure every Tuesday, on the day shift,
related to the use of Seroquel.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the orthostatic
blood pressure was scheduled to be monitored
on 7/23 and 7/30/19. However, there was only
one blood pressure reading documented for
each date.
On 8/1/19 at 1556 hours, an interview and
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concurrent medical record review was
conducted with LVN 5. LVN 5 was asked how
to obtain the orthostatic blood pressure
readings. LVN 5 stated Resident 35 was
unable to stand up, so the resident's orthostatic
blood pressures would be obtained with the
resident lying down and again when sitting up.
LVN 5 verified Resident 35's orthostatic blood
pressure was inaccurately monitored and
stated there should be two blood pressure
readings documented in the Medication
Administration Record.
2. Medical record review for Resident 76 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 76 was admitted
to the facility on 4/26/18.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 5/1/19, for
clonazepam (antianxiety medication) 1 mg,
give one tablet by mouth, every six hours as
needed for anxiety. The order did not have a
stop date.
Review of the medical record, failed to show
the physician or prescribing practitioner
documented a rationale for the appropriateness
of extending the as needed order for
alprazolam beyond 14 days.
On 7/30/19 at 1110 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with LVN 6. LVN 6 reviewed the
medical record and verified the above findings.
LVN 6 stated the order needed to be clarified.
3. Medical record review for Resident 142 was
initiated on 8/1/19. Resident 142 was admitted
to the facility on 2/1/16.
Review of Resident 142's physician telephone
order dated 7/29/19, showed an order for
lorazepam (antianxiety medication) concentrate
2 mg per ml, give 0.25 ml sublingually every
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four hours as needed for anxiety manifested by
yelling.
On 8/1/19 at 1150 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with the DON. The DON stated
Resident 142's physician telephone order
dated 7/29/19, for lorazepam as needed for
anxiety should have a stop date of 14 days.
The DON verified the finding.
F760
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Residents are Free of Significant Med Errors
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(2)
F760
The facility must ensure that its§483.45(f)(2) Residents are free of any
significant medication errors.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and medical
record review, the facility failed to ensure one
of 28 sampled residents (Resident 126) and
three nonsampled residents (Residents 1, 7,
and 15) were free from significant medication
errors.
* The facility failed to ensure Resident 7
received her routine medications including the
antihypertensive, antianxiety, and narcotic pain
medications in a timely manner. As a result,
Resident 7 experienced a lot of pain, anxiety,
and was not able to participate in the afternoon
group activities, which she loved to do in the
afternoon. In addition, the licensed nurse who
administered Resident 7's medications late, did
not inform the oncoming licensed nurse about
the delay in the medication administration,
resulting in duplicate medication administration
with less than a 10 minutes interval.
* Resident 126 did not receive his Lantus
insulin (antidiabetic medication) injection on
7/30/19 at 2100 hours. RN 5 was running
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behind with her medication pass and did not
get to Resident 126 until 2300 hours. Resident
126 was asleep, so RN 5 documented
Resident 126 refused the Lantus insulin
injection. As a result, Resident 126 had a
hyperglycemia episode the following morning,
requiring the insulin coverage. In addition, on
7/29/19, RN 5 was running behind with her
medication pass and could not take Resident
126's blood pressure, so Resident 126 refused
to take the blood pressure medications.
* Resident 1 was not administered her
medications as ordered by the physician and
as scheduled.
* Resident 15 was administered her pain
medication from another resident's medication
supply.
Findings:
1. On 7/29/19 at 0913 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 7. Resident 7 brought
up a concern of not getting her medications in a
timely manner when nurses from the registry
agency were working.
Medical record review for Resident 7 was
initiated on 8/1/19. Resident 7 was admitted to
the facility on 2/17/17.
Review of the annual MDS dated 7/13/19,
showed Resident 7 had no cognitive
impairment.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the following
medications scheduled to be administered daily
at 0900 hours:
- duloxetine hydrochloride (antidepressant
medication) delayed release capsule 40 mg
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one capsule;
- amlodipine besylate (blood pressure
medication) 5 mg one tablet;
- Glycolax (stool softener) powder 17 grams;
and
- omeprazole (medication for gastric ulcer or
reflux) delayed release tablet 20 mg one tablet.
Further review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the following
medications scheduled to be administered daily
at 0900 and 1700 hours:
- alprazolam (antianxiety medication) 0.25 mg
one tablet;
- docusate sodium (stool softener) 250 mg one
capsule;
- ferrousul (iron supplement) 325 mg one
tablet;
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate (medication for
rheumatoid arthritis) 200 mg one tablet;
- saccharomyces boulardii (probiotic) 250 mg
one capsule; and
- vitamin D3 tablet 1000 iu one tablet.
Further review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed Norco (narcotic
pain medication) 5-325 mg one tablet was
scheduled to be administered daily at 0600,
1200, 1800 and 2400 hours.
On 8/1/19 at 1335 hours, a follow-up interview
was conducted with Resident 7. Resident 7
stated she did not receive her 0900 hours
routine medications and 1200 hours pain pill
until later in the evening on 7/28/19. Resident
7 stated she was in a lot of pain so she asked
the licensed nurse multiple times for her pain
pill. Resident 7 stated the licensed nurse
repeatedly told her " ...she could not find it in
the system." Resident 7 stated she was in a lot
of pain due to her broken vertebrae. Resident
7 stated she missed going to the afternoon
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activities that day because of her pain.
Resident 7 stated, " ...I was so upset that day.
I was miserable."
Review of the LN - Pain Management Review
dated 7/20/19, showed Resident 7 experienced
back pain daily or several times a day. The
assessment showed Resident 7's pain was
worst at mid-morning and the afternoon; and
the pain could affect Resident 7's therapy or
activities of choice, and her ability to bathe,
groom and dress self. The medication that
relieved her pain in the past was the Norco
tablet.
Review of the Activity - Annual Evaluation
dated 7/15/19, showed Resident 7 enjoyed
participating in all kinds of activities in the
afternoon.
Review of the One-to-One Activity Participation
Documentation for July 2019 showed Resident
7 refused an activity invite on 7/28/19.
Review of the Medication Administration Audit
Report (showing the actual administration and
documentation times for each medications
administered to the resident) for 7/28/19,
showed all medications scheduled to be given
to Resident 7 at 0900 and 1200 hours were
administered at 1829 and 1830 hours.
However, further review of the Medication
Administration Audit Report for 7/28/19,
showed the medications scheduled to be
administered at 1700 hours to Resident 7 were
all administered at 1838 hours. Resident 7
received duplicate medications, including the
alprazolam 0.25 mg tablet and Norco 5-325 mg
tablet in eight and nine minutes intervals.
Review of the Controlled
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alprazolam 0.25 mg tablet showed two tablets
were taken on 7/28/19 at 0900 and 1700 hours.
Review of the Controlled
Drug/Receipt/Record/Disposition Form for the
Norco 5-325 mg tablet showed four tablets
were taken on 7/28/19 at 0000, 0600, 1200,
and 1800 hours.
Review of the medical record failed to show
Resident 7's physician was notified of the delay
in the medication administration.
On 8/1/19 at 1547 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review was
conducted with RN 3. RN 3 reviewed the
medical record and verified the above findings.
RN 3 stated she could not find any
documentation the physician was informed of
the delay in the administration of medications
to Resident 7. RN 3 also verified Resident 7's
blood pressure was not monitored on 7/28/19,
when she was not administered her
antihypertensive medication in a timely
manner. Cross reference to F684, example #2.
On 8/5/19 at 1534 hours, a telephone interview
was conducted with LVN 2. LVN 2 stated she
worked the 1500 to 2300 hours shift on
7/28/19, and administered Resident 7's
medications as scheduled. LVN 2 stated she
did not receive any report from the outgoing
licensed nurse (0700 to 1500 shift) regarding
Resident 7's medications being administered
late.
2. Medical record review for Resident 126 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 126 was
admitted to the facility on 6/27/19.
Review of the History and Physical
Examination dated 6/28/19, showed Resident
126 had the capacity to understand and make
decisions.
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a. On 7/31/19 at 0945 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 126. Resident 126
stated he did not receive his bedtime Lantus
insulin injection last night (7/30/19). Resident
126 stated the Lantus insulin injection at
bedtime was important for him because his
blood sugar levels were not stable.
Review of the Order Summary Report showed
a physician's order dated 7/16/19, for Lantus
Solostar solution pen-injector 100 unit/ml, inject
32 units subcutaneously (under the skin) at
bedtime for diabetes mellitus. The Lantus
insulin injection was increased from 20 units to
32 units on 7/16/19, due to high blood sugar
levels.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the Lantus insulin
injection was scheduled to be administered
daily at 2100 hours. On 7/30/19, RN 5
documented the medication was not
administered because Resident 126 refused
the Lantus insulin injection.
Further review showed Resident 126's blood
sugar level on 7/30/19 at 1630 hours was 305
mg/dl, and the resident was administered four
units of insulin injection per sliding scale (the
dose of insulin based on the resident's blood
sugar level). Resident 126's blood sugar levels
had been unstable ranging from 82-500 mg/dl
from 7/1 to 7/31/19. Resident 127's blood
sugar level at 0630 hours the past week (7/24
to 7/30/19) had been stable at 88 to 169 mg/dl
when he received his Lantus insulin injection
the night before. However, on 7/31/19 at 0630
hours, Resident 126's blood sugar level was
249 mg/dl, when he did not receive his Lantus
insulin injection the night before.
On 7/31/19 at 1330 and 1500 hours, an
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interview and concurrent medical record review
was conducted with RN 5. RN 5 reviewed the
medical record and verified the above findings.
RN 5 stated she was running behind with her
medication pass and when she got in to
Resident 126's room he was already asleep, so
she documented Resident 126 refused the
Lantus injection.
b. Review of the Order Summary Report
showed a physician's orders dated:
- 6/27/19, for amlodipine besylate (blood
pressure medication) 10 mg one tablet by
mouth once a day; and
- 7/22/19, for losartan potassium tablet 25 mg
one tablet by mouth once a day.
Review of the Medication Administration
Record for July 2019 showed the amlodipine
10 mg tablet and losartan potassium 25 mg
tablet were scheduled to be given daily at 0900
hours. However, on 7/29/19, the
documentation showed Resident 126 refused
both blood pressure medications.
Review of the Blood Pressure Summary
showed Resident 126's blood pressure were
not monitored from 7/28 to 7/30/19. On
7/31/19 at 0804 hours, Resident 126's blood
pressure reading was 162/100 mmHg.
On 7/31/19 at 1000 hours, an interview was
conducted with Resident 126. Resident 126
stated he refused the blood pressure
medications because RN 5 did not take his
blood pressure before administering the
medications.
On 7/31/19 at 1330 hours, an interview was
conducted with RN 5. RN 5 stated she worked
the 0700 to 1500 shift on 7/29/19. RN 5
verified the above findings and stated she did
not take Resident 126's blood pressure and
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heart rate on 7/29/19, because she was
running behind with her medication pass.
3. Review of the facility's P&P titled Medication
Administration Guidelines (undated) showed
the medications are administered as prescribed
in accordance with good nursing principles and
practices and only by persons legally
authorized to do so. The medications supplied
for one resident are never administered to
another resident.
a. On 7/29/19 at 1437 hours, a Resident
Council meeting was conducted with the
residents. Resident 1 verbalized she did not
receive all her morning medications.
Medical record review for Resident 1 was
initiated on 7/29/19. Resident 1 was admitted
to the facility on 4/13/15, and readmitted on
5/8/19.
Review of Resident 1's Order Summary Report
dated 6/27/19, showed the resident was to
receive the following medications:
* allopurinol tablet 100 mg one tablet by mouth
at 0900 hours,
* aspirin tablet 81 mg one tablet by mouth at
0900 hours,
* fludrocortisone acetate tablet 0.1 mg one
tablet by by mouth at 1200 hours,
* polyethelene glycol 3350, 17 gm by mouth at
0900 hours,
* oxybutynin chloride tablet 5 mg two tablets by
mouth at 0900 hours,
* saccharomyces boulardii capsule 250 mg two
capsules by mouth at 0900 hours,
* docusate sodium capsule 250 mg one
capsule at 0900 and 2100 hours,
* hydroxyurea capsule 500 mg one capsule at
0900 and 1700 hours,
* calcium carbonate tablet chewable 500 mg
one tablet at 0630, 1130, and 1630 hours,
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* midodrine hcl tablet 10 mg one tablet at 0600,
1400, and 2200 hours, and
* metoclopramide tablet 10 mg one tablet at
0630, 1130, 1630, and 2000 hours.
Review of Resident 1's Medication Admin Audit
Report dated 7/31/19, showed the Resident 1's
medication administration times for the
following medications administered on 7/29/19
were as follows:
* calcium carbonate tablet chewable 500 mg,
administered at 1703 and 1731 hours
* metoclopramide hcl 10 mg, administered at
1703 and 1731 hours
* hydroxyurea capsule 500 mg, administered at
1703 and 1747 hours, and
* trauma hcl 50 mg, administered at 1703 and
1749 hours
On 7/29/19 at 1639 hours, the DON was
informed and acknowledged the above
findings. The DON stated RN 4 should have
taken Resident 1 ensured Resident 1's
medications were administered on time.
On 7/29/19 at 1648 hours, an interview and
concurrent medical record review for Resident
1 was conducted with RN 4. RN 4 stated she
did not administer Resident 1's morning
medications as scheduled because the resident
was in the activity room throughout her shift.
She stated she was told she could not
administer the residents' medications when
they were in the activity room. RN 4 verified
Resident 1's morning medications were
administered late.
4. On 7/31/19 at 1524 hours, a narcotic count
verification for Medication Cart #5 was
conducted with LVN 1. Review of Resident
15's oxycodone hcl 15 mg bubble pack
identified the count did not match. The number
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of pills in the bubble pack compared to the
resident's Controlled Drug
Receipt/Record/Disposition Form showed one
tablet was unaccounted for. LVN 1 was asked
about discrepancy. LVN 1 stated she used one
tablet of Resident 94's oxycodone hcl 15 mg to
administer to Resident 15 because Resident
15's oxycodone hcl ER 15 mg supply had ran
out. LVN 1 stated she should have told the
resident she had to hold the medication
because the pharmacy had not delivered it yet.
Review of Resident 15's Order Summary
Report dated 6/27/19, showed the resident was
supposed to get oxycodone hcl ER 15 mg one
tablet by mouth once a day, not oxycodone hcl
15 mg.
On 7/31/19 at 1555 hours, the DON was
informed and acknowledged the above
findings. The DON stated LVN 1 should have
obtained the oxycodone hcl ER 15 mg from the
facility's emergency medication kit instead of
getting it from another resident's medication
supply.
On 7/31/19 at 1628 hours, Resident 15 was
observed in bed lying on her back watching a
television program. The resident was asked by
CNA 11 in their native language how she was
feeling and if she was experiencing pain at this
time. Resident 15 stated no.
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CFR(s): 483.60(d)(4)(5)
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§483.60(d)(4) Food that accommodates
resident allergies, intolerances, and
preferences;
§483.60(d)(5) Appealing options of similar
nutritive value to residents who choose not to
eat food that is initially served or who request a
different meal choice;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, medical
record review, and facility document review, the
facility failed to ensure the food preferences
and physician's orders for food texture was
honored for one of 28 final sampled residents
(Resident 51). The facility also failed to ensure
substitutes were offered of equal nutritive
value.
* Resident 51 was served whole kernel corn
instead of creamed corn for residents on a
mechanical soft diet. Resident 51 was not
offered a meal substitute of equal nutritive
value when the resident was observed not
eating her lunch. Resident 51 was not served
8 ounces of milk 2% as part of her standing
order for lunch.
These deficient practices put the resident at
risk of unintended weight loss as a result of the
food not meeting their nutritional needs.
Findings:
During the dining observation on 7/29/19 at
1220 hours, Resident 51 was observed being
served chopped potato, chopped Salisbury
steak, whole kernel corn and 8 ounces of apple
juice. Resident 51 was observed not eating the
food on her lunch tray. RNA 1 was asked if the
facility had food substitutes to provide to
residents who did not like the food being
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served. RNA 1 stated the facility usually
provided a turkey sandwich as a meal
substitute. However, Resident 51 was not
observed being offered a substitute.
Review of Resident 51's meal card for lunch
(undated) showed the resident was on a
mechanical soft, chopped, fortified diet with a
standing order for 8 ounces of 2% milk. No
milk was observed being served to Resident 51
on her lunch tray.
Review of the facility's Summer Menus for 7/1,
7/29, and 8/26/19, showed creamed corn was
to be served to residents on a mechanical soft
diet. However, the corn served to Resident 51
on her lunch tray was whole kernel corn, not
creamed.
Review of Resident 51's plan of care showed a
care plan problem with a revision dated 7/3/19,
addressing the resident's nutritional risk for
unintended weight loss. The Interventions
included, if the resident eats less than 75%,
offer a meal replacement.
On 7/29/19 at 1235 hours, an interview was
conducted with the RD. The RD verified
Resident 51 was served whole kernel corn for
lunch.
On 8/1/19 at 1443 hours, an interview and
concurrent facility document review was
conducted with the DSS. The DSS was asked
what food substitutes were available for the
residents when they did not like the food
served. The DSS stated the facility's meal
alternatives a included ham or turkey sandwich
with mustard and mayonnaise, a peanut butter
and jelly sandwich on whole wheat, a fruit plate
with cottage cheese, a cheese quesadilla with
fresh salsa or a chef's salad with dressing. The
DSS was informed Resident 51 was not offered
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a meal substitute on 7/29/19 during lunch. The
DSS was asked what did a standing order
mean on a resident's meal card. The DSS
stated it meant 8 ounces of 2% milk should be
given at every meal. The DSS was informed
Resident 15 was not served the 8 ounces of
2% milk at lunch on 7/29/19. The DSS
acknowledged the above findings.
F812
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Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/ServeSanitary
CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2)
F812
10/02/2019
§483.60(i) Food safety requirements.
The facility must §483.60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources
approved or considered satisfactory by federal,
state or local authorities.
(i) This may include food items obtained
directly from local producers, subject to
applicable State and local laws or regulations.
(ii) This provision does not prohibit or prevent
facilities from using produce grown in facility
gardens, subject to compliance with applicable
safe growing and food-handling practices.
(iii) This provision does not preclude residents
from consuming foods not procured by the
facility.
§483.60(i)(2) - Store, prepare, distribute and
serve food in accordance with professional
standards for food service safety.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
failed to maintain a sanitary environment in the
dietary department.
* The facility failed to ensure the opened and
prepared food items were labeled and dated.
The facility failed to ensure the dry storage and
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walk in refrigerator were free of expired items.
The facility failed to ensure fluorescent light
bulbs were covered above the food preparation
area. In addition, the facility failed to ensure
the kitchen was free of a personal item.
* The facility failed to ensure food stored in the
walk-in refrigerator was not being contaminated
by water leaking from the refrigerator
condenser.
* The facility failed to ensure there was an air
gap in the drains for the walk in refrigerator and
the juice concentrator machine.
* The facility failed to ensure the dietary staff
observed proper hand hygiene.
* The facility failed to ensure the kitchen was
free of broken and missing floor tiles.
These failures posed the risk of negatively
impacting safe food handling for the residents.
Findings:
Review of the Form CMS-672 Resident Census
and Conditions of Residents completed by the
DON and dated 7/29/19, showed 129 of the
143 residents received meals from the kitchen.
1. On 7/29/19, beginning at 0745 hours, an
initial tour was conducted with the DSS. The
DSS verified the following observations and
findings.
a. Observation of the walk in refrigerator
identified the following:
- A pack of Mandarin orange sauce was
unlabeled and undated;
- Nine small bowls of vegetable salad were
unlabeled and undated;
- A bag of vegetable salad mix had an opened
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THE HILLS POST ACUTE
1800 Old Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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date of 7/18/19. The DSS stated the shelf life
of the salad was only three days;
- A container of turkey slices had an opened
date of 7/21/19, but with no best/use by date.
The DSS stated the turkey slices were only
good for three days;
- A second container of turkey slices had an
expiration of 7/22/19;
- A plastic bag with half a roll of ham had an
opened date of 7/28/19, but with no best/use by
date;
- A clear container with snacks (shakes,
pudding, yogurt) covered with a clear plastic
was dated 7/26/19. The DSS stated the
container should have been served on 7/26/19,
and expired the same day.
b. Observation of the food preparation area
identified the following:
- A clear container of white cream in the food
preparation area was unlabeled and undated;
- A vegetable peeler with food debris was
hanging on the faucet;
- A lanyard with a set of keys was observed
next to containers of spices. The DSS stated
personal items should not be in the spice rack;
- Two fluorescent light bulbs were observed
with no cover. The DSS stated the lights
should be covered;
- Dust and food debris were observed behind
the food preparation counter and stove.
c. Observation of the dry storage area showed
an opened bag of cinnamon raisin bread with a
best buy date of 5/10/19.
The DSS acknowledged food had to be labeled
and dated for safe consumption. The DSS
stated expired food should be thrown out as
soon as they expire and the kitchen should be
free from debris and dust to prevent
contamination.
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2. According to the USDA Food Code 2017, 3305.11 Food Storage, food shall be protected
from contamination by storing the food in a
clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to
splash, dust, or other contamination.
During the initial tour of the kitchen on 7/29/19
at 0745 hours, an observation of the kitchen's
walk in refrigerator was conducted with the
DSS. The ceiling in the walk-in refrigerator was
observed leaking water. The water was
observed dripping into a green plastic tray
placed on the shelf below the leak. The DSS
stated the condenser unit had been leaking for
a few weeks and the maintenance staff knew
about it. Underneath the leaking ceiling, five
bags of bread and a box of cucumbers were
observed sitting in a tray with about half an inch
of water in it.
On 8/1/19 at 1420 hours, an observation and
concurrent interview with the DSS was
conducted in the walk in refrigerator. The
ceiling of the walk in refrigerator was still
leaking. Underneath the leaking ceiling, a
stainless steel pan was observed with an open
container of strawberries.
3. According to the USDA Food Code 2017,
Section 5-202.13, Backflow Prevention, Air
Gap, an air gap between the water supply inlet
and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture,
equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at
least twice the diameter of the water supply
inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch).
a. On 7/29/19, beginning at 0745 hours, during
the initial tour of the kitchen, a pipe was
observed coming out of the wall beside the
walk in refrigerator door. The pipe extended
inside the drain and no air gap was observed.
The DSS stated the pipe was to drain water
from the walk in refrigerator condenser.
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THE HILLS POST ACUTE
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
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On 7/30/19 at 1031 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Maintenance Director. The
Maintenance Director stated he raised the pipe
to maintain an air gap. The Maintenance
Director stated the air gap prevented water
from the drain entering the refrigerator
condenser.
b. On 7/29/19, beginning at 0745 hours, during
the initial tour of the kitchen, a white tube was
observed coming out of the juice concentrator
machine and extended inside the drain, with no
air gap. The DSS stated the tube was to drain
condensation from the juice machine.
On 7/30/19 at 1031 hours, an interview was
conducted with the Maintenance Director. The
Maintenance Director stated the drain needed
to have an air gap. The Maintenance Director
stated when water overflows from the drain, the
water could enter the tube and affect how the
machine functions.
4. According to the USDA Food Code 2017,
Section 2-301.14, When to Wash, food
employees shall clean their hands after
handling soiled equipment or utensils.
On 7/31/19 at 0845 hours, an observation and
concurrent interview was conducted with
Dietary Aide 1. Dietary Aide 1 was rinsing off
dirty plates, plate covers and bowls on the dirty
side of the dishwashing area. Without
performing hand hygiene, Dietary Aide 1 went
to the clean side of the dishwashing area and
touched clean pink pitchers and clean pink
trays. Dietary Aide 1 verified she did not
perform proper hand hygiene after handling
soiled items.
On 7/31/19 at 0850 hours, an interview was
conducted with the DSS. The DSS stated staff
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should wash their hands when going from the
dirty side to the clean side of the dishwashing
area.
5. On 7/31/19 at 0929 hours, an observation
and concurrent interview was conducted with
the DSS. The tiles under the three
compartment sink were observed missing and
broken and there was a pool of dirty water.
The DSS stated the missing and broken tiles
should be repaired to prevent pooling of water.
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Infection Prevention & Control
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
F880
§483.80 Infection Control
The facility must establish and maintain an
infection prevention and control program
designed to provide a safe, sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of
communicable diseases and infections.
§483.80(a) Infection prevention and control
program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
§483.80(a)(1) A system for preventing,
identifying, reporting, investigating, and
controlling infections and communicable
diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers,
visitors, and other individuals providing
services under a contractual arrangement
based upon the facility assessment conducted
according to §483.70(e) and following accepted
national standards;
§483.80(a)(2) Written standards, policies, and
procedures for the program, which must
include, but are not limited to:
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(i) A system of surveillance designed to identify
possible communicable diseases or
infections before they can spread to other
persons in the facility;
(ii) When and to whom possible incidents of
communicable disease or infections should be
reported;
(iii) Standard and transmission-based
precautions to be followed to prevent spread of
infections;
(iv)When and how isolation should be used for
a resident; including but not limited to:
(A) The type and duration of the isolation,
depending upon the infectious agent or
organism involved, and
(B) A requirement that the isolation should be
the least restrictive possible for the resident
under the circumstances.
(v) The circumstances under which the facility
must prohibit employees with a communicable
disease or infected skin lesions from direct
contact with residents or their food, if direct
contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi)The hand hygiene procedures to be
followed by staff involved in direct resident
contact.
§483.80(a)(4) A system for recording incidents
identified under the facility's IPCP and the
corrective actions taken by the facility.
§483.80(e) Linens.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and
transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection.
§483.80(f) Annual review.
The facility will conduct an annual review of its
IPCP and update their program, as necessary.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
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failed to ensure the porous padding on four of
four beds with side rails (Rooms A, B, C, and
D) were free from frays, tears, and holes and
uncleanable surfaces. This failure had the
potential to cause the growth and spread of
bacteria.
Findings:
On 7/30/19 at 1058 hours, an observation and
concurrent interview was conducted with the
Maintenance Director. The following rooms
were observed to have padded side rails. The
padding on the side rails was porous with tears,
holes, and fraying edges.
* Room A's side rails were observed to be torn
and frayed, with holes.
* Room B's side rails were observed to be torn
and with holes.
* Room C's side rails were observed with holes.
* Room D's side rails were observed to be torn
and with holes.
The Maintenance Director stated the pads on
the side rails were insulation purchased from a
home repair/improvement store. The
Maintenance Director stated the pads were
made of porous material. The Maintenance
Director stated the padded side rails were
cleaned daily by housekeeping with bleach
wipes. When asked to show the bottle of the
cleaner, the directions on the label showed to
apply the product by wiping the nonporous,
hard surface to thoroughly wet it. When shown
the directions on the label of the cleaner
showed it was to be used on nonporous
surfaces, the Maintenance Director verified the
padding could not be cleaned and stated they
needed to be replaced right now.
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