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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Based on record reviews, interviews, and a review of the policy and procedure for Behavior Monitoring, the
facility failed to ensure that two (Residents #40 and #17) of five residents selected for unnecessary
medication review, from a total sample of 18 residents, were receiving behavior monitoring for psychotropic
medications.
The findings include:
1. A medical record review was conducted for Resident #40, which noted a re-entry date of 7/14/22
including the following diagnoses: schizo-affective disorder, major depressive disorder, and paranoid
schizophrenia. A review of the active physician's orders noted an order for depakote extended release 500
milligrams (mg) at bedtime for mood stabilizing, Lexapro 15 mg every day for depression, and olanzapine
(Zyprexa) 10 mg at bedtime for schizo-affective disorder. The depakote was ordered by the physician on
7/14/22, and the Lexapro and Zyprexa were ordered on 7/18/22. A review of the Medication Administration
Record (MAR) and Behavior Monitoring for July 14, 2022 through August 17, 2022, revealed that none of
these medications had behavior monitoring documented.
A review of the resident's care plan (updated 8/1/22), noted the resident was resistive to care related to
adjustment to the nursing home. He preferred to sleep nude. He urinated on the floor in his room and
removed all of his bed linen from the bed. He did not use his urinal at the bedside, and did not ask for the
bed pan. He threatened to throw feces at the staff. He yelled at top of his lungs in the hallways and kept
yelling. He preferred not to have foot pedals on his wheelchair. Interventions included: Explain all care
activities, allow resident to make decisions, and negotiate time for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's). If he
resists, reassure him, leave and return 5-10 min later and try again, and praise him when behavior is
appropriate.
Laboratory tests were reviewed along with physician's orders, which noted no orders for a depakote level.
The last depakote level was conducted on 9/29/19 with a level of 38.7 (Normal levels 50-99), which was
low. A depakote level was also measured on August 7, 2019, with a level of 37.9, which was also low.
An interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) A on 8/17/22 at 2:45 p.m. She stated behavior
monitoring was documented on a behavior monitoring sheet or on the MAR in the electronic medical
record.
An interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 8/17/22 at 2:59 p.m. She stated
behaviors should have been documented for Zyprexa, Lexapro and depakote for Resident #40. She further
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105262
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Blue Lake Post Acute
991 E New York Ave
Deland, FL 32724
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
stated the resident was being monitored until he went out to the hospital and came back. Behavior
monitoring was documented on the MAR or on a behavior monitoring sheet. The DON confirmed that
behavior monitoring was not restarted when the resident returned from the hospital. She said depakote
levels were monitored and ordered every three months. She further stated, I will restart the behavior
monitoring for Zyprexa, Lexapro and Depakote today. [Resident #40] is due for a depakote level now.
Residents Affected - Few
An interview was conducted with the DON on 8/18/22 at 9:45 a.m. She stated Resident #40's depakote
level should be monitored every three months. There was no order for a depakote level, and the last one
was conducted in September 2019. It was low. He had one in August 2019 and it was low also. She
provided documentation of the two laboratory tests for 8/7/19 and 9/21/19.
An interview was conducted with the Medical Director via telephone on 8/18/22 at 12:50 p.m. He stated
depakote levels for seizures should be checked every three months, and if there are no symptoms of side
effects, then he would check the depakote level annually if it was prescribed for mood.
A review of the Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring Policy and Procedure (revised
February 2019), noted: Behavioral symptoms will be identified using facility-approved behavioral screening
tools. The facility will comply with regulatory requirements related to the use of medications to manage
behavioral changes. The nursing staff will identify, document and inform the physician about specific details
regarding changes in an individual's mental status, behavior and cognition including: onset, duration,
intensity and frequency of behavioral symptoms, and new onset or changes in behaviors will be
documented regardless of the degree of risk to resident or others. Interventions will be adjusted based on
the impact on behavior and other symptoms, including any adverse consequences related to treatment. If
antipsychotic medications are used to treat behavioral symptoms, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will
monitor for side effects and complications related to to psychoactive medications for example: lethargy,
abnormal involuntary movements, anorexia or recurrent falling.
2. A medical record review was conducted for Resident #17, revealing an admission date of 6/8/22 with
diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known
physiological condition, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. Physician's orders included
Lorazepam Intensol concentrate, 2 mg/ml (milligrams per milliliter) for anxiety disorder every six hours,
started on 6/28/22; Risperdal Consta suspension, 50 mg injected intramuscularly one time a day every 21
days for behavioral disturbances related to unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known
physiological condition, and Lexapro started on 8/14/22 for depression. The resident's Minimum Data Set
(MDS) assessment, dated 6/14/22, revealed a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 00 out of a
possible 15 points, indicating severe cognitive impairment. Also noted was one-to-one supervision for
behaviors.
A review of Resident #17's care plan (last revised on 6/15/22) read: The resident uses psychotropic
medication related to a diagnosis of psychosis and anxiety. Interventions included: Administer psychotropic
medications as ordered; monitor for side effects and effectiveness every shift; and monitor/document/report
as needed any adverse reactions of psychotropic medications. Resident also care planned for having
behavior problem of choosing to refuse medications, rejection of care, and exit-seeking behavior.
Additionally, the resident's care plan read, impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought
processes related to dementia with interventions that included: Administer medications as ordered and
monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
A level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASSAR) was conducted and the resident was
suspected of serious mental illness with a plan for redirection, psychiatric services and medication
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
105262
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/28/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
105262
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/18/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Blue Lake Post Acute
991 E New York Ave
Deland, FL 32724
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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management.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of the medication administration record (MAR) was conducted for the month of August 2022. No
behavior monitoring was documented for medications Lexapro, Risperdal, or Lorazepam.
Residents Affected - Few
An interview was conducted with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) B on 8/17/22 at 3:30 p.m. She stated
Resident #17 was receiving one-to-one supervision due to her behaviors of exit seeking as well as She
likes to mess with door wires. CNA B stated the resident had a Wanderguard (alarm worn as a bracelet or
anklet) and sometimes refused care.
An interview was conducted with Registered Nurse (RN) C on 8/18/22 at 11:33 a.m. She stated the
licensed practical nurses and registered nurses monitored residents for behaviors. She stated medications
for which a resident was monitored for behaviors included narcotics, depakote, lorazepam, antipsychotics
and Alzheimer's disease medications. When asked if she was monitoring behaviors for Resident #17, she
reported yes. At this time, she was asked to provide documentation of the behavior monitoring being done
for Resident #17. RN C stated there was no documentation. She was unable to produce documented
evidence of behavior monitoring.
An interview was conducted with Unit Manager D on 8/18/22 at 11:44 p.m. She confirmed that the
behaviors/behavior monitoring for Resident #17 should have been in her orders and they were not.
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