F 0770
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interviews and record reviews the facility failed to provide ordered laboratory services to meet the needs of
1 of 3 sampled residents (#3) related to ensuring physician ordered labs were scheduled and performed.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Resident #3 was admitted on [DATE], readmitted on [DATE] and transferred to the hospital on [DATE].
Record review showed her diagnoses included but were not limited to atrial fibrillation (a-fib) and long-term
use of anticoagulants.
Record review of Resident #3's 06/14/2023 Minimum Data Set (MDS), change in condition, showed a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 (cognitively intact). Section G, functional Status showed she
required extensive assistance of two for bed mobility and was totally dependent on two persons for
transfers and toileting. Section O, Special Treatments, Procedures and Programs showed she was on
Hospice.
PT stands for prothrombin time or how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample
INR stands for international normalized ratio is a type of calculation based on PT test results
A PT/INR test helps diagnose the cause of bleeding or clotting disorders. It also checks to see if a
medication that prevents clots (Coumadin) is working the way it should. The test helps make sure you are
taking the right dose. https//medlineplus.gov, National Library of Medicine, Prothrombin Time Test and INR
(PT/INR), updated September 21, 2022.
Review of Progress notes showed:
On 06/22/23 at 4:16 p.m. New orders for venous doppler of bilateral lower extremities. PT/INR one time in
a.m. Coumadin 5 mg every day.
On 06/22 at 7:28 p.m. Nurse Practitioner in to see resident.
On 06/23 at 06:54 a.m. Labs to be drawn today. Venous doppler to follow.
On 06/23 at 2:20 p.m. Lab results given to MD (medical doctor) for review and orders. Pending directives at
this time
On 06/23 at 8:09 p.m., MD made aware of venous doppler results to bilateral lower extremities and
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106138
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL
3110 Oakbridge Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33803
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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right arm. Both were negative for a deep venous thrombosis. No new orders at this time.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 07/05, at 3:31 p.m. PT/INR critical results received. MD in facility with orders to hold coumadin. Nurse
made aware.
Residents Affected - Few
On 07/10 at 12:08 a.m. Change in Condition Evaluation or Situation / Background / Assessment /
Recommendation (SBAR) was performed for nausea and vomiting. Resident was on Coumadin. Result of
the last PT/INR was 4.97 on 07/05/23. Recommendations are to send to emergency room (ER) for
evaluation and treatment.
On 07/10 at 12:11 a.m., the resident began to experience hematemesis (bloody vomiting) at 11 p.m. this
evening. Vital signs were temperature 96.8, blood pressure 106/74, pulse 110. Transfer to hospital
summary: Resident then experienced two more episodes with considerable amounts of bright red blood
noted. MD notified and order received to send resident out for evaluation. Resident sent out at 12:00 a.m.
via Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with her belongings. A message was left for the nephew.
Record review of Resident #3's physician order summary report showed,
PT/INR every Tuesday and Friday, order date 6/26/2023
PT/INR one time only, order date 06/22/2023
Coumadin 5 mg (milligrams) in the evening related to a-fib, order date 06/22/23
Review of the June 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) showed,
Coumadin 5 mg 1 tablet by mouth in the evening, start date 6/22/2023, D/C (discharge) date 7/11/2023.
The Coumadin 5 mg was marked as given to the resident each day 6/22/23 through 6/30/23.
Review of the July 2023 MAR showed,
Coumadin 5 mg 1 tablet by mouth in the evening, start date 6/22/2023, hold date 7/5/2023 to 7/6/2023, D/C
(discharge) date 7/11/2023. The Coumadin 5 mg marked as given to the resident on July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8,
and 9. Coumadin 5 mg was marked as held on July 5 and 6.
Review of the June 2023 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) showed,
PT/INR every Tuesday and Friday for A-Fib, start Date 06/27/23, D/C date 7/11/2023. The labs were not
marked as drawn on 06/27/23 and 06/30/23.
Review of the July 2023 TAR showed
PT/INR every Tuesday and Friday for A-fib, start Date 06/27/23, D/C date 7/11/2023.
A blank space showed on the document for Tuesday 7/4/2023. The lab was marked as drawn on 07/07/23
(Friday).
Review of Resident # 3's Laboratory Results showed:
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
106138
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL
3110 Oakbridge Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33803
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0770
06/23/23: PT/INR: 10.3(Reference Range is 9.6 to 12.2)/0.96(Reference Range 0.80 to 3.50)
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
06/27/23: not performed
06/30/23: not performed
Residents Affected - Few
07/05/23: PT/INR: 50.0 / 4.97 (same reference range)
07/07/23: not performed
Record review of the care plans showed none related to anticoagulants.
During an interview on 08/08/23 at 2:13 p.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant Director
of Nursing (ADON) stated that the DON reviews all discharges to the hospital to review for possible keeping
from transfer in the future. The DON was notified that the discharge of Resident #3 was a possible
gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and related possibly to Coumadin therapy. The DON started the investigation
on 07/12/23. A venous doppler was ordered on 06/22/23 due to swelling of the lower extremities. She was
placed on Coumadin 5 mg daily and a doppler was ordered. The doppler was negative with no Deep
Venous Thrombosis. The attending physician was made aware of the negative doppler results. No new
orders were given and to continue with the Coumadin. On 07/05/23 and INR was done, and it was critical.
Attending physician was notified of the INR results. The attending physician orders were to put the
Coumadin on hold and repeat the INR on Friday, 07/07/23. The DON stated that the nurse who worked on
that shift, Staff A, Registered Nurse (RN), was interviewed regarding when the ordered PT/INR was to be
done. The DON asked Staff A, RN what happened. Staff A stated she was confused and thought the
07/05/23 results were the 07/07/23 results. She clicked the TAR on 07/07/23 as being completed when it
was not. The computer did a reset and the on-hold orders were removed for Coumadin 5 mg and it was put
back on the MAR to be given. The DON put a Performance Improvement Project (PIP) in place to not place
Coumadin on hold but to discontinue it instead. The Coumadin was on-hold for the two days because of the
medication being put on-hold, but it then it was restarted. The resident went to the hospital on [DATE] for
blood in emesis at 11:00 p.m. The resident's vitals were stable, and she was sent to the hospital for a GI
bleed. The resident was on hospice. The DON stated she did not know why the resident was not placed
back on Eliquis instead of Coumadin. The DON verified that the two labs (06/27/23 and 06/29/23) prior to
the critical one were not performed, and the 07/07/23 lab. They had an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meeting
to discuss the findings of the review of Resident #3's record. The attending physician was included. They
also investigated the other two residents in the facility on Coumadin, Resident #10 and Resident #11.
Resident #11 was changed from Coumadin to Eliquis. Resident #10 was kept on Coumadin due to her
diagnoses. The DON reviewed Resident #11's chart. The DON stated they performed audit tools to monitor
them. They changed the PT/INR to Monday and Thursday instead of Tuesday and Fridays. The results can
be reviewed by the DON. The results can be reviewed before the weekend. She stated they retrained all the
nurses, 100%, regarding Coumadin therapy and the PT/INR labs. The nurses were educated to not put
Coumadin on hold, but to discontinue the medication. After the PT/INR results the nurses are to input a new
Coumadin order. The education will be ongoing as part of the hiring process. Resident #11 was discharged
on 07/28/23. They do not currently have any residents on Coumadin therapy. The DON was asked what she
had put into place to make sure all labs ordered were scheduled on the TAR and lab portal. The DON
stated that she had not reviewed all the residents' charts to ensure all the labs ordered had been scheduled
in the TAR and lab portal. She had not thought of it. The DON stated that at the morning meetings they
review all orders including for labs and review the actual lab results. We have not reviewed that the lab
orders were placed in the TAR or lab portal during the morning meeting. At morning meeting,
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
106138
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL
3110 Oakbridge Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33803
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)
F 0770
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
we can see the order for the lab that was ordered but cannot see that it was scheduled to be done. Asked if
there was a possibility that if the PT/INR was performed on 06/27 and / or 06/29 it may have shown an
increase in the INR? She did not answer.
During the DON and ADON interview the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Medical Director, who
was Resident #3's attending physician, entered on 08/08/23 at 4:18 p.m. The physician stated he was
involved in the PIP regarding the Coumadin incident. He stated that the 24-hour report should show any
new orders. They review the lab results during the morning meeting. He stated he understood that the
nurse clicked off that the lab was done, and the Coumadin restarted. He stated that the facility should have
a tickler system to ensure labs were scheduled in the chart. If the lab was ordered on the 1st should have a
tickler that it was scheduled say for the 5th. He stated that the facility spoke with him about Resident #3's
elevated PT/INR and he told them to hold her Coumadin. The expectation was for the follow-up INR to be
done. He stated he received the labs on 07/05/23 on his text / phone and told them to hold the Coumadin
and recheck on Friday (07/07/23). The NHA stated that they had only focused on the Coumadin labs
because that was the concern.
Record review of the facility's policy, Laboratory Services and Reporting, revised 01/2023 showed the
facility must provide or obtain laboratory services when ordered by a physician, physician assistant, nurse
practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist in accordance with state law. Policy Explanation and Compliance
Guidelines: 1. The facility must provide or obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of its residents. 2.
The facility is responsible for the timeliness of the services. 7. Promptly notify the ordering physician,
physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist of laboratory results that fall outside the
clinical reference range.
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Event ID:
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