F 0758
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 observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to attempt a Gradual Dose Reduction
of a psychotropic medication for one of five residents (R15) reviewed for psychotropic medication use, in a
sample of 37.
Findings include:
The facility policy, titled Psychotropic Medication Use and Behavior Monitoring (revised 2/11/22)
documents, Psychotropic medications refer to drugs which are used for antipsychotic, antidepressant,
antimanic, Sedative-hypnotic, and/or antianxiety purposes. It is the policy of this facility to keep each
resident's medication regimen free from unnecessary drugs. Psychotropic medications will not be
administered for purposes of discipline or staff convenience and when not required to treat the resident's
symptoms. The policy later documents, The pharmacist consultant will complete monthly medication
reviews reporting to the physician: Drugs prescribed without a supporting diagnosis; Dosage in excess of
maximum strength as recommended by guidelines for geriatric residents; Multiple use of psychotropic
drugs; No periodic evaluation of the residents need for the psychotropic drugs. The DON (Director of
Nursing) will complete the Psychotropic Medication Reduction Request form and send to the physician
indicating any behaviors the resident has exhibited since the last dose reduction to assist the physician in
determining dose reductions of psychotropic medications.
The Electronic Medical Record documents R15 was transferred to the facility on 9/03/19 from the Hospital
with the diagnosis of Vascular Dementia with Delusions and discharge orders to administer Zyprexa
(Antipsychotic) 5 mg (milligrams) at bedtime. R15's Pharmacy Consult, dated 3/02/22 documents R15 had
a failed Zyprexa reduction attempt in September 2021 and returned to the daily dose of 5 mg. R15's current
Physician's Orders document R15 has continued to receive Zyprexa 5 mg at bedtime for the diagnosis of
Vascular Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, since 11/15/21, with no attempted reduction. R15 is also
currently prescribed Lorazepam (antianxiety) 0.5 mg twice per day for Anxiety Disorder and Sertraline
(antidepressant) 100 mg daily for Major Depressive Disorder. The Consultant Pharmacist documented he
recommended a decrease in R15's Zyprexa 5 mg daily on 3/02/22 and 9/06/22, which were both declined
by the physician. The most recent Consultant Pharmacist recommendation to reduce R15's Zyprexa, dated
3/03/23, documents the physician again declined a decrease due to Behavioral interventions continue to be
attempted, except in emergency situation, and are included in the plan of care. The continued use is in
accordance with relevant current standards of practice. A dose reduction at this time would likely impair
resident's function or cause psychiatric instability by exacerbating an underlying psychiatric disorder while
continuing to pose a danger to the resident or others as supported by the following Clinical Rationale and
Evidence of the following symptoms: Delusions. A Progress Note, dated 4/11/23, documents,
(V8/Physician) disagreed to pharmacist
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
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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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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145933
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Apostolic Christian Skylines
7023 North East Skyline Drive
Peoria, IL 61614
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
recommendation GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction) of Olanzapine (Zyprexa) (due to resident) having
delusions. R15's Behavioral Tracking Records from January 2023 to April 2023, document R15 was being
monitored for the following behaviors: Spitting inappropriately (on floor), Depressed mood state,
Delusions-Confrontation-Aggression, and Anxious Mood Distress (repetitive questions, fearfulness
regarding family not knowing her location). During the January-April 2023 timeframe, R15 had only one
occurrence under Delusions - Confrontations - Aggression, which was on 4/17/23 and there is no
corresponding Progress Note to further expand on R15's exact behavior. R15's Minimum Data Set
assessments, dated 11/29/22, 8/30/22, 2/28/23 and 5/30/23 document that R15 has no indicators of
Psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, and no behavioral symptoms that impact herself or
others. Behavior Monitoring after April 2023 was to be documented in R15's Progress Notes and there is no
documented evidence of R15 having delusions.
On 7/18/23 at 10:40 am and 7/19/23 at 12:12 pm, R15 was observed sitting in her wheelchair in the
common area of the Dementia Care Unit. On both days, R15 did not exhibit any behaviors that would
indicate she was experiencing delusions.
On 7/19/23 at 12:15 pm, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse/Memory Care Coordinator) stated R15 only has
behaviors of occasionally spitting on the floor and attempts to stand up or get out of bed, which staff can
easily redirect. V9 stated R15 does not have delusions or behaviors of aggression that could harm herself
or others.
On 7/19/23 at 1:27 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) confirmed they had not attempted to reduce R15's
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) since she restarted on 5 mg daily on 11/15/21. V2 stated it is her understanding that
R15 will exhibit almost like a paranoia, she's very anxious, not knowing what to do and described that R15
wants to be isolated. At that time, V2 provided R15's Progress Notes from 1/02/23 to 7/19/23, which she
highlighted R15's documented behaviors. The highlighted behaviors consisted of attempts to stand
independently (fifteen times total in that timeframe), resistance to taking medication (three times total
during that timeframe, with R15's later compliance), spitting on the floor (once during that time frame), and
refusal of a bath (once during that timeframe). The Progress Notes did not document R15 exhibiting
paranoia, delusions or anxious behavior as described by V2. On 7/20/23 at 10:18 am, V2 also confirmed
that she did not have a Psychotropic Medication Reduction Request form, as instructed in the facility
Psychotropic Medication Use and Behavior Monitoring policy, which would assist the physician in
determining if R15's Zyprexa dose could be reduced. V2 explained that the form is filled out, describing
resident behaviors that would either support a decision to change or maintain a residents' current
medication dosage, then attached to the Consultant Pharmacist dose reduction request for the physician to
review.
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Event ID:
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