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Amended
The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during a
complaint investigation.
Complaint Number: CA00560149
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor: 38017
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint and does not reflect the findings of a
full inspection of the facility.
One deficiency was issued as a result of
complaint number: CA00560149
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SERVICES PROVIDED MEET
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
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(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide care and
service in accordance with acceptable
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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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professional standards of quality for one of
three sampled residents (Resident A) when:
1. For Resident A, the facility failed to ensure
assessment and monitoring was provided for
Resident A according to his plan of care when
Resident A complained of a sore penis on
September 22, 2017, and perineal site
discomfort on October 3, 2017.
2. For Resident A, the facility failed to ensure
Resident A received urinary catheter (flexible
tube inserted through a narrow opening into a
body cavity, particularly the bladder, for
removing fluid) care in accordance with the
facility policy and procedure and professional
standards to include the use of a leg strap to
prevent trauma to the urinary meatus (external
orifice of the urethra from which the urine is
ejected during urination) from pressure.
These failures resulted in Resident A to be
transferred to the general acute care hospital
(GACH) on October 6, 2017 due to a urethral
erosion (adverse complication associated with
long term use of urinary catheter wherein there
is tearing of the urethra (tube that leads from
the bladder and transports and discharges
urine outside the body).
Findings:
An unannounced visit was made to the facility
on November 9, 2017 at 2:25 PM, to
investigate a complaint regarding quality of
care for Resident A.
1. During a review of the clinical record for
Resident A, it reflected Resident A was initially
admitted to the facility on April 11, 2017, with
diagnoses that included debility (physical
weakness), hypospadias (condition in which
opening of the penis is on the underside rather
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than the tip), seizure disorder (changes in the
brain's electrical activity that can cause
symptoms such as muscle spasms, limb
twitches, and loss of consciousness), and left
eye blindness.
During an observation and concurrent interview
with Resident A on November 9, 2017 at 3:45
PM, Resident A was seen in bed, in fowler's
(semi-upright) position. Resident A stated it has
been three days since the licensed nurses
have checked on his penis.
During an observation with Treatment Nurse 1
(TXN 1) on November 9, 2017 at 4 PM,
Resident A's penis was noted to be swollen. An
indwelling urinary catheter was noted inserted
below the tip of Resident A's penis, covered by
foreskin. Resident A denied any pain or
discomfort on his penis.
A review of Resident A's physician order sheet,
dated April 12, 2017, indicated "Foley catheter
(type of indwelling urinary catheter to drain
urine from the bladder) 16F/10cc (French 16
(size of tubing) with 10 cc (cubic centimeters unit of measurement) water). Drainage to
gravity. Change catheter and drainage bag on
the 10th of every month. Dx: (Diagnosis) Stage
4 Pressure ulcer (injury to the skin and
underlying tissue down to bone and muscle
resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin)."
A review of Resident A's care plan for the Foley
catheter, initiated on April 12, 2017, reflected a
goal that included "Will be provided with
adequate catheter care." Further review
indicated "Intervention: ... Observe evidence of
change in resident's condition like presence of
fever, change in urine output; report to MD..."
Further review reflected the care plan did not
indicate how often catheter care will be
provided to Resident A and how often Resident
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A's catheter must be assessed or monitored.
A review of Resident A's physician progress
notes, dated September 22, 2017, documented
by the medical doctor (MD), indicated "Penile
area is sore with blood secondary to catheter Need Urology follow-up". Further review
indicated "A/P (Assessment and Plan) ...
Urethral tear Urology (field of medicine that
focuses on diseases of the urinary tract and the
male reproductive tract)."
A review of Resident A's nursing notes,
documented by TXN 1, dated October 3, 2017
at 11:41 AM, indicated "received a complaint
from resident regarding discomfort to peri
(perineal) site. client (resident) has a standing
order for an indwelling foly (foley) cath
(catheter) to maintain skin integrity to resident's
wounds. Wound care nurse reached out to MD
for a request to schedule resident with urology
consult. MD has approved. Order was noted
and appointment coordinator notified. Awaint
(await) appointment date. will follow up."
There was no documented evidence on
Resident A's chart regarding an assessment or
monitoring of Resident A's penis when he
complained of discomfort to TXN 1 on October
3, 2017.
A review of Resident A's social service notes,
dated October 4, 2017 at 8:33 AM, reflected a
request for authorization was faxed to the case
manager of Resident A's insurance for the
urology consult. A note dated October 4, 2017
at 11:37 AM, reflected Resident A's insurance
authorized for the urology consultation. The
available appointment given to the social
service staff was December 11, 2017 at 2:10
PM. Further review indicated the social service
staff documented, "Suggested we should call
primary doctor, have him call attending
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physician in their clinic to schedule apt
(appointment) sooner. Endorsed to treatment
nurse. Will continue to follow up."
A review of Resident A's nursing notes, from
October 4, 2017 to October 6, 2017, was
conducted. There were no documented
evidence that TXN 1 had contacted the MD to
inquire if he could call urology for an earlier
appointment.
A review of Resident A's nursing notes, dated
October 6, 2017 at 5 PM, reflected Resident A
called the paramedics to take him to the
hospital at 3 PM. Further review indicated
"Resident stated that he was bleeding from his
penis and no one was doing anything about it
so he called 911."
There was no documented evidence that a
licensed nurse assessed Resident A's penis to
confirm if he was bleeding, swollen or had any
change in his condition.
A review of Resident A's GACH emergency
department notes, dated October 6, 2017,
indicated "Genitourinary (genitals and urinary
organs): swelling of gland, shaft and base of
penis, Penis: Ventral (bottom side), glans,
shaft, erosion of ventral surface of glans and
shaft down to foley catheter with surrounding
scant purulent discharge, Urinary catheter:
Indwelling." Further review indicated
"Examination demonstrates erosion of ventral
surface of penile glans and shaft. Patient's
urethra is open. Minimal purulent discharge
surrounding wound. Swelling of wound."
A review of Resident A's GACH history and
physical, dated October 7, 2017, indicated
"ventral area of penis is open and has yellowish
pus looking stuffs all around it... CT
(Computerized Tomography scan - procedure
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that assists in diagnosing tumors, fractures,
bony structures, and infections) pelvic showed
soft tissue swelling and gas in scrotal region."
Further review reflected CT scan impression
indicated "The tip and balloon of the Foley
catheter are in the urethra and not in the
bladder."
A review of Resident A's clinical chart reflected
Resident A was readmitted to the facility
October 10, 2017 at 9:26 PM. There was no
documented evidence on Resident A's chart
regarding an order for treatments for his penis.
Further review reflected oral antibiotics were
ordered for Resident A's penis.
A review of Resident A's urology consultation
notes, dated November 2, 2017, reflected the
characteristic of Resident A's urethra was
described as "hypospadias - penoscrotal (penis
to scrotum) (due to erosion from a foley
catheter)." Further review indicated "Current
plans... 18F Foley changed and bladder
irrigated. Foley attached to a leg bag to
minimize any further urethral erosion. Pt
(patient) told to have the bag drained as often
as necessary to prevent erosion due to weight
of the bag..."
A review of Resident A's urology consultation
notes, dated December 3, 2017, indicated "Pt
(patient) underwent cytoscopy (procedure to
examine the lining of the bladder and the tube
that carries urine out of the body) with dilatation
and debridement (medical removal of dead,
damaged, or infected tissue to improve the
healing potential of the remaining healthy
tissue) of a urethral erosion secondary to
chronic foley catheter. His urethra is eroded to
the penoscrotal junction."
During an interview with TXN 1 on December
29, 2017, at 3:30 PM, TXN 1 reviewed the
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clinical record of Resident A and was unable to
find documentation that Resident A was
assessed and monitored by the nurses after
Resident A was diagnosed by the MD with
urethral tear on September 22, 2017, and after
Resident A complained of discomfort on his
penis with TXN 1 on October 3, 2017. TXN 1
stated he assessed Resident A when he
complained of discomfort on his penis on
October 3, 2017. When asked to describe what
the appearance of Resident A's penis was on
October 3, 2017, TXN 1 was unable answer.
When asked if Resident A's foley catheter was
checked, the TXN 1 was unable to answer.
During a concurrent interview and record
review with TXN 1 of the facility policy and
procedure titled "Change in a Resident's
Condition or Status," undated, TXN 1 stated
according to the policy and procedure,
Resident A should have been assessed and a
change of condition monitoring should have
been initiated for the pain on his penis. TXN 1
stated he should have initiated it but he got
busy being the lead treatment nurse and being
on the floor.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing
(DON) on December 29, 2017 at 4:20 PM, the
review of the facility policy and procedure titled
"Change in Resident's Condition or Status" was
conducted. The DON stated the licensed
nurses would sometimes assess the residents
but would not always document about it. The
DON stated the soreness on Resident A's
penis was considered a change of condition
and monitoring should have been initiated.
The facility policy and procedure titled "Change
in a Resident's Condition or Status," undated,
indicated "A significant change of condition is a
decline or improvement in the resident's status
that: a. Will not normally resolve itself without
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intervention by staff or by implementing
standard disease-related clinical intervention (is
not "self-limiting"); ... The Nurse
Supervisor/Charge Nurse will record in the
resident's medical record information related to
changes in the resident's medical/mental
condition or status."
The facility policy and procedure titled "Urinary
Catheter Care" revised October 2010, indicated
"Review the resident's care plan to assess for
any special needs of the resident... Observe
the resident for complications associated with
urinary catheters... Report any complaints the
resident may have of burning, tenderness, or
pain the urethral area.. "
During a telephone interview with a Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN 1), on January 4, 2018
at 2:02 PM, LVN 1 stated Resident A
complained of pain on his penis in between late
September 2017 to early October 2017 . LVN 1
stated she was able to assess Resident A's
penis. LVN 1 stated "The side of the penis had
damage." When asked to clarify what she
meant by damage, she stated she was
uncomfortable in answering the question. LVN
1 stated she talked to TXN 1 and was informed
that there was an order for a urology
consultation. LVN 1 stated she did not
document about the incident because TXN 1
already addressed the change in Resident A's
condition.
During a telephone interview with Resident A,
on January 17, 2018 at 10:25 AM, Resident A
stated he told the MD that his penis was sore
when he was seen by the MD on September
22, 2017. Resident A stated there was a tear
on his penis where the foley catheter was
placed. Resident A stated he told TXN 1 of his
penis discomfort prior to October 3, 2017.
Resident A stated TXN 1 did not check and
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assess his penis when he complained about it.
2. During a review of the clinical record for
Resident A, it reflected Resident A was initially
admitted to the facility on April 11, 2017, with
diagnoses that included debility (physical
weakness), hypospadias (condition in which
opening of the penis is on the underside rather
than the tip), seizure disorder (changes in the
brain's electrical activity that can cause
symptoms such as muscle spasms, limb
twitches, and loss of consciousness), and left
eye blindness.
During an observation and concurrent interview
with Resident A on November 9, 2017 at 3:45
PM, Resident A was seen in bed, in fowler's
(semi-upright) position. Resident A stated it has
been three days since the licensed nurses
have checked on his penis.
During an observation with Treatment Nurse 1
(TXN 1) on November 9, 2017 at 4 PM, the
observation of Resident A's penis was
conducted. Resident A was in bed with his
urinary catheter bag attached at the left side of
the bed. Resident A's penis was noted to be
swollen. An indwelling urinary catheter was
noted inserted below the tip of Resident A's
penis, covered by foreskin. Resident A denied
any pain or discomfort on his penis. There was
no leg strap or other anchoring device in place
to relieve tension from the urinary catheter on
the urinary meatus.
A review of Resident A's physician order sheet,
dated April 12, 2017, indicated "Foley catheter
(type of indwelling urinary catheter to drain
urine from the bladder) 16F/10cc (French 16
(size of tubing) with 10 cc water). Drainage to
gravity. Change catheter and drainage bag on
the 10th of every month. Dx: (Diagnosis) Stage
4 Pressure ulcer (injury to the skin and
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underlying tissue down to bone and muscle
resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin)."
A review of Resident A's physician progress
notes, dated September 22, 2017, documented
by the medical doctor (MD), indicated "Penile
area is sore with blood secondary to catheter Need Urology follow-up". Further review
indicated "A/P (Assessment and Plan) ...
Urethral tear Urology (field of medicine that
focuses on diseases of the urinary tract and the
male reproductive tract)."
A review of Resident A's nursing notes, dated
October 6, 2017 at 5 PM, reflected Resident A
called the paramedics to take him to the
hospital at 3 PM. Further review indicated
"Resident stated that he was bleeding from his
penis and no one was doing anything about it
so he called 911."
The facility policy and procedure titled "Urinary
Catheter Care" revised October 2010, indicated
"Review the resident's care plan to assess for
any special needs of the resident... Ensure that
the catheter remains secured with a leg strap to
reduce friction and movement at the insertion
site. (Note: Catheter tubing should be strapped
to the resident's inner thigh."
There were no documented evidence on
Resident A's chart showing the leg strap for the
urinary catheter was offered and refused by
Resident A.
During a telephone interview with LVN 2, on
January 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM, LVN 2 stated "It's
up to the resident if they want us to place a leg
strap. Whatever the resident requests. That is
what we do." LVN 2 stated it is not a common
practice to place a leg strap on a resident who
has a urinary catheter. LVN 2 stated she
doubts that a leg strap was used for Resident
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A's foley catheter.
During an interview with Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA 1) on January 19, 2018 at
10:30 AM, a leg strap was not being provided
for Resident A's foley catheter tubing. CNA 1
stated "Sometimes when the residents come
from the hospital or from the doctor's clinic,
they would have that. But we don't really use it
[leg strap]."
During an interview with LVN 3, on January 19,
2018 at 10:40 AM, LVN 3 stated "We have it
[leg strap] on some residents but not all. I
haven't seen a lot of residents with it." LVN 3
stated she has not seen a leg strap used for
Resident A's foley catheter tubing.
During an interview with LVN 1 on January 19,
2018 at 10:50 AM, LVN 1 stated not all
residents with foley catheter are provided with
leg straps. LVN 1 stated she does not think
Resident A was provided with a leg strap.
During an interview with TXN 1 on January 19,
2018 at 11 AM, TXN 1 stated "Not everybody
has it [leg strap]. We only place it on residents
that pulls them [urinary catheter tubing] out.
TXN 1 stated Resident A only used the leg
strap for a few times. TXN 1 stated, "He is alert
and oriented. He doesn't really pull his catheter
out."
A review of Resident A's GACH emergency
department notes, dated October 6, 2017,
indicated "Genitourinary: swelling of gland,
shaft and base of penis, Penis: Ventral, glans,
shaft, erosion of ventral surface of glans and
shaft down to foley catheter with surrounding
scant purulent discharge, Urinary catheter:
Indwelling." Further review indicated
"Examination demonstrates eriosn of ventral
surface of penile glans and shaft. Patient's
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urethra is open. Minimal purulent discharge
surrounding wound. Swelling of wound."
A review of Resident A's GACH history and
physical, dated October 7, 2017, indicated
"ventral area of penis is open and has yellowish
pus looking stuffs all around it... CT
(Computerized Tomography scan - procedure
that assists in diagnosing tumors, fractures,
bony structures, and infections) pelvic showed
soft tissue swelling and gas in scrotal region."
Further review reflected CT scan impression
indicated "The tip and balloon of the Foley
catheter are in the urethra and not in the
bladder."
A review of Resident A's urology consultation
notes, dated November 2, 2017, reflected the
characteristic of Resident A's urethra was
described as "hypospadias - penoscrotal (penis
to scrotum) (due to erosion from a foley
catheter)." Further review indicated "Current
plans... 18F Foley changed and bladder
irrigated. Foley attached to a leg bag to
minimize any further urethral erosion. Pt
(patient) told to have the bag drained as often
as necessary to prevent erosion due to weight
of the bag..."
A review of Resident A's urology consultation
notes, dated December 3, 2017, indicated "pt
underwent cytoscopy (procedure to examine
the lining of the bladder and the tube that
carries urine out of the body) with dilatation and
debridement (medical removal of dead,
damaged, or infected tissue to improve the
healing potential of the remaining healthy
tissue) of a urethral erosion secondary to
chronic foley catheter. His urethra is eroded to
the penoscrotal junction."
A review of Resident A's clinical chart reflected
Resident A was readmitted to the facility
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October 10, 2017 at 9:26 PM. There was no
documented evidence on Resident A's chart
regarding an order for treatments for his penis.
Further review reflected oral antibiotics were
ordered for Resident A's penis.
The clinical practice guidelines from the Society
of Urologic Nurses titled "Care of the Patient
with an Indwelling Catheter," dated 2015,
indicated "Secure the catheter to either the
patient's thigh or the abdomen. This helps to
decrease the risk of bleeding, trauma, meatal
necrosis, and bladder spasms from pressure
and traction."
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