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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during a
re-certification survey conducted from Ocotober
29, 2018 to November 1, 2018.
Representing the California Department of
Public Health:
Surveyor 39503, HFEN;
Surveyor 36684; HFEN; and
Surveyor 37537, HFEN;
The facility census was 68 residents.
One Facility Reported Incident CA00608653
was included during the recertification survey, it
was unsubstantiated.
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Notice Requirements Before
Transfer/Discharge
CFR(s): 483.15(c)(3)-(6)(8)
F623
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§483.15(c)(3) Notice before transfer.
Before a facility transfers or discharges a
resident, the facility must(i) Notify the resident and the resident's
representative(s) of the transfer or discharge
and the reasons for the move in writing and in a
language and manner they understand. The
facility must send a copy of the notice to a
representative of the Office of the State LongTerm Care Ombudsman.
(ii) Record the reasons for the transfer or
discharge in the resident's medical record in
accordance with paragraph (c)(2) of this
section; and
(iii) Include in the notice the items described in
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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paragraph (c)(5) of this section.
§483.15(c)(4) Timing of the notice.
(i) Except as specified in paragraphs (c)(4)(ii)
and (c)(8) of this section, the notice of transfer
or discharge required under this section must
be made by the facility at least 30 days before
the resident is transferred or discharged.
(ii) Notice must be made as soon as practicable
before transfer or discharge when(A) The safety of individuals in the facility would
be endangered under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of
this section;
(B) The health of individuals in the facility would
be endangered, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(D) of
this section;
(C) The resident's health improves sufficiently
to allow a more immediate transfer or
discharge, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(B) of this
section;
(D) An immediate transfer or discharge is
required by the resident's urgent medical
needs, under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A) of this
section; or
(E) A resident has not resided in the facility for
30 days.
§483.15(c)(5) Contents of the notice. The
written notice specified in paragraph (c)(3) of
this section must include the following:
(i) The reason for transfer or discharge;
(ii) The effective date of transfer or discharge;
(iii) The location to which the resident is
transferred or discharged;
(iv) A statement of the resident's appeal rights,
including the name, address (mailing and
email), and telephone number of the entity
which receives such requests; and information
on how to obtain an appeal form and
assistance in completing the form and
submitting the appeal hearing request;
(v) The name, address (mailing and email) and
telephone number of the Office of the State
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman;
(vi) For nursing facility residents with
intellectual and developmental disabilities or
related disabilities, the mailing and email
address and telephone number of the agency
responsible for the protection and advocacy of
individuals with developmental disabilities
established under Part C of the Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of
2000 (Pub. L. 106-402, codified at 42 U.S.C.
15001 et seq.); and
(vii) For nursing facility residents with a mental
disorder or related disabilities, the mailing and
email address and telephone number of the
agency responsible for the protection and
advocacy of individuals with a mental disorder
established under the Protection and Advocacy
for Mentally Ill Individuals Act.
§483.15(c)(6) Changes to the notice.
If the information in the notice changes prior to
effecting the transfer or discharge, the facility
must update the recipients of the notice as
soon as practicable once the updated
information becomes available.
§483.15(c)(8) Notice in advance of facility
closure
In the case of facility closure, the individual who
is the administrator of the facility must provide
written notification prior to the impending
closure to the State Survey Agency, the Office
of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman,
residents of the facility, and the resident
representatives, as well as the plan for the
transfer and adequate relocation of the
residents, as required at § 483.70(l).
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, for four
of four residents reviewed for hospitalization
(Residents 167, 30, 57, and 62), the facility
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failed to provide a documented evidence a
notice before transfer was provided to the
resident and/or resident representative (RR),
and the reason for the move in writing, and in a
language and manner they understand, that
specifies:
- The reason, effective date, and location for
the transfer or discharge;
- A statement of the resident's appeal rights;
- Name, address, and telephone number of the
ombudsman; and
- Address and telephone number of the agency
responsible for the protection and advocacy of
individuals with developmental disabilities and
individuals with mental disorders.
In addition, the facility failed to provide a copy
of notice of transfer to the Ombudsman.
This facility failure may result to the resident
and/or RR, not to be aware of their rights and
privileges accorded to nursing facility's
residents, who were transferred to the hospital
for emergency purposes or for therapeutic
leave of absence, and for the Ombudsman to
intervene on a timely manner on behalf of the
residents, if they should need assistance after
they are transferred or discharged.
Findings:
1. On November 1, 2018, Resident 167's
record was reviewed. Resident 167 was
admitted to the facility on May 3, 2018.
The physician's order dated May 24, 2018,
indicated Resident 167 was to be transferred to
(name of hospital) for evaluation related to
positive x-ray result.
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The nursing progress notes dated May 24,
2018, indicated Resident 167's chest x-ray
result was positive for bilateral diffuse course
interstitial opacities (type of lung disease).
The nursing progress notes further indicated
Resident 167's physician gave an order for the
resident to be transferred to an acute hospital.
There was no documented evidence a copy of
notice of transfer was provided to the
Ombudsman when Resident 167 was
transferred to the acute hospital on May 24,
2018.
On November 1, 2018, at 2:59 p.m., Resident
167's record was reviewed with the Social
Service Director (SSD). The SSD stated she
did not notify and/or provide a copy of notice
before transfer to the Ombudsman, on the
facility initiated transfer of Resident 167 to the
acute hospital on May 24, 2018.
2. On November 1, 2018, Resident 30's record
was reviewed. Resident 30 was admitted to the
facility on October 8, 1991, with diagnoses that
included bipolar disorder (a mental disorder
characterized by mood swings). Resident 30
did not have the capacity to understand and
make decisions. The resident was under the
Public Guardian (employed to act as a
guardian /conservator when no private person
or agency is available or able to act in that
capacity).
Resident 30's physician's order, dated June 28,
2018, indicated Resident 30 was sent to acute
hospital for further evaluation due to her
increase agitation and yelling to the staff.
There was no documented evidence a written
notice of transfer was given to the resident or
resident representative (RR), nor a copy of the
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written notice of transfer was given to the
Ombudsman when Resident 30 was
transferred to the hospital on June 28, 2018.
3. On October 30, 2018, Resident 57's record
was reviewed. Resident 57 was admitted to the
facility on May 22, 2015, with diagnoses that
included gastro-esophageal reflux disease (a
digestive disease in which the stomach acid or
bile irritates the esophagus - food pipe lining).
Resident 57 did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions. The resident
was under the Public Guardian (employed to
act as a guardian /conservator when no private
person or agency is available or able to act in
that capacity).
Resident 57's progress notes, dated June 8,
2018, indicated Resident 57 was sent to the
acute hospital for abdominal pain. The resident
was readmitted back to the facility.
Resident 57's physician's order, dated July 13,
2018, indicated Resident 57 was transferred to
the acute hospital for evaluation and treatment
of abdominal pain.
There was no documented evidence a written
notice of transfer was given to the resident or
RR, nor a copy of the written notice of transfer
was given to the Ombudsman when Resident
57 was transferred to the hospital on June 8,
2018, and July 13, 2018.
4. On October 30, 2018, Resident 62's record
was reviewed. Resident 62 was admitted to the
facility on July 6, 2017, with diagnoses that
included psychosis (a mental disorder
characterized by a disconnection from reality),
dementia (loss of memory), and retention of
urine.
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Resident 62 did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions. Resident 62's
family member was the resident representative
(RR).
Resident 62's physician's order, dated June 30,
2018, indicated Resident 62 was transferred to
the acute hospital for weight loss. Resident 62
was readmitted back to the facility.
Resident 62's physician's order, dated August
11, 2018, indicated Resident 62 was sent to
emergency room for acute renal failure (kidney
functions were not working) and abnormal
laboratory test results.
There was no documented evidence a written
notice of transfer was given to the resident or
RR, nor a copy of the written notice of transfer
was given to the Ombudsman when Resident
62 was transferred to the hospital on June 30,
2018, and August 11, 2018.
On October 30, 2018, at 3:10 p.m., a
concurrent record review and interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON).
The DON stated a written notice of transfer was
given only to the resident or RR on planned
discharges.
The DON stated she was not aware a written
notice of transfer should be given to the
resident or RR when the resident was
hospitalized.
The DON stated there was no documented
evidence a written notice of transfer was given
to:
- Resident 30 or RR when transferred to the
hospital on June 28, 2018;
- Resident 57 or RR when transferred to the
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hospital on June 8, 2018, and July 13, 2018;
and
- Resident 62 or RR when transferred to the
hospital on June 30, 2018, and August 11,
2018.
On October 31, 2018, at 10:01 a.m., a
concurrent record review and interview was
conducted with the Social Services Director
(SSD). The SSD stated the nurses were
responsible in providing a written notice of
transfer to the resident or RR upon discharge
and she was responsible in providing the
Ombudsman a copy of the written notice of
transfer when a resident was discharged from
the facility.
The SSD stated she only provided copy of the
written notice of transfer to the Ombudsman
when the resident had a planned discharge.
The SSD stated she was not aware a copy of
the written notice of transfer should be given to
the Ombudsman for residents that were
transferred to the hospital.
The SSD stated there was no documented
evidence a copy of the written notice of transfer
was given to the Ombudsman when:
- Resident 30 was transferred to the hospital on
June 28, 2018;
- Resident 57 was transferred to the hospital on
June 8, 2018, and July 13, 2018; and
- Resident 62 was transferred to the hospital on
June 30, 2018, and August 11, 2018.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Transfer and Discharge Notice," dated
October 17, 2018, indicated, "...Except as
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specified below, a resident, and/or his or her
representative (sponsor) will be given a thirty
(30) day advance notice of an impending
transfer or discharge from our facility
...an immediate transfer or discharge is
required by the resident's urgent medical needs
...The resident and/or representative (sponsor)
will be provided with the following information:
a. The reason for the transfer or discharge;
b. The effective date of the transfer or
discharge;
c. The location to which the resident is being
transferred or discharge;
d. The name, address, and telephone number
of the state long-term care ombudsman;
e. The name, address, and telephone number
of each individual or agency responsible for the
protection and advocacy of mentally ill or
developmental disabled individuals (as
applies); and
f. The name, address, and telephone number
of the state health department agency that has
been designed to handle appeals of transfers
and discharge notices..."
The facility's policy for "Transfer and Discharge
Notice," did not indicated the federal
requirement of notifying the Ombudsman for
any facility initiated transfer of the residents.
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Activities Daily Living (ADLs)/Mntn Abilities
CFR(s): 483.24(a)(1)(b)(1)-(5)(i)-(iii)
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§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.
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 record
review, the facility failed to provide necessary
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care and services needed by the resident to
perform ADL (Activity of Daily Living) for one of
one resident (Resident 30) reviewed, when
Resident 30 was not provided a communication
board to help with the resident's aphasia (a
language disorder that affects a person's ability
to communicate).
This failure could result to Resident 30 not able
to communicate her needs and concerns.
Findings:
On October 29, 2018, at 9:41 a.m., Resident 30
was observed sitting on her bed. When the
resident was asked of her name, Resident 30
put her hand up and gestured to wait. Resident
30 pulled a piece of paper and pen from her
purse and wrote her full name.
Resident 30 pointed on her closet, appeared
frustrated, and gestured that she wanted it
opened.
On November 1, 2018, Resident 30's record
was reviewed. Resident 30 was admitted to the
facility on October 8, 1991, with diagnoses that
included aphasia. Resident 30 did not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
Resident 30's care plan dated July 15, 2018,
indicated, "PROBLEM/NEEDS Communication
problem r/t (related to) Aphasia...GOALS Will
be able to communicate needs
daily...APPROACHES/PLAN...Explore use of
assistive device eg. (example given)
communication board..."
On November 1, 2018, at 10:34 a.m., an
observation and interview was conducted with
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1. LVN 1 was
approached by Resident 30 and pointing on her
purse and put up her hands showing her two
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Riverside, CA 92509
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fingers. LVN 1 asked several questions to the
resident on what Resident 30 was trying to
communicate regarding her purse.
LVN 1 stated Resident 30 was aphasic and the
resident communicate through gesture. LVN 1
stated Resident 30 was able to respond to
simple questions by nodding her head with a
"yes" or shaking her head with a "no."
When Resident 30 wanted to communicate
something to her she tried to guess what the
resident was saying based on what the resident
point out or through her gesture.
LVN 1 stated Resident 30 did not have a
communication board to use. LVN 1 stated
Resident 30 should have the communication
board, it would help the resident communicate
her needs and concerns better.
On November 1, 2018, at 10:49 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 was interviewed.
CNA 1 stated Resident 30's means of
communication was by signs and gestures.
CNA 1 stated Resident 30 was able to use
paper and pen because the resident was able
to draw a heart before and gave it to her.
CNA 1 stated Resident 30 did not have a
communication board to use. CNA 1 stated
Resident 30 should have the communication
board, it would help the resident communicate
her needs and concerns better.
On November 1, 2018, at 11:18 a.m., the
Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed.
The DON stated any staff should be able to
provide Resident 30 a communication board to
use.
The DON stated Resident 30 should have the
communication board as indicated on the
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resident's care plan to assist in communicating
the resident's daily needs.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Quality of Life - Accomodations of Needs,"
dated October 17, 2018, indicated, "...The
resident's individual needs and preferences
shall be accomodated to the extent
possible...Staff shall interact with the residents
in a way that accomodate the physical or
sensory limitations of the residents, promotes
communication..."
F684
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Quality of Care
CFR(s): 483.25
F684
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§ 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 record
review, the facility failed to ensure for one of 18
residents reviewed (Resident 62) received
treatment and care in accordance with
professional standards of practice when,
Resident 62 did not have a wheelchair foot rest
that would provide support and proper
positioning for the resident.
This failure may result to poor posture and
development of potential contracture (a
condition of shortening and hardening of
muscles, tendons, or other tissue often leading
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to deformity and rigidity of joints).
Findings,
On October 29, 2018, at 10:50 a.m., Resident
62 was observed in the dining room, sitting in a
manual tilt and space wheelchair (a specialized
wheelchair that allows the whole chair to tilt
backward).
Resident 62's wheelchair was reclined with no
footrests. Resident 60's both lower extremities
were dangling in the air. Resident 16 was
awake but was not able to appropriately
respond to the interview questions.
At 11:45 a.m., Resident 62 was still in the
dining room sitting in his manual tilt and space
wheelchair. Resident 62's wheelchair was
reclined with no footrests. Resident 60's both
lower extremities were dangling in the air.
On October 30, 2018, at 8:34 a.m., Resident 62
was observed in the TV (television) area,
sitting in his manual tilt and space wheelchair.
Resident 62's wheelchair was reclined with no
footrests.
Resident 60's both lower extremities were
dangling in the air, feet were crossed and
pointing down.
On October 30, 2018, Resident 62's record was
reviewed. Resident 62 was admitted to the
facility on July 6, 2017. Resident 62 did not
have the capacity to understand and make
decisions.
Resident 62's assessment for the use of
manual tilt and space wheelchair dated
February 26, 2018, indicated, "...(name of
resident) was assessed for a seating and
mobility evaluation ...(name of resident) now
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requires the use of a manual tilt space
wheelchair to meet the needs of his
deteriorating medical condition and address his
permanent mobility impairment
...Elevating...legrest...Elevating footrest are
necessary as (name of the resident) has
compromised circulation...and must elevate the
legs throughout the day
...Angle Adjustable Footplates...it is essential to
provide support and positioning of the feet
...Footplate Heel Loops...required to help
maintain proper alignment when (name of the
resident) is seated..."
On October 29, 2018, at 11:45 a.m., a
concurrent observation and interview was
conducted with the Restorative Nurse Assistant
(RNA). The RNA stated Resident 62 did not
have a wheelchair footrests and the resident's
feet was dangling in the air.
The RNA stated Resident 62's wheelchair
footrests were broken since Saturday (October
27, 2018).
RNA stated Resident 62 had the special order
wheelchair and a specific footrests for the
wheelchair was needed to be ordered.
The RNA stated Resident 62 should have the
wheelchair footrests to provide support and
proper positioning of the resident.
On October 30, 2018, at 9:43 a.m., the
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
(COTA) was interviewed. The COTA stated
Resident 62 was on a manual tilt and space
wheelchair. The OT stated she was informed
today of the issue on Resident 62's wheelchair
footrests not being available.
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The COTA stated when Resident 62's
wheelchair footrests were not available, the
resident should have been placed on another
wheelchair with the footrests.
The COTA stated Resident 62 should have the
wheelchair footrests at all times when he sit in
his wheelchair.
The COTA stated the wheelchair footrest was
necessary for Resident 62's proper positioning
and support when he is in the wheelchair.
On October 30, 2018, at 9:53 a.m., the Director
of Nursing (DON) was interviewed. The DON
stated Resident 62 was mostly in his
wheelchair during the day and he would be in
bed after lunch to rest. The DON stated
Resident 62 needed the wheelchair footrests
for support and proper positioning.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"POSITIONING," dated October 17, 2018,
indicated, "...Positioning a resident in a
wheelchair...Adjust the leg rests to support
resident's feet...Keep the resident as straight
and comfortable as possible while in the
wheelchair..."
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
12/01/2018
§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.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, for one of five residents (Resident 40)
reviewed for falls the facility failed to provide
an environment that is free from accident
hazards.
This failure had the potential for Resident 40 to
have further risk of falls when Resident 40 did
not have a bedside floor mat as ordered by the
physician.
Findings:
On October 30, 2018, Resident 40's record
was reviewed. Resident 40 was admitted to the
facility on March 7, 2018, with diagnoses that
included encephalopathy (a disease that
affects the function of the brain) and
abnormalities of the gait and mobility (a
deviation from normal walking).
Resident 40's physician's order dated June 13,
2018, indicated Resident 40 may have a low
bed and mat at bedside.
Resident 40's care plan for Fall Risk, dated
June 6, 2018, indicated, " At risk for falls r/t
...Hx of multiple falls... Wandering...Balance
Problem...Poor Safety..."
GOALS
"Will reduce the risk for falls for 90 days."
APPROACHES/PLAN
"Mat on floor as ordered..."
Resident 40's Fall Risk Assessment was
dated on September 14, 2018. The fall risk
assessment indicated:
"...balance problem while standing and
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balance problem while walking..." The grand
total for the fall risk assessment score was 15.
On October 31, 2018, at 3:15 p.m., a
concurrent observation and record review was
conducted with Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN 2) .
Resident 40 did not have a mat on the floor by
his bedside.
LVN 2 stated Resident 40 did not have a mat
next to his bed, "it should be there."
On November 1, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., an
interview was conducted with the Director of
Nursing (DON). The DON stated the score of
15 for fall risk was 15. The DON stated the
score of 15 for fall risk was high. The DON
stated Resident 40 should have the floor mat
as indicated on the resident's care plan and
physician's orders.
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Bedrails
CFR(s): 483.25(n)(1)-(4)
F700
12/01/2018
§483.25(n) Bed Rails.
The facility must attempt to use appropriate
alternatives prior to installing a side or bed rail.
If a bed or side rail is used, the facility must
ensure correct installation, use, and
maintenance of bed rails, including but not
limited to the following elements.
§483.25(n)(1) Assess the resident for risk of
entrapment from bed rails prior to installation.
§483.25(n)(2) Review the risks and benefits of
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bed rails with the resident or resident
representative and obtain informed consent
prior to installation.
§483.25(n)(3) Ensure that the bed's
dimensions are appropriate for the resident's
size and weight.
§483.25(n)(4) Follow the manufacturers'
recommendations and specifications for
installing and maintaining bed rails.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure for one of
one resident (Resident 36) reviewed, an
assessment for the risk of entrapment prior to
the use of bed rails was conducted prior to use.
This failure had the potential for the resident to
experience entrapment, accidents, and
avoidable injuries.
Findings:
On October 29, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., an
observation and an interview was conducted
with Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2.
Resident 36 was observed in bed with bilateral
full side rails up. Resident 36 was awake and
did not respond when spoken to.
CNA 2 stated Resident 36 was non-verbal and
he was fully dependent with his ADLs
(Activities of Daily Living) including bed
mobility.
On November 11, 2018, at 9:47 a.m., Resident
36's record was reviewed with the Director of
Nursing (DON). Resident 36 was re-admitted to
the facility on August 31, 2018, with diagnoses
that included muscle weakness and
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Alzheimer's disease ( progressive memory
loss).
A hospice (specialized care for the sick
especially the terminally ill) physicina's order
dated October 2, 2018 indicated an order for
bilateral side rails up for patient safety and to
prevent resident from sliding off the low air
loss mattress (special air bed used for skin
management).
The hospice document titled, "Fall Risk
Assessment," dated October 2, 2018,
indicated, "Patient has diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Disease (progressive memory loss), and
confused at times, with balance problems and
is bed bound at all times. Patient is assessed
and is identified to be high risk for falls..."
There was no documented evidence an
assessment for the risk of entrapment was
conducted prior to the use of bed rails on
October 2, 2018.
In a concurent interview, the DON stated
Resident 36 used the full bilateral bed rails
since it was ordered by hospice on October 2,
2018. The DON stated the facility should have
conducted an assessment for the risk of
entrapment prior to the use of the full bilateral
bed rails in bed. The DON stated this was not
done.
The facility's policy and procedure titled, "Bed
Safety, " dated October 17, 2018, was
reviewed. The policy indicated,
"...To try to prevent deaths/injuries from the
beds and related equipment (including frame,
mattress, side rails...)the facility shall promote
the following approaches...
Review the gaps within the bed system are
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within the dimesions established by the FDA
(Food and Drug Administration)...Note: The
review shall consider situations that could be
caused by the resident's weight, movement or
bed position...
Ensure the bed rails are properly installed
using the manufacturer's instructions and other
pertinent safety guidance to ensure proper fit...
If side rails are used, there shall be an
interdisciplinary assessment of the resident,
consultation with the Attending Physician, and
input from the resident and/or legal
representative...
Side rails may be used if assessment and
consultation with the Attending Physician has
determined that they are needed to help
manage a medical symptom or condtion, or to
help the resident reposition or move in bed and
transfer, and no other reasonable alternatives
can be identified..."
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Drug Regimen is Free from Unnecessary
Drugs
CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
F757
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§483.45(d) Unnecessary Drugs-General.
Each resident's drug regimen must be free
from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug
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
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§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:
2. On October 31, 2018, Resident 2's record
was reviewed. Resident 2 was admitted to the
facility on March 29, 2017, with diagnoses that
included rheumatoid arthritis (an inflammatory
disorder affecting the joints) and osteoarthritis
(joint pain and stiffness). Resident 2 did not
have the capacity to understand and make
decisions.
Resident 2's physician's order indicated:
- Percocet (narcotic pain medication) 10-325
milligram (mg) give 1 tablet by mouth every
four hours as needed for severe pain 7-10
(pain level 0 - no pain to 10 - worst possible
pain), was ordered on July 16, 2018;
- Tylenol (non-narcotic pain medication) 325
mg give 2 tablet by mouth every four hours as
needed for mild pain 1-3, was ordered on July
18, 2018;
- Robaxin 500 mg tablet by mouth every eight
hours as needed for muscle relaxant, was
ordered on October 7, 2018;
- Lidocaine 5% patch (pain medication) apply
one patch transdermal (application of the
medication through the skin) once a day as
needed for pain, was ordered on October 7,
2018; and
- Voltaren 1% gel (pain medication) apply
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topical (applying the medication directly to a
part of the body) every six hours as needed for
pain, was ordered on October 7, 2018.
Resident 2's narcotic count sheet and
electronic Medication Administration Record
(eMAR) indicated Percocet was signed out and
was administered to Resident 2 on the
following dates:
- October 2, 2018, at 11:41 p.m.;
- October 4, 2018, at 1:42 a.m.;
- October 6, 2018, at 7:31 a.m. and 3:43 p.m.;
- October 7, 2018, at 7:05 a.m. and 6:52 p.m.;
- October 8, 2018, at 9:18 a.m.;
- October 22, 2018, at 5:37 a.m. and 2:24 p.m.;
- October 24, 2018, at 9:32 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.;
- October 25, 2018, at 7:25 a.m. and 1:14 p.m.;
- October 26, 2018, at 10:23 a.m.;
- October 27, 2018, at 3:01 a.m., 1:37 p.m.,
and 5:57 p.m.;
- October 28, 2018 at 3:16 p.m.;
- October 29, 2018, at 7:07 a.m. and 12:04
p.m.; and
- October 30, 2018 at 7:49 a.m. and 11:51 a.m.
There was no documented evidence Resident
2's pain assessment were conducted nor
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completed prior to administration of PRN (as
needed) percocet on those dates.
Resident 2's care plan, dated October 9, 2018,
indicated, "...PROBLEM/NEEDS As manifested
by Pain...Arthritis...Rheumatoid Arthritis...back
pain...muscle relaxant...
APPROACHES/PLAN...Medication as
ordered...Use pain management flow
sheet...Monitor response to medication..."
On November 1, 2018, at 11 a.m., a concurrent
record review and interview was conducted
with Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1. LVN 1
stated before administering pain medication to
the resident, a pain assessment should be
conducted.
LVN 1 stated she gave the pain medication to
the residents when, the residents verbalized
they were in pain or she based it on facial
expressions for non-verbal residents.
LVN 1 stated a non-pharmacological
intervention should be offered and tried before
giving a pain medication to the resident.
LVN 1 stated Resident 2 had the Percocet for
severe pain, Tylenol for mild pain and Robaxin
for muscle spasm. LVN 1 stated Resident 2 did
not have medication order for moderate pain.
LVN 1 stated Resident 2 was able to verbalized
she had pain and would request for pain pill.
LVN 1 stated Resident 2 was not able to
verbalize if her pain was from muscle spasm or
her arthritis.
In addition, LVN 1 stated she was not able to
distinguished when Resident 2's pain was from
her arthritis or from muscle spasm. LVN 1
further stated she asked the resident what she
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wanted for her pain.
LVN 1 stated she did not use the Lidocaine
patch or the Voltaren gel because Resident 2
wanted only the pain pill.
LVN 1 verified her initials and stated she was
the one who signed out for the Percocet and
administered to Resident 2 on:
- October 7, 2018, at 7:05 a.m.;
- October 8, 2018, at 9:18 a.m.;
- October 24, 2018, at 9:32 a.m.;
- October 25, 2018 at 7:25 a.m. and 1:14 p.m.;
- October 29, 2018, at 7:07 a.m. and 12:04
p.m.; and
- October 30, 2018, at 7:49 a.m. and 11:51
a.m.
LVN 1 stated Resident 2's pain assessment
was not conducted nor a non-pharmacological
intervention was offered on those dates.
LVN 1 stated a pain assessment should be
conducted and a non-pharmacological
intervention should be offered to the resident
before administering the pain medication.
On November 1, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., a
concurrent record review and interview was
conducted with the Registered Nurse (RN). The
RN stated before administering pain medication
to the resident, a pain assessment should be
conducted.
The RN stated he gave the pain medication to
the residents when, the residents verbalized
they were in pain or he based it on facial
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expressions for non-verbal residents.
The RN stated a non-pharmacological
intervention should be offered and tried before
giving a pain medication to the resident.
The RN stated Resident 2 had several pain
medication ordered. The RN stated he was not
clear on the orders on when to use the
Robaxin, Lidocaine patch and Voltaren so he
did not use it when resident verbalized she was
in pain.
The RN stated he chose between Percocet and
Tylenol when Resident 2 complained of pain
and request for the pain medication.
The RN verified his initials and stated he was
the one who signed out for the Percocet and
administered to Resident 2 on:
- October 6, 2018, at 3:43 p.m.; and
- October 24, 2018, at 3:30 p.m.
The RN stated Resident 2's pain assessment
was not conducted nor a non-pharmacological
intervention was offered on those dates.
The RN stated he was not aware a pain
flowsheet tool was available to use for the
resident's pain assessment.
The RN stated he was not oriented by the
facility to document the pain assessment nor a
non-pharmacological intervention should be
offered to the resident before giving the pain
medication.
The RN stated he was told to answer the pre
pain level prompted question on the eMAR
before administering the pain medication and to
answer the prompt question of "effective" or
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"not effective" on the eMAR post pain
medication administration.
The RN stated a pain assessment should be
conducted and a non-pharmacological
intervention should be offered to the resident
before administering the pain medication.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Administering Pain Medications," dated
October 17, 2018, indicated, "...The purpose of
this procedure is to provide guidelines for
assessing the resident's level of pain prior to
administering analgesic pain
medication...Acute pain should be assessed
every 30 to 60 minutes after the onset and
reassessed as indicated after analgesic relief is
obtained...Equipment and
Supplies...Standardized pain assessment tools
as indicated per facility tool...Pain assessment
form and Pain Flow Sheet...Document the
following in the resident's medical record:
results of the pain assessment..."
3. On November 1, 2018, at 2:48 p.m., a record
review was conducted with the Director of
Nursing (DON). Resident 30 was readmitted to
the facility on July 13, 2018, with diagnoses
that included deep vein thrombosis (DVT - a
blood clot in a deep vein) on the right leg.
Resident 30's physician's order indicated,
Xarelto 20 mg to give one tablet by mouth once
a day was ordered on July 18, 2018.
There was no documented evidence Resident
30 was monitored for signs and symptoms of
adverse effect on the use of Xarelto.
There was no documented evidence a care
plan was developed for Resident 30's use of
Xarelto.
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In a concurrent interview, the DON stated
Resident 30 should have been monitored for
any signs and symptoms of adverse effect on
the use of Xarelto.
The DON stated a care plan should have been
developed for Resident 30's used of Xarelto.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Anticoagulation - Clinical Protocol," dated
October 17, 2018, indicated, "...Assess for any
signs or symptoms related to adverse drug
reactions due to the medication...The staff
should use a warfarin (a type of anticoagulant medicines that help prevent blood clots) flow
sheet or comparable monitoring tool to follow
trends in anticoagulant dosage and
response...The staff and physician will monitor
for possible complications in individuals who
are being anticoagulated, and will manage
related problems..."
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, for three of eight residents (Residents
40, 2, and 30), reviewed for unncecessary
medication use, the facility failed to ensure:
1. For Resident 40, a complete pain
assessment was conducted and nonpharmacological interventions were offered
prior to the administration of tramadol (narcotic
pain medication) on multiple occassions for the
month of October 2018;
2. For Resident 2, a complete pain assessment
was conducted and non-pharmacological
interventions were offered prior to the
administration of Percocet on multiple
occasions for the month of October 2018; and
3. For Resident 30, a monitoring for the
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adverse side effects of Xarelto (blood thinner
medication used to thin blood) was conducted
since the medication was ordered in July 2018.
These failures had the potential for the
residents to receive unnecessary medications.
Findings:
1. On October 31, 2018, Resident 40's record
was reviewed. Resident 40 was re-admitted to
the facility on June 6, 2018, with diagnoses that
included chronic pain syndrome.
The physician's order dated June 6, 2018,
indicated the following:
- tramadol hcl (hydrochloride) 50 mg
(milligrams) tablet by mouth every fours hours
as needed for moderate pain (pain level 1-3
{mild pain}, 4-6 {moderate pain}, 7-9 {severe
pain}, and 10 {excruciating pain}; and
- Tylenol 325 mg tablet give two tablets by
mouth every four hours PRN (as needed) for
mild pain.
The electronic Medication Administration
Record (eMAR) for October 2018, indicated the
licensed nurses administered the PRN
tramadol to Resident 40 on the following dates:
- October 3, 2018, at 10:05 a.m. (Pain Level
{PL} 6) by Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2;
- October 4, 2018, at 8:23 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 5, 2018, at 8:23 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 6, 2018, at 8:01 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
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- October 9, 2018, at 5:15 p.m. (PL 6) by the
Registered Nurse (RN);
- October 10, 2018, at 7:51 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 11, 2018, at 7:12 a.m., (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 12, 2018, at 3:35 p.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 15, 2018, at 7:06 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 17, 2018, at 8:01 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 18, 2018, at 9:54 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 20, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. (PL 5) by the
RN ;
- October 21, 2018 at 7:47 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 21, 2018, at 3:50 pm (PL 4) by the
RN;
- October 22, 2018, at 9:53 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 23, 2018, at 7:18 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 24, 2018, at 7:10 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
- October 28, 2018, at 8:06 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2;
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- October 30, 2018, at 6:44 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2; and
- October 31, 2018, at 6:59 a.m. (PL 6) by LVN
2.
There was no documented evidence of a
complete pain assessment conducted, and
non-pharmacological interventions offered prior
to the administration of tramadol to Resident 40
on those dates.
On November 1, 2018, at 8:49 a.m., Resident
40 was observed sitting on his wheelchair in
the dining room. Resident 40 was alert but did
not verbally respond when asked how he was
doing.
On November 1, 2018, at 9:21 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 was interviewed.
CNA 1 stated she was the nurse assigned to
render care on Resident 40 on that shift. CNA 1
stated Resident 40 was non-verbal but was
able to communicate through gestures or
motions.
On November 1, 2018, at 10:19 a.m., Resident
40's record was reviewed with LVN 2. LVN 2
verified her signatures on the dates the
tramadol was administered to Resident 40 in
the October 2018 eMAR.
LVN 2 stated she administered tramadol to
Resident 40 on those dates because he had
complained of headache. LVN 2 was asked on
how she had assessed Resident 40's complain
of pain. LVN 2 stated Resident 40 was nonverbal and when Resident 40 had facial
grimacing and he placed his hand on his head
that would mean he had a headache.
LVN 2 further stated she would assess
Resident 40's pain scale from 1 - 6 (mild to
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moderate pain scale) by asking the resident to
nod or shake his head as she counted the
number to the resident starting from 1 to 6.
LVN 2 was asked how would she assess for
severe pain on Resident 40. LVN 2 stated if
Resident 40 would start yelling and/or
screaming then he had severe pain. LVN 2
further stated Resident 40 did not seem to be
in severe pain when she administered tramadol
on those dates.
LVN 2 stated before administering a PRN pain
medication to a resident, she should assess the
location, severity, duration of pain on the
resident. LVN 1 stated she should also offer
non-pharmacological interventions first prior to
administering the pain medication to the
resident.
LVN 2 stated she did not use a pain flow sheet
guide when she assessed Resident 40 for
pain. LVN 2 stated the computer system for the
eMAR only prompted her to measure pain
scale on the resident and evaluate the
effectiveness after. LVN 2 further stated the
computer system for the eMAR did not prompt
them to offer non-pharmacological
interventions to the resident prior to
administering the PRN pain medication.
LVN 2 stated she was not aware she had to
utilize a pain flow sheet guide when assessing
a resident for pain. LVN 2 stated she did not
conduct a complete pain assessment on
Resident 40 and she did not offer nonpharmacological interventions prior to
administering tramadol to Resident 40.
On November 2, 2018, at 10:45 a.m., Resident
40's record was reviewed with the RN. The RN
verified his signatures on the dates the
tramadol was administered to Resident 40 in
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the October 2018 eMAR.
The RN stated he administered tramadol to
Resident 40 because he had a headache. RN 1
stated Resident 40 was non-verbal and he
used the following for pain assessment
- For a pain scale of 4 - Resident 40 has facial
grimacing;
- For a pain scale of 5 - Resident 40 has tensed
expressions
- For a pain scale of 6 - Resident has facial
grimacing and tensed expression.
The RN was unable to answer when asked
how would he assess Resident 40 for mild pain
and severe pain. The RN stated he only used
his personal knowledge when conducting a
pain assessment on a resident prior to
administering a PRN pain medication.
The RN stated he was not aware of the the
facility's procedure on conducting a pain
assessment on a resident. The RN stated he
was not aware he had to utilize a pain
assessment tool guide when assessing pain on
a resident prior to the administration of a pain
medication.
The RN stated he should assess for the
location, duration, and frequency of pain on the
resident, and offer non-pharmacdological
interventions first prior to administering a pain
medication.
The RN stated he did not conducte a complete
pain assessment on Resident 40 and offer nonpharmacologic interventions first prior to
administering the PRN tramadol on those
dates.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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F761
Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
CFR(s): 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)
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§483.45(g) Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must
be labeled in accordance with currently
accepted professional principles, and include
the appropriate accessory and cautionary
instructions, and the expiration date when
applicable.
§483.45(h) Storage of Drugs and Biologicals
§483.45(h)(1) In accordance with State and
Federal laws, the facility must store all drugs
and biologicals in locked compartments under
proper temperature controls, and permit only
authorized personnel to have access to the
keys.
§483.45(h)(2) The facility must provide
separately locked, permanently affixed
compartments for storage of controlled drugs
listed in Schedule II of the Comprehensive
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of
1976 and other drugs subject to abuse, except
when the facility uses single unit package drug
distribution systems in which the quantity
stored is minimal and a missing dose can be
readily detected.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed, for one of four
residents (Resident 37), observed for
medication pass administration, to ensure the
medication label direction for use on Lasix
(diuretic) and metoprolol (medication used to
treat high blood pressure), were consistent with
the physician's orders.
This failure had the potential for a medication
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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error.
Findings
On October 31, 2018, a medication pass
observation was conducted with Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2. LVN 2 prepared
Resident 37's medications for administration
and it included the following medications with
their corresponding direction for use in the
medication label:
- "METOPROLOL TART (tartrate) 25 mg
(milligrams)...Take 0.5 mg tablets by mouth
(12.5mg) twice daily for htn (hypertension high blood pressure)...hold if sbp (systolic
blood pressure - higher number in a blood
pressure reading) < (below) 110, hr (heart rate)
< 60..."; and
- "FUROSEMIDE (generic name for Lasix) 40
MG...Take 1 tablet by mouth daily for htn..."
LVN 2 was not observed to have taken the
heart rate measurement for Resident 37 prior
to the administration of metoprolol. In a
concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated the
physician's order in the electronic Medication
Administration Record (eMAR) for metoprolol
did not include a direction to measure the heart
rate prior to administration of the medication.
On October 31, 2018, Resident 37's record was
reviewed with the Director of Nursing (DON).
Resident 37 was re-admitted to the facility on
August 6, 2018, with diagnoses that included
hypertension.
The following physician's orders indicated:
"...METOPROLOL TARTRATE 25MG TAB
GIVE 12.5 MG...BY MOUTH BID (twice a day)
FOR HTN...HOLD IF SBP <100 OR DBP
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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(diastolic blood pressure - lower number in a
blood pressure reading) < 60...TAKE WITH
FOOD," order dated August 6, 2018; and
" LASIX 40 MG TABLET PO (by mouth) Q
DAILY (everyday)... FOR HTN..."
The DON compared the physician's orders for
Lasix and metoprolol with the directions for use
label printed on the actual medications. The
DON stated the physician's orders were not
consistent with the direction for use for the
medications Lasix and metoprolol.
The DON stated the licensed nurses should
have identified the discrepancies between the
physician's orders and the direction for use in
the medication labels and they should have
notified and updated the pharmacy.
The DON stated the physician's orders for use
for Lasix and metoprolol should be consistent
with the direction for use in the medication label
to avoid medication errors.
The facility's policy and procedure titled,
"Labeling Medication Containers," dated
October 17, 2018 was reviewed. The policy
indicated,
"...All medication maintained in the facility shall
be properly labeled in accordance with current
stated and federal regulations...
Any medication packaging or conatiners that
are inadequately or improperly labeled shall be
returned to the issuing pharmacy...
The nursing staff must inform the pharmacy of
any changes in physician's orders for a
medication..."
F791
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§483.55 Dental Services
The facility must assist residents in obtaining
routine and 24-hour emergency dental care.
§483.55(b) Nursing Facilities.
The facility§483.55(b)(1) Must provide or obtain from an
outside resource, in accordance with
§483.70(g) of this part, the following dental
services to meet the needs of each resident:
(i) Routine dental services (to the extent
covered under the State plan); and
(ii) Emergency dental services;
§483.55(b)(2) Must, if necessary or if
requested, assist the resident(i) In making appointments; and
(ii) By arranging for transportation to and from
the dental services locations;
§483.55(b)(3) Must promptly, within 3 days,
refer residents with lost or damaged dentures
for dental services. If a referral does not occur
within 3 days, the facility must provide
documentation of what they did to ensure the
resident could still eat and drink adequately
while awaiting dental services and the
extenuating circumstances that led to the
delay;
§483.55(b)(4) Must have a policy identifying
those circumstances when the loss or damage
of dentures is the facility's responsibility and
may not charge a resident for the loss or
damage of dentures determined in accordance
with facility policy to be the facility's
responsibility; and
§483.55(b)(5) Must assist residents who are
eligible and wish to participate to apply for
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reimbursement of dental services as an
incurred medical expense under the State plan.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to assist two of three
residents reviewed for dental services
(Residents 30 and 34), when the residents
request for dentures were not addressed in a
timely manner.
This failure put the resident at risk for
complications for not being able to chew food
properly.
Findings:
1. On October 29, 2018, at 9:35 a.m., Resident
30 was observed in her wheelchair. Resident
30 had aphasia (a language disorder that
affects a person's ability to communicate).
Resident 30 pointed out the missing teeth on
her lower gum. When asked if she had
dentures, Resident 30 shook her head. When
asked if she needed dentures, Resident 30
nodded.
When asked if she informed the facility,
Resident 30 nodded and shrugged her
shoulders, appeared to be frustrated and put
her hands up. Resident 30 nodded when asked
if the facility did not do anything about her
request for dentures.
On November 1, 2018, at 2:25 p.m., Resident
30's record review was conducted with the
Social Services Director (SSD). Resident 30
was admitted to the facility on October 8, 1991.
Resident 30 did not have the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
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Resident 30's nutritional assessment, dated
July 20, 2018, indicated the resident was on
regular, no added salt diet and Resident 30 had
missing or poor dentition (condition of the
teeth).
Resident 30's Social Services Assessment,
dated July 17, 2018, indicated Resident 30 had
missing teeth.
Resident 30's dental care, dated October 3,
2016, indicated the resident consented for
tooth extractions and lower dentures.
Resident 30's dental care dated on May 2,
2017 and August 8, 2017, had no indication
Resident 30's request for lower dentures were
addressed.
The SSD stated Resident 30 was last seen by
the dentist on August 8, 2017.
The SSD stated there was no documented
evidence Resident 30's request for lower
dentures were followed up since October 3,
2016. The SSD further stated "it was not
acceptable".
2 .On October 29, 2018, a concurrent
observation and interview was conducted with
resident 34. Resident 34 was resting on his
bed observed to have no teeth. Resident 34
stated he did not have any teeth and has been
waiting for his dentures for a long time.
On October 31, 2018, at 2:53 p.m., Resident
34's record was reviewed, Resident 34 was
admitted to the facility on February 28, 2018.
On October 31, 2018, at 8:55 a.m., the Social
Services Director (SSD) provided a dental
consult for resident 34 dated March 18, 2018.
The dental consult report indicated Resident 34
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needed upper and lower dentures.
On November 1, 2018, at 2:32 p.m., the SSD
was interviewed,. She stated she was not
aware there was an issue trying to obtain
dentures for Resident 34 until it was brought to
her attention. .
The facility's Policy and Procedure titled,
"Dental Services," revised December 2013,
indicated:
"...10. Nursing Services is responsible for
notifying Social Services of a resident's need
for dental services.
11. Social Services personnel will be
responsible for assisting the resident/ family in
making dental appointments and transportation
arrangements as necessary."
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