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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the investigaiton of complaint.
Complaint number: 678600
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Surveyor ID #: 41488 RN, HFEN
The inspection was limited to the specific
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A deficiency was issued to the facility for
complaint number 678600.
F689
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
07/01/2020
§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.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to identify and evaluate risks for
accidents and hazards and did not modify care
plan interventions when necessary for one of
three sampled residents (Resident 1).
Resident 1 was assessed as moderate risk for
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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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falls, memory problems, and altered awareness
of immediate physical environment. The facility
failed to:
1. Develop and implement effective
interventions to address Resident 1 not calling
for assistance to use the toilet, including
toileting schedule.
2. Implement the facility's policy on Falls and
Fall Risk Managing by not re-evaluating
whether to continue or change current
interventions.
3. Re-evaluate Resident 1's increased fall risks
after the first fall on 2/23/19.
4. Implement the facility's policy on Falls Clinical Protocol by not ruling out delayed fall
complications such as subdural hematoma (a
pool of blood between the brain and its
outermost covering).
As a result, on 3/28/19 at 9:54 a.m.,
approximately 35 hours after Resident 1
sustained a second unwitnessed fall, Resident
1 had an altered level of consciousness (the
state of being awake and aware of one's
surroundings) became less responsive, did not
speak, and did not follow commands. Resident
1 was sent to General Acute Care Hospital 1
(GACH 1) where she was diagnosed to have a
large left sided subdural hematoma (pooled
blood that pushes on the brain), was not a
candidate for surgery and was placed on
comfort measures. Resident 1 returned to the
facility on 4/2/19, remained on comfort care,
and ultimately died on 4/13/19 at 10:20 a.m.
Findings:
On 3/13/20, an unannounced visit was made to
the facility to investigate a complaint regarding
falls.
A review of Resident 1's admission record (face
sheet ) indicated the facility admitted Resident
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1, an 80 year old female, on 2/5/19, with
diagnoses including recent history of ventral
hernia (a bulge of tissues through an opening
of weakness within the abdominal wall
muscles), a perforated intestine (rupture of the
bowel) with abscess (infection), bowel
resection (cut out part of the bowel),
hypertension (high blood pressure), and
insomnia (trouble falling and/or staying asleep).
The face sheet indicated Resident 1 had a
Responsible Party (RP).
A review of Resident 1's Fall Risk Assessment
dated 2/6/19, indicated Resident 1 had no falls
within previous six months, but had altered
awareness of immediate physical environment.
The assessment indicated Resident 1's total
score was nine out of 13 which represented
moderate fall risk.
A review of the Risk for Falls Care Plan dated
2/6/19, indicated related and due to Resident
1's weakness, dizziness, changes in blood
pressure, and orthostatic hypotension. The
short-term goal was to minimize falls and risk
for injury. The care plan interventions included
providing a clutter free environment, well lit
room, dry floors, and monitoring for weakness,
dizziness and fatigue every shift. The
interventions did not include the staff physical
assistance Resident 1 required or the use/need
of assistive devices (cane, walker, wheelchair).
A review of the Physician's Orders and Nursing
Progress Notes dated from 2/6 - 2/23/29,
indicated there were no orders for Resident 1
to receive a low bed, side rails, or placement of
floor mats.
A review of the History and Physical form dated
2/7/19, indicated Resident 1 had the capacity to
understand and make decisions.
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A review of Resident 1's Physical Therapy (PT)
Evaluation and Plan of Treatment form dated
2/7/19, indicated Resident 1 required moderate
assistance with bed mobility and transfers, had
difficulty in walking, and had balance, gait, and
strength impairment.
A review of Resident 1's Occupational Therapy
(OT) Evaluation and Plan of Treatment form
dated 2/7/19, indicated Resident 1 had a
diagnosis of unspecified abdominal hernia
without obstruction (mid-abdominal wound with
mid-scar dehiscence [a rupture or splitting
open, as of a surgical wound, or of an organ or
structure to discharge its contents]) and
generalized muscle weakness. The OT
evaluation indicated Resident 1 required
maximal assistance with toileting.
A review of the ADL Function care plan dated
2/7/19 indicated staff would assist Resident 1
with grooming, hygiene, bathing and toileting.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS standardized assessment and care-screening
tool) dated 2/12/19, indicated Resident 1 was
able to make decisions and had some memory
problems. Resident 1 required one-person
guided maneuvering or other non-weight
bearing assistance with bed mobility, transfers,
toileting and personal hygiene. Resident 1
required extensive assistance with walking, and
used a walker or wheelchair to assist with
mobility.
A review of Resident 1's Investigative Report
and the Internal Incident Report dated 2/23/19,
at 11 p.m., indicated Resident 1 had an
unwitnessed fall with injuries. The report
indicated staff observed Resident 1 laying
outstretched in a supine position (flat on the
back), on the floor next to her bed. Resident 1
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had a head injury, with a large bump to the left
side of forehead with bleeding, a skin tear
(measured 3 centimeters (cm - unit of
measure) in length by 1.5 cm in width) on the
left temporal area (located on the side of the
head between the forehead and the ear).
Resident 1 was also complaining of pain. The
staff called 911 and Resident 1 refused to go to
the hospital. The staff provided wound care to
the skin tear, educated Resident 1 to use the
call light, notified the doctor, and initiated 72hour neurological monitoring (neuro-check,
assessment of level of consciousness, and the
reaction to light). A review of the facility's report
indicated a nurse last saw Resident 1 in her
room approximately twenty minutes before the
fall.
A review of Nursing Progress Notes dated
2/24/19 at 12 a.m., indicated the on-call
physician was notified and ordered to
encourage Resident 1 to go to the GACH in the
morning. A review of Nursing Progress Notes
dated 2/24/19 at 3:04 a.m., indicated LVN 4
asked Resident 1 if she had any pain, and
Resident 1 pointed to the bump on her head.
A review of Nursing Progress Notes dated
2/24/19 at 6:14 a.m., indicated Resident 1
continued to complain of pain to the bump on
left forehead. Licensed Vocational Nurse 4
(LVN 4) offered pain medication, but Resident
1 refused.
A review of Nursing Progress Notes dated
2/25/19 at 3:16 p.m., indicated Resident 1 at
times remembers the event, was encouraged
to go to hospital, but refused. The note
indicated neurochecks were conducted with no
notable change in cognitive or neurological
status.
A review of Resident 1's Physician's Progress
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Notes written by Nurse Practitioner 1 (NP 1)
dated 2/25/19 and timed at 8:42 p.m., indicated
Resident 1 had a large ecchymosis (bruise)
over the right cheekbone extending toward the
neck, and raccoon eyes (bruise around the
eyes), the left side larger than the right. NP 1
indicated fall precautions discussed with the
staff and the resident and ordered a psychiatric
consultation (the medical specialty devoted to
the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of
mental disorders), Physical and Occupational
Therapy (PT/OT) evaluation, ophthalmologist
(medical specialist in the study and treatment
of disorders and diseases of the eye)
consultation.
A review of Resident 1's Care Plan developed
on 2/25/19 (after the fall on 2/23/19) for the
resident's activities of daily living (ADLs dressing, eating transfers, walking, toilet use,
and personal hygiene) and non-compliance
with the use of the call light when walking to
the restroom, had a goal for Resident 1 to call
for assistance when she needed to go to the
restroom. The interventions included
explaining to Resident 1 her fall risk. The care
plan did not include Resident 1 required
assistance with mobility, transfer, or ambulation
per the fall risk assessment.
A review of the Physician's Progress Notes
dated 3/14/19, documented by the NP,
indicated Resident 1 had a small hematoma on
the left forehead covered with a dressing, the
left raccoon eye was fading and the large
ecchymosis over the right cheekbone
extending toward the neck was fading. The
progress note indicated Resident 1 had
generalized weakness and dizziness. The NP
recommended for Resident 1 to change
positions slowly and ordered fall precautions,
and PT/OT evaluation.
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A review of the clinical record indicated
Resident 1 did not have a re-assessment of
Fall Risk to indicate changes in fall history,
patient care equipment, mobility, cognition, or a
change in total fall risk score.
A review of the Fall Scene Investigation Report,
dated 3/26/19, indicated at 10:45 p.m. Resident
1 was in her room when she sustained a
second unwitnessed fall (approximately one
month after the first fall on 2/23/19). The
investigation report indicated Resident 1 was
found by the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
at the foot of the bed, sitting on the floor. The
resident indicated she tried to sit down on the
bed but fell to the floor.
A review of Resident 1's Care Plan developed
on 3/26/19, for the fall sustained the same day,
included in the approaches to remind Resident
1 to call for assistance whenever she needed
assistance with ADLs. The care plan did not
include Resident 1 required assistance or
mobility, transfer, or ambulation per the fall risk
assessment.
A review of Resident 1's medical records for
3/26/19 to 3/29/19, indicated the facility did not
conduct a fall risk re-assessment after Resident
1's second fall on 3/26/19.
A review of the Nursing Progress notes, dated
3/27/19, indicated Resident 1 had no change in
level of consciousness, no complaints of pain,
and was encouraged to call staff for any
assistance as needed.
A review of the SBAR dated 3/28/19 at 9:54
a.m., indicated Resident 1 had altered mental
status, decreased level of consciousness, and
was unable to follow commands and the NP
was notified with no new orders.
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A review of the Nursing Progress notes, dated
3/28/19, at 10:07 p.m., indicated Resident 1
was awake, alert and verbally responsive. The
note indicated Resident 1 was monitored for
confusion with no episodes noted at this time.
A review of Physician Progress Notes by NP,
dated 3/29/19, indicated Resident 1 was more
confused since yesterday. The NP indicated
Resident 1 had poor lung effort, not oriented,
non-verbal, weakness in the upper and lower
extremities, and pupils were round, equal with
sluggish response to light. Medical Doctor 1
(MD 1) ordered to transfer Resident 1 to GACH
1 for evaluation on the same day.
A review of Resident 1's GACH 1
Computerized Tomography scan (CT combines a series of X-ray images taken from
different angles around the body and uses
computer processing to create cross-sectional
images) of the brain dated 3/29/19, indicated a
very large left sided subdural hematoma.
A review of Resident 1's GACH 1 Discharge
Summary dated 4/2/19, Resident 1 became
aphasic (an impairment of language, affecting
the production or comprehension of speech
and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is
always due to injury to the brain-most
commonly from a stroke, particularly in older
individuals) was not a candidate for surgical
interventions, the decision was to keep the
resident comfortable and transfer back to the
facility on comfort measures.
A review of the nursing progress notes dated
4/2/19, indicated Resident 1 was re-admitted to
the skilled facility and was nonverbal.
A review of the progress notes, dated 4/13/19,
indicated Resident 1 had eyes closed and was
not responding to verbal or tactile stimuli (touch
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sensation). Resident 1 was declared expired at
10:20 a.m.
A review of the Certificate of Death indicated
the primary cause of death to be intracranial
hemorrhage (bleeding) and blunt head trauma,
on 4/13/19, at 10:20 a.m.
During an interview on 4/24/20 at 10:40 a.m.,
the responsible party (RP - Resident 1's family
member), stated she made many visits to see
Resident 1 at the facility and on 2/26/19, she
was at the facility when she observed a black
and blue bruising on the left side of Resident
1's face and left arm. The RP stated Resident
1 was grimacing when moving her neck and left
arm. The RP stated she asked nursing staff
how Resident 1 got her bruises, and they
stated Resident 1 fell in her room.
During an interview on 4/24/20 at 12:04 p.m.,
and 2:29 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON)
stated she was working when Resident 1 had
an unwitnessed fall on 2/23/19 and on 3/26/19.
During an interview and record review, on
5/1/20 at 12:02 p.m., the DON stated the
licensed nurse did not re-assess Resident 1's
fall risk after 2/6/19. The DON stated it was not
the facility's practice to utilize their fall risk
assessment tool after a fall.
A review of the Coroner's Report dated 5/8/19
indicated Resident 1 had a reported medical
history of dementia and the external exam was
conducted on 5/1/19. The report indicated the
causes of death were intracranial hemorrhage
and blunt head trauma.
A review of the facility policy titled, "Falls and
Fall Risk Managing," revised December 2007,
indicated under Monitoring Subsequent Falls
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and Fall Risk, the staff will monitor and
document each resident's response to
interventions intended to reduce falling or the
risk of falling. If the resident continues to fall,
staff will re-evaluate the situation and whether it
is appropriate to continue or change current
interventions
A review of the facility policy titled, "Fall Risk
Assessment," revised December 2007,
indicated the nursing staff shall seek to identify
and document resident risk factors for falls.
The policy indicated the staff would review the
resident's record for history of falls, especially
falls within the last 90 days. The policy
indicated assessment data shall be used to
identify underlying medical conditions that may
increase the risk of injury from falls.
A review of the facility policy titled, "Falls Clinical Protocol," revised September 2012,
indicated the nurse shall assess, document and
report change in cognition or level of
consciousness, all active diagnoses. Under
Monitoring and Follow-up, indicated the staff
with the physician's guidance would follow up
on any fall with associated injury until the
resident is stable and delayed complications
such as late fracture or subdural hematoma
have been ruled out or resolved. The policy
indicated that delayed complications such as
late fractures and major bruising may occur
hours or several days after a fall, while signs of
subdural hematomas or other intracranial
bleeding could occur up to several weeks after
a fall.
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Event ID: UP6Q11
Facility ID: CA970000025
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