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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during the
Recertification survey and investigation of four
Facility Reported Incidents (FRI).
FRI number: CA00625209, CA00638197,
CA00637424, CA00640266.
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Surveyor ID No. 27679, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID No. 33636, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID No. 34659, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID No. 40732, RN, HFEN
Surveyor ID No. 40994, Pharmacist Consultant
One deficiency was issued for FRI
CA00625209, refer to F656. One deficiency
was issued for FRI CA00638197, Refer to F689
. Five deficiencies were issued for FRI
CA00637424, Refer to F578, F645, F695,
F842, and F657. No deficiencies were issued
for CA00640266.
Total Population: 163
Sample Size: 55
Highest Severity and Scope: G
F578
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Request/Refuse/Dscntnue Trmnt;Formlte Adv
Dir
CFR(s): 483.10(c)(6)(8)(g)(12)(i)-(v)
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§483.10(c)(6) The right to request, refuse,
and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in
or refuse to participate in experimental
research, and to formulate an advance
directive.
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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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§483.10(c)(8) Nothing in this paragraph should
be construed as the right of the resident to
receive the provision of medical treatment or
medical services deemed medically
unnecessary or inappropriate.
§483.10(g)(12) The facility must comply with
the requirements specified in 42 CFR part 489,
subpart I (Advance Directives).
(i) These requirements include provisions to
inform and provide written information to all
adult residents concerning the right to accept or
refuse medical or surgical treatment and, at the
resident's option, formulate an advance
directive.
(ii) This includes a written description of the
facility's policies to implement advance
directives and applicable State law.
(iii) Facilities are permitted to contract with
other entities to furnish this information but are
still legally responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of this section are met.
(iv) If an adult individual is incapacitated at the
time of admission and is unable to receive
information or articulate whether or not he or
she has executed an advance directive, the
facility may give advance directive information
to the individual's resident representative in
accordance with State Law.
(v) The facility is not relieved of its obligation to
provide this information to the individual once
he or she is able to receive such information.
Follow-up procedures must be in place to
provide the information to the individual directly
at the appropriate time.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the resident's medical
records were updated to show documentation
that advance directives (written statement of a
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person's wishes regarding medical treatment
made to ensure those wishes are carried out
should the person be unable to communicate
them to a doctor) were discussed with the
resident and/or responsible parties for one of
four sampled residents (Resident 128).
This deficient practice violated the resident's
and/or the representative's right to be fully
informed of the option to formulate their
advance directives.
Findings:
A review of Resident 128's Admission Record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on January 23, 2017, and readmitted
on March 16, 2019, with diagnoses of, but not
limited to, muscle weakness and seizure
disorder (a medical condition that is
characterized by episodes of uncontrolled
electrical activity in the brain).
A review of Resident 128's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- a standardized assessment and
screening tool) dated May 22, 2019, indicated
that Resident 128's cognitive skills (cognition
refers to conscious mental activities, and
include thinking, reasoning, understanding,
learning, and remembering) for daily decision
making is severely impaired. The MDS also
indicated the resident is totally dependent on
staff for locomotion off and on unit, and toilet
use.
A review of Resident 128's record indicated no
specification of code status (the level of
medical interventions a resident wishes to have
started if their heart or breathing stops) written
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on either Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining
Treatment (POLST - a portable medical order
form that records residents' treatment wishes
so that emergency personnel know what
treatments the resident wants in the event of a
medical emergency, taking the resident's
current medical condition into consideration)
form or on advance directive. There was no
documented evidence of advance directives
were discussed.
On June 6, 2019, at 9:55 a.m., at a concurrent
record review and interview, the Director of
Nursing (DON) stated if resident comes in with
advance directives, the facility files the form, if
not, the facility uses POLST form. However,
the DON was not able to find neither advance
directive form nor POLST. The DON stated
that the social service department is
responsible to fill out the POLST form within 48
hours of admission and file it in the medical
chart (record).
On June 6, 2019, at 10:10 a.m., during a
record review and interview with Social
Services Director (SSD), the SSD confirmed
that there is no documentation of POLST or
advance directive in Resident 128's clinical
(medical) records and there is no documented
evidence that written information was provided
to Resident 128's responsible party regarding
the right to formulate an advance directive.
The POLST Form is a set of medical orders,
similar to the do-not resuscitate (allow natural
death) order. POLST is not an advance
directive. POLST does not substitute for
naming a health care agent or durable power of
attorney for health care. The POLST Form is
completed as a result of the process of
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informed, shared decision-making. During the
conversation, the resident discusses his or her
values, beliefs, and goals for care, and the
health care professional presents the resident's
diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment
alternatives, including the benefits and burdens
of life-sustaining treatment. Together they
reach an informed decision about desired
treatment, based on the person's values,
beliefs and goals for care. (POLST.org)
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
dated April 2008, titled "Advance Directives,"
indicated that prior to or upon admission, the
Social Services Director or designee will
provide written information to the resident
concerning the right to make decisions,
including the right to accept or refuse medical
or surgical treatment, and the right to formulate
advance directives. Information about whether
or not the resident has executed an advance
directive shall be displayed prominently in the
medical record.
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CFR(s): 483.20(b)(1)(2)(i)(iii)
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§483.20 Resident Assessment
The facility must conduct initially and
periodically a comprehensive, accurate,
standardized reproducible assessment of each
resident's functional capacity.
§483.20(b) Comprehensive Assessments
§483.20(b)(1) Resident Assessment
Instrument. A facility must make a
comprehensive assessment of a resident's
needs, strengths, goals, life history and
preferences, using the resident assessment
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instrument (RAI) specified by CMS. The
assessment must include at least the following:
(i) Identification and demographic information
(ii) Customary routine.
(iii) Cognitive patterns.
(iv) Communication.
(v) Vision.
(vi) Mood and behavior patterns.
(vii) Psychological well-being.
(viii) Physical functioning and structural
problems.
(ix) Continence.
(x) Disease diagnosis and health conditions.
(xi) Dental and nutritional status.
(xii) Skin Conditions.
(xiii) Activity pursuit.
(xiv) Medications.
(xv) Special treatments and procedures.
(xvi) Discharge planning.
(xvii) Documentation of summary information
regarding the additional assessment performed
on the care areas triggered by the completion
of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
(xviii) Documentation of participation in
assessment. The assessment process must
include direct observation and communication
with the resident, as well as communication
with licensed and nonlicensed direct care staff
members on all shifts.
§483.20(b)(2) When required. Subject to the
timeframes prescribed in §413.343(b) of this
chapter, a facility must conduct a
comprehensive assessment of a resident in
accordance with the timeframes specified in
paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section.
The timeframes prescribed in §413.343(b) of
this chapter do not apply to CAHs.
(i) Within 14 calendar days after admission,
excluding readmissions in which there is no
significant change in the resident's physical or
mental condition. (For purposes of this section,
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"readmission" means a return to the facility
following a temporary absence for
hospitalization or therapeutic leave.)
(iii)Not less than once every 12 months.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to complete an annual Minimum
Data Set (MDS- an assessment and care
screening tool) assessment in a timely manner
for one of one resident investigated for the
facility task Resident Assessment (Resident 1).
This deficient practice had the potential to
delay delivery of necessary care and services
for Resident 1.
Findings:
A review of Resident 1's Face Sheet
(admission record) indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on July 27, 2004, with
diagnoses that included, but was not limited to,
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERDstomach contents flow backward, up into the
esophagus, the tube that carries food from your
throat into stomach), hypertension (high blood
pressure), aphasia (impairment of language),
and atrial fibrillation (irregular rapid heart rate).
A review of Resident 1's Minimum Data Set
dated April 30, 2019, indicated resident has a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS- a
screening tool to determine cognitive
impairment) score of 9. A score of 8-12
indicates moderately impaired cognition) and
has the ability to sometimes make selfunderstood and the ability to usually
understand others.
During a concurrent interview and record
review, on June 7, 2019, at 12:21 p.m.,
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Minimum Data Set Nurse 2 verified that
Resident 1's last MDS was done on January 8,
2019, and was a quarterly assessment. MDS
Nurse 2 stated that the next MDS should have
been completed on April 8, 2019, which was
supposed to be Resident 1's annual
assessment. MDS Nurse 2 confirmed that
Resident 1's annual MDS was not completed
and the last annual MDS that was completed
was on April 8, 2018. MDS Nurse 2 stated that
the computer system did not notify them that
the MDS was to be completed.
During an interview on June 10, 2019, at 2:46
p.m., MDS Nurse 1 confirmed that Resident 1's
annual MDS was not completed and was
overdue. MDS Nurse 1 stated that she spoke
with MDS Nurse 2 about having a manual list of
residents in writing with MDSs that are to be
reviewed and updated for quarterly and annual
assessments.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Resident Assessment Instrument,"
revised on October 2010, indicated, "The
Assessment Coordinator is responsible for
ensuring that the Interdisciplinary Assessment
Team conduct timely resident assessments
and reviews according to the following
schedule: within 14 days of the resident's
admission to the facility; when there has been a
significant change in the resident's condition; at
least quarterly; and once every 12 months."
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CFR(s): 483.20(g)
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§483.20(g) Accuracy of Assessments.
The assessment must accurately reflect the
resident's status.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
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by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to accurately assess the
psychosocial needs of one of five sampled
residents (17) by failing to list anxiety disorder
(a mental health disorder characterized by
feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are
strong enough to interfere with one's daily
activities) in the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a
comprehensive resident assessment tool.)
The failure to include pertinent diagnoses such
as anxiety disorder in the comprehensive
resident assessment increased the risk that
Resident 17's psychosocial needs may not
have been fully addressed or treated resulting
in a negative impact to her health and wellbeing.
Findings:
On 06/06/19, at 08:46 AM, during a record
review, Resident 17's clinical (medical) record
indicated that she was initially admitted to the
facility on 8/30/18, with diagnoses including,
but not limited to: major depressive disorder
(MDD - a mental health disorder characterized
by persistently depressed mood or loss of
interest in activities, causing significant
impairment in daily life), dementia (a group of
thinking and social symptoms that interferes
with daily functioning), and anxiety disorder.
A review of the Resident 17's face sheet (a
document with demographic and diagnostic
information about the resident) did not list
anxiety disorder among her active diagnoses,
however, a review of the psychiatry consult
note dated 10/22/18, listed anxiety disorder
among the resident's psychiatric diagnoses.
Review of Section I (active diagnoses) of the
MDS assessment dated 3/7/19, indicated that
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the facility staff had assessed Resident 17 as
NOT having anxiety disorder, however,
previous assessments done on 9/6/18, and
12/7/18, both indicated that she did have
anxiety disorder.
On 06/06/19, at 10:49 AM, during an interview,
Minimum Data Set Nurse 3 (MDS Nurse 3)
stated that Resident 17's comprehensive
assessment from 3/7/19, is not coded correctly,
because the MDS indicates that she does not
have anxiety disorder despite the previous
assessments indicating that she does. MDS
Nurse 3 stated that the reason that the
comprehensive assessment dated 3/7/19, is
coded incorrectly is because, when she
performed the assessment, the diagnoses of
anxiety disorder was not in the diagnosis list
within the facility's computer system, and thus
did not auto-populate into the comprehensive
assessment template. MDS Nurse 3 stated
that she failed to review the chart (medical
record) to add the diagnosis both to Resident
17's diagnosis list and to the comprehensive
assessment on 3/7/19. MDS Nurse 3 stated
that she will correct the comprehensive
assessment of 3/7/19 and add the diagnosis in
the computer system, so that future
comprehensive assessments accurately reflect
the resident's active diagnoses.
A review of the facility policy titled "Resident
Assessment Instrument" revised October 2010,
indicated that "The purpose of the assessment
is to describe the resident's capability to
perform daily life functions and to identify
significant impairments in functional capacity"
and "Information derived from the
comprehensive assessment helps the staff to
plan care that allows the resident to reach
his/her highest practicable level of functioning."
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CFR(s): 483.20(k)(1)-(3)
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§483.20(k) Preadmission Screening for
individuals with a mental disorder and
individuals with intellectual disability.
§483.20(k)(1) A nursing facility must not admit,
on or after January 1, 1989, any new residents
with:
(i) Mental disorder as defined in paragraph (k)
(3)(i) of this section, unless the State mental
health authority has determined, based on an
independent physical and mental evaluation
performed by a person or entity other than the
State mental health authority, prior to
admission,
(A) That, because of the physical and mental
condition of the individual, the individual
requires the level of services provided by a
nursing facility; and
(B) If the individual requires such level of
services, whether the individual requires
specialized services; or
(ii) Intellectual disability, as defined in
paragraph (k)(3)(ii) of this section, unless the
State intellectual disability or developmental
disability authority has determined prior to
admission(A) That, because of the physical and mental
condition of the individual, the individual
requires the level of services provided by a
nursing facility; and
(B) If the individual requires such level of
services, whether the individual requires
specialized services for intellectual disability.
§483.20(k)(2) Exceptions. For purposes of this
section(i)The preadmission screening program under
paragraph(k)(1) of this section need not provide
for determinations in the case of the
readmission to a nursing facility of an individual
who, after being admitted to the nursing facility,
was transferred for care in a hospital.
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(ii) The State may choose not to apply the
preadmission screening program under
paragraph (k)(1) of this section to the
admission to a nursing facility of an individual(A) Who is admitted to the facility directly from
a hospital after receiving acute inpatient care at
the hospital,
(B) Who requires nursing facility services for
the condition for which the individual received
care in the hospital, and
(C) Whose attending physician has certified,
before admission to the facility that the
individual is likely to require less than 30 days
of nursing facility services.
§483.20(k)(3) Definition. For purposes of this
section(i) An individual is considered to have a mental
disorder if the individual has a serious mental
disorder defined in 483.102(b)(1).
(ii) An individual is considered to have an
intellectual disability if the individual has an
intellectual disability as defined in §483.102(b)
(3) or is a person with a related condition as
described in 435.1010 of this chapter.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the clinical (medical)
records were accurately documented for one of
one sampled resident (Resident 128) by failing
to accurately enter correct data in the
Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
(PASRR- a federal requirement to help ensure
that individuals are not inappropriately placed
in nursing homes for long term care) form in a
timely manner.
This deficient practice resulted in inaccurate
medical care information and placed Resident
128 at risk for not getting necessary care
related to special services for intellectual
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disabilities.
Findings:
A review of Resident 128's Admission Record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on January 23, 2017, and readmitted
on March 16, 2019, with diagnoses of, but not
limited to, muscle weakness and seizure
disorder (a medical condition that is
characterized by episodes of uncontrolled
electrical activity in the brain).
A review of Resident 128's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- a standardized assessment and
screening tool) dated May 22, 2019, indicated
that Resident 128's cognitive skills (cognition
refers to conscious mental activities, and
include thinking, reasoning, understanding,
learning, and remembering) for daily decision
making is severely impaired. The MDS also
indicated the resident is totally dependent on
staff for locomotion off and on unit, and toilet
use.
At a concurrent review of Resident 128's
PASRR and interview on June 6, 2019, at 9:55
a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that
Resident 128 has intellectual disabilities, so
PASRR Section 6 should have been answered
as YES, to number 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36.
The DON stated that MDS nurse filled it out
and the form needs to be revised.
On June 10, 2019, at 2:52 p.m., at a concurrent
record review of Resident 128's PASRR and
interview, MDS Nurse 3 stated that she
assesses PASRR upon resident's admission
and she reviewed information entered on
March 17, 2019, by another MDS nurse. MDS
Nurse 3 stated that section two, number 15
should be checked as No, number 17a as No,
19a as Yes, 19b as Yes; Section five number
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26 as yes with diagnoses of depression and
psychosis, number 29 as unknown; Section six
number 31 as Yes, 32 as unknown, 33 as Yes,
34 as unknown, 35 as Yes, 36 as Yes, requires
total assist with Activities of Daily Living
(ADLs).
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
dated January 2004, titled "Preadmission
Screening and Resident Review," indicated
PASRR DHS 6170 evaluation form shall be
completed either prior to admission or on the
first day for which Medicaid reimbursement is
requested. This shall be completed, using the
Department of Health Services PAS/PASRR
manual by either admission coordinator or
nursing staff.
F656
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(1)
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(1) The facility must develop and
implement a comprehensive person-centered
care plan for each resident, consistent with the
resident rights set forth at §483.10(c)(2) and
§483.10(c)(3), that includes measurable
objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's
medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial
needs that are identified in the comprehensive
assessment. The comprehensive care plan
must describe the following (i) The services that are to be furnished to
attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being as required under §483.24, §483.25
or §483.40; and
(ii) Any services that would otherwise be
required under §483.24, §483.25 or §483.40
but are not provided due to the resident's
exercise of rights under §483.10, including the
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right to refuse treatment under §483.10(c)(6).
(iii) Any specialized services or specialized
rehabilitative services the nursing facility will
provide as a result of PASARR
recommendations. If a facility disagrees with
the findings of the PASARR, it must indicate its
rationale in the resident's medical record.
(iv)In consultation with the resident and the
resident's representative(s)(A) The resident's goals for admission and
desired outcomes.
(B) The resident's preference and potential for
future discharge. Facilities must document
whether the resident's desire to return to the
community was assessed and any referrals to
local contact agencies and/or other appropriate
entities, for this purpose.
(C) Discharge plans in the comprehensive care
plan, as appropriate, in accordance with the
requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this
section.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to develop and implement
comprehensive person-centered care plans for
two of six sampled residents (Resident 131, 7)
to meet the residents' medical, nursing, and
mental and psychosocial needs by:
1. Failing to implement the comprehensive care
plan for resident (Resident 131) by failing to
arrange for regular psychiatric follow-up care.
The deficient practice of failing to arrange
psychiatric care in accordance with the care
plan increased the risk that Resident 131's
health and well-being could be negatively
impacted due to lack of follow-up care
necessary to continually assess her behavioral
needs and medications used to manage them.
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2. Failing to address Resident 7's diagnosis of
osteoporosis (a medical condition in which the
bones become brittle and fragile from loss of
tissue, typically as a result of hormonal
changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D)
to include, the potential for fractures due to
osteoporosis, daily requirement of vitamin D
and Calcium, and monitoring Resident 7's
vitamin D level to determine the effectiveness.
These deficient practices resulted in a delay of
determining the continued need for vitamin D 3,
necessary to promote strengthening of
Resident 7's bones, and can lead to an
increased risk for fractures.
Findings:
a. On 06/06/19, at 01:38 PM, during a record
review, Resident 131's clinical (medical) record
indicated that she was originally admitted to the
facility on 12/25/17, with diagnoses including,
but not limited to: dementia (a group of thinking
and social symptoms that interferes with daily
functioning), psychosis (a mental disorder
characterized by a disconnection from reality),
and major depressive disorder (MDD - a mental
health disorder characterized by persistently
depressed mood or loss of interest in activities,
causing significant impairment in daily life.)
A review of Resident 131's physician order
dated 1/18/18, indicated that she was taking
risperidone (a medication used to treat mental
illness) 0.5 milligram (mg) every day for
"psychotic disorder manifested by striking out
with caregiver."
A review of Resident 131's physician order
date 2/21/18, indicated that she was supposed
to receive "psychiatric evaluation and treatment
consult."
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A review of Resident 131's care plan titled
"Anti-Psychotic Drug Therapy" dated 12/25/17,
indicated that because the resident was
prescribed risperidone to manage her behavior
of "striking out with caregiver" she was to
receive "psychiatric consult as needed" as a
care planned intervention.
Further review of Resident 131's clinical record
indicated that the only psychiatric consult the
resident had received, was prior to her
admission to the facility on 11/29/17. No other
record of psychiatric follow-up care could be
found within the clinical record.
On 06/06/19, at 02:44 PM, during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated that she
knew that Resident 131 has to "go out" for her
psychiatric evaluations due to her insurance
requirements, but that she cannot find any
other psychiatric consult notes or evidence of
follow-up psychiatric care since the initial
evaluation on 11/29/17.
On 06/06/19, at 03:20 PM, during an interview,
Social Services Director 1 (SSD 1) stated that
she is "mostly" the one responsible for
arranging psychiatric visits for the facility's
residents. SSD 1 stated that Resident 131 has
not had any psychiatric follow-up visits since
the initial psychiatric evaluation done on
11/29/17.
On 06/07/19, at 08:18 AM, during an interview
SSD 1 stated that when residents are on
psychotropic medications (any medication that
affects brain activities associated with mental
processes and behaviors), the attending
physicians will ask for referrals for psychiatric
care to be provided by a psychiatrist. SSD 1
stated that because of Resident 131's
insurance, a referral was required for her to be
able to see a psychiatrist, and that the facility
only recently (May 2019) received an approval
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from her insurance plan for her to see a
psychiatrist.
On 06/07/19, at 11:13 AM, during an interview,
SSD 1 stated that Resident 131's insurance
does not limit the number of psychiatrist visits
she can receive once the referral is approved.
SSD 1 stated that the first referral request was
placed in May of 2018, and per the insurance
plan, was authorized two days later. SSD 1
stated that the facility's business office claims
that they never received any notification of the
authorization. SSD 1 stated that she failed to
follow up with Resident 131's insurance plan or
the facility's business office to determine the
outcome of the referral request and thus the
resident's need for psychiatric care "fell through
the cracks" for nearly a year. SSD 1 stated
that the need for psychiatric care was not
reassessed until April 23, 2019. SSD 1 stated
that once they received notification of the
insurance approval on 5/22/19, Resident 131's
attending physician called in an order for the
resident to see a psychiatrist for follow-up care
and then she made an appointment.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Social Services Department" indicated that
"Social Services will collaborate with the
nursing staff or other pertinent disciplines to
arrange for services that have been ordered
through the physician."
b. A review of the admission record indicated
Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on
August 13, 2010, and readmitted on February
20, 2019, with diagnoses that included
osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage
and the underlying bone, and causes pain and
stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb
joints) and disorder of bone density and
structure (otherwise known as osteoporosis).
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A review of Resident 7's Physician's Progress
Note dated January 26, 2011, indicated
Resident 7 had a diagnosis of osteopenia (The
difference between osteopenia and
osteoporosis is that in osteopenia the bone loss
is not as severe as in osteoporosis. That
means someone with osteopenia is more likely
to fracture a bone than someone with a normal
bone density, but is less likely to fracture a
bone than someone with osteoporosis. Having
osteopenia does increase a person's chances
of developing osteoporosis).
A review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized assessment and carescreening tool), dated August 11, 2018,
indicated Resident 7 was moderately impaired
in cognitive status (the process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses) for daily decisionmaking. The MDS indicated the resident was
totally dependent (full staff performance every
time during entire 7- day period) with twoperson extensive assistance for transfer.
Resident 7 required extensive one-person
assistance with dressing and toilet use.
Resident 7 had a care plan for osteoporosis,
dated August 11, 2018. Resident 7 did not
have a Care Area Assessment (CAA) for
osteoporosis for August 11, 2018.
A review of 7's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a
standardized assessment and care-screening
tool), dated March 1, 2019, indicated Resident
7 remained moderately impaired in cognitive
status in skills for daily decision-making. The
MDS indicated the resident remained totally
dependent (full staff performance every time
during entire 7- day period with two-person
extensive assistance for transfer. Resident 7
required extensive one-person assistance with
dressing and toilet use. Resident 7's MDS
indicated the resident had a diagnosis of
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osteoporosis without current pathological
fracture.
A review of Resident 7's Physician's Orders
indicated the following:
1. Mechanical soft NAS (no added salt) diet,
dated November 9, 2017.
2. Resource Plus (a nutrition drink) 4 ounces
(oz) two times a day, dated March 16, 2018.
3. Vitamin D 3 2000 International Units (IU) by
mouth every day, dated February 21, 2018.
4. Draw a Vitamin D 3 25 Hydroxy level (a
laboratory blood test to monitor vitamin D
levels), now, dated June 6, 2019.
5. Multivitamins with minerals 1 tab (tablet) by
mouth every day for supplement, dated April
25, 2016.
A review of Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
deformities and pain related to osteopenia,
initiated August 11, 2018, indicated a goal that
Resident 7 will have no fall incidents in the next
3 months. One of the interventions on the preprinted form listed Calcium supplementation
therapy as ordered. The Calcium intervention
was not checked (indicated) as an intervention
for Resident 7. There were no other
interventions that included other
supplementation therapy.
A review of Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
Spontaneous/Pathological Fracture related to
osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, initiated August
11, 2018, indicated a goal that Resident 7 will
have no signs and symptoms of fracture daily
for 3 months. The care plan interventions
indicated to give the resident medication as
ordered, to monitor effect of medication, and
inform doctor if medication is ineffective. The
care plan did not specify which medication was
to be monitored, how to monitor and when to
monitor the medication, and did not list
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reference range parameters of when to inform
the doctor if the medication was ineffective.
Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
Spontaneous Fracture related to osteoporosis
and osteoarthritis, indicated Resident 7 will be
able to move extremities without discomfort for
90 days. The care plan did not indicate the
need for Vitamin D or Calcium (in the form of
food or medication.)
A review of Resident 7's Nutritional Screening
and Assessment, dated September 10, 2018,
indicated Resident 7 consumed 50% of her
meals.
A review of Resident 7's Nursing Assistant
Daily Flow Sheets for October 2018, through
February 2019, indicated Resident 7
consumed, on average 50% of her meals.
A review of Resident 7's X-ray Report, dated
February 18, 2019, indicated Resident 7
suffered a right proximal (situated nearer to the
center of the body) femur (thigh bone) fracture
(a broken hip).
A review of Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
Spontaneous Pathological Fracture related to
Osteoporosis, initiated February 21, 2019,
indicated Resident 7 would have Vitamin D 3
2000 IU by mouth daily. The intervention
included to monitor effect of medication and
inform the doctor if the medication is
ineffective. There was no indication of which
specific lab (laboratory) to monitor, when to
monitor, and did not list reference range
parameters of when to inform the doctor if the
medication was ineffective.
A review of Resident 7's Nutritional Screening
and Assessment, dated February 26, 2019,
indicated there was a significant change
secondary to fracture, which was why the
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resident was sent to a general acute care
hospital (GACH) and returned without any
changes to dietary regimen. The assessment
indicated Resident 7's meal consumption is
less than 50% of what is offered. The
assessment did not specify the resident's daily
vitamin or mineral requirements related to the
diagnosis of osteoporosis.
A review of the facility's Spring 2019, Menu
Nutrient Analysis (a chart that indicates how
much vitamins and minerals are in the diet
each day) but also applies to Fall/Autumn
menu of 2018, indicated a No Added Salt
(NAS) diet (Resident 7's diet) indicated the
daily amount of Vitamin D in the food was 10.1
micrograms (mcg) (reference range for
osteoporosis requirement is 20 mcg). The chart
indicated the Calcium content was 1307
milligrams (mg) (reference range for
osteoporosis is 1000 - 1200 mg). In an
interview, the Dietary Director (DD) stated
Resident 7 also receives Calcium and Vitamin
D, in the nutrition drink that is in addition to
Resident 7's meals. Resident 7 consumed 50%
of her meals for October 2018, through
February 2019, and based on the amount of
the resident's intake, the resident received 10
mcg of Vitamin D and 650 mg of Calcium a
day.
A review of Resident 7's Nutrition Notes made
by the Dietary Director (DD) from September
2018, through June 2019, did not indicate any
daily vitamin or mineral requirements for
Resident 7, to address the resident's
osteoporosis.
A review of Resident 7's Nutrition Drink
indicated the Vitamin D level in 8 fluid ounces
(fl. oz.), was 5 mcg and Calcium was 591 mg.
A review of Resident 7's Multi-vitamin
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Supplement Facts indicated the Vitamin D was
450 IU. However, for calcium there were two
values: energy support was 42 mg and bone
support 759. In a phone interview with the
Director of Nurses (DON) on June 11, 2019, at
1 p.m., stated she did not know what these two
classifications were and was not sure of the
actual content of the Calcium.
If Resident 7 only consumed 50% of her meals
she received vitamin D of 5 mcg per day.
Resident 7 consumed 100% of her twice daily 4
oz shakes (as indicated in January 2019, and
February 2019, Medication Administration
Records-MAR) which 5 mcg. Resident 7's
multivitamin contained 450 IU which equals
11.25 mcg. (450 IU x 0.025 because 1 IU =
0.025 mcg). According to the facility's Menu
Nutrient Analysis chart Resident 7's received
the daily required amount of Vitamin D, of 10.1
micrograms (mcg) (reference range for
osteoporosis requirement is 20 mcg).
Resident 7's Calcium calculation indicates the
resident consumes 50% of meals and the
facility's Menu Nutrient Analysis chart indicates
the resident would have 650 mg calcium per
day and 591 mg of calcium provided with the
multivitamin.
A review of Resident 7's Nutrition Notes made
by the Dietary Director (DD) from September
2018, through June 2019, did not indicate daily
vitamin or mineral requirements for Resident 7,
to address the resident's osteoporosis. There
was no calculation for vitamin D or calcium as a
part of Resident 7's Care Plans related to
Osteoporosis.
Estimating that Resident 7 eats at least 50% of
her meals and drinks 100% of her nutrition
shakes and takes her multivitamin daily,
Resident 7 appears to be receiving the daily
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recommendation of Calcium and Vitamin D 3.
There is no baseline Vitamin D lab (laboratory)
to evaluate if Resident 7 is absorbing the
vitamin D provided to the resident through her
meals, supplements or the multi-vitamin.
During an interview with Resident 7 on June 4,
2019, at 8:42 a.m., Resident 7 was alert and
oriented. Resident 7 stated she did not
remember breaking her hip. Resident 7 stated,
"Oh, that's my leg and put her hand to her right
side.
During an interview with the Assistant Director
of Nurses (ADON) and concurrent record
review on June 6, 2019 at 9:03 a.m., she
presented a blank Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Prevention/Management Physician's Order
Sheet that was part of the Fracture Prevention
Policy and Procedure. The policy had no
initiation date. The ADON stated the
implementation date was May 23, 2019. A
review of this form indicated the following:
( ) Vitamin D 25 OH (Hydroxy) level
( ) Calcium level
( ) Repeat Vitamin D 25 OH level every 6
months thereafter
( ) Repeat Calcium Level every 6 months
thereafter
( ) Oscal + Vitamin D 500 milligrams/400 units
( ) Every Day ( ) Twice a day
( ) Calcium Carbonate 500 milligrams ( )
Every Day ( ) Twice a day
( ) Vitamin D 3 by mouth every day ( ) 1000
International Units (IU) , ( ) 2000 IU, ( ) 4000
IU, ( ) 5000 IU
( ) Vitamin D 2 50, 000 IU by mouth per week
for ___weeks.
The ADON stated the
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Prevention/Management Physician's Order
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Sheet is presented to a resident's physician
and the physician would indicate which items
he wanted to choose, based on a resident's
clinical status. The ADON stated the policy for
the Physician's Form for
osteoporosis/osteopenia
prevention/management was started in use by
staff on May 23, 2019.
A review of the Fracture Prevention Policy and
Procedure, initiated on May 23, 2019, indicated
that for new admission residents, with an
osteoporosis diagnosis, the resident's physician
will order baseline Vitamin D 25 OH and
Calcium level and every six months hereafter.
The policy did not include the reference range
(normal lab values) for either Vitamin D 25 OH
or Calcium. The policy did not specify whether
the Calcium level to be drawn was a total
Calcium (used to measure the total amount of
calcium in your blood) or ionized Calcium (is
calcium in the blood that is not attached to
proteins).
During an interview with Resident 7's primary
physician, (MD 1) on June 6, 2019, at 11:05
a.m., he stated he thought Resident 7 was
getting enough vitamin D in her diet, but did not
specify how he made that determination. When
asked why Vitamin D 3 was not prescribed until
after the fracture, he stated Resident 7's
osteoporosis was not on the resident's problem
list. MD 1 stated he does not check a vitamin D
3 level until after a resident has a fracture. MD
1 stated he does not usually order a vitamin D
3 level before starting the medication or after a
resident has been taking the medication. MD 1
stated there never was a bone density test (a
test conducted to determine how strong the
bones are and if they are not strong, then
supplements such as vitamin D or calcium can
be prescribed to make them stronger)
conducted for Resident 7.
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A review of the physician progress notes
indicated there was no evidence of an
evaluation from the physician to indicate
whether the resident is a candidate for taking
medications for treating osteoporosis based on
severity of bone loss.
In an interview the DON was unable to produce
physician progress notes that indicated an
evaluation had been done by the physician.
During an interview with the Medical Records
Director (MRD) on June 6, 2019, at 12:00 p.m.,
he stated he had looked in Resident 7's
records to see if the resident had received a
vitamin D 3 supplement before being started on
it on February 21, 2019. The MRD stated there
was no record of Resident 7 receiving a vitamin
D 3 supplement before February 21, 2019.
During an interview on June 7, 2019 at 2:22
p.m., the Dietary Director (DD) stated for a
resident with osteoporosis, she looks to make
sure there is an adequate calcium intake from
meals, including milk and other dairy products
including the mineral content of a resident's
nutrition shake.
During an interview on June 11, 2019 at 1:35
p.m., the DD stated she did not make the
recommendation for Resident 7 to be placed on
the Vitamin D 2000 IU daily. The DD stated if
she made any recommendations about
supplementation for the resident's
osteoporosis, the recommendations would be
in her notes.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Osteoporosis - Clinical Protocol,
reviewed January 17, 2019, which was in effect
at the time of Resident 7's fall on February 18,
2019, indicated:
1. The physician will order calcium and vitamin
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D supplementation as appropriate and if not
contraindicated. Calcium and vitamin D
supplementation total daily amounts (including
dietary intake) should approximate 1200-1500
mg/day of calcium and 800-1000 IU/day of
vitamin D.
2. The physician will evaluate whether the
resident is a candidate for taking medications
for treating osteoporosis based on severity of
bone loss.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Care Plans - Comprehensive," reviewed
January 17, 2019, indicated the care plan
should reflect treatment goals, timetables and
objectives in measurable outcomes. The policy
indicated areas of concern that are triggered
during the resident assessment are evaluated
using specific assessment tools (including Care
Area Assessments [CAAs]) before
interventions are added to the care plan.
F657
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Care Plan Timing and Revision
CFR(s): 483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)
F657
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§483.21(b) Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.21(b)(2) A comprehensive care plan must
be(i) Developed within 7 days after completion of
the comprehensive assessment.
(ii) Prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that
includes but is not limited to-(A) The attending physician.
(B) A registered nurse with responsibility for the
resident.
(C) A nurse aide with responsibility for the
resident.
(D) A member of food and nutrition services
staff.
(E) To the extent practicable, the participation
of the resident and the resident's
representative(s). An explanation must be
included in a resident's medical record if the
participation of the resident and their resident
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representative is determined not practicable for
the development of the resident's care plan.
(F) Other appropriate staff or professionals in
disciplines as determined by the resident's
needs or as requested by the resident.
(iii)Reviewed and revised by the
interdisciplinary team after each assessment,
including both the comprehensive and quarterly
review assessments.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to develop or revise an
individualized person-centered plan of care
with measurable objectives, timeframe, and
interventions to meet the residents' needs for
two of eight sampled residents (Residents 128
and 17) by:
1. Failing to revise the care plan after the
oxygen order was changed for Residents 128.
This deficient practice had the potential to
result in a delay of or lack in provision of
sufficient oxygen.
2. Failing to revise the behavioral care plans
when behavioral data indicated that the care
planned interventions were not meeting the
resident's goals for behavior reduction for
Resident 17.
This deficient practice caused Resident 17 to
continue to receive care interventions that were
not adequate or optimized to address
behaviors related to her medical conditions
increasing the risk of a negative impact to her
health and well-being.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 128's Admission
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Record indicated the resident was originally
admitted to the facility on January 23, 2017,
and readmitted on March 16, 2019, with
diagnoses of, but not limited to, muscle
weakness and seizure disorder (a medical
condition that is characterized by episodes of
uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain).
A review of Resident 128's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- a standardized assessment and
screening tool) dated May 22, 2019, indicated
that Resident 128's cognitive skills (cognition
refers to conscious mental activities, and
include thinking, reasoning, understanding,
learning, and remembering) for daily decision
making is severely impaired. The MDS also
indicated the resident is totally dependent on
staff for locomotion off and on unit, and toilet
use.
A review of the Physician Orders dated March
16, 2019, indicated to provide Resident 128
oxygen (O2) at 2 liters per minute (L/m) via
nasal cannula (a thin tube) continuously for
respiratory failure.
A review of the Physician Orders dated April 4,
2019, indicated Resident 128's oxygen (O2)
was increased to provide the resident oxygen
at 4 L/m via nasal cannula continuously for
respiratory failure.
A review of the Oxygen Therapy Care Plan
initiated on March 16, 2019, indicated the
resident is at risk for respiratory distress related
to cough and irregular respiration. The
intervention included to administer oxygen as
ordered and monitor oxygen saturation as
needed. Another care plan dated May 22,
2019, indicated Resident 128 has a potential
for breathing pattern alteration related to acute
respiratory failure. The approaches included to
elevate head of bed and assist to assume
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position of comfort if needed. Supplemental
oxygen as ordered. Monitor or observe for
signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
such as nasal flaring, increased congestion,
neck vein distention, productive cough, use of
axillary muscles for breathing. Report to the
physician as noted any significant
abnormalities/changes in condition. The care
plan was not updated when the order indicated
to increase oxygen amount from 2 L/m to 4 L/m
via N/C continuously on April 4, 2019.
On June 10, 2019, at 2:55 p.m., at a concurrent
record review and interview, Registered Nurse
1 (RN 1) stated she was unable to provide
documented evidence the care plan for
increased oxygen amount on April 4, 2019, was
revised or developed. RN 1 stated that even if
the previous care plan did not specify the
amount of oxygen supply in interventions, the
licensed nurses should have entered the date
of change of the order.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
dated December 2000, titled, "Care PlansComprehensive," indicated the facility's care
planning/Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), in
coordination with the resident, his/her family or
representative, develops and maintains a
comprehensive care plan for each resident that
identifies the highest level of functioning the
resident may be expected to attain.
Assessments of residents are ongoing and
care plans are revised as information about the
resident and the resident's condition change.
The care planning/Interdisciplinary team is
responsible for the review, updating and
revision of care plans: when there has been a
significant change in the resident's condition;
when the desired outcome is not met.
b. On 06/06/19, at 08:46 AM, during a record
review, Resident 17's clinical (medical) record
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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indicated that she was initially admitted to the
facility on 8/30/18, with diagnoses including,
but not limited to: major depressive disorder
(MDD - a mental health disorder characterized
by persistently depressed mood or loss of
interest in activities, causing significant
impairment in daily life), dementia (a group of
thinking and social symptoms that interferes
with daily functioning), and anxiety disorder (a
mental health disorder characterized by
feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are
strong enough to interfere with one's daily
activities.)
A review of Resident 17's physician order dated
10/22/18, indicated that she was prescribed
sertraline (a medication used to treat MDD) 50
milligrams (mg) every day and 100 mg every
night at bedtime for depression manifested by
"recurrent episode of tearfulness."
A review of Resident 17's physician order dated
10/22/18, indicated that she was prescribed
buspirone (a medication used to treat anxiety
disorder) 10 mg twice daily for anxiety
manifested by "repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see'
without apparent reason."
A review of Resident 17's care plan titled "AntiAnxiety Drug Therapy" dated 10/22/18,
indicated that the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT a group of individuals from different medical
backgrounds tasked with creating and revising
plans of care for residents living in skilled
nursing facilities) had created the goal of
"episodes of anxiety will be limited to: 0-1 per
week" for the use of buspirone to control
Resident 17's "repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see'
without apparent reason."
A review of Resident 17's "Annual
Psychotherapeutic Drug Summary
Sheet/Monitoring" for buspirone indicated that
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in October 2018, the resident had 18
documented episodes of "repetitive utterance
of 'Oh I see' without apparent reason." There
were 47 episodes in November 2018, 27 in
December 2018, 50 in January 2019, 85 in
February 2019, 69 in March 2019 and 113 in
April 2019.
A review of the "Psychotropic Med Review"
document for buspirone indicated that Resident
17's physicians specifically reviewed the use of
buspirone to treat anxiety manifested by
"repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see' without
apparent reason" on 1/10/19 and 4/10/19
making the recommendation on each date to
continue buspirone therapy without any
changes.
A review of the clinical record indicated that
there was no evidence that the IDT revised the
anti-anxiety care plan when it was reviewed in
January 2019 or March 2019.
A review of Resident 17's care plan titled "AntiDepressant Drug Therapy" dated 8/30/18,
indicated that the IDT created the goal of "will
have less than two episodes of "recurrent
episode of tearfulness" per week for the next
three months."
A review of Resident 17's "Annual
Psychotherapeutic Drug Summary
Sheet/Monitoring" for sertraline indicated that in
September 2019, the resident had 56
documented episodes of "recurrent episode of
tearfulness," 75 in October 2018, 33 in
November 2018, 16 in December 2018, 42 in
January 2019, 79 in February 2019, 67 in
March 2019, and 100 in April 2019.
A review of the "Psychotropic Med Review"
document for sertraline indicated that Resident
17's physicians specifically reviewed the use of
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sertraline to treat depression manifested by
"recurrent episode of tearfulness" on 1/10/19
and 4/10/19, making the recommendation on
each date to continue sertraline therapy without
any changes.
A review of the clinical record indicated that
there was no evidence that the IDT revised the
anti-depressant care plan when it was reviewed
in November 2018, December 2018, or March
2019.
On 06/06/19, at 10:31 AM, during an interview
the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that
Resident 17's care plans for anxiety and
depression have not been revised since their
creation even though the behaviors are
increasing. The DON stated that she would
expect the medications or doses to be
reevaluated and the care plans to be revised
given that the target behaviors are trending
upward and exceeding the clinical goals set by
the IDT.
On 06/06/19, at 10:49 AM, during an interview,
Minimum Data Set Nurse 3 (MDS Nurse 3)
stated that she is responsible for developing
and revising the resident's care plans. MDS
Nurse 3 stated that she failed to revise
Resident 17's care plans even though she
looked at the behavioral data and
acknowledged that there was an upward trend
of observed behaviors for both anxiety and
depression. The MDS Nurse 3 stated that the
care plans need to be revised because the use
of sertraline and buspirone do not seem to be
effective at treating their respective conditions.
MDS Nurse 3 stated that the care planned
interventions of using buspirone and sertraline
to control their respective target behaviors are
"absolutely not" meeting the clinical goals set
by the IDT and stated that she failed to
consider revising the care plan on each
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occasion it was reviewed. The MDS Nurse 3
stated that she will revise the care plans during
the upcoming IDT meeting in June 2019.
A review of the facility's policy titled "Care
Plans - Comprehensive" revised December
2010, indicated that "assessments of residents
are ongoing and care plans are revised as
information about the resident and the
resident's condition change" and "The Care
Planning/Interdisciplinary Team is responsible
for the review, updating and revision of care
plans: when the desired outcome is not met."
F689
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
07/22/2019
§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, each
resident receives adequate supervision and
assistance devices to prevent accidents for 2 of
5 sampled residents (Resident 36, 133)
reviewed for accidents by:
1. Failing to ensure a resident who had
histories of getting out of bed and wheelchair
unassisted was fully assessed and identified
through the facility Incident Reports the
probable cause of the resident's falls, in order
to develop interventions likely to minimize the
chance for additional falls for Resident 36.
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These deficient practices resulted in Resident
36, having five falls within three months that
included a fall on May 15, 2019, where the
resident sustained a right femoral (thigh bone)
neck (the ball-and-socket, hip joint) fracture
(broken bone), that required an ORIF, (open
reduction and internal fixation, a type of surgery
used to fix broken bones) at a general acute
care hospital (GACH).
2. Failing to ensure that a resident was
deemed safe to smoke as per the facility's
Resident Smoking Assessment by not having a
physician's order indicating the resident can
smoke for Resident 133.
This deficient practice had the potential to
create an unsafe environment.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 36's Admission Record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on September 11, 2018, and
readmitted to the facility on May 18, 2019, with
diagnoses that included, cerebrovascular
accident (CVA - a stroke), hemiplegia (partial
paralysis or weakness affecting one side on
one side of the body), retention of urine
(difficulty urinating and completely emptying the
bladder), difficulty walking, history of falling,
and aftercare (immediate care after the release
from a hospital stay) following joint surgery (a
surgical replacement procedure), right femoral
(the long thigh bone) neck (the ball-and-socket
hip joint) fracture (a broken bone).
A review of Resident 36's Fall Risk
Assessment dated December 4, 2018,
indicated the resident was alert, had a history
of three (3) or more falls and a chair bound.
Resident 36's Fall Risk Assessment Form,
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indicated Resident 36, had a fall risk score of
14. The Fall Risk Assessment indicated that a
score of 14 or above represents a high risk for
falls.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a
standardized assessment and screening tool),
dated December 19, 2018, indicated Resident
36's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score was 14. A BIMS score of 14 indicates the
resident is cognitively (mental processes of
thinking and understanding) intact for daily
living decisions. Resident 36 required extensive
assistance by staff with activities of daily living
(ADLs) such as transfers, toilet use, and
walking in his room with one person physical
assistance to provide weight-bearing, support.
A review of Resident 36's Quarterly Minimum
Data Set (MDS) dated March 19, 2019,
indicated Resident 36 had a decline in his
cognition from December 19, when he had a
BIMS score of 14, to March 19, 2019, when his
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score
was 9. A BIMS score of 9 indicates the resident
has moderately impaired cognition for daily
living decisions. The MDS indicated Resident
36 continued to require extensive assistance
on staff with activities of daily living (ADLs)
such as transfers, toilet use, walking in his
room. The MDS indicated Resident 36 was not
steady, for moving from seated to standing
position, walking, and turning around. The MDS
indicated the resident had functional limitation
in range of motion with impairment on one side
of his upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist
or hand), and normally used a walker and
wheelchair.
A review of the facility's Incident Reports
indicated Resident 36 had the following fall
incidents:
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1. On February 10, 2019, at 5:10 p.m.,
Resident 36, had a fall to the floor (first fall).
Resident 36 was found by the certified nursing
assistant lying on his back on the floor,
between the wheelchair and bed. Resident 36
stated, "I was trying to sit in my chair." Upon
assessment, Resident 36 had a bump to the
left side of his head. Injuries: Bump on left side
of head 3 centimeters (cm's) in length and 2
cm's width. Care planning or Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT- a group of health care
professionals from diverse fields) was not
documented. MD (medical doctor) Notified: MD
notified at 5:30 p.m., and ordered that Resident
36, was transferred to the GACH ER
(emergency room)Department for evaluation of
bump to left side of his head. The February 10,
2019, incident report did not indicate how the
nursing staff would be alerted when the
resident was attempting to stand from his
wheelchair or specify the need for ongoing
supervision, in order to provide necessary
physical assistance to reduce/minimize risk of
injury/potential injuries from falls.
2. On February 17, 2019, at 10 p.m., indicated
Resident 36, was found on the floor, (second
fall) on his left side. The February 17, 2019,
incident report did not address the need for
ongoing supervision, in order to provide
necessary physical assistance to
reduce/minimize risk of injury/potential injuries
from falls.
3. On February 27, 2019, at 2 p.m., Resident
36 had an unwitnessed fall to the floor, (third
fall) on his way to the bathroom. Resident 36
complained of right hip pain at a pain rating of 4
of 10, (on a pain rating level of zero being no
pain, and 10 being the worst possible pain).
Pain medication given. The incident report did
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not address provision of routine toileting, or
ongoing supervision of the resident to decrease
the resident's attempts to go to the bathroom
without assistance.
4. On March 12, 2019, at 4:55 p.m., Resident
36 had an unwitnessed fall to the floor (fourth
fall). The resident's account of the fall indicated
he went to the bathroom and his feet felt weak
so he sat down on the floor. Nursing
Interventions indicated to provide a toileting
schedule time for 30 days. The incident report
did not include the use of a wheelchair alarm
as a possible fall prevention intervention to
remind the resident to call for assistance, and
or to alert the staff when the resident was
attempting to stand or walk without assistance,
and did not address ongoing supervision of the
resident to prevent falls.
5. On May 15, 2019, at around 8:45 a.m., a
licensed nurse (Licensed Nurse 10) heard
Resident 36 calling for help inside his room.
Resident 36 was found at the foot of his bed
(5th fall). Resident 36 stated he wanted to go to
the bathroom, and stood up from the
wheelchair and lost his balance and fell to the
floor.
A review of Resident 36's Post Fall
Assessment/Rehab Team, dated May 15,
2019, at 8:45 a.m., indicated the resident has a
change in functional status unable to do range
of motion (ROM-joint movement) on bilateral
(both) lower extremities (legs) due to pain.
Resident 36 complained of pain in both hips,
knee, and thigh. Pain medication given. The
documentation indicated Resident 36 will be
transferred to GACH emergency room (ER) per
physician order.
A review of Resident 36's Diagnostic Radiology
result, dated May 15, 2019, at 12:23 p.m.,
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indicated mildly impacted (the ends of the
fractured bone are wedged together) fracture
involving the right femoral (thigh bone) neck
(socket joint of the hip) with minimal
displacement (out of place):
A review of Resident 36's physician order dated
May 15, 2019, indicated to send the resident to
a GACH for further evaluation of a right hip
fracture.
A review of Resident 36's, GACH Orders and
Discharge Summary dated May 17, 2019, at
2:15 p.m., indicated Resident 36 underwent an
operation/procedure: Hip pinning cannulated
(to insert) screws, percutaneous (through the
skin, to fix the fracture). Resident 36 was
admitted for physical therapy evaluation, pain
control and wound evaluation. Resident 36
progressed slowly with physical therapy and
required further treatments. After Resident 36's
pain was controlled with oral (by mouth) pain
medications, the resident was medically stable,
and ready to be transferred back to the skilled
nursing facility (SNF) for continued
rehabilitation.
A review of Resident 36's Care Area
Assessment (CAA) dated March 19, 2019,
triggered for fall. The CAA was not completed
as follows: there was no analysis of the
assessment findings to include causes and
contributing factors for each of the resident's
falls.
A review of Resident 36's care plan dated
December 7, 2018, titled Fall Risk, indicated
the resident required extensive assistance from
staff with walking. There were no revisions
made to the care plan after the resident's falls
of February 10, 17, 27, 2019, but was updated
on March 12, 2019, and March 27, 2019, after
the resident's fifth fall. The care plan goal: "Will
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reduce/minimize risk of injury/potential injuries
from falls time 90 days." related to partial loss
of ability to balance, moving from seated to
standing position, unsteadiness on feet. The
care plan Approaches/Interventions included
the following:
-Encourage resident to move to a room closer
to the nurses' station
-Toileting schedule for 30 days
-Nurses would walk the resident ad/lib (as
desired) with or without an assistive device
-One person assist with transfers
-One person assist with walking
The care plan did not include how the nursing
staff would be alerted when Resident 36 was
attempting to stand or walk from a wheelchair,
or specify the need for ongoing supervision, in
order to provide necessary physical assistance
to reduce/minimize risk of injury/potential
injuries from falls. The care plan did not
include the need for a wheelchair pad alarm
and or not specify when, or how, the resident
would be assisted with walking, or with toileting
to ensure the resident was safe during walking
and toileting activities.
A review of Resident 36 physician order dated
indicated April 4, 2019, bed pad alarm while
bed as reminder to resident to ask for
assistance.
On June 5, 2019, at 10:52 a.m., during an
interview and concurrent record review of
Resident 36's care plan, the Director of Nursing
(DON) was unable to provide documentation
that the facility analyzed the cause of Resident
36's five falls within three months and identified
measure to prevent Resident 36 from falls.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedures titled, "Fall/Accident Mitigation and
Intervention," indicated under Policy: It is the
policy of this facility to minimize the risk of falls
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or accidents, and minimize the risk of serious
injury associated with falls or accidents.
Procedure:
- Residents at risk for falls shall have a care
plan that identifies the risk factors for that
individual resident and appropriate
interventions based on the risk factors.
- After proper assessment of the resident,
notification of the appropriate persons, and
after the resident is stable, the facility staff
member in charge will complete a report and
forward to management as per the facility
policy.
- The facility nursing staff and/or the IDT shall
update the resident's plan of care accordingly
to reduce the risk of further occurrence of a fall
or other event.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled, Fall Prevention, dated August 2013,
indicated to reduce the number of fall incident
and to help minimize the risk of injuries from
falls. The policy indicated, a fall prevention
program will be developed for each patient that
will provide patient care staff with creative
functional strategies to minimize falls.
- The Falls/Risk Committee members meet to
analyze interdisciplinary data related to the fall
incident/injury and recommend an appropriate
intervention to minimize the patient's risk for fall
or injury.
- The MDS/Care planning Interdisciplinary
Team updates the resident's plan of care to
include the additional recommendation(s) made
by the Falls/Risk committee.
b. A review of Resident 133's Face Sheet
(admission record) indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on May 16, 2017, and
with a readmission on April 22, 2019. The
resident's diagnoses included, but was not
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limited to, sepsis (a serious condition resulting
from the presence of harmful microorganisms
in the blood), hypertension (high blood
pressure), anxiety disorder (intense, excessive,
and persistent worry and fear about everyday
situations), atrial fibrillation (irregular rapid
heart rate).
A review of Resident 133's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- an assessment and care screening tool)
dated May 5, 2019, indicated the resident has a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS- a
screening tool to determine cognitive
impairment) score of 15 (a score of 13-15
indicates the resident has intact cognition) and
has the ability to make self-understood and the
ability to understand others.
A review of Resident 133's "Resident Smoking
Assessment Form" dated April 19, 2018,
indicated that Resident 133 does not have a
physician's order allowing him to smoke. The
form indicated, "Note: if a resident smokes they
must be supervised and the physician's order
must indicate the resident is deemed
competent, is able to understand and follow the
facility's smoking policy, and that the physician
feels the resident is safe to smoke."
During a concurrent interview and record
review on June 6, 2019, at 3:15 p.m., Social
Service 2 (SS2) stated she completed the
Resident Smoking Assessment Form and
confirmed that Resident 133 does not have a
physician's order indicating the resident can
smoke per the facility policy. SSD 2 also stated
that she had not marked the outcome of the
assessment indicating if the resident is
considered a safe smoker or unsafe smoker.
During a concurrent interview and record
review on June 6, 2019, at 4:17 p.m., the
Director of Nursing (DON) stated that according
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to the Resident Smoking Assessment Form,
residents who wish to smoke at the facility
would need a physician's order indicating that it
is safe for the resident to smoke. The DON
confirmed that Resident 133 does not have a
physician's order indicating that the resident
can smoke per the facility's policy.
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CFR(s): 483.25(e)(1)-(3)
F690
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§483.25(e) Incontinence.
§483.25(e)(1) The facility must ensure that
resident who is continent of bladder and bowel
on admission receives services and assistance
to maintain continence unless his or her clinical
condition is or becomes such that continence is
not possible to maintain.
§483.25(e)(2)For a resident with urinary
incontinence, based on the resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that(i) A resident who enters the facility without an
indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless
the resident's clinical condition demonstrates
that catheterization was necessary;
(ii) A resident who enters the facility with an
indwelling catheter or subsequently receives
one is assessed for removal of the catheter as
soon as possible unless the resident's clinical
condition demonstrates that catheterization is
necessary; and
(iii) A resident who is incontinent of bladder
receives appropriate treatment and services to
prevent urinary tract infections and to restore
continence to the extent possible.
§483.25(e)(3) For a resident with fecal
incontinence, based on the resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that a resident who is incontinent of
bowel receives appropriate treatment and
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services to restore as much normal bowel
function as possible.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to assess, and ensure
that the nursing staff, adhered to infection
control practices, for a resident with indwelling
urinary catheter, for one of one sampled
resident (Resident 144) reviewed for urinary
tract infection (UTI-an infection in any part of
your urinary system.)
This deficient practice had the potential to
result in urinary tract infections for Resident
144.
Findings:
On June 3, 2019, at 10:09 a.m., Resident 144,
was observed in bed during a wound care
observation, while Certified Nursing Assistant
13 (C. N. A 13) positioned the resident on his
right side. The treatment nurse, Licensed
Vocational Nurse 12 (L.V.N 12), removed
Resident 144's soiled sacrococcyx (low back)
dressing (bandage), while Resident 144's
urinary catheter drainage bag and urinary
drainage tubing was observed at the foot of his
bed, with 200 milliliters (ml) of medium amber
colored urine.
On June 3, 2019, at 10:10 a.m., during an
interview, when asked about Resident 144's
urinary catheter drainage bag and urinary
drainage tubing, CNA 13 stated, "I placed
Resident 144's urinary catheter on his bed."
On June 3, 2019, at 10:11 a.m., during in
interview, LVN 12 stated, "Resident 144's
drainage bag should not be elevated to the
level of the resident's bladder, because of the
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potential for a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)."
On June 3, 2019, at 10:21 a.m., during an
interview the Director of Nursing (DON), stated
it is not the facility policy or procedure to place
the residents' urinary catheter's drainage bag at
the level of the bladder.
A review of Resident 144's Admission record
(Face sheet), indicated Resident 144 was
originally admitted to the facility on February
15, 2019, with diagnoses that included, muscle
weakness, benign prostatic hyperpiesia (BPHan enlarged prostate gland), and bacteremia
(sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock-the
body's overwhelming and life-threatening
response to infection).
A review of Resident 144's Physician's order
dated April 27, 2019, indicated to keep the
urinary collection bag below level of the bladder
at all times, every shift, Foley (a urinary
catheter) Catheter #16 (size of catheter)
French (a type of catheter) /10 centimeters (cc)
(the size of the internal bulb/balloon that
anchors the urinary catheter in place) to
bedside drainage change every month and
when (PRN) pulled out or clogged, Foley
(urinary) catheter care daily, Check Foley
catheter for urine consistency, color,
clear/yellow, cloudy/bloody/odor and pus every
shift.
A review of Resident 144's Annual Minimum
Data Set (MDS-an assessment and care
planning tool), dated May 24, 2019, indicated
Resident 144 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for
Mental Status) score of 15. A BIMS score of 15
indicates the resident is cognitively intact.
Resident 144 was dependent on staff, with
activities of daily living, such as personal
hygiene and dressing. Section H: Bladder and
Bowel, indicated Resident 144 was assessed
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with an indwelling catheter, and was always
incontinent.
A review of Resident 144's undated Care Plan
titled "Bladder Elimination-Appliance Use:
Related to Alteration in Urinary Elimination
Secondary to use of Indwelling Catheter:
Manifested by Foley (urinary) catheter and
BPH," indicated Resident 144 was at risk for
UTI due to catheter use. The
Approaches/Intervention included the following:
-Maintain proper alignment of catheter to
promote proper drainage
-Keep drainage bag off the floor every shift
-Keep (urinary) collection bag below the level of
the bladder at all times, every shift
A review of Resident 144's care plan goal
dated August 2019, indicated the resident's
bladder will be adequately emptied without any
complications, i.e. bladder distention or pain
daily for the next 90 days and reduce the risk of
infection daily times 90 days.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Catheter Drainage Bag," dated January
2012, indicated Procedure: Standard Drainage
Bag, keep the catheter and drainage bag
tubing free of kinks, the resident should not be
lying on the tubing, the drainage bag tubing
should not be placed or coiled, to facilitate
straight drainage, and keep the drainage bag
below the level of the patient/resident's
bladder.
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Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning F695
CFR(s): 483.25(i)
07/22/2019
§ 483.25(i) Respiratory care, including
tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning.
The facility must ensure that a resident who
needs respiratory care, including tracheostomy
care and tracheal suctioning, is provided such
care, consistent with professional standards of
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practice, the comprehensive person-centered
care plan, the residents' goals and preferences,
and 483.65 of this subpart.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure residents
received oxygen as ordered by the physician
for one of one sampled resident (Resident
128).
This deficient practice placed Resident 128 at
risk of having oxygen toxicity (a condition
resulting from the harmful effects of breathing
molecular oxygen at increased partial
pressures. Severe cases can result in cell
damage and death, with effects most often
seen in the central nervous system, lungs, and
eyes).
Findings:
A review of Resident 128's Admission Record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on January 23, 2017, and readmitted
on March 16, 2019, with diagnoses of, but not
limited to, muscle weakness and respiratory
failure.
A review of Resident 128's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- a standardized assessment and
screening tool) dated May 22, 2019, indicated
that Resident 128's cognitive skills (cognition
refers to conscious mental activities, and
include thinking, reasoning, understanding,
learning, and remembering) for daily decision
making is severely impaired. The MDS also
indicated the resident is totally dependent on
staff for locomotion off and on unit, and toilet
use.
On June 5, 2019, at 2:45 p.m., Resident 128
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was observed sleeping in bed. The resident
was receiving oxygen at five liters per minute (5
L/m) via nasal cannula (N/C-a device used to
deliver supplemental oxygen or increased
airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help.
This device consists of a lightweight tube which
on one end splits into two prongs which are
placed in the nostrils and from which a mixture
of air and oxygen flows), attached to an oxygen
concentrator (a medical device that
concentrates oxygen from environmental air
and delivers it to a patient/resident in need of
supplemental oxygen).
A review of Resident 128's physician's order
dated April 4, 2019, indicated to administer
oxygen at 4 L/m via N/C continuously for
respiratory failure.
At a concurrent observation and interview
Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), stated
that Resident 128 was supposed to receive
oxygen at two to three liters per minute. LVN 1
immediately lowered the resident's oxygen
amount to two liters per minute (2 L/m).
A review of Resident 128's Medication
Administration Record indicated the resident's
oxygen saturation (the amount of oxygen
carried in the body) on June 5, 2019, during 7
a.m., to 3:30 p.m., shift was 96 percent (%).
The normal adult pulse oximeter (a device used
to monitor oxygen saturation) readings usually
range from 95 % to 100 %.
A review of Resident 128's care plan initiated
on March 16, 2019, indicated the resident is at
risk for respiratory distress related to cough
and irregular respiration. The intervention
included to administer oxygen as ordered and
monitor oxygen saturation as needed. Another
care plan dated May 22, 2019, indicated
Resident 128 has a potential for breathing
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pattern alteration related to acute respiratory
failure. The approaches or interventions
included to elevate head of bed and assist to
assume position of comfort if needed.
Supplemental oxygen as ordered. Monitor or
observe for signs and symptoms of respiratory
distress such as nasal flaring, increased
congestion, neck vein distention, productive
cough, use of axillary muscles for breathing.
Report to the physician as noted any significant
abnormalities/changes in condition.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
dated October 2010, titled, "Oxygen
Administration," indicated staff to verify that
there is a physician's order for the procedure.
Review the physician's orders or facility
protocol for oxygen administration.
F726
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Competent Nursing Staff
CFR(s): 483.35(a)(3)(4)(c)
F726
07/22/2019
§483.35 Nursing Services
The facility must have sufficient nursing staff
with the appropriate competencies and skills
sets to provide nursing and related services to
assure resident safety and attain or maintain
the highest practicable physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being of each resident, as
determined by resident assessments and
individual plans of care and considering the
number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's
resident population in accordance with the
facility assessment required at §483.70(e).
§483.35(a)(3) The facility must ensure that
licensed nurses have the specific
competencies and skill sets necessary to care
for residents' needs, as identified through
resident assessments, and described in the
plan of care.
§483.35(a)(4) Providing care includes but is not
limited to assessing, evaluating, planning and
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implementing resident care plans and
responding to resident's needs.
§483.35(c) Proficiency of nurse aides.
The facility must ensure that nurse aides are
able to demonstrate competency in skills and
techniques necessary to care for residents'
needs, as identified through resident
assessments, and described in the plan of
care.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide a newly
hired nurse adequate training and orientation to
the facility's policies and procedures to ensure
competency in administering medications prior
to allowing the nurse to work unsupervised.
This deficient practice caused one of three
residents (Resident 58) observed for
medication administration, to receive 12 doses
of potassium chloride (a medication used to
supplement potassium levels) in a manner that
could have caused symptoms of stomach
irritation including, but not limited to: nausea,
vomiting, or diarrhea.
Findings:
A review of Resident 58's clinical (medical)
record indicated that the resident was originally
admitted to the facility on 4/9/18, with
diagnoses including, but not limited to:
dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning),
and hypertension (high blood pressure.)
On 06/05/19, at 08:02 AM, during an interview,
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 2) stated that
she has been working as an LVN for over 20
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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years, but has only been with this facility for
around two weeks.
On 06/05/19, at 08:08 AM, LVN 2 was
observed preparing the following medications
for Resident 58:
1. Docusate sodium 100 milligrams (mg) tablet
(a stool softener)
2. Gabapentin 300 mg capsule (a medication
used to treat nerve pain)
3. Memantine ER (extended release) 28 mg (a
long acting form of a medication used to treat
memory problems)
4. Potassium Chloride ER 20 milliequivalents
(mEq) tablet (a potassium supplement)
5. Furosemide 20 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat swelling)
6. Digoxin 0.125 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat heart conditions)
7. Metoprolol tartrate 25 mg tablet (a
medication used to treat high blood pressure)
8. Montelukast 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat allergies)
9. Paroxetine 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat mental illness)
10. Vitamin D 2000 International Units (IU)
tablet (a vitamin supplement)
11. Multivitamin with minerals tablet (a vitamin
supplement)
12. Ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablet (an iron
supplement)
13. Polyethylene glycol powder (a laxative)
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
that Resident 58 needed to have her
medications crushed because she had difficulty
swallowing, but that she cannot crush the
memantine ER or the ferrous sulfate because
"those aren't supposed to be crushed."
LVN 2 was observed crushing all of Resident
58's other tablet medications (except for the
memantine, ferrous sulfate, and the
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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polyethylene glycol powder) and opening the
capsules and mixing all of their contents
together into one dosage cup. LVN 2 stated
that she mixes all of Resident 58's medications
together with applesauce and spoon feeds the
mixture to her by mouth. LVN 2 then stated that
the dosage of polyethylene glycol powder was
"eight ounces" and was observed filling a oneounce medication cup full of powder. The LVN
stated this was the correct dose and proceeded
to mix the powder into a small cup of juice.
LVN 2 entered the resident's room an intended
to administer the above medications as
described to the resident, but was interrupted
for resident safety and asked to recheck the
resident's orders.
On 06/05/19, at 08:35 AM, during an interview,
LVN 2 stated that she crushed Resident 58's
potassium chloride tablets but now realizes,
because she was stopped from administering
the medications that they are not supposed to
be crushed. LVN 2 stated that she has been
crushing the potassium chloride tablets and
administering them to Resident 58 for "as long
as she can remember." LVN 2 stated that
giving potassium chloride in this manner may
cause stomach irritation to the resident.
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
that she mixed eight ounces of Resident 58's
polyethylene glycol powder using a dosage cup
and demonstrated that she was correct by
pointing to the side of the medication cup that
read "eight drams (a unit of measure for
volume roughly equal to one-eighth of an
ounce)." When asked to recheck the order,
LVN 2 stated that the dose of polyethylene
glycol powder should have been 17 grams
mixed in eight ounces of water or juice. LVN 2
stated that she prepared the wrong dose of the
polyethylene as she did not use the cap from
the bottle to measure 17 grams, as required by
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the product's manufacturer and could not say
how many grams were in the dosage cup. LVN
2 also stated that she "doesn't know" what
volume of juice she used to dissolve the
powder. LVN 2 was again asked to recheck
the physician's order. LVN 2 stated that the
17-gram dose should be dissolve into eight
ounces of water or juice. LVN 2 stated she has
no way to measure out accurately eight ounces
as the cups used for juice do not have
markings to determine what volume of liquid
they contain. LVN 2 was then asked to ask her
supervisor what the correct procedure should
be to ensure accuracy of the dose.
During a concurrent interview, the Assistant
Director of Nursing (ADON) stated that
potassium chloride tablets should never be
crushed and the polyethylene glycol powder
should be measured using the cap from the
bottle, otherwise there's no way to ensure that
Resident 58 receives the 17-gram dose. The
ADON stated that the juice needs to be
measured using the dosage cups calibrated to
one ounce to measure out eight ounces.
LVN 2 was observed using a dosage cup to fill
one of the plastic juice cups whose total
volume came out to be around four ounces.
The ADON stated that Resident 58's powder
should be split between two juice cups to
measure out the full eight ounces specified in
the physician's order.
The LVN 2 stated that she not only measured
the wrong dose of the polyethylene glycol
powder, but also the wrong volume of liquid in
which to mix it. LVN 2 stated that she would
have given a dose of polyethylene glycol
powder, that was lower than the amount
specified in Resident 58's physician order
which could have led to the resident developing
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constipation.
On 06/05/19, at 09:02 AM, during an interview,
the ADON stated that the nurse consultants
from the contracted pharmacy are responsible
for training new employees on the correct
medication administration procedures and
stated that the nurse consultant has observed
LVN 2 perform medication administration since
she was hired.
On 06/05/19 at 09:32 AM, the ADON provided
a handwritten document indicating that LVN 2's
date of hire was 5/6/19, and she has passed
medications (including potassium chloride) to
Resident 58 on 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/22, 5/23,
5/24, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 6/3, 6/4, and 6/5 (12
doses).
A review of Resident 58's medication
administration record (MAR - a record of each
medication given to a resident) from May and
June of 2019, confirmed the information
provided by the ADON indicating that LVN 2
had crushed and given a total of 12 doses of
potassium chloride to Resident 58.
On 06/05/19, at 09:40 AM, during an interview,
the ADON stated that they don't have any
training records for medication administration
for LVN 2, but have requested it from the
contracted pharmacy. The ADON stated that
they have removed her from administering
medications this morning and sent her home.
On 06/05/19, at 09:55 AM, during a review of
Resident 58's clinical record, no physician
order or other evidence that the resident's
medications needed to be crushed prior to
administration could be found.
A review of LVN 2's training record indicated
that the contracted pharmacy had observed
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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LVN 2 administering medications on 5/28/19,
and had marked her technique of administering
bulk laxatives (such as polyethylene glycol
powder) and crushing only appropriate
medications as "correct."
A review of the facility's policy titled
"Orientation Program" revised September
2003, indicated that "All newly hired personnel
must attend an orientation program within their
first five (5) days of employment" to include "an
introduction to resident care procedures, which
includes a review of the facility's: policies and
procedures."
On 06/05/19, at 02:44 PM, during an interview
the ADON stated that LVN 2 was not given an
orientation to the policies and procedures in the
facility within five days of employment and
could not produce any records to indicate that
she had received any training at all, other than
one observation from the contracted pharmacy
on 5/28/19, since her date of hire on 5/6/19.
The ADON stated that she agreed that facility
failed to provide LVN 2 with adequate training
or oversight, especially regarding her technique
preparing and administering medications,
before being allowed to provide direct care to
residents unsupervised.
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Srvcs/Procedures/Pharmacist/Records
CFR(s): 483.45(a)(b)(1)-(3)
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§483.45 Pharmacy Services
The facility must provide routine and
emergency drugs and biologicals to its
residents, or obtain them under an agreement
described in §483.70(g). The facility may
permit unlicensed personnel to administer
drugs if State law permits, but only under the
general supervision of a licensed nurse.
§483.45(a) Procedures. A facility must provide
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pharmaceutical services (including procedures
that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving,
dispensing, and administering of all drugs and
biologicals) to meet the needs of each resident.
§483.45(b) Service Consultation. The facility
must employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist who§483.45(b)(1) Provides consultation on all
aspects of the provision of pharmacy services
in the facility.
§483.45(b)(2) Establishes a system of records
of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs
in sufficient detail to enable an accurate
reconciliation; and
§483.45(b)(3) Determines that drug records are
in order and that an account of all controlled
drugs is maintained and periodically reconciled.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to accurately account
for the use of controlled substances
(medications with a high potential for abuse) for
six of six residents (Resident 117, 100, 7, 75,
131, 27), sampled for review of controlled
substances, stored in one of three inspected
medication carts (Medication Cart #4).
The deficient practice of failing to accurately
account for the use of controlled substances
increases the risk that medications may not be
available for the facility's residents when
needed and also puts the facility at increased
risk for the potential loss, diversion (transfer of
a medication from a legal to an illegal use), or
accidental exposure to controlled substances.
Findings:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
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On 06/03/19, at 11:50 AM, during an
observation of Medication Cart #4, the following
discrepancies were found between the Narcotic
and Hypnotic Record (a log signed by the
nurse with the date and time each time a
controlled substance is given to a resident) and
the medication card (a bubble pack from the
dispensing pharmacy labeled with the
resident's information that contains the
individual doses of the medication):
1. Resident 117's Narcotic and Hypnotic
Record for tramadol (a medication used to treat
moderate pain) 50 milligram (mg) indicated that
there were 38 doses left, however, the
medication card only contained 36 doses.
2. Resident 100's Narcotic and Hypnotic
Record for oxandrolone (a male hormone
replacement therapy) 2.5 mg indicated there
were three doses left, however, the medication
card only contained two doses.
3. Resident 7's Narcotic and Hypnotic Record
for hydrocodone/acetaminophen (a medication
used to treat moderate pain) 5/325 mg
indicated there were three doses left, however,
the medication card only contained two doses.
4. Resident 75's Narcotic and Hypnotic Record
for clonazepam (a medication used to treat
mental illness) 0.5 mg indicated there were six
doses left, however, the medication card only
contained five doses.
5. Resident 131's Narcotic and Hypnotic
Record for Lyrica (a medication used to treat
nerve pain) 50 mg indicated there were 13
doses left, however, the medication card only
contained 12 doses.
6. Resident 27's Narcotic and Hypnotic Record
for tramadol 50 mg indicated that there were 23
doses left, however, the medication card only
contained 22 doses.
On 06/03/19 at 12:05 PM, during an interview,
Licensed Vocational Nurse 3 (LVN 3) stated
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that she had administered all of the missing
doses identified from the Narcotic and Hypnotic
Record reconciliation that morning during her
9:00 AM medication administration. LVN 3
stated that she failed to sign for the six missing
doses because she "forgot this time." LVN 3
stated that she understands that the facility's
policy is to sign the Narcotic and Hypnotic
Record immediately after the dose of any
controlled medication is given to a resident.
During a concurrent interview, the Assistant
Director of Nursing (ADON) stated that all of
the missing doses discovered in Medication
Cart #4 were given during that morning's
medication administration and that LVN 3 had
administered the missing doses, but failed to
sign for each of the doses she administered in
violation of the facility's policy.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Medication Administration" indicated that "The
person administering the medication is to initial
the resident's medication sheet in the space
under the appropriate date and time for that
particular dose administered" and
"Documentation on the medication sheet is
done immediately following administration."
The facility also provided an additional undated
policy from their contracted pharmacy
regarding medication administration that
indicated "Always chart for the medication
given at the time it is administered. Narcotic
count records should be signed once count of
drawer is affected."
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On
CFR(s): 483.45(c)(1)(2)(4)(5)
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§483.45(c) Drug Regimen Review.
§483.45(c)(1) The drug regimen of each
resident must be reviewed at least once a
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month by a licensed pharmacist.
§483.45(c)(2) This review must include a
review of the resident's medical chart.
§483.45(c)(4) The pharmacist must report any
irregularities to the attending physician and the
facility's medical director and director of
nursing, and these reports must be acted upon.
(i) Irregularities include, but are not limited to,
any drug that meets the criteria set forth in
paragraph (d) of this section for an
unnecessary drug.
(ii) Any irregularities noted by the pharmacist
during this review must be documented on a
separate, written report that is sent to the
attending physician and the facility's medical
director and director of nursing and lists, at a
minimum, the resident's name, the relevant
drug, and the irregularity the pharmacist
identified.
(iii) The attending physician must document in
the resident's medical record that the identified
irregularity has been reviewed and what, if any,
action has been taken to address it. If there is
to be no change in the medication, the
attending physician should document his or her
rationale in the resident's medical record.
§483.45(c)(5) The facility must develop and
maintain policies and procedures for the
monthly drug regimen review that include, but
are not limited to, time frames for the different
steps in the process and steps the pharmacist
must take when he or she identifies an
irregularity that requires urgent action to protect
the resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review the
facility failed to ensure the consultant
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pharmacist reported any irregularities to the
attending physician and the facility's medical
director and director of nursing, and act upon
drug regimen review (DRR/Medication
Regimen Reviews- a monthly summary report
of each resident's medication irregularities) for
two of three sampled residents (Resident 155,
7) by:
1. Failing to follow the facility's procedure for a
DRR reviewed (June 2019, DRR Part 1,
Stations 1-3) of providing the Director of
Nursing Services and Medical Director with a
written, signed and date copy of the Monthly
DRR, listing the irregularities found and
recommendation for their solutions for Resident
155.
This deficient practice had the potential to
delay necessary actions including adjusting the
residents' medications per the pharmacists
recommendations and can lead to adverse
effects for 155 residents in Nursing Station 1 to
6.
2. Failing to act upon the Medication Regimen
Review to address the pharmacist's
recommendation for a Vitamin D level (a
laboratory test) for (Resident 7) who has a
diagnosis of osteoarthritis (a medical condition
in which the bones become brittle and fragile
from loss of tissue, typically as a result of
hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or
vitamin D-osteoarthritis causes pain and
stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb
joints).
The deficient practice had the potential to result
in a delay of or lack of necessary
supplementation to minimize Resident 7's
osteoarthritis pain.
Findings:
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a. On June 3, 2019, at 3:26 p.m., during an
interview and concurrent record review, of
Pharmacist 1's printed email dated June 2,
2019, at 9:27 p.m., the Medical Records
Director (MRD), stated Pharmacist 1 sent the
facility's DRR to me only, via email, on June 2,
2019 at 9:27 p.m., and not to the licensed
nursing staff or the Director of Nursing (DON).
The Medical Records Director stated the
medical record staff are not here on the
weekend (June 2, 2019, Sunday).
On June 3, 2019, at 1 p.m., during an
interview, and concurrent record review with
Licensed Vocational Nurse 13 (LVN 13), when
asked, the Desk Nurse/Charge Nurse stated I
just received the Nursing Station One, Two and
Three DRR from the Medical Records Director
(MRD).
On June 3, 2019 at 2:49 p.m., during an
interview, and concurrent record review with
the facility's Consultant Pharmacist, and the
facility's Pharmacy service agreement, the
facility's Pharmacist stated, "It's not in here,
when I'm supposed to deliver the DRR to the
facility." I sent the DRR by night email and
within 24 hours the report will go to the DON,
and Administrator's by standard email. The
DRR was sent to the Medical Records
Director's (MRD) by email, there was no need
to wake up the DON. However, the facilities
must develop policies and procedures to
address the DRR. The policies and procedures
must specifically address appropriate time
frames for the different steps in the DRR
process.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled, "Medication Regimen Reviews," dated
April 2007, indicated the consultant pharmacist
shall review the medication regimen of each
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resident at least monthly. Policy Interpretation
and Implementation indicated the following:
1. The Consultant Pharmacist will perform a
medication regimen review (MRR) for every
resident in the facility.
8. The consultant pharmacist will provide a
written report to physicians for each resident
with an identified irregularity. If the situation is
serious enough to represent a risk to a person's
life, health, or safety, the Consultant
Pharmacist will contact the Physician directly to
report the information to the Physician, and will
document such contacts.
9. The Consultant Pharmacist will provide the
Director of Nursing Services and Medical
Director with a written, signed and date copy of
the report, listing the irregularities found and
recommendation for their solutions.
b. A review of the admission record indicated
Resident 7 was admitted to the facility on
August 13, 2010, and readmitted on February
20, 2019, with diagnoses that included
osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage
and the underlying bone, and causes pain and
stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb
joints) and disorder of bone density and
structure (otherwise known as osteoporosis).
A review of Resident 7's Physician's Progress
Note dated January 26, 2011, indicated
Resident 7 had a diagnosis of osteopenia (The
difference between osteopenia and
osteoporosis is that in osteopenia the bone loss
is not as severe as in osteoporosis. That
means someone with osteopenia is more likely
to fracture a bone than someone with a normal
bone density, but is less likely to fracture a
bone than someone with osteoporosis. Having
osteopenia does increase a person's chances
of developing osteoporosis).
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screening tool), dated August 11, 2018,
indicated Resident 7 was moderately impaired
in cognitive status (the process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses) for daily decisionmaking. The MDS indicated the resident was
totally dependent (full staff performance every
time during entire 7- day period) with twoperson extensive assistance for transfer.
Resident 7 required extensive one-person
assistance with dressing and toilet use.
Resident 7 had a care plan for osteoporosis,
dated August 11, 2018. Resident 7 did not
have a Care Area Assessment (CAA) for
osteoporosis for August 11, 2018.
A review of 7's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a
standardized assessment and care-screening
tool), dated March 1, 2019, indicated Resident
7 remained moderately impaired in cognitive
status in skills for daily decision-making. The
MDS indicated the resident remained totally
dependent (full staff performance every time
during entire 7- day period with two-person
extensive assistance for transfer. Resident 7
required extensive one-person assistance with
dressing and toilet use. Resident 7's MDS
indicated the resident had a diagnosis of
osteoporosis without current pathological
fracture.
A review of Resident 7's Physician's Orders
indicated the following:
1. Mechanical soft NAS (no added salt) diet,
dated November 9, 2017.
2. Resource Plus (a nutrition drink) 4 ounces
(oz) two times a day, dated March 16, 2018.
3. Vitamin D 3 2000 International Units (IU) by
mouth every day, dated February 21, 2018.
4. Draw a Vitamin D 3 25 Hydroxy level (a
laboratory blood test to monitor vitamin D
levels), now, dated June 6, 2019.
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5. Multivitamins with minerals 1 tab (tablet) by
mouth every day for supplement, dated April
25, 2016.
A review of Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
deformities and pain related to osteopenia,
initiated August 11, 2018, indicated a goal that
Resident 7 will have no fall incidents in the next
3 months. There were no other interventions
that included other supplementation therapy.
The care plan did not indicate the need for
Vitamin D or Calcium (in the form of food or
medication.)
A review of Resident 7's Care Plan for Risk for
Spontaneous Pathological Fracture related to
Osteoporosis, initiated February 21, 2019,
indicated Resident 7 would have Vitamin D 3
2000 IU by mouth daily. The intervention
included to monitor effect of medication and
inform the doctor if the medication is
ineffective. There was no indication of which
specific lab (laboratory) to monitor, when to
monitor, and did not list reference range
parameters of when to inform the doctor if the
medication was ineffective.
When interviewed on June 10, 2019, at 12
p.m., the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON)
stated the facility had never received a
medication regimen review (MRR) for Resident
7 from the consultant pharmacist asking for a
vitamin D 3 level in the last 2-3 years.
During an interview with the Pharmacist
Consultant (Pharm 1) on June 7, 2019, he does
not always ask for a Vitamin D level on a
resident. Pharm 1 stated he would like to get as
much data as possible such as ionized calcium
level and a magnesium level. Pharm 1 stated
he would look through his records to see if he
sent a medication regimen review (MRR) for
Resident 7 regarding a vitamin D level.
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A review of the MRR, written by Pharm 1,
dated November 17, 2016, indicated the
following: Considering Resident 7's
osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage
and the underlying bone, most common from
middle age onward. It causes pain and
stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb
joints), consider Vitamin D level to see if
Resident 7 needs supplementation to help with
current pain. Although, this MRR was from
2016, the lab (laboratory test) was not done
until after the survey team asked during the
annual recertification survey. Pharm 1 did not
make any more recommendations regarding
the Vitamin D level after November 17, 2016.
During an interview with the ADON on June 10,
2019, at 12 p.m., she stated the facility had not
received the November 17, 2016, MRR and
was unaware of the MRR until the MRR was
re-sent in email by Pharm 1, (during the
recertification survey) on the morning of June
10, 2019.
A review of the facility's policy and procedures
titled, "Medication Regimen Reviews," dated
April 2007, indicated the consultant pharmacist
shall review the medication regimen of each
resident at least monthly. Policy Interpretation
and Implementation indicated the following:
1. The Consultant Pharmacist will perform a
medication regimen review (MRR) for every
resident in the facility.
8. The consultant pharmacist will provide a
written report to physicians for each resident
with an identified irregularity. If the situation is
serious enough to represent a risk to a person's
life, health, or safety, the Consultant
Pharmacist will contact the Physician directly to
report the information to the Physician, and will
document such contacts.
9. The Consultant Pharmacist will provide the
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Director of Nursing Services and Medical
Director with a written, signed and date copy of
the report, listing the irregularities found and
recommendation for their solutions.
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Drugs
CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
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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
§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:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure that metoclopramide (a
medication used to treat nausea and vomiting)
was not used at an excessive dose or for an
excessive duration of therapy in one of five
sampled residents (Resident 104.)
The deficient practice of failing to use
metoclopramide at an appropriate dose or for
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an appropriate duration of therapy increased
the risk that Resident 104 may have
experienced preventable adverse effects
(unwanted, uncomfortable, or dangerous
effects that a medication may have) related to
the use of metoclopramide including, but not
limited to: tardive dyskinesia (a medical
disorder causing involuntary movements),
increased drowsiness, dizziness, and risk of
fall.
Findings:
During a record review, Resident 104's clinical
(medical) record indicated that he was initially
admitted to the facility on 5/1/18, with
diagnoses including, but not limited to: endstage renal disease (ESRD - longstanding
disease of the kidneys resulting in the inability
of the kidneys to filter waste and excess fluid
from the blood) and dependence on renal
dialysis (the use of a machine to take over the
kidney's function.
A review of Resident 104's physician's order
dated 10/12/18, indicated that he was receiving
metoclopramide 5 milligrams (mg) four times
daily (before each meal and at bedtime) to treat
nausea and vomiting.
A review of the consultant pharmacist's (Pharm
1) note dated 12/2/18, indicated that Pharm 1
had made a recommendation to Resident 104's
attending physician to consider whether the
metoclopramide could be discontinued citing
that "therapy longer than 12 weeks had not
been evaluated and cannot be recommended."
The section of Pharm 1's consultation note for
"follow-through" indicated that the attending
physician refused to change the order on
12/6/18." Further review of Pharm 1's
consultation note contained no specific clinical
rationale as to why the attending physician
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refused to discontinue the metoclopramide.
A review of Resident 104's clinical record
indicated that the resident had experienced
falls on 1/26/19, and 4/15/19, in which he was
found on the floor in his room and unable to
explain how he had fallen or what had
happened.
A review of Resident 104's physician's order
dated 4/19/19, indicated that the resident was
receiving renal dialysis three times weekly on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in order to
treat ESRD.
A review of Lexi-Comp (a comprehensive
online drug database), metoclopramide therapy
for longer than 12 weeks should be avoided
due to an increased risk of developing tardive
dyskinesia with longer term use. Also,
according to Lexi-Comp, the dose of
metoclopramide in patients (residents) with
ESRD should be limited to 5 mg twice daily (a
maximum of 10 mg per day) because
decreased kidney function causes it to stay
longer in the blood leading to an increased risk
of adverse effects when used at higher doses.
On 06/07/19, at 10:27 AM, during an interview,
Certified Nurse Assistant 1 (CNA 1) stated that
she has provided direct care to Resident 104
around four to five times per week for almost a
year now. CNA 1 stated that she has not
observed Resident 104 having nausea or
vomiting in "several months." CNA 1 stated that
Resident 104 is too unsteady on his feet to
ambulate without assistance, but still
occasionally attempts to walk or get out of bed
without assistance.
On 06/07/19, at 10:36 AM, during an interview,
Licensed Vocational Nurse 4 (LVN 4) stated
that he has not seen the resident have nausea
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or vomiting in several months, but stated that
the resident is able to communicate his needs
and would let the staff know if he was having
any kind of problem.
On 06/07/19 at 10:55 AM, during a telephone
interview, Resident 104's attending physician
(MD 2) stated that she continued the order for
metoclopramide from his previous physician's
order and she never reevaluated the risks
versus benefits of the use of metoclopramide
because the resident "has been stable and
typically changes aren't made to drug regimens
for skilled nursing facility patients unless they
tell me there's a problem." MD 2 stated there
was not a specific clinical rationale for not
decreasing the dose due to ESRD or limiting
the duration of therapy to 12 weeks and that no
one advised her that Resident 104's duration of
therapy with metoclopramide exceeded clinical
recommendations or that his dosage should be
adjusted due to his ESRD diagnosis. MD 2
acknowledged that the risks of using
metoclopramide for Resident 104 most likely
outweigh the benefits due to the lack of
episodes of nausea and vomiting, his age,
ESRD diagnosis, history of falls, and possible
interactions with other mediations and stated
that she "will begin tapering it off."
On 06/07/19, at 12:00 PM, during a telephone
interview, Pharm 1 stated that he has made
several recommendations to discontinue
Resident 104's metoclopramide to the facility,
but the physicians always deny his requests
without providing adequate clinical rationale.
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CFR(s): 483.45(c)(3)(e)(1)-(5)
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§483.45(e) Psychotropic Drugs.
§483.45(c)(3) A psychotropic drug is any drug
that affects brain activities associated with
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mental processes and behavior. These drugs
include, but are not limited to, drugs in the
following categories:
(i) Anti-psychotic;
(ii) Anti-depressant;
(iii) Anti-anxiety; and
(iv) Hypnotic
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that--§483.45(e)(1) Residents who have not used
psychotropic drugs are not given these drugs
unless the medication is necessary to treat a
specific condition as diagnosed and
documented in the clinical record;
§483.45(e)(2) Residents who use psychotropic
drugs receive gradual dose reductions, and
behavioral interventions, unless clinically
contraindicated, in an effort to discontinue
these drugs;
§483.45(e)(3) Residents do not receive
psychotropic drugs pursuant to a PRN order
unless that medication is necessary to treat a
diagnosed specific condition that is
documented in the clinical record; and
§483.45(e)(4) PRN orders for psychotropic
drugs are limited to 14 days. Except as
provided in §483.45(e)(5), if the attending
physician or prescribing practitioner believes
that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be
extended beyond 14 days, he or she should
document their rationale in the resident's
medical record and indicate the duration for the
PRN order.
§483.45(e)(5) PRN orders for anti-psychotic
drugs are limited to 14 days and cannot be
renewed unless the attending physician or
prescribing practitioner evaluates the resident
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for the appropriateness of that medication.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure that the use of
psychotropic medications (any medication that
affects brain activities associated with mental
processes and behaviors) was adequately
monitored for effectiveness for two of five
sampled residents (Resident 17 and 131.)
The deficient practice of failing to ensure that
psychotropic medications are monitored for
effectiveness and necessity to treat specific,
diagnosed, and documented conditions
increased the risk that Residents 17 and 131
could have experienced preventable adverse
effects (unwanted, uncomfortable, or
dangerous effects that a medication may have)
related to the use of psychotropic medications
including drowsiness, dizziness, increased
constipation, increased risk of fall, tardive
dyskinesia (a medical condition causing
involuntary movements), or death.
Findings:
a. On 06/06/19, at 08:46 a.m., during a record
review, Resident 17's clinical record indicated
the resident was initially admitted to the facility
on 8/30/18, with diagnoses that included major
depressive disorder (MDD - a mental health
disorder characterized by persistently
depressed mood or loss of interest in activities,
causing significant impairment in daily life),
dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning),
and anxiety disorder (a mental health disorder
characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or
fear that are strong enough to interfere with
one's daily activities.)
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A review of Resident 17's physician order dated
10/22/18, indicated that she was prescribed
buspirone (a medication used to treat anxiety
disorder) 10 mg twice daily for anxiety
manifested by "repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see'
without apparent reason."
A review of Resident 17's care plan titled "AntiAnxiety Drug Therapy" dated 10/22/18,
indicated that the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT a group of individuals from different medical
backgrounds tasked with creating and revising
plans of care for residents living in skilled
nursing facilities) had created the goal of
"episodes of anxiety will be limited to: 0-1 per
week" for the use of buspirone to control
Resident 17's "repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see'
without apparent reason."
A review of Resident 17's "Annual
Psychotherapeutic Drug Summary
Sheet/Monitoring" for buspirone indicated that
in October 2018, she had 18 documented
episodes of "repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see'
without apparent reason." There were 47
episodes in November 2018, 27 in December
2018, 50 in January 2019, 85 in February 2019,
69 in March 2019 and 113 in April 2019.
A review of the "Psychotropic Med Review"
document for buspirone indicated that Resident
17's physicians specifically reviewed the use of
buspirone to treat anxiety manifested by
"repetitive utterance of 'Oh I see' without
apparent reason" on 1/10/19, and 4/10/19,
making the recommendation on each date to
continue buspirone therapy without any
changes.
A review of the clinical record indicated that
there was no evidence that the IDT revised
Resident 17's anti-anxiety care plan when it
was reviewed in January 2019, or March 2019.
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On 06/06/19, at 10:10 a.m., during an
interview, Certified Nurse Assistant 2 (CNA 2)
stated that she has provided direct care to
Resident 17 around 4 times per week over the
last two months. CNA 2 stated that she
observes Resident 17 say "Oh I see" every
day, multiple times per day, but stated that that
behavior alone does not cause challenges to
providing her care. CNA 2 stated that she does
not believe that Resident 17's behavior of
uttering the phrase "Oh I see" repeatedly
represents a safety risk to the facility's staff or
other residents.
On 06/06/19, at 10:18 a.m., during an
interview, Licensed Vocational Nurse 5 (LVN 5)
stated she has provided direct care to Resident
17 for five days per week over the last six
months. LVN 5 stated she observes Resident
17 say "Oh I see" a lot. LVN 5 stated based on
her observation, the statement of "Oh I see" is
Resident 17's attempt to communicate a need
to go to the restroom, ask for a drink, or
express that she is looking for her family. LVN
5 stated that the only difficulty with the behavior
of uttering the phrase "Oh I see" is that the
facility's staff can't always determine exactly
what need she is trying to express.
On 06/06/19, at 10:31 a.m., during an
interview, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated
Resident 17 has received no psychiatric followup visit since 12/21/18, due to the resident's
insurance requirements and stated that she
would expect the use of buspirone to be
reevaluated given that the target behaviors are
exceeding the amount in the care plan goal and
it doesn't appear to be effective at controlling
the behavior of repeatedly uttering the phrase
"Oh I see."
b. On 06/06/19, at 01:38 p.m., during a record
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review, Resident 131's clinical record indicated
the resident she was originally admitted to the
facility on 12/25/17, with diagnoses including
dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning),
psychosis (a mental disorder characterized by
a disconnection from reality), and major
depressive disorder (MDD - a mental health
disorder characterized by persistently
depressed mood or loss of interest in activities,
causing significant impairment in daily life.)
A review of Resident 131's physician order
dated 1/18/18, indicated the resident was
taking risperidone (a medication used to treat
mental illness) 0.5 milligram (mg) every day for
"psychotic disorder manifested by striking out
with caregiver."
A review of Resident 131's "Annual
Psychotherapeutic Drug Summary
Sheet/Monitoring" for risperidone indicated that
since her admission to the facility on 12/25/17,
to present, Resident 131 has only had one
episode of "striking out with caregiver"
documented in February 2018.
A review of Resident 131's clinical record
indicated the consultant pharmacist (Pharm 1)
made a recommendation to Resident 131's
attending physician to discontinue risperidone
or perform a gradual dose reduction (GDR - an
attempt to periodically reduce the dose of a
medication in order to find the lowest effective
dose or to discontinue it completely) on 4/8/18,
and 10/6/18. The attending physician declined
to perform a GDR or discontinue the
risperidone on 5/3/18, and 10/18/18,
respectively due to "benefits outweigh risks."
A further review of Resident 131's clinical
record indicated no additional documentation of
a clinical rationale as to why the risks of
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discontinuing or reducing the dosage of
risperidone outweighed the benefits of
continuing it could be found.
On 06/06/19, at 2:15 p.m. , during an interview,
CNA 3 stated that she has provided direct care
for Resident 131 for around four days per week
for the past four months. CNA 3 stated that
Resident 131 has never struck out at her and
that she has never observed her striking out at
any of the facility's other staff.
On 06/06/19, at 2:23 p.m., during an interview,
LVN 3 stated that she has provided direct care
to Resident 131 since February of 2019. LVN 3
stated that Resident 131 has never struck out
at her and she has never observed her striking
out at any of the facility's other staff.
On 06/06/19, at 2:44 p.m., during an interview,
the Director of Nursing (DON) stated she knew
that Resident 131 has to "go out" for her
psychiatric evaluations due to her insurance
requirements, but that she cannot find any
other psychiatric consult notes or evidence of
follow-up psychiatric care since the initial
evaluation on 11/29/17. The DON stated that
the physician declining the GDR requests was
most likely Resident 131's attending physician
since she was not being seen by a psychiatrist.
The DON confirmed that Resident 131's clinical
record did not contain any documented clinical
rationale as to why the attending physician
would decline a dosage reduction or to
discontinue the risperidone when the resident
had not had any behaviors of "striking out with
caregiver" in nearly 18 months.
On 06/06/19, at 3:15 p.m., during an interview,
Medical Doctor 3 (MD 3) stated that MD 4 is
Resident 131's attending physician and makes
treatment decisions for this resident. MD 3
stated that he declined the request for a GDR
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on risperidone on 10/18/18, because he was
only filling in for MD 4 at the time. MD 3 stated
he did not feel empowered to make changes in
Resident 131's treatment plan, as he was not
familiar with the resident's previous medical
history or any conversations with the other
physicians, staff, or family that MD 4 may have
had. MD 3 stated that he is semi-retired and
works to cover for other physicians on an "as
needed" basis which is what he was doing for
MD 4 at that time. MD 3 stated MD 4 should be
spoken to regarding Resident 131's plan of
care or for specific clinical rationale regarding
the GDRs for risperidone being declined.
On 06/07/19, at 8:18 a.m., during an interview,
Social Services Director 1 (SSD 1) stated they
tried to contact MD 4 to assess why Resident
131's GDRs for risperidone have been
declined, but he did not answer. SSD 1 stated
they will try to reach MD 4 again later today.
On 06/07/19, at 10:46 a.m., during an
interview, the DON stated that they have not
been able to reach MD 4 by phone and despite
leaving him message, he has not returned their
calls.
A review of the facility's policy titled
"Antipsychotic Medication Use" revised April
2007, indicated that 'For enduring psychiatric
conditions, antipsychotic medications will not
be used unless behavioral symptoms are:
persistent or likely to reoccur without continued
treatment."
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CFR(s): 483.45(f)(1)
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§483.45(f) Medication Errors.
The facility must ensure that its§483.45(f)(1) Medication error rates are not 5
percent or greater;
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that its
medication error rate was less than five percent
(%). A total twelve medication errors were
observed out of a total of 27 opportunities
affecting two out of three residents (Residents
58 and 404) observed for medication
administration resulting in an overall medication
error rate of 44.44%.
The deficient practice of administering
medications contrary to physician's orders,
manufacturer's specifications, or accepted
professional standards increased the risk that
Residents 58 and 404's health and well-being
may be negatively affected.
Findings:
a. On 06/03/19 at 08:37 a.m., the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 4) was observed
administering the following medication to
Resident 404:
1. Two aspirin (a medication used to prevent
blood clots) 81 milligrams (mg) chewable
tablets
During a concurrent observation, Resident 404
was observed swallowing the medication whole
without chewing or crushing the tablets.
On 06/03/19 at 09:08 a.m., during a record
review, Resident 404's clinical record indicated
that she was admitted to the facility on 5/27/19
with diagnoses that included essential
hypertension (high blood pressure).
A review of Resident 404's physician's order
dated 5/27/19, indicated she was prescribed
aspirin 81 mg with instructions to take two
tablets every day for six weeks. The order did
not specify that the medication should be given
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in a chewable form or that the medication
needed to be chewed or crushed.
On 06/03/19 at 09:31 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 4 stated he gave Resident 404 the
chewable form of aspirin because the order did
not specify the enteric coated (EC - a protective
tablet coating designed to prevent stomach
irritation) version. LVN 4 stated the resident did
not need to chew the medication and it was not
crushed and that Resident 404 swallowed the
medication whole. LVN 4 stated he should
have clarified the order with the physician since
the order was not specific and since the
resident swallows the tablets whole, he should
have given the EC version to prevent stomach
irritation. LVN 4 stated he will clarify the order
with the prescribing physician.
b. On 06/05/19 at 08:02 a.m., during an
interview, licensed vocational nurse (LVN 2)
stated she has been working as an LVN for
over 20 years, but has only been with this
facility for about two weeks.
On 06/05/19 at 08:08 a.m., LVN 2 was
observed preparing the following medications
for Resident 58:
1. Docusate sodium 100 milligrams (mg) tablet
(a stool softener)
2. Gabapentin 300 mg capsule (a medication
used to treat nerve pain)
3. Memantine ER (extended release - a form of
tablet designed to release the medication dose
slowly over time) 28 mg (a long acting form of a
medication used to treat memory problems)
4. Potassium Chloride ER 20 milliequivalents
(mEq) tablet (a potassium supplement)
5. Furosemide 20 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat swelling)
6. Digoxin 0.125 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat heart conditions)
7. Metoprolol tartrate 25 mg tablet (a
medication used to treat high blood pressure)
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8. Montelukast 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat allergies)
9. Paroxetine 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat mental illness)
10. Vitamin D 2000 International Units (IU)
tablet (a vitamin D supplement)
11. Multivitamin with minerals tablet (a vitamin
supplement)
12. Ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablet (an iron
supplement)
13. Polyethylene glycol powder (a laxative)
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
that Resident 58 needed to have her
medications crushed because she had difficulty
swallowing, but that she cannot crush the
memantine ER or the ferrous sulfate because
"those aren't supposed to be crushed."
LVN 2 was observed crushing all of the other
tablet medications (except for the memantine,
ferrous sulfate, and the polyethylene glycol
powder) and opening the capsules and mixing
all of their contents together into one dosage
cup.
LVN 2 stated that she mixes all of Resident
58's medications together with applesauce and
spoon feeds the mixture to her by mouth.
LVN 2 then stated that the dosage of
polyethylene glycol powder was "eight ounces"
and was observed filling a one-ounce
medication cup full of powder. LVN 2 stated
this was the correct dose and proceeded to mix
the powder into a small cup of juice.
LVN 2 entered the resident's room and
intended to administer the above medications
prepared as described to the resident, but was
interrupted for resident safety and asked to
recheck her orders.
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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On 06/05/19 at 08:35 a.m., during an interview,
LVN 2 stated she crushed the potassium
chloride tablet but because she was stopped
from administering the medications, she now
realizes that it was not supposed to be crushed
because it is an extended release tablet. LVN 2
stated that she has been crushing the
potassium chloride tablets and administering
them to Resident 58 for "as long as she can
remember." LVN 2 stated that giving
potassium chloride in this manner it may cause
stomach irritation to the resident.
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
she mixed eight ounces of polyethylene glycol
powder using a dosage cup and demonstrated
she was correct by pointing to the side of the
medication cup that read "eight drams (a unit of
measure for volume roughly equal to oneeighth of an ounce)." When asked to recheck
the order, LVN 2 stated the dose of
polyethylene glycol powder should have been
17 grams mixed in eight ounces of water or
juice. LVN 2 stated she prepared the wrong
dose of the polyethylene as she did not use the
cap from the bottle to measure 17 grams as
required by the product's manufacturer and
could not say how many grams were in the
dosage cup. LVN 2 also stated that she
"doesn't know" what volume of juice she used
to dissolve the powder. LVN 2 was again asked
to recheck the physician's order. LVN 2 stated
that the 17-gram dose should be dissolve into
eight ounces of water or juice. LVN 2 stated
she has no way to measure out accurately
eight ounces as the cups used for juice do not
have markings to determine what volume of
liquid they contain. LVN 2 was then asked to
ask her supervisor what the correct procedure
should be to ensure accuracy of the dose.
During a concurrent interview, the assistant
director of nursing (ADON) stated that
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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potassium chloride tablets should never be
crushed and the polyethylene glycol powder
should be measured using the cap from the
bottle otherwise there's no way to ensure that
the resident receives the 17-gram dose. The
ADON stated that the juice needs to be
measured using the dosage cups calibrated to
one ounce to measure out eight ounces.
LVN 2 was observed using a dosage cup to fill
one of the plastic juice cups whose total
volume came out to be around four ounces.
During a concurrent interview, the ADON
stated that the powder should be split between
two juice cups to measure out the full eight
ounces specified in the physician's order.
LVN 2 stated she not only measured the wrong
dose of the polyethylene glycol powder, but
also the wrong volume of liquid in which to mix
it. LVN 2 stated that she would have given a
dose of polyethylene glycol powder that was
lower than the amount specified in the
physician's order which could have led to the
resident developing constipation.
On 06/05/19 at 08:57 a.m., Resident 58 was
observed swallowing the potassium chloride
ER, memantine ER, and ferrous sulfate tablets
whole. She was observed being spoon-fed the
rest of the medications crushed and mixed
together with applesauce, and drinking the
polyethylene glycol powder dissolved in eight
ounces of juice.
A review of Resident 58's clinical record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on 4/9/18 with diagnoses including
dementia (a group of thinking and social
symptoms that interferes with daily functioning),
and hypertension (high blood pressure.)
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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A review of Resident 58's clinical record
indicated there was no physician's order to
crush any medications and no other evidence
that her medications needed to be crushed for
ease of administration or that the resident had
any difficulty swallowing medications whole
could be found.
On 06/05/19 at 09:40 a.m., during an interview,
the ADON stated that she has removed LVN 2
from her duties of administering medications
and sent her home for the rest of the day as a
resident safety precaution.
On 06/05/19 at 02:44 p.m., during an interview,
the ADON stated that there was no physician's
order to crush Resident 58's medications and
the medications should not have been crushed
at all unless there is an order to do so. The
ADON stated that LVN 2 made the decision to
crush the medications herself even though it
was unnecessary for the resident. The ADON
stated that when medications are crushed, they
should all be separated and each one spoonfed with applesauce individually to the resident.
A review of the facility's undated policy entitled
"Medication Administration" indicated that
"Controlled release medications should not be
crushed. Crushing of long-acting or entericcoated medications is allowed ONLY when
there is a specific physician's order to do so."
The facility also provided an additional undated
policy from their contracted pharmacy
regarding medication administration that
indicated "If you are crushing multiple meds for
a resident who has difficulty swallowing then
you must crush each med separately and
administer each one separately. NEVER mix
together."
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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Residents are Free of Significant Med Errors
CFR(s): 483.45(f)(2)
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07/22/2019
The facility must ensure that its§483.45(f)(2) Residents are free of any
significant medication errors.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review the facility failed to ensure residents
were free of significant medication errors for
one of three residents (Resident 58) observed
during medication administration.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 58
receiving 12 doses of potassium chloride (a
potassium supplement) extended release (ER a form of tablet designed to release the
medication dose slowly over time) in a crushed
form that could have caused symptoms of
stomach irritation such as nausea, vomiting, or
diarrhea.
Findings:
On 06/05/19 at 08:02 a.m., during an interview,
licensed vocational nurse (LVN 2) stated she
has been working as an LVN for over 20 years,
but has only been with this facility for about two
weeks.
On 06/05/19 at 08:08 a.m., LVN 2 was
observed preparing the following medications
for Resident 58:
1. Docusate sodium 100 milligrams (mg) tablet
(a stool softener)
2. Gabapentin 300 mg capsule (a medication
used to treat nerve pain)
3. Memantine ER 28 mg (a long acting form of
a medication used to treat memory problems)
4. Potassium Chloride ER 20 milliequivalents
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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(mEq) tablet
5. Furosemide 20 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat swelling)
6. Digoxin 0.125 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat heart conditions)
7. Metoprolol tartrate 25 mg tablet (a
medication used to treat high blood pressure)
8. Montelukast 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat allergies)
9. Paroxetine 10 mg tablet (a medication used
to treat mental illness)
10. Vitamin D 2000 International Units (IU)
tablet (a vitamin supplement)
11. Multivitamin with minerals tablet (a vitamin
supplement)
12. Ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablet (an iron
supplement)
13. Polyethylene glycol powder (a laxative)
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
Resident 58 needed to have her medications
crushed because the resident was having
difficulty swallowing, but LVN 2 cannot crush
the memantine ER or the ferrous sulfate
because, "those aren't supposed to be
crushed."
LVN 2 was observed crushing all of the other
tablet medications (including the potassium
chloride) and opening the capsules and mixing
all of their contents together into one dosage
cup with applesauce.
During a concurrent interview, LVN 2 stated
she mixes all of Resident 58's medications
together with applesauce and spoon feeds the
mixture of medications to the resident by
mouth.
LVN 2 entered Resident 58's room and
intended to administer the above medications
prepared as described to the resident, but was
interrupted for resident safety and asked to
recheck her orders.
On 06/05/19 at 08:35 a.m., during an interview,
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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LVN 2 stated she crushed the potassium
chloride ER tablet but because she was
stopped from administering the medications,
she now realizes that it was not supposed to be
crushed because it is an extended release
tablet. LVN 2 stated she has been crushing the
potassium chloride tablets and administering
them to Resident 58 for "as long as she can
remember." LVN 2 stated that giving
potassium chloride in this manner may cause
stomach irritation to the resident.
During a concurrent interview, the assistant
director of nursing (ADON) stated that
potassium chloride ER tablets should never be
crushed.
On 06/05/19 at 08:57 a.m., Resident 58 was
observed swallowing the potassium chloride
ER, memantine ER, and ferrous sulfate tablets
whole. She was observed being spoon-fed the
rest of the medications crushed and mixed
together with applesauce, and drinking the
polyethylene glycol powder dissolved in eight
ounces of juice.
Review of Resident 58's clinical record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on 4/9/18 with diagnoses that
included dementia (a group of thinking and
social symptoms that interferes with daily
functioning), and hypertension (high blood
pressure.)
A review of Resident 58's clinical record
indicated there was no physician's order to
crush any medications and no other evidence
that her medications needed to be crushed for
ease of administration or that the resident had
any difficulty swallowing medications whole
could be found.
On 06/05/19 at 09:32 a.m., the ADON provided
a handwritten document indicating that LVN 2's
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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date of hire was 5/6/19 and she has passed
medications (including potassium chloride) to
Resident 58 on 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/22, 5/23,
5/24, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 6/3, 6/4, and 6/5/19.
On 06/05/19 at 09:40 a.m., during an interview,
the ADON stated she has removed LVN 2 from
her duties of administering medications and
sent her home for the rest of the day as a
resident safety precaution.
On 06/05/19 at 02:44 p.m., during an interview,
the ADON stated there was no physician's
order to crush Resident 58's medications and
the medications should not have been crushed
at all unless there is an order to do so. The
ADON stated that LVN 2 made the decision to
crush the medications herself even though it
was unnecessary for the resident. The ADON
stated when medications are crushed, they
should all be separated and each one spoonfed with applesauce individually to the resident.
A review of Resident 58's medication
administration record (MAR - a record of each
medication given to a resident) from May and
June of 2019 confirmed the information
provided by the ADON indicating that LVN 2
had crushed and given a total of 12 doses of
potassium chloride ER to Resident 58 on the
dates mentioned above.
A review of Resident 58's clinical record
indicated it contained no evidence the resident
had experienced any adverse effects
(unwanted, uncomfortable, or dangerous
effects that a medication may have) related to
being administered crushed potassium chloride
ER tablets.
A review of the facility's undated policy entitled
"Medication Administration" indicated that
"Controlled release medications should not be
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coated medications is allowed ONLY when
there is a specific physician's order to do so."
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Label/Store Drugs and Biologicals
CFR(s): 483.45(g)(h)(1)(2)
F761
07/22/2019
§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 to:
1. Label medications with an "open date" when
required to ensure that they are discarded in
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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accordance with the timeline specified by the
manufacturer in one of two observed
medication rooms (Medication room for nursing
stations 4, 5, and 6) and two of three observed
medication carts (Medication carts 4 and 5).
2. Discard any medications which have expired
for two of three observed medication carts
(Medication carts 4 and 5).
The deficient practices of failing to store
medications appropriately according to the
manufacturer's requirements, label medications
with an "open date" when required, and discard
medications which are expired increased the
risk of the facility's residents receiving
medications which may have become
ineffective or toxic resulting in a negative
impact to their health and well-being.
Findings:
On 06/03/19 at 11:24 a.m., during an
observation of the medication room for nursing
stations 4, 5, and 6, a bottle of lorazepam (a
medication used to treat mental illness) 2
milligram (mg) per milliliter (ml) was found in
the medication refrigerator opened, with the
seal broken, but not labeled with an "open
date."
A review of the manufacturer's labeling for
lorazepam 2 mg/ ml oral solution indicated to
"discard opened bottle after 90 days."
During a concurrent interview, the assistant
director of nursing, acknowledged that the
bottle had been opened and the seal had been
broken, and despite it not yet having been
used, it was not labeled with an "open date."
On 06/03/19 at 11:50 a.m., during an
observation of medication cart #4 the following
storage issues were found:
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14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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1. A protective foil pack containing vials of
ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer solution (a
medication used to treat breathing problems)
was found to be opened but not labeled with an
"open date."
2. A protective foil pack containing vials of
levalbuterol nebulizer solution (a medication
used to treat breathing problems) was found to
be opened but not labeled with an "open date."
3. A bottle of glucometer (a device used to test
blood sugar) control solution (a solution used to
test whether a glucometer is reading blood
sugar accurately) was found with a discard
date of 5/3/19.
Review of the product labeling for
ipratropium/albuterol nebulizer solution
indicated that "once removed from the foil
pouch, the individual vials should be used
within two weeks."
A review of the product labeling for levalbuterol
nebulizer solution indicated that "once the foil
pouch is opened, the vials should be used
within two weeks."
On 06/03/19 at 12:05 p.m., during an interview,
the licensed vocational nurse (LVN 3) stated
the foil packets for the nebulizer solution for
both ipratropium/albuterol and levalbuterol
were both open, but not labeled with an open
date. LVN 3 stated the discard date marked on
the glucometer control solution was most likely
the "open date" as that is how it is usually
marked but acknowledged that if the discard
date is 5/3/19, then the product would be
considered expired. LVN 3 indicated she would
discard all of the products stored incorrectly
and reorder them from the pharmacy.
On 06/05/19 at 10:13 a.m., during an
observation of medication cart #5, the following
storage issues were found:
1. One bottle of latanoprost 0.005 percent (%)
ophthalmic solution (a medication used to treat
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ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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eye conditions) found opened but not labeled
with an "open date."
2. One bottle of nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual
tablets (a medication used to treat chest pain)
with an open date of 9/19/17.
According to Lexi-Comp (a comprehensive
online drug database), the manufacturer's
storage specifications for latanoprost 0.005%
ophthalmic solution are as follows:
"Store intact bottles under refrigeration at 2
degrees C to 8 degrees C (36 degrees F to 46
degrees F) ... Once opened, the container may
be stored at room temperature up to 25
degrees C (77 degrees F) for six weeks."
Review of the facility's undated policy entitled
"Medications requiring notation of date opened"
indicated that sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
expire "one (1) month after opening."
During a concurrent interview, LVN 4 stated
that the nitroglycerin tablets found with the
open date of 9/19/17 are considered expired.
LVN stated that the bottle of latanoprost
ophthalmic solution was not labeled with an
"open date" and thus he intended to have the
pharmacy replace it since he was unsure how
long it had been kept at room temperature.
A review of the facility's undated policy entitled
"Storage of Medications" indicated that
"Medications and biologicals are stored safely,
securely, and properly, following the
manufacturer's recommendations or those of
the supplier" and "Outdated, contaminated, or
deteriorated medications ... are immediately
removed from stock, disposed of according to
procedures for medication disposal, and
reordered from the pharmacy, if a current order
exists."
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Food Procurement,Store/Prepare/ServeSanitary
CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2)
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§483.60(i) Food safety requirements.
The facility must §483.60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources
approved or considered satisfactory by federal,
state or local authorities.
(i) This may include food items obtained
directly from local producers, subject to
applicable State and local laws or regulations.
(ii) This provision does not prohibit or prevent
facilities from using produce grown in facility
gardens, subject to compliance with applicable
safe growing and food-handling practices.
(iii) This provision does not preclude residents
from consuming foods not procured by the
facility.
§483.60(i)(2) - Store, prepare, distribute and
serve food in accordance with professional
standards for food service safety.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
The facility failed to ensure one of one Dietary
Staff utilized good hygienic practices
techniques, when removing soiled food, and
changing dishwashing task, after handling
soiled equipment and utensils and dishes.
This deficient practice had the potential for
possible cross-contamination between
potentially hazardous foods (PHFs), dishes that
require time and proper hand washing in order
to prevent bacterial growth.
Findings:
On June 3, 2019 at 7:20 a.m., during the initial
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Sylmar, CA 91342
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tour observation of the facility's kitchen, the
facility's Dishwasher Aide 1 (DA 1), was
observed loading dirty dishes into the facility's
low temperature dishwashing machine without
washing his hands with soap and warm water,
or wearing disposable gloves, prior to removing
the sanitized dishes from the dishwasher and
placing them on the utility racks.
On June 3, 2019 at 7:38 a.m., during
concurrent interview and observation with DA 1
at the same time, DA 1 stated (via of a
translator), he made a mistake, and knew to
wash his hands before and after handling dirty
and clean dishes. However, DA 1 did not
prevent cross-contamination before washing
the facility's dishes.
On June 3, 2019 at 7:38 a.m., during a
concurrent interview and observation with the
Registered Dietitian (RD), the RD according to
infection control policy, DA 1 could have spread
contamination between the Potentially
hazardous Foods (PHFs) from dirty dishes, that
requires time proper hand washing in order to
prevent bacteria growth in the facility.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Sanitation and Infection Control:
Dishwashing Procedures (Dish machine),"
indicated under Policy: The dish machine will
be used to clean all the dishes and equipment.
Dish machines will be used per manufacturer
guidelines. Under Procedures the following:
6. Dish-machine temperature logs will be kept
on file in the DSS's office for a minimum of one
year.
7. Facilities are to follow the manufacturer's
recommendation in dishwashing to ensure
sanitation of dishes and utensils.
8. It is recommended to remove all food debris
before loading them in the dish washer; it is
recommended to remove all food debris from
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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before loading them in the dishwasher; it
recommended to soak silverware and other
dishes if necessary.
9. All the dishes should be inspected after
coming out of dish-machine and if the dishes
are not clean then they should be washed
again in dish-machine.
10. Allow racks of dishes/trays/utensils to air
day. If drying space is not ample for dishes to
air, use utility carts. Do not use towels to dry
dishes. Do not and stack wet dishes or trays.
11. To avoid cross contamination, it is
recommended two employees hand
dishwashing. One employee should handle
soiled dishes, trays and carts and the other
employee should handle clean, dishes, trays
and carts.
12. If only one employee is available to wash
and handle clean and soiled dishes, the
employee must wash hands thoroughly before
handling clean dishes, trays and carts.
13. The dish-machine should be drained, and
filters emptied after each meal service.
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CFR(s): 483.20(f)(5), 483.70(i)(1)-(5)
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§483.20(f)(5) Resident-identifiable information.
(i) A facility may not release information that is
resident-identifiable to the public.
(ii) The facility may release information that is
resident-identifiable to an agent only in
accordance with a contract under which the
agent agrees not to use or disclose the
information except to the extent the facility itself
is permitted to do so.
§483.70(i) Medical records.
§483.70(i)(1) In accordance with accepted
professional standards and practices, the
facility must maintain medical records on each
resident that are(i) Complete;
(ii) Accurately documented;
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14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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(iii) Readily accessible; and
(iv) Systematically organized
§483.70(i)(2) The facility must keep confidential
all information contained in the resident's
records,
regardless of the form or storage method of the
records, except when release is(i) To the individual, or their resident
representative where permitted by applicable
law;
(ii) Required by Law;
(iii) For treatment, payment, or health care
operations, as permitted by and in compliance
with 45 CFR 164.506;
(iv) For public health activities, reporting of
abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, health
oversight activities, judicial and administrative
proceedings, law enforcement purposes, organ
donation purposes, research purposes, or to
coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors,
and to avert a serious threat to health or safety
as permitted by and in compliance with 45 CFR
164.512.
§483.70(i)(3) The facility must safeguard
medical record information against loss,
destruction, or unauthorized use.
§483.70(i)(4) Medical records must be retained
for(i) The period of time required by State law; or
(ii) Five years from the date of discharge when
there is no requirement in State law; or
(iii) For a minor, 3 years after a resident
reaches legal age under State law.
§483.70(i)(5) The medical record must contain(i) Sufficient information to identify the resident;
(ii) A record of the resident's assessments;
(iii) The comprehensive plan of care and
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services provided;
(iv) The results of any preadmission screening
and resident review evaluations and
determinations conducted by the State;
(v) Physician's, nurse's, and other licensed
professional's progress notes; and
(vi) Laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic
services reports as required under §483.50.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure the clinical records were
accurately documented for one of one sampled
resident (Resident 128) by failing to enter
telephone transfer order. The facility
transferred the resident to a general acute
hospital (GACH) without a proper physician's
order to transfer the resident.
This deficient practice had a potential to
negatively affect the delivery of services for
Resident 128.
Findings:
A review of Resident 128's Admission Record
indicated the resident was originally admitted to
the facility on January 23, 2017, and readmitted
on March 16, 2019 with diagnoses of muscle
weakness and seizure disorder (a medical
condition that is characterized by episodes of
uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain).
A review of Resident 128's Minimum Data Set
(MDS- a standardized assessment and
screening tool) dated May 22, 2019, indicated
Resident 128`s cognitive skills (cognition refers
to conscious mental activities, and include
thinking, reasoning, understanding, learning,
and remembering) for daily decision making is
severely impaired. The MDS also indicated the
resident is totally dependent on staff for walking
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on and off the unit and using the bathroom.
On June 5, 2019, at 9:50 a.m., at a concurrent
record review and interview with the Assistant
Director of Nursing (ADON), she stated that
she was unable to find a physician transfer
order in the resident's chart. Resident 128 was
discharged to a general acute care hospital
(GACH) on May 1, 2019.
On June 5, 2019. at 2:20 p.m., during an
interview with the director of medical record
department, he stated that he was unable to
find any record of physician transfer order. He
stated the physician transfer order is supposed
to be located in the resident's chart.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
dated December 2008, titled Telephone Orders
indicated orders must be reduced to writing, by
the person receiving the order, and recorded in
the resident's medical record. The entry must
contain the instructions from the physician,
date, time, and the signature and title of the
person transcribing the information. Telephone
orders must be countersigned by the physician
during his or her next visit.
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Infection Prevention & Control
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(1)(2)(4)(e)(f)
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§483.80 Infection Control
The facility must establish and maintain an
infection prevention and control program
designed to provide a safe, sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent
the development and transmission of
communicable diseases and infections.
§483.80(a) Infection prevention and control
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program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
§483.80(a)(1) A system for preventing,
identifying, reporting, investigating, and
controlling infections and communicable
diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers,
visitors, and other individuals providing
services under a contractual arrangement
based upon the facility assessment conducted
according to §483.70(e) and following accepted
national standards;
§483.80(a)(2) Written standards, policies, and
procedures for the program, which must
include, but are not limited to:
(i) A system of surveillance designed to identify
possible communicable diseases or
infections before they can spread to other
persons in the facility;
(ii) When and to whom possible incidents of
communicable disease or infections should be
reported;
(iii) Standard and transmission-based
precautions to be followed to prevent spread of
infections;
(iv)When and how isolation should be used for
a resident; including but not limited to:
(A) The type and duration of the isolation,
depending upon the infectious agent or
organism involved, and
(B) A requirement that the isolation should be
the least restrictive possible for the resident
under the circumstances.
(v) The circumstances under which the facility
must prohibit employees with a communicable
disease or infected skin lesions from direct
contact with residents or their food, if direct
contact will transmit the disease; and
(vi)The hand hygiene procedures to be
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followed by staff involved in direct resident
contact.
§483.80(a)(4) A system for recording incidents
identified under the facility's IPCP and the
corrective actions taken by the facility.
§483.80(e) Linens.
Personnel must handle, store, process, and
transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection.
§483.80(f) Annual review.
The facility will conduct an annual review of its
IPCP and update their program, as necessary.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to implement the infection
prevention and control program (IPCP - a
comprehensive program used to help
recognize, prevent, and help control the spread
of infection in the facility) by failing to perform
adequate infection surveillance to determine if
a resident had a true infection (the
establishment of an infective agent in or on a
suitable host, producing clinical signs and
symptoms) for one of three sampled residents
(Resident 100.)
The deficient practice of failing to perform
adequate infection surveillance increased the
risk that Resident 100 may have experienced
preventable adverse effects (unwanted,
uncomfortable, or dangerous effects that a
medication may have) related to unnecessary
antibiotic (medications used to treat infections)
such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Findings:
During a record review, Resident 100's clinical
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record indicated that she was admitted to the
facility on 2/24/19 with diagnoses including
pneumonia (an infection in the lungs.)
A review of Resident 100's physician order
dated 6/1/19, indicated the resident was
prescribed cefuroxime (an antibiotic used to
treat bacterial infection) 250 milligrams (mg)
twice daily for 7 days.
On 06/07/19, at 2:03 p.m., during a telephone
interview, the infection control nurse (ICN)
stated she is not scheduled to work today, but
she is the facility's infection preventionist (IP person responsible for implementing the
facility's IPCP) and responsible for performing
the infection surveillance duties as part of the
implementation of the facility's IPCP. The ICN
stated she works as the IP full time and
dedicates 40 hours per week to infection
control duties. The ICN stated she usually
performs the portion of the infection
surveillance for which she is responsible the
day after antibiotic therapy is initiated for a
resident's suspected infection.
A review of Resident 100's "Surveillance Data
Collection Form Attachment B for Respiratory
Tract Infections" indicated that the treatment
nurse had performed the initial assessment
portion of the surveillance on 6/1/19 when
antibiotic therapy was initiated, but that the ICN
had not completed her portion of the infection
surveillance form and had made no
determination as to whether Resident 100 had
a true infection or not by 6/7/19 - the final day
of her antibiotic therapy.
On 06/07/19 at 2:51 p.m., during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated that the
ICN failed to complete the determination of
whether or not the resident has a true infection
per the facility's policy. The DON
acknowledged that today is the last day of
Resident 100's antibiotic therapy and that any
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effort from the ICN at this point would be of
questionable value.
F881
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Antibiotic Stewardship Program
CFR(s): 483.80(a)(3)
F881
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§483.80(a) Infection prevention and control
program.
The facility must establish an infection
prevention and control program (IPCP) that
must include, at a minimum, the following
elements:
§483.80(a)(3) An antibiotic stewardship
program that includes antibiotic use protocols
and a system to monitor antibiotic use.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to:
1. Include in its infection prevention and control
program (IPCP - a comprehensive program
used to help recognize, prevent, and help
control the spread of infection in the facility)
clinical criteria used to guide the selection and
duration of antibiotic (medications used to treat
infections) therapy when necessary to treat
residents who have been determined to have a
true infection (the establishment of an infective
agent in or on a suitable host, producing clinical
signs and symptoms).
2. Establish a system to monitor for the use of
antibiotics in the facility.
These deficient practices increased the risk
that:
1. Residents may receive treatment with
antibiotics not best suited to treat their
infections with the potential for resulting in their
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056084
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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infection not being treated appropriately or
completely.
2. Residents may experience preventable
adverse effects (unwanted, uncomfortable, or
dangerous effects which may impair a
resident's ability to function at their highest
possible level of physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being) related to antibiotic
such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Antibiotic therapy may become ineffective at
treating residents' future infections.
Findings:
On 06/07/19 at 2:03 p.m., during a review of
the facility's IPCP, the IPCP did not contain any
written protocols or clinical criteria to help guide
the appropriate selection and duration of
antibiotic therapy in residents determined to
have true infections. The IPCP also did not
contain any data or the trends of antibiotic
usage or any tools with which to communicate
antibiotic prescribing trends to the facility's
prescribing physicians.
During a concurrent telephone interview, the
infection control nurse (ICN) stated that she
served as the facility's infection preventionist
(IP - individual selected by the facility to be
responsible for implementing the IPCP.) and
works 40 hours per week exclusively on
infection control duties. The ICN stated there is
no data kept on trends of antibiotic usage, no
communication of antibiotic prescribing trends
to the facility's prescribing physicians, and no
written protocols on the selection of antibiotics
present in the IPCP. The ICN stated that
antibiotic selection to treat infections is at the
sole discretion of the prescribing physician and
that the facility does not evaluate their use after
they are prescribed. The ICN stated the facility
is trying to "rebuild" its antibiotic stewardship
program and that she has only been in the IP
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CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X1) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
A. BUILDING: ___________
B. WING: _______________
056084
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
ASTORIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
14040 Astoria St
Sylmar, CA 91342
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role for a few months.
On 06/07/19, at 2:35 p.m., during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated the facility
does not track antibiotic prescribing or
communicate any antibiotic prescribing trends
or data back to the prescribers but that they
"will start."
A review of the facility's undated policy entitled
"Antibiotic Stewardship Program" indicated,
"The IP will report on number of antibiotics
prescribed (e.g. days of therapy and the
number of residents treated each month to the
Consultant Pharmacist" and "The IP and
Consultant Pharmacist will be responsible for
collecting and reporting data to the ICC
(infection control committee)." Further review of
the policy indicated that "The IP or Medical
Director will communicate with physicians on
their individual prescribing patterns of cultures
ordered and antibiotics prescribed, as
indicated."
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