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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the investigation of one Facility-Reported
Incidents (FRIs) during an annual recertification
visit conducted 11/16/2019.
FRI number: CA00651472
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 38552
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 35004
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 36500
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse ID: 38601
One deficiency was issued for FRI number
CA00651472; Refer to Ftag 689.
Highest Severity and Scope: G
Total Census: 87
Sample Size: 42
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to prevent a fall accident for one
of eight sampled residents reviewed for the
care area of accidents (Resident 384). Certified
Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) left Resident 384
unsupervised in the shower room.
This deficient practice resulted in a left femur
(thighbone) fracture (broken bone) for Resident
384. The facility transferred Resident 384 to a
general acute care hospital (GACH) on
08/20/2019. Resident 384 underwent a left hip
percutaneous pinning (a type of surgery to
repair a broken hip) on 08/23/2019 to repair the
fracture. Resident 384 experienced left hip pain
after the fall and received Tramadol medication
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other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days
following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14
days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued
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(pain reliever which is used to treat moderate to
severe pain). Resident 384 stayed in the GACH
for eight days.
Findings:
A review of Resident 384's skilled nursing
facility admission record indicated Resident
384 was initially admitted to the facility on
02/22/2019, with diagnoses including dementia
(a group of thinking and social symptoms that
interferes with daily functioning) with behavioral
disturbance, history of falling, restless leg
syndrome (condition that causes an
uncontrollable urge to move your legs, due to
an uncomfortable sensation), age related
debility (physical weakness), and cerebral
infarction (stroke) without residual deficits
(remaining after a disease).
A review of Resident 384's Fall Risk
Assessment dated 02/22/2019, indicated
Resident 384 was at moderate risk for falls.
Resident 384 had one to two falls in the past
three months before admission to the facility.
Resident 384 had the following conditions:
decreased muscular coordination, jerking or
unstable when making turns, and balance
problem while walking. The Assessment
indicated Resident 384 takes one to two of
these medications currently and or within the
last seven days: antihistamines (Claritin,
medication used to treat allergies or cold and
flu symptoms) and antihypertensive (Lisinopril,
medication to keep blood pressure normal).
A review of Resident 384's History and
Physical dated 02/23/2019, indicated that the
resident had unsteady gait and generalized
weakness, transient ischemic attack (TIAtemporary blockage of blood flow in the brain),
and history of falls.
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A review of Resident 384's Care Plan
addressing falls, initiated on 02/23/2019,
indicated the resident was at high risk for
further falls related to history of falls, impaired
cognition and comorbidities (presence of one or
more additional conditions co-occurring with a
primary condition). The interventions included
were to monitor the environment for wet spots,
and observe/anticipate/intervene for factors
causing falls (e.g. mobility problem-standing,
transferring, walking).
A review of Resident 384's Care Plan
addressing Activities of Daily Living (ADL),
initiated on 02/24/2019, indicated the resident
required assistance with ADL functions
secondary to difficulty walking and generalized
muscle weakness. The Care Plan indicated the
ADLs fluctuate depending on cognition, mood,
and behavior. The interventions included to
provide physical assistance by staff with
bathing/showering, extensive assistance by
staff to dress, and extensive-total assistance by
staff to move between surfaces.
A review of Resident 384's Minimum Data Set
(MDS, a standardized assessment and care
screening tool), dated 05/28/2019, indicated
the resident had intact cognitive skills (the
process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience,
and the senses for decision making), but
required cueing for recall (remembering).
Resident 384 required one-person physical
assistance for bathing (how the resident takes
full-body bath/shower, sponge bath, and
transfers in/out of tub/shower).
A review of Resident 384's Fall Risk
Assessment dated 05/28/2019, indicated
Resident 384 had a balance problem while
standing and required use of assistive devices
(e.g. cane, walker, wheelchair, furniture).
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A review of Resident 384's Fall Risk
Assessment dated 05/28/2019 indicated
Lisinopril and Claritin increased the score for
risk for falls.
A review of the Order Summary Report dated
08/01/2019 indicated Resident 384 was
receiving Lisinopril Tablet 20 milligrams (mg)
by mouth once a day for hypertension (high
blood pressure) and Claritin tablet 10 mg by
mouth one time a day for allergic rhinitis (runny
or stuffy nose).
A review of Resident 384's Progress Notes
indicated the following:
1. On 08/20/2019 at 09:40 AM, Registered
Nurse 2 (RN 2) documented the CNA reported
Resident 384 was on the shower floor. RN 2
assessed the resident in bed. The resident
stated his groin was sore, 2/10 pain (pain rating
scale of 0-10, 0 being no pain, 10 being the
worst pain possible). RN 2's skin assessment
showed Resident 384 had a scratch to the left
hip, an abrasion on the head and a left elbow
skin tear over ecchymotic (reddened) with no
active bleeding. PRN (as needed) Tylenol
(Medication Administration Record indicated
Tylenol 325 mg, 2 tablets were given at 09:58
AM, medication to treat minor aches and pain,
and reduces fever), was given. Treatment was
provided to the head abrasion and left elbow
skin tear. At 09:50 AM, the physician was
notified regarding the "event" and he ordered a
left hip and head X-ray STAT (immediately).
2. RN 2 documented on 08/20/2019 at 12:55
PM, the result of the left hip X-ray showed
intertrochanteric (between the highest part of
the thigh bone, bony protrusions of the thigh
bone) fracture extending in the sub capital
region (femoral head) of the left femoral neck
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(just below the ball and socket of hip joint).
The result was relayed to the physician, and an
order was obtained to transfer the resident to a
hospital. The physician was informed Resident
384 was complaining of pain 6/10 on his left
groin and Tylenol was ineffective. The
physician gave an order to give the resident
Tramadol medication, 50 milligrams (mg), one
tablet (Medication Administration Record
indicated it was given at 01:33 PM) and PRN
every 6 hours for moderate to severe pain.
3. RN 2 documented on 08/20/2019 at 01:30
PM, the Tramadol one tablet was administered
by the charge nurse for left hip pain 6/10
(moderate pain).
4. RN 2 documented on 08/20/2019 at 02:20
PM, Resident 384 left the facility by ambulance.
A review of the Administrator Investigative
Report for Resident 384 incident date of
08/20/2019 and reviewed on 08/23/2019
indicated the following:
1. Resident 384 was found on the shower floor
lying on his left side.
2. CNA 1 stated the resident wanted to be
dressed in the shower. CNA 1 instructed the
resident that she would get his items and
instructed him to remain seated. Resident 384
got up while the CNA was not in the shower
room.
3. CNA 1 should not leave any resident-even
alert, cognitive residents (in the shower).
A review of the Post Fall Assessment Form
dated 08/20/2019, indicated Resident 384 had
a fall at 09:40 AM. Resident 384 was trying to
ambulate and lost his balance. The Post Fall
recommendations indicated not to leave the
resident unattended and redirect the resident
as needed.
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A review of the GACH Progress Notes dated
08/28/2019, indicated Resident 384 presented
from the skilled nursing home with a left hip
fracture (broke hip) seen on X-ray. Resident
384 reported slipping in the shower and falling
on his left side as well as hitting his head, but
denied loss of consciousness. Since the fall,
Resident 384 reported left hip pain with
movement. A repeat X-ray in Emergency
Department (ED) showed age indeterminate
left subcapsular femoral neck fracture.
Resident 384 went to the operating room on
08/23/2019 for percutaneous pinning by
orthopedic (medical specialist trained to deal
with problems in the bones, ligaments, and
muscles) surgery.
A review of the nursing facility's Admit/Readmit Nursing Evaluation dated 08/28/2019
indicated Resident 384 was admitted to the
facility with diagnoses including left hip fracture
after mechanical fall, status post left hip
percutaneous pinning on 08/23/2019,
hypertension and heart failure.
A review of Counseling/Disciplinary Notice to
CNA 1 dated 08/23/2019, indicated a final
conference warning was given to CNA 1 for
failure to perform work as required; the
employee did not follow facility policy regarding
resident ADLS, specific to showers.
During an interview on 11/16/2019 at 10:00
AM, Resident 384 stated he remembered
slipping and falling in the shower room. When
asked to discuss the details of his fall, Resident
384 stated, "I don't want to relive my fall."
During a telephone interview on 11/16/2019 at
12:54 PM, Resident 384's Family Member 1
(FM 1) stated that it was "upsetting" to see the
resident in wheelchair. FM 1 stated that the
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resident used to be "walking fine." FM 1 was
aware of the fall but stated that the resident
was not supposed to be in the shower without
help.
During an interview on 11/17/2019 at 07:51
AM, Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2) stated
Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) notified
him that Resident 384 fell in the shower room
(on 08/20/2019). RN 2 performed a head to toe
assessment after the resident was put back to
bed. RN 2 stated the resident complained of
pain of the left hip and called the physician at
around 09:50 AM (Unable to recall exact time).
The physician ordered an X-ray of the left hip
and left pelvis. The X-ray results showed the
resident had left intertrochanteric fracture
extending in the sub capital region of the left
femoral neck. RN 2 notified the physician of
the X-ray results and the physician gave an
order to transfer the resident to the hospital.
During a telephone interview on 11/17/2019 at
10:40 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA
1) stated she was the assigned to Resident 384
when he fell in the shower room on
08/20/2019. CNA 1 stated she brought the
resident to the shower room between 09:30
AM-09:40 AM (unable to recall exact time)
using the wheelchair (W/C) and transferred the
resident to the shower chair when they got to
the shower room. After the shower, she
transferred the resident from the shower chair
to a "regular chair." CNA 1 stated when she
was dressing the resident, she realized she
dropped the resident's underwear on the way to
the shower room. The resident stated to CNA
1 he wanted to get dressed in the shower room
and that he will wait for CNA 1 in the shower
room, while she gets the underwear. CNA 1
stated she instructed him to remain in the chair.
CNA 1 stepped out of the shower room. CNA
1 stated on her way to the resident's room, she
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heard a noise coming from the shower room
that sounded like "a chair banging the wall."
CNA 1 ran back to the shower room and saw
the resident on the floor laying down on his left
side. CNA 1 then called for help and a CNA
and two Licensed Vocational Nurses came
over and assisted the resident off the floor.
They transferred the resident to the bed at
around 10:00 AM (Unable to recall the exact
time). CNA 1 stated she should not have left
the resident by himself in the shower room.
CNA 1 stated, "I made a big mistake."
During a telephone interview on 11/17/2019 at
04:01 PM, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) stated
Resident 384's physician notified her to assess
the resident after the fall in the facility on
08/20/2019 (Unable to recall exact time). The
NP stated that during the assessment, the
resident was in pain. The NP stated she
maneuvered the resident's hip, performed an
internal and external rotation and stated
Resident 384 "seemed very uncomfortable,
seemed highly likely that he probably had a
fracture."
During an interview on 11/17/2019 at 04:43
PM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated
Resident 384 required one-person assists with
bathing/shower. The DON stated the resident
had a history of falls, and CNA 1 should have
not left the resident in the shower room. The
DON stated that CNA 1 was counseled for not
following facility policy on not leaving the
resident alone in the shower.
A review of the facility policy and procedure
titled, "Bath, Shower," dated 2006, indicated
"never leave the resident alone in the shower
room."
A review of the facility policy and procedure
titled, "Falls Management System," last
reviewed by the Policy Review Committee on
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12/06/2018, indicated that each resident is
assisted in attainting or maintaining their
highest practicable level of function through
providing the resident adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
A review of the facility policy and procedure
titled, "Safety and Supervision of Residents,"
last reviewed by the Policy Review Committee
on 12/06/2018, indicated resident safety,
supervision, and assistance to prevent
accidents are facility-wide priorities. ResidentOriented Approach to Safety included
implementing interventions to reduce accident
risks and hazards as follows:
A. communicating specific interventions to all
relevant staff;
B. assigning responsibility for carrying out
interventions;
C. providing training as necessary;
D. ensuring that interventions are implemented;
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E. documenting interventions.
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