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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
PREFIX
TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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F000
INITIAL COMMENTS
F000
PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
(X5)
COMPLETE
DATE
The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
recertification survey and investigation of two
facility reported incident (FRIs):
FRI numbers: CA00583545 and CA00580092
The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
recertification survey.
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Evaluator ID No: 36502, RN, HFEN
Evaluator ID No: 33670, RN, HFEN
Evaluator ID No: 36205, RN, HFEN
Evaluator ID No: 36943, OT, HFE
Evaluator ID No: 38942, RN, HFEN
FRI number: CA00583545 refer to F tags 609
and 610.
FRI number: CA00580092 refer to F tag 609
Total Resident Population: 89
Total Resident Sample: 36
Highest Scope and Severity: E
F557
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Respect, Dignity/Right to have Prsnl Property
CFR(s): 483.10(e)(2)
F557
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§483.10(e) Respect and Dignity.
The resident has a right to be treated with
respect and dignity, including:
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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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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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§483.10(e)(2) The right to retain and use
personal possessions, including furnishings,
and clothing, as space permits, unless to do so
would infringe upon the rights or health and
safety of other residents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to ensure each
resident was treated with respect and dignity
for 2 of 36 sampled residents (Resident 40 and
Resident 84). For Resident 40 and 84, during
breakfast observation, staff were observed
standing while feeding the residents. This
deficient practice had the potential to result in
lowered self-esteem of the resident.
Findings:
a. A review of the clinical record indicated
Resident 40 was admitted to the facility on
5/19/17 with diagnoses that included
unspecified dementia (long term and often
gradual decrease in the ability to think and
remember severe enough to affect a person's
daily functioning) without behavioral
disturbance and malignant neoplasm (group of
diseases involving abnormal cell growth with
the potential to invade or spread to other parts
of the body) of the abdomen.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool), dated 5/26/17 indicated Resident 40's
cognition was severely impaired. Resident 40
required extensive assistance (resident
involved in activity, staff provide weight bearing
support) with bed mobility, transfer, dressing,
toilet use and personal hygiene. Resident 40
required supervision with eating.
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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On 4/25/18 from 7:30 a.m., during breakfast
observation, Certified Nursing Assistant 22
(CNA 22) was observed standing while feeding
Resident 40. Resident 40 was sitting in bed
while being fed breakfast by CNA 22.
On 4/25/18 at 7:55 a.m., an interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON)
who stated staff feeding the residents should
be at eye level with the resident to maintain
dignity.
On 4/25/18 at 8:00 a.m., an interview was
conducted with CNA 22 who confirmed she
was standing while feeding resident 40. CNA
22 stated she should have sat down while
feeding the resident.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled" Feeding the Resident"
indicated the purpose of the feeding procedure
is to ensure food intake at meal times and to
assist the resident with feeding. Position chair
next to the resident; do not stand while feeding
resident.
b. A review of the clinical record indicated
Resident 84 was admitted to the facility on
6/28/17 with diagnoses that included weakness
and generalized muscle weakness.
A review of the MDS, dated 7/5/17 indicated
Resident 84's cognition was moderately
impaired. Resident 84 required extensive
assistance (resident involved in activity, staff
provide weight bearing support) with bed
mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene. Resident 84 required
supervision with eating.
On 4/25/18 from 7:30 a.m., during breakfast
observation, Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) was
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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observed standing while feeding Resident 84.
RN 1 was standing while the feeding resident
with breakfast. Resident 84 was sitting in bed
while being fed breakfast by RN 1.
On 4/25/18 at 7:55 a.m., an interview was
conducted with the DON who stated staff
feeding the resident should be at eye level with
the resident to maintain dignity.
On 4/25/18 at 8:00 a.m., an interview was
conducted with RN 1 who confirmed she was
standing while feeding resident 40. RN 1 stated
the staff feeding the resident need to sit down
for eye level with resident to maintain dignity
and residents will not feel rushed while being
fed.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled" Feeding the Resident"
indicated the purpose of the feeding procedure
is to ensure food intake at meal times and to
assist the resident with feeding. Position chair
next to the resident; do not stand while feeding
resident.
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Reporting of Alleged Violations
CFR(s): 483.12(c)(1)(4)
F609
05/26/2018
§483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
facility must:
§483.12(c)(1) Ensure that all alleged violations
involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or
mistreatment, including injuries of unknown
source and misappropriation of resident
property, are reported immediately, but not
later than 2 hours after the allegation is made,
if the events that cause the allegation involve
abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not
later than 24 hours if the events that cause the
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
(X4) ID
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allegation do not involve abuse and do not
result in serious bodily injury, to the
administrator of the facility and to other officials
(including to the State Survey Agency and adult
protective services where state law provides for
jurisdiction in long-term care facilities) in
accordance with State law through established
procedures.
§483.12(c)(4) Report the results of all
investigations to the administrator or his or her
designated representative and to other officials
in accordance with State law, including to the
State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of
the incident, and if the alleged violation is
verified appropriate corrective action must be
taken.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to:
a. Report an allegation of abuse regarding
Resident 34 to the State Survey Agency
(Department) and other officials immediately or
not later than 24 hours for one of two abuse
allegations in accordance with the State law
and the facility's policy and procedures.
b. Facility failed to provide the Department the
final investigation report within five days per
facility policy for two facility reported incidents
(Residents 34 and 58) investigated during
survey.
This deficient practice had the potential to
place residents in the facility's safety at risk.
Findings:
1. A facility reported incident regarding staff to
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resident abuse was investigated during the
facility's recertification survey.
A record review of Resident 34's admission
indicated resident was admitted to facility on
8/22/17. Admitting diagnoses include heart
failure, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's
disease (A progressive disease that destroys
memory and other important mental functions),
and essential hypertension (high blood
pressure).
A review of the Minimum Data Set [a
standardized assessment and care plan tool
(MDS)], a quarterly assessment dated 2/14/18,
indicated that Resident 34 had a brief interview
mental status score of 2 which signifies that
resident is severely impaired cognitively (the
mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses). A review of
activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
indicated Resident 34 requires extensive
assistance with transfer, dressing, toilet use,
and personal hygiene.
A review of the facility reported incident
indicated on 4/18/18 at 7:30 a.m., it was
reported that a staff-to-resident abuse
allegation was reported between Resident 34
and Certified Nurse Assistant 23 (CNA 23).
The allegation further indicated that a second
CNA (CNA 17) reported Resident 34 was
observed slapping herself on the face and
saying what appeared to be the words "CNA."
The allegation was reported to the
Administrator and an investigation was started
with the suspension of CNA 23.
During an interview with the Administrator on
4/24/18 at 1:53 p.m., the Administrator
acknowledged an alleged incident with
Resident 34 and CNA 23 was being
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investigated internally. The Administrator
further stated the incident was reported to her
on 4/18/18 during the day shift and reported to
the appropriate agencies the following day.
Administrator further stated the alleged staff
member was suspended for three days
pending investigation. Administrator also
stated CNA 23 was reassigned and not work
with Resident 34.
A review of the facsimile (fax) confirmation
sheet used to report the abuse allegation to the
Department indicated it was faxed on 4/19/18
at 2:44 p.m.. During a concurrent interview
with the Administrator on 4/26/18 at 8:45 a.m.,
she acknowledged that their policy is to report
abuse to the appropriate agencies within 24
hours of the incident. Administrator also
acknowledged the report was sent after 24
hours of the incident which was on 4/18/18 at
7:30 a.m..
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled "Policy and Procedure on
Patient Abuse and Prevention" indicated facility
shall ensure reporting of all alleged and
substantiated violations to the state agency and
all other agencies as required, and take all
necessary corrective action based on the
results of the investigation. Policy further
indicated facility shall report the incident by
calling the Department of Health Services
(DHS) within 24 hours of the knowledge of
such incident; followed by a letter explaining
the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This letter shall be maintained in a separate file
and made available to the Department upon
request.
On 4/26/18 at 8:45 a.m., the Administrator was
asked about a final investigation report
performed by the facility and submitted to
licensing and certification within five days of the
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incident. Administrator stated there was no
final investigation report done. After a
concurrent review of the facility's undated
policy and procedure entitled, "Policy and
Procedure on Patient Abuse and Prevention," it
indicated "Facility administrator shall report
findings of investigation to the department
within five working days of the incident.
Administrator acknowledged policy and
procedure and stated she would submit a
findings report immediately.
b. A review of the Admission Record (face
sheet) indicated that Resident 58 was admitted
on 1/12/18 with diagnoses that included
unspecified dementia (decline in mental ability
severe enough to interfere with daily life),
history of falling and muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 58's MDS, dated 1/19/18,
indicated that Resident 58 was moderately
impaired in cognitive skills (ability to think and
reason) for daily decision making.
A review of the Admission Record (face sheet)
indicated that Resident 87 was admitted on
6/29/16 with diagnoses that included
hypertension, osteoporosis (softening of the
bones) and difficulty walking.
A review of Resident 87's MDS, dated 4/6/18,
indicated that Resident 87 has intact cognitive
skills for daily decision making.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 9:45 a.m.,
the Administrator stated that the facility did not
report the results of the investigation to the
Department within five (5) days of the incident
for one resident-to-resident altercations,
involving Resident 58 and 87, which occurred
on 3/25/18. The Administrator was not aware
that she needed to submit the final
investigation report to the Department within
five (5) days of the incident.
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A review of the facility's undated policy titled
"Policy and Procedure on Patient Abuse and
Prevention," indicated that the facility
Administrator shall report findings of
investigation to the Department within five (5)
working days of the incident.
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CFR(s): 483.12(c)(2)-(4)
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§483.12(c) In response to allegations of abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
facility must:
§483.12(c)(2) Have evidence that all alleged
violations are thoroughly investigated.
§483.12(c)(3) Prevent further potential abuse,
neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while the
investigation is in progress.
§483.12(c)(4) Report the results of all
investigations to the administrator or his or her
designated representative and to other officials
in accordance with State law, including to the
State Survey Agency, within 5 working days of
the incident, and if the alleged violation is
verified appropriate corrective action must be
taken.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on record review and interview, the
facility failed to protect residents during an
abuse investigation when they failed to
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suspend a staff member immediately after
notification of a staff to resident abuse
allegation. This failure has the potential to
place residents at risk for further abuse by the
alleged staff member or other residents.
Findings:
A record review of Resident 34's admission
indicated resident was admitted to facility on
8/22/17. Admitting diagnoses include heart
failure, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's
disease (A progressive disease that destroys
memory and other important mental functions),
and essential hypertension (high blood
pressure).
A review of the Minimum Data Set [a
standardized assessment and care plan tool
(MDS)], a quarterly assessment dated 2/14/18,
indicated that Resident 34 has a brief interview
mental status score of 2 which signifies that
resident is severely impaired cognitively (the
mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses). A review of
activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
indicated Resident 34 requires extensive
assistance with transfer, dressing, toilet use,
and personal hygiene.
A review of the facility reported incident
indicated on 4/18/18 at 7:30 a.m., it was
reported that a staff-to-resident abuse
allegation was reported between Resident 34
and Certified Nurse Assistant 23 (CNA 23).
The allegation further indicated that a second
CNA (CNA 17) reported Resident 34 was
observed slapping herself on the face and
saying what appeared to be the words "CNA."
The allegation was reported to the
Administrator and an investigation was started
with the suspension of CNA 23.
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During a record review of a "Time Card
Report," printed on 4/25/18 for CNA 23,
indicated the following:
4/18/18, Wednesday
Work - 6:55 a.m. to 11:02 a.m.
Lunch - 11:02 a.m. to 11:39 a.m.
Work - 11:39 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Total: 7.75 hours worked
During an interview with the Director of Staff
Development (DSD) on 4/25/18 at 2:40 p.m.,
the DSD acknowledged the alleged staff-toresident incident that occurred on 4/18/18
between Resident 34 and CNA 23. The DSD
stated, the policy was to suspend the alleged
staff immediately for the safety of the Resident
34 and other residents in the facility. CNA 23
was allowed to work the rest of her shift and
was suspended after the day was over. The
DSD stated CNA 23 should have been
suspended immediately and should not have
worked with any residents.
During an interview with the Administrator on
4/25/18 at 2:55 p.m., The Administrator
acknowledged that CNA 23 was allowed to
work the rest of her shift after abuse allegation
occurred. The Administrator also stated CNA
23 was reassigned and did not work with
Resident 34 for the rest of her shift. The
Administrator acknowledged that CNA 23
should have been suspended immediately for
the safety of all the residents in the facility.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled "Policy and Procedure on
Patient Abuse and Prevention," it indicated that
if the suspected perpetrator is a staff member,
immediately place the staff member upon
administrative leave for three (3) days or more
depending upon the resolution and/or
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conclusion of the alleged violations.
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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
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
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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 observation, interview and record
review the facility failed to develop a
comprehensive person-centered care plan for
two of 36 sampled residents ( Resident 8 and
41).
1. Resident 8 had no plan of care that
addressed interventions for anemia (a condition
in which the blood does not carry enough
oxygen to the rest of your body).
2. Resident 41's care plan for risk for skin
breakdown did not reflect the use of Geri
sleeves (protects residents' arms and legs
against damage caused by friction and
shearing) to both arms as ordered.
As a result of these deficient practices the
residents failed to receive the necessary care
and intervention to achieve the highest
potential well being.
Findings:
1. A review of an Admission Record indicated
Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on
10/18/11 and was readmitted on 9/21/16 with
diagnoses that atherosclerotic heart disease
(narrowing and hardening of the arteries in the
heart), dementia ( memory loss) and angina
pectoris ( chest pain due to lack of blood with
oxygen to the heart).
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A review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care area
planning tool dated 1/18/18, indicated Resident
8 had severe impairment in memory and
cognition ( ability to think and reason) and
required extensive assistance (resident
involved in activity, the staff provide weight
bearing support) with one person assistance on
bed mobility, eating and transfers.
On 4/24/18 at 10:18 a.m., a review of Resident
8's laboratory results dated 4/5/18 and
concurrent interview with Registered Nurse 3
(RN 3) indicated, Resident 8 had a low blood
count suggestive of anemia.
(a condition in which the blood does not carry
enough oxygen to the rest of the body due to
blood loss or not having the mineral iron found
in the diet). RN 3 stated, Resident 8 had no
care plan or interventions to assess or monitor
resident for signs and symptoms of anemia. RN
3 also stated the following interventions should
had been done such, as check the stool for
blood, monitor for laboratory test for anemia, or
refer to the dietician for the dietary
supplements such as food high in iron to
correct anemia.
According to the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled "Reporting of Lab and X-ray
results" indicated, the facility shall develop a
plan of care to address identified problem
and/or revise the plan of care to reflect current
status of the resident.
2. A review of the clinical record indicated
Resident 41 was admitted to the facility on
1/11/13 with diagnoses that included adult
failure to thrive (condition characterized by loss
of appetite, weight loss, and inactivity) and
Alzheimer's disease (irreversible, progressive
brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and
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thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry
out the simplest tasks).
A review of the MDS, dated 5/22/17 indicated
Resident 41's cognitive skills for daily decision
making was severely impaired. Resident 41
required total dependence (full staff
performance) with bed mobility, transfer,
dressing, eating, toilet use and personal
hygiene.
A review of Resident 41's physician's order
dated 4/19/18 indicated apply Geri sleeves to
both arms as tolerated to maintain skin
integrity.
On 4/23/18 at 3:15 p.m., during initial tour of
the facility, Resident 41 was observed awake in
bed with Geri sleeves on both arms.
On 4/24/18 at 1:20 p.m. Resident 41 was
observed sleeping in bed with Geri sleeves on
both arms.
A review of Resident 41's care plan dated
1/12/13, updated 1/7/18 indicated the resident
was at risk for skin breakdown due to fragile
and dry skin with aging process and behavior
of scratching on self. Resident 41's care plan
did not reflect the use of Geri sleeves to both
arms as ordered. The resident's plan of care
was not updated to reflect the active order to
apply Geri sleeves to both arms as tolerated to
maintain skin integrity.
4/24/18 at 1:30 p.m., an interview was
conducted with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
(LVN 1) who confirmed Resident 41 was
wearing Geri sleeves on both arms. LVN 1
stated the resident's care plan did not reflect
the order to apply Geri sleeves to both arms as
tolerated to maintain skin integrity. LVN 1
stated the care plan should have been updated
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to serve as a guide to reflect the current
intervention for the resident.
4/24/18 at 1:45 p.m., an interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON)
who stated Resident 41 needed Geri sleeves
for both arms to skin protection due to history
of constant scratching that resulted to skin tear.
The DON indicated the resident's care plan is
important to serve as a guide for all staff on
how to provide care to the resident. DON
confirmed the use of Geri sleeves as ordered
was not written in the resident's plan of care.
DON also stated the care plan should be
updated to reflect the current physician's order.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled "Care Plan" indicated services
that are to be furnished for the resident to
attain or maintain the resident's highest
practicable physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being are to be included in the plan of
care. Documentation in the resident's clinical
record should include the following information:
(e) Interventions carried out.
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CFR(s): 483.21(b)(3)(i)
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§483.21(b)(3) Comprehensive Care Plans
The services provided or arranged by the
facility, as outlined by the comprehensive care
plan, must(i) Meet professional standards of quality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
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Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to follow professional standards of
practice for 1 of 36 sampled residents
(Resident 20). For Resident 20, who received
Tylenol Tablet 325 milligrams (mg) 2 tablets by
mouth for mild pain on 2/27/18, the licensed
staff incorrectly documented in the pain
assessment flowsheet that the medication was
administered on 2/28/18. This deficient practice
had the potential to result in ineffective pain
management for the resident related to
medication administration documentation error.
Findings:
A review of the resident information sheet
indicated Resident 20 was admitted to the
facility on 11/4/13 and was readmitted on
6/16/16 with diagnoses that included epilepsy
(brain disorder in which a person has repeated
seizures [convulsions] over time), major
depressive disorder (persistent feelings of
sadness and worthlessness and a lack of
desire to engage in formerly pleasurable
activities) and blindness left eye.
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a
standardized assessment and care planning
tool), dated 11/3/17 indicated Resident 20 was
cognitively intact. Resident 20 required
extensive assistance with bed mobility,
transfer, dressing, toilet use and personal
hygiene. Resident 20 required supervision with
eating.
A review of the physician's order for Resident
20 dated 6/16/16 indicated to administer
Tylenol Tablet 325 milligrams (mg) give 2
tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed for
mild pain (not to exceed 3 grams/day).
A review of Resident 20's Medication
Administration Record (MAR) indicated
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Resident 20 received Tylenol Tablet 325 mg 2
tablets by mouth on 2/27/18.
A review of Resident 20's Pain Assessment
Flowsheet indicated the licensed staff
documented Tylenol Tablet 325 mg 2 tablets by
mouth was administered to the resident on
2/28/18 for left leg pain on 2/10 pain scale.
On 4/24/18 at 1:55 p.m., an interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON)
who stated it was important to document pain
and pain medication administration accurately.
The DON indicated the licensed staff must
document in the resident's clinical record
accurately when the medication was given and
the effectiveness of the medication. The DON
confirmed based on the MAR, Resident 20
received Tylenol on 2/27/18 and was
incorrectly documented as given on 2/28/18.
DON stated pain is one of the components of
vital signs and should be documented
accurately.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled' Medication and Treatment
Administration" indicated licensed nurse
administering the medication / treatment shall
record the date, time, dose of the drug or
treatment administered to the resident in the
clinical record (e. g. MAR, Treatment Record).
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CFR(s): 483.25
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§ 483.25 Quality of care
Quality of care is a fundamental principle that
applies to all treatment and care provided to
facility residents. Based on the comprehensive
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assessment of a resident, the facility must
ensure that residents receive treatment and
care in accordance with professional standards
of practice, the comprehensive personcentered care plan, and the residents' choices.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
3. A record review of Resident 34's admission
record indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 8/22/17. Admitting diagnoses
included heart failure, major depressive
disorder, Alzheimer's disease (A progressive
disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions), and essential
hypertension (high blood pressure).
A review of the MDS, quarterly assessment
dated 2/14/18, indicated that Resident 34 has a
brief interview mental status score of 2 which
signifies that resident is severely impaired
cognitively (the mental action or process of
acquiring knowledge and understanding
through thought, experience, and the senses).
A review of activities of daily living (ADL)
assistance indicated Resident 34 requires
extensive assistance with transfer, dressing,
toilet use, and personal hygiene.
During a record review of the licensed nurses
progress notes, dated 4/10/18 at 4:00 p.m., it
indicated "Noted generalized rash over whole
body. Multiple mild erythematic (redness of the
skin or mucous membranes) with irregular
border. With no open wound over whole body.
Resident no fever, no shortness of breath, no
edema (a condition characterized by an excess
of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or
tissues of the body). Resident is not in acute
distress, on and off itchiness noted. Noted mild
pain with symptoms. Notified physician,
received new order carried out including setting
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up appointment with dermatologist (skin doctor)
office. Informed resident representative of
condition and plan of care."
During an interview with Registered Nurse 2
(RN 2) who was also the treatment nurse, on
4/25/18 at 9 a.m., RN 2 acknowledged that the
initial assessment documented on the licensed
nurses progress notes was not complete. RN 2
also acknowledged that it should have been
more detailed in order to measure
effectiveness of the treatment.
During a record review of the policy and
procedure entitled "Policy and Procedure on
Daily Body Check and Daily Body Check
Report," undated, it indicated "Charge nurse
shall conduct basic assessment and data
collection based on the presented Daily Body
Check and shall promptly notify the resident's
physician of his/her findings."
According to Thompson (2008), "Your physical
assessment should include a complete
inspection and palpation of the skin, assessing
the entire skin surface for color, odor, texture,
and hygiene. Be sure to document any lesions
present, noting anatomic location and
distribution over the body, size, shape, color,
type, pattern, and any associated drainage."
Thompson, P., Langemo, D., Hanson, D.,
Anderson, J., & Hunter, S., (2008) Assessing
Skin Rashes. Nursing, Vol. 38(4), 59.
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Based on observation, interview and record
review the facility failed to provide necessary
care and services to three of 36 sampled
residents (Resident 8, 34 and 57) by failing to:
1. Resident 57, who had diabetes ( a disease in
which your blood sugar levels are too high) was
not reassessed or evaluated for elevated blood
sugar level greater than 300 milligrams per
deciliter for 3 months. In addition, Resident 57
was not educated about the importance of
adhering to a diabetic diet.
According Medlineplus.gov, a fasting (blood
sugar tested before meals) blood glucose test,
a level between 70 and 100 mg/dL (milligrams
per deciliter) and a random blood glucose test
level is below 125 mg/dL is considered normal.
(https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003482
.htm)
As a result of this deficient practice, Resident
57 had the potential to develop complication
related to diabetes such as, blindness,
ketoacidosis (a life-threatening condition due to
breaking down of fat that causes blood to be
acidic), diabetic coma (a coma results due to
high blood sugar), and narrowing and
hardening of the arteries that could damage the
organs kidneys, heart and brain.
2. Resident 8 was not assessed, evaluated and
provided necessary interventions for anemia (a
condition in which the blood does not carry
enough oxygen to the rest of your body) and
provided necessary interventions to treat
anemia.
This deficient practice had the potential to
result in severe anemia and a compromised to
the resident's well being.
3. Resident 34 was not accurately assessed
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upon initial detection of the rash.
This deficient practices had the potential and
had resulted in the residents not to receive the
necessary care timely to prevent a decline in
the over all well-being.
Findings:
1. A review of an Admission Record indicated
Resident 57 was admitted to the facility on
2/7/18 with diagnoses that included
cerebrovascular disease ( a disease resulted
from lack of blood flow to the brain) with
hemiphlegia ( paralysis or loss of movement)
on the left side of the body) and diabetes
mellitus ( a condition of high blood sugar).
A review of the Minimum Data Set ([MDS] a
resident assessment and care area planning
tool], dated 2/14/18, Resident 57 had moderate
impairment in memory and cognition ( ability to
think and reason) that required extensive
assistance with one person (resident involved
in activity, the staff provide weight bearing
support) on bed mobility, transfers and
supervision (an oversight, encouragement and
cueing) with set up only help on eating.
On 4/25/18 at 8 a.m. during the facility tour
Resident 57 observed lying in bed watching
television. In an interview, Resident 57 stated,
he was happy with the care provided by the
facility.
On 4/25/18 at 3:24 p.m. during a record review
of the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
and concurrent interview with Licensed
Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) indicated, Resident
57's blood sugar level where consistently high
because the resident liked to eat snacks. LVN
1 also stated, she did not inform Resident 57
about importance of adhering to a diabetic diet
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(low concentrated sugar).
On 4/25/18 at 4:00 p.m., during a review of the
medical record and concurrent interview with
Registered Nurse Supervisor 3 (RN 3) stated,
Resident 57's the blood sugar level had been
elevated for three months from February 2018
to March 2018, that was not reported to the
doctor to ensure the insulin was adjusted. The
RN 1 also stated, Resident 57 should had been
informed about the importance of adhering to a
diabetic diet due to a risk of developing
atheroschlerosis (narrowing and hardening of
the arteries in the heart), that could lead to
strokes and heart attack and ketoacidosis.
On 4/25/18 at 4:00 p.m., during a concurrent
medical record review conducted with the
Registered Nurse Supervisor 3 (RN 3) the
following records indicated:
a. A review of a physician's order, dated 2/8/18,
for Resident 57's current medication regimen to
treat diabetes included:
-To check finger stick four times a day at 6:30
a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and
administer Lispro (long acting insulin or
medication used to lower the blood sugar level)
according to the blood sugar result using a
insulin sliding scale (insulin regimens
approximate daily insulin requirements).
-Glargine long acting insulin or medication used
to lower the blood sugar level) inject 15 units
given subcutaneously (under the skin) one time
a day at 6:30 a.m.
b. A review of the Medication Administration
Record from February 2018 to April 2018
indicated, Resident 57's blood sugar level
checked via finger stick (a process of checking
blood sugar level with a needle prick) revealed
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a consistent high blood sugar levels for three
months as listed below:
- For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at 11
a.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 192 to
370 mg/dL
For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 224 to
442 mg/dL
For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 171 to
455 mg/dL
- For the month of March 1 to 31, 2018 at 11
a.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 316 to
438 mg/dL
For the month of March 1 to 31, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 143 to
444 mg/dL
For the month of March 1 to 31, 2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 174 to
402 mg/dL
- For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 11 a.m.
the blood sugar level ranged from 226 to 491
mg/dL
For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 224 to
435 mg/dL
For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 199 to
399 mg/dL
c. On 4/25/18 at 4:05 p.m., a review of
Resident 57's laboratory result, dated 1/27/18,
timed at 9:07 a.m. indicated Hemoglobin AIC
level of 8.8% on 1/27/18, which was checked
prior to Resident 57's admission to the facility
on 2/8/18. In a concurrent interview with RN 3
she stated, the HGB A1C should had been
rechecked after the resident admitted to the
facility due to high blood sugar levels.
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According to the National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Hemoglobin AIC is a blood test that measures
average blood sugar level over the past 3
months with the normal range level of 4.26.3%. (https://medlineplus.gov/a1c.html)
On 4/26/18 10:45 AM in an interview, the
Activity Director stated, Resident 57 always
asked for cookies even when he was informed
that he could not have anymore because of
diabetes, but she sometimes gives the resident
one or two more.
On 4/26/18 at 1:53 p.m. in an interview, the
Director of Nursing (DON) stated, the primary
physician should had been informed when
Resident 57's blood sugar level was high, so
that the medication can be adjusted, check the
laboratory results, assess the dietary habits,
and revise the care plan because of the risk of
complications such as infection, diabetic coma,
glaucoma ( high fluid pressure in the eyes that
could lead to blindness), stoke ( lack of blood
flow to the brain) and heart attack (lack of blood
flow to the heart).
2. A review of an Admission Record indicated
Resident 8 was admitted to the facility on
10/18/11 and was readmitted on 9/21/16 with
diagnoses that atherosclerotic heart disease
(narrowing and hardening of the arteries in the
heart), dementia ( memory loss) and angina
pectoris ( chest pain due to lack of blood with
oxygen to the heart).
According to the quarterly MDS, dated 1/18/18,
Resident 8 had severe impairment in memory
and cognition (ability to think and reason) and
required extensive assistance (resident
involved in activity, the staff provide weight
bearing support) with one person assistance on
bed mobility, eating and transfers.
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On 4/24/18 at 10:18 a.m., a record review of
Resident 8's laboratory results dated 4/5/18
conducted with Registered Nurse 3 (RN 3)
indicated, Resident 8 had a low blood count
suggestive of anemia, the laboratory results
indicated below:
Hemoglobin level of 11.6 (reference range 13.7
-17.5 grams per deciliter) (Hemoglobin (Hgb) is
iron rich protein in the blood that carries oxygen
from the lungs to the body.)
Red Blood Cell count 3.96 (normal range 4.636.08 million units per liter) (Red Blood Count
(RBC) carry hemoglobin to tissues throughout
the body blood cells.)
Hematocrit level 35.9 (reference range 40.151.0 %) (Hematocrit (Hct) is a measurement of
the amount of red blood cells in the blood.)
According to the National Institute of Health
(NIH), anemia is a medical condition in which
the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less
than normal with symptoms that included
feeling tired, hair loss, shortness of breath and
rapid heartbeat.
(https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthtopics/anemia)
On 4/24/18 at 10:18 a.m., in a concurrent
interview RN 3 stated, Resident 8 had no care
plan or interventions to assess or monitor
resident for signs and symptoms of anemia. RN
3 also stated the following interventions should
had been done such, as check the stool for
blood, monitor for laboratory test for anemia, or
refer to the dietician for the dietary
supplements such as food high in iron to
correct anemia.
According to the facility's undated policy and
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procedure titled "Reporting of Lab and X-ray
results" indicated, the facility shall develop a
plan of care to address identified problem
and/or revise the plan of care to reflect the
current status of the resident.
F689
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
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§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 observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide safe
equipment and supervision by failing to:
a. Ensure three of four sampled shower chairs
had functional breaks.
b. Ensure Resident 14 had adequate
supervision while sitting in a wheelchair in the
facility parking lot.
c. Measure the temperature and ensure
calibration (measurement or adjustment for a
particular function) of the rehabilitation room's
hydrocollator (unit filled with water to provide
consistent heat for hot packs).
These failures had the potential to lead to
injury, including falls and burns.
Findings:
a. During an observation on 4/25/18 at 9:58
a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant 18 (CNA 18)
and CNA 19 transferred Resident 17 from the
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shower chair to the bed. Prior to the transfer,
Resident 17 stated, "Make sure you put the
brakes on." During the two-person transfer, the
shower chair continued to move.
During an observation and concurrent interview
on 4/25/18 at 9:58 a.m., CNA 18 stepped on a
lever attached to each of the shower chair's
four wheels to activate the brakes. The shower
chair's wheels continued to move with the
brakes activated. CNA 18 stated that the
shower chair was not supposed to move when
the brakes were down.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 10:03
a.m., CNA 7 and CNA 15 assisted Resident 33
from the bed to the shower chair. The shower
chair continued to move while transferring
Resident 33 into the shower chair.
During an observation on 4/26/18 at 8:10 a.m.
with the Director of Staff Development (DSD),
there were four (4) shower chairs present in the
men's shower room. One shower chair did not
have brakes attached to both front wheels.
The DSD pushed down to activate the brakes
attached to each shower chair's wheels. Three
of the four shower chairs continued to move
despite having the brakes applied. The DSD
stated that ineffective brakes on the shower
chairs placed the residents at risk for fall. DSD
stated that the CNAs were supposed to report
any problems with the shower chairs to the
DSD or the maintenance staff. The DSD
stated that the maintenance staff was
supposed to check the shower chairs.
A review of the facility's maintenance request
log located at Nursing Station A, dated from
11/16/17 to 4/8/18, did not indicate the shower
chair brakes had been reported.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 8:22 a.m.,
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the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) stated that
the shower chairs were checked at least once
per week. The MS stated that the maintenance
staff serviced the shower chairs for cleaning,
which included disinfecting, power washing,
removing hair from wheels, and applying oil to
wheels. The MS stated that the CNAs should
bring the shower chair to the maintenance staff
if the shower chair brakes were not functional.
A review of the maintenance log, dated 3/12/18
to 4/25/18, did not indicate service to the
facility's shower chair brakes.
b. During an observation on 4/24/18 at 1:14
p.m., Resident 14 was sitting in a wheelchair in
the facility's parking lot. There was no facility
staff or family members present with the
resident. Resident 14's wheelchair was
positioned behind a metal U-shaped structure
cemented and attached to the parking lot's
asphalt. Resident 14 was pulling and pushing
on the U-shaped structure while sitting in the
wheelchair.
During an interview on 4/24/18 at 1:14 p.m.,
Laundry Staff 1 stated that Resident 14's family
member usually assisted and supervised
Resident 14.
During an interview on 4/24/18 at 1:21 p.m.,
the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that
Resident 14's family member left the resident
unattended to use the restroom.
A review of the admission record indicated
Resident 14 was admitted to the facility on
7/21/16. Resident 14's diagnoses included left
femur fracture (fracture of the upper leg bone)
close to the hip, dementia (decline in mental
ability severe enough to interfere with daily life),
and muscle weakness.
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A review of Resident 14's fall risk assessment,
dated 3/24/18, indicated Resident 14 achieved
a score of 11. A score above 10 indicated a
high risk for fall.
A care plan for falls, initially dated on 7/22/16,
indicated Resident 14 was at risk for falls
related to general weakness, unsteady gait,
use of an assisted device, poor/fair safety
awareness, history of falls, and dementia. The
plan included to instruct Resident 14 not to
make sudden position changes.
During a follow-up interview on 4/24/18 at 2:15
p.m., DON stated that the facility had a care
plan meeting with Resident 14's family member
on 4/24/18 regarding not leaving Resident 14
unsupervised in the parking lot.
c. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 3:13
p.m., a small hydrocollator was present in the
rehabilitation room. There was no sticker
attached to the hydrocollator indicating the date
of its last calibration. A warning sign attached
to the top of the hydrocollator indicated that the
water temperature should not exceed 165
degrees Fahrenheit (F). However, the water
temperature inside the hydrocollator measured
171 degrees F. In a concurrent interview,
Rehabilitation Staff 1 (Rehab Staff 1) stated
there was a cleaning log for the hydrocollator
but was unable to locate the temperature log.
During an interview on 4/23/18 at 3:13 p.m.,
Rehab Staff 2 stated that if the hydrocollator's
temperature exceeded the manufacturer's
recommendations, then there was a possibility
the hot packs can cause superficial burns.
During an interview on 4/24/18 at 7:37 a.m.,
the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) stated that
the Rehabilitation Staff did not periodically
check the temperatures for the hydrocollator.
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DOR stated that the facility received the
hydrocollator in January 2017 but have not had
it calibrated to ensure proper functioning.
A review of the hydrocollator's manufacturer
user manual indicated the recommended
operating temperature was 160 to 165 degrees
F.
During a follow-up interview on 4/24/18 at 8:07
a.m., DOR acknowledged that the
hydrocollator's temperature exceeded the
manufacturer's recommendations. DOR
acknowledged that the high temperature could
possibly cause burns, especially for residents
with impaired sensation.
F690
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Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI
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
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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
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 provide necessary
assistance to maintain continence (control) to
one of 36 sampled residents (Resident 74) who
was continent of bowel and was assessed as a
"good candidate" for bowel and bowel training.
This deficient practice had the potential for
Resident 74 to decline in toileting abilities.
Findings:
A review of an Admission Record indicated
Resident 74 was admitted to the facility on
12/18/15 with diagnoses that included
atheroschlerosis of aorta (narrowing and
hardening of the blood vessel in the heart) and
gastric ulcer ( a sore in the lining of your
stomach).
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
resident assessment and care area screening
tool dated 3/22/18, Resident 74 had moderate
impairment in memory and cognition ( ability to
think and reason) and required limited
assistance (resident highly involved in activity,
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the staff provide guided maneuvering of limbs
or non weight bearing assistance) with one
person assistance with transfers, personal
hygiene and toileting. The MDS also indicated
Resident 74 was continent (ability to control)
bowel and frequently incontinent (no ability to
control) of bladder.
On 4/25/18 at 10:50 a.m., according to "Bowel
and Bladder Assessment" dated 3/22/18,
Resident 74 had a score of 15 (a score of 1015 indicated resident was a good candidate for
bowel and bladder retraining). In a concurrent
interview, the MDS nurse stated, she assessed
Resident 74 as a good candidate for bowel and
bladder retraining but did not placed Resident
74 in bowel and bladder (B and B) retraining
because Resident 74 was in the toileting
retraining last January 2018 but was not
continued because Resident 74 refused.
However, the MDS nurse stated, there was no
IDT, care plan or any documentation of
Resident 74 refusal to participate in the B and
B retraining program.
On 4/25/18 at 2 p.m. during an observation,
Resident 74 observed standing in front of the
wheelchair by the sink with the wheelchair.
On 4/26/18 at 8:39 a.m. during an interview,
Resident 74 observed lying in bed with left arm
paralysis. In an interview, Resident 74 stated
he uses the wheelchair to go to the bathroom
and no one assists him to go to the toilet when
needed.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled " Bowel and Bladder Assessment" if the
resident is continent upon admission, risk
factors of incontinency, such as frequency of
urination, limited mobility shall be considered
with appropriate care planning to prevent any
decline in bowel and bladder functioning.
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Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance
CFR(s): 483.25(g)(1)-(3)
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§483.25(g) Assisted nutrition and hydration.
(Includes naso-gastric and gastrostomy tubes,
both percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
and percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy,
and enteral fluids). Based on a resident's
comprehensive assessment, the facility must
ensure that a resident§483.25(g)(1) Maintains acceptable parameters
of nutritional status, such as usual body weight
or desirable body weight range and electrolyte
balance, unless the resident's clinical condition
demonstrates that this is not possible or
resident preferences indicate otherwise;
§483.25(g)(2) Is offered sufficient fluid intake to
maintain proper hydration and health;
§483.25(g)(3) Is offered a therapeutic diet
when there is a nutritional problem and the
health care provider orders a therapeutic diet.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to evaluate one of 36 sampled
residents (Resident 692) for adequate nutrition.
For Resident 692, the facility failed to perform
weekly weights upon admission and failed to
perform a dietary re-evaluation. These
deficient practices resulted in a weight loss of
8.2 pounds (6.46%) from 2/10/18 to 3/19/18
and had the potential to lead to continued
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avoidable weight loss.
Findings:
A review of the admission record indicated
Resident 692 was admitted to the facility on
2/9/18. Resident 692's diagnoses included
pneumonia, heart failure, muscle weakness,
and diabetes (disease in which the body's
ability to produce or respond to the hormone
insulin is impaired).
A review of Resident 692's Minimum Data Set
(MDS - a comprehensive assessment used as
a care planning tool), dated 2/16/18, indicated
Resident 692 was severely impaired for daily
decision-making. Resident 692 required
extensive assistance with one-person physical
assistance for eating, bed mobility, transfers,
dressing, and bathing. The MDS indicated
Resident 692's weight was 127 pounds.
A review of the physician's order, dated 2/9/18,
indicated Resident 692 required a mechanical
soft diet with ground texture, no concentrated
sweetener, no added salt, and nectar thick
liquids.
A review of Resident 692's care plan, dated
2/10/18, for At Risk for Unintended Weight
Loss indicated the approach plan included but
was not limited to monitoring weights and
intakes, monitoring diet tolerance, and offer
substitutes for food not eaten.
A review of the Initial Nutritional Assessment,
dated 2/12/18, indicated Resident 692 weighed
126.8 pounds and required 1,521 to 1,920
calories daily. The plan and recommendation
included to provide the prescribed diet, monitor
weight and labs, and to incorporate food
preference when possible.
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A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure entitled "Monthly and Weekly
Weights" indicated that the resident "upon
admission or re-admission to the facility, shall
be weighed on a weekly basis for four (4)
consecutive weeks."
A review of the Resident 692's weight record
indicated the following weights: 126.8 pounds
on 2/10/18, 118.6 pounds on 3/19/18, 116.6
pounds on 3/26/18, 114.5 pounds on 4/2/18,
113.4 pounds on 4/9/18, 112.2 pounds on
4/16/18, and 113.6 pounds on 4/23/18. There
were no weekly weights recorded after
Resident 692's admission on 2/9/18. Resident
692 lost 8.2 pounds (6.46%) from 2/10/18 to
3/19/18.
A review of the meal intake from 2/9/18 to
3/18/18 indicated Resident 692's meal intake
varied from 20% to 100% with one refusal on
3/15/18.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 8:16 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated that the
facility did not have a dietary spreadsheet with
the portion sizes and food items for each type
of diet. The DS stated that the nutritional
value, including amount of calories per meal,
was uncertain for the facility's menus.
A review of the Weight Variance Committee
Assessment, dated 3/20/18, indicated Resident
692 had a significant loss of 8.2 pounds from
2/10/18 to 3/19/18. The Weight Variance
Committee did not include a Registered
Dietitian (RD).
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure entitled "Weights" indicated that
when a significant weight change was noted,
then a RD consultation was recommended
prior to altering a resident's nutritional plan of
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care.
A review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Conference, dated 3/20/18, indicated that the
facility's new environment might be a
contributing factor to Resident 692's weight
loss. IDT recommended weekly weights for
four (4) weeks, two (2) calorie house
nourishment 60 cc by mouth twice daily, and
add one (1) bowl of boiled rice and one (1)
bowl of fortified cereal to meals.
A review of the Nutritional Progress Note,
dated 3/21/18, included the RD's assessment
that Resident 692 had a significant weight loss
but was still within ideal body weight. RD
indicated a plan to follow-up with weekly
weights and food intake. RD's goal was to
maintain weight within ideal body weight range
and prevent significant weight loss.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 11:16 a.m.,
the RD stated that she was consulted when
resident had significant weight changes, which
RD defined as 5% weight loss in one month.
RD stated that she consulted with the facility for
four (4) hours every two weeks, totaling eight
(8) hours per month.
During a follow-up interview on 4/25/18 at
12:08 p.m., the RD was unable to provide the
facility's dietary spreadsheet to indicate each
meal's caloric intake. RD acknowledged that
the caloric intake for each meal was unknown
due to the absence of a dietary spreadsheet.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 11:09 a.m.,
the RD stated that a resident with significant
weight loss should be followed up within two
weeks. RD stated that she assessed Resident
692 on 3/21/18. RD's last consultation with the
facility was on 4/16/18. RD reviewed Resident
692's clinical record and acknowledged that
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Resident 692 continued to lose weight between
3/21/18 to 4/16/18. RD stated that she failed
to provide Resident 692 with a re-evaluation on
4/16/18. RD stated that she did not have an
established system to re-evaluate residents
with weight loss. RD stated that she depended
on the Dietary Supervisor to inform RD of
residents with weight loss.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 2:16 p.m.,
the Director of Nursing (DON) stated that the
RD did not have an established schedule for
consultation visits. DON stated that the IDT
implemented nutritional interventions without
consulting the RD since the facility was
unaware when the RD would come to the
facility.
F756
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Drug Regimen Review, Report Irregular, Act
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
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
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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 observation. interview and record
review the facility the pharmacy consultant
failed to identify irregularities during the
monthly medication regimen review (MRR) for
one of 36 sampled residents (Resident 57) with
uncontrolled blood sugar levels for the last
three months from February to April 2018.
As a result of this deficient practice Resident 57
could develop a complication related to
consistent elevated blood sugar such as
blindness, ketoacidosis (a life-threatening
condition due to breaking down of fat too fast
that the liver processes the fat into a fuel called
ketones, which causes the blood to become
acidic), diabetic coma (a coma results due to
high blood sugar), and narrowing and
hardening of the arteries that could damage the
organs kidneys, heart and brain.
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Findings:
A review of an Admission Record indicated
Resident 57 was admitted to the facility on
2/7/18 with diagnoses that included
cerebrovascular disease ( a disease resulted
from lack of blood flow to the brain) with
chenille (paralysis or loss of movement) on the
left side of the body) and diabetes mellitus ( a
condition of high blood sugar).
According to the admission Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care area
planning tool, dated 2/14/18, Resident 57 had
moderate impairment in memory and cognition
(ability to think and reason) that required
extensive assistance (resident involved in
activity, the staff provide weight bearing
support) with one person assistance on bed
mobility, transfers and supervision (an
oversight, encouragement and cueing) with set
up only help on eating.
According Medlineplus.gov, a fasting ( blood
sugar tested before meals) blood glucose test,
a level between 70 and 100 mg/dL (milligrams
per deciliter) and a random blood glucose test
level is below 125 mg/dL is considered normal.
On 4/25/18 at 4 p.m., during a review of the
medical record review conducted with the
Registered Nurse Supervisor 3 (RN 3) the
following records indicated:
1. A review of a physician's order, dated 2/8/18,
for Resident 57's current medication regimen to
treat diabetes included:
a. To check finger stick four times a day at 6:30
a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and
administer Lispro (long acting insulin or
medication used to lower the blood sugar level)
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according to the blood sugar result using a
insulin sliding scale (insulin regimens
approximate daily insulin requirements).
b. Glargine ( long acting insulin or medication
used to lower the blood sugar level) inject 15
units given subcutaneously ( under the skin)
one time a day at 6:30 a.m.
2. A review of the Medication Administration
Record from February 2018 to April 2018
indicated, Resident 57's blood sugar level
checked via fingerstick (a process of checking
blood sugar level with a needle prick) revealed
a consistent high blood sugar levels for three
months as listed below:
a. For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at
11 a.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 192
to 370 mg/dL
For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 224 to
442 mg/dL
For the month of February 8 to 28, 2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 171 to
455 mg/dL
b. For the month of March 1 to 31, 2018 at 11
a.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 316 to
438 mg/dL
For the month of March 1 to 31,2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 143 to
444 mg/dL
For the month of March 1 to 31,2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 174 to
402 mg/dL
c. For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 11
a.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 226 to
491 mg/dL
For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 224 to
435 mg/dL
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For the month of April 1 to 26, 2018 at 9:30
p.m. the blood sugar level ranged from 199 to
399 mg/dL
3. On 4/25/18 at 4:05 p.m., a review of
Resident 57's laboratory result, dated 1/27/18,
timed at 9:07 a.m. indicated an elevated
Hemoglobin AIC level of 8.8% taken on
1/27/18, which was was checked prior to
Resident 57's admission to the facility on
2/8/18. In a concurrent interview with RN 3 she
stated, the HGB A1C should had been
rechecked after the resident was admitted due
to the facility due to consistently high blood
sugar level.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Hemoglobin AIC is a blood test that measures
average blood sugar level over the past 3
months with the normal range level of 4.26.3%. (https://medlineplus.gov/a1c.html)
4. A review of the MMR indicated the
pharmacy consultant had no documented
evidence that Resident 57's medications to
lower the blood sugar were reviewed for
ineffectiveness to control Resident 57's blood
sugar level.
On 4/25/18 at 4:05 p.m., in concurrent interview
with RN 3 indicated, Resident 57 medication
regimen had not been changed since
admission to the facility on 2/8/18, but should
have been checked by the pharmacist and
report to the physician any recommendation to
change the medications for diabetes.
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CFR(s): 483.45(d)(1)-(6)
§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 record review and interview the
facility medicated three of 36 sampled
residents (Residents 11, 34, & 48) with Elimite
(medication to treat scabies) without fulfilling
criteria for use and as a prophylactic (intended
to prevent disease). This failure has resulted in
the unnecessary use of medication to multiple
residents.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 11's admission record
indicated the resident was admitted to facility
on 4/20/17. Admitting diagnoses include
essential hypertension (high blood pressure),
unspecified dementia without behavioral
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disturbance (a chronic or persistent disorder of
the mental processes caused by brain disease
or injury and marked by memory disorders,
personality changes, and impaired reasoning),
muscle weakness, and spinal stenosis (is a
narrowing of the spaces within your spine,
which can put pressure on the nerves that
travel through the spine).
A review of the Minimum Data Set [a
standardized assessment and care plan tool
(MDS)], a quarterly assessment dated 1/23/18,
indicated that Resident 11 has a brief interview
mental status score of 3 which signifies that
resident is severely impaired cognitively (the
mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses). A review of
activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
indicated Resident 11 required extensive
assistance with transfer, walk in room, walk in
corridor, locomotion on/off unit, dressing, toilet
use, and personal hygiene.
A review of Resident 11's physician's orders
indicated an order to "Apply Elimite cream from
neck down to toes on 4/16/18 at 9 p.m., wash
off on 4/17/18 at 9 a.m. for scabies
prophylaxis."
During a review of Resident 11's treatment
record nurse's notes dated 4/17/18 at 2 p.m.
indicated, "Assessment done after Elimite
cream. application. No change in skin noted.
No redness. No open skin, denies itchiness."
During a record review of a document entitled,
"Surveillance Data Collection Form," indicated
for "Scabies," the form indicated the criteria for
treatment:
1. A maculopapular and/or itching rash
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criteria:
a. Physician diagnosis
b. Laboratory confirmation (scraping or
biopsy)
c. Epidemiologic linkage to a case of
scabies with laboratory confirmation.
According to the surveillance form, "Both
criteria 1 and 2 must be present."
During an interview with Registered Nurse 2
(RN 2) on 4/25/18 at 9 a.m., RN 2
acknowledged that Elimite treatment was given
to Resident 11 due to "Cohorting (potentially
exposed to the disease)." RN 2 further stated,
Resident 11 was given Elimite treatment
because her roommate was being treated for
suspected scabies. RN 2 acknowledged
surveillance form was not completed, and
Resident 11 did not fulfill criteria for treatment.
b. A review of Resident 34's admission record
indicated resident was admitted to facility on
8/22/17. Admitting diagnoses include heart
failure, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's
disease (A progressive disease that destroys
memory and other important mental functions),
and essential hypertension (high blood
pressure).
A review of the MDS, dated 2/14/18, indicated
that Resident 34 has a brief interview mental
status score of 2 which signifies that resident is
severely impaired cognitively. A review of
activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
indicated Resident 34 requires extensive
assistance with transfer, dressing, toilet use,
and personal hygiene.
A review of Resident 34's physician's orders
indicated an order to "Apply Elimite cream.
from neck down to toes on 4/16/18 at 9 p.m.,
wash off on 4/17/18 at 9 a.m. for scabies
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prophylaxis."
During a record review of Resident 34's care
plan dated 4/16/18, it indicated for Resident 34
"Prone for reactive skin rashes due to
Scabicide prophylactic treatment." It further
indicated, "Apply Elimite cream. (prophylaxis)
as ordered," as an intervention.
A review of licensed nurse's progress notes
dated 4/16/18 at 4 p.m. indicated, "Resident's
skin condition, generalized body rash, has not
improved with currently ordered treatment.
Physician notified, received new order,
scabicide prophylactic treatment."
During a record review of a document entitled,
"Surveillance Data Collection Form," indicated
for "Scabies," the form indicated the criteria for
treatment:
1. A maculopapular and/or itching rash
2. At least 1 of the following scabies subcriteria:
a. Physician diagnosis
b. Laboratory confirmation (scraping or
biopsy)
c. Epidemiologic linkage to a case of
scabies with laboratory confirmation.
According to the surveillance form, "Both
criteria 1 and 2 must be present."
During an interview with Registered Nurse 2
(RN 2) on 4/25/18 at 9 a.m., RN 2
acknowledged that Elimite treatment was given
to Resident 34 as prophylactic treatment. RN 2
further stated Resident 34's rash and itchiness
was not getting better so the physician was
notified and the new order was given. RN 2
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stated no scrape was done, and no scrape was
ordered. RN 2 acknowledged the criteria was
not met for scabies treatment, but medication
was still administered.
c. A review of Resident 48's admission record
indicated the resident was admitted to facility
on 7/4/17. Admitting diagnoses include
Alzheimer's disease (A progressive disease
that destroys memory and other important
mental functions), weakness, unspecified
dementia without behavioral disturbance (a
chronic or persistent disorder of the mental
processes caused by brain disease or injury
and marked by memory disorders, personality
changes, and impaired reasoning), heart
failure, and muscle weakness.
A review of the MDS, a quarterly assessment
dated 2/12/18, indicated that Resident 48 has a
brief interview mental status score of 3 which
signifies that resident is severely impaired
cognitively. A review of activities of daily living
(ADL) assistance indicated Resident 48
requires extensive assistance with bed mobility,
transfer, dressing, toilet use, and personal
hygiene.
A review of Resident 48's physician's orders
indicated an order to "Apply Elimite cream.
from neck down to toes on 4/16/18 at 9 p.m.,
wash off on 4/17/18 at 9 a.m. for scabies
prophylaxis."
During a record review of Resident 48's
treatment record nurse's notes dated 4/17/18 at
2 p.m. indicated, "Reassessed after Elimite
cream. treatment as prophylaxis. No redness or
any other acute distress noted."
During a record review of a document entitled,
"Surveillance Data Collection Form," indicated
for "Scabies," the form indicated the criteria for
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treatment:
1. A maculopapular and/or itching rash
2. At least 1 of the following scabies subcriteria:
a. Physician diagnosis
b. Laboratory confirmation (scraping or
biopsy)
c. Epidemiologic linkage to a case of scabies
with laboratory confirmation.
According to the surveillance form, "Both
criteria 1 and 2 must be present."
During an interview with Registered Nurse 2
(RN 2) on 4/25/18 at 9:00 a.m., RN 2
acknowledged that Elimite treatment was given
to Resident 48 due to "cohorting." RN 2 further
stated, Resident 48 was given Elimite
treatment because her roommate was being
treated for suspected scabies. RN 2
acknowledged surveillance form was not
completed, and Resident 48 did not fulfill
criteria for treatment.
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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
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
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§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
for the appropriateness of that medication.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on record review and interview the
facility failed to complete the monthly
psychotropic summary sheet for two of 36
sampled residents (Residents 20 & 47). These
deficiencies have the potential to result in the
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use of unnecessary medication, or nontherapeutic use of psychotropic medication.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 47's admission record
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 8/24/16. Admitting diagnoses include
unspecified dementia without behavioral
disturbance (a chronic or persistent disorder of
the mental processes caused by brain disease
or injury and marked by memory disorders,
personality changes, and impaired reasoning),
essential hypertension (high blood pressure),
and weakness.
A review of the Minimum Data Set [a
standardized assessment and care plan tool
(MDS)], a quarterly assessment dated 3/1/18,
indicated that Resident 47 has a brief interview
mental status score of 3 which signifies that
resident is severely impaired cognitively (the
mental action or process of acquiring
knowledge and understanding through thought,
experience, and the senses). A review of
activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
indicated Resident 47 requires limited
assistance with transfer, walk in room, walk in
corridor, toilet use, and personal hygiene.
Resident 47 required extensive assistance with
dressing and bathing.
A review of the physician's orders and informed
consent verification sheet for psychotropic drug
indicated an order for Seroquel 25 milligrams
(mg) 1 tab by mouth at bedtime for psychosis
manifested by striking out to others. Order and
consent was received on 8/17/17 at 11 a.m..
A record review of the psychotropic summary
sheet indicated for Seroquel 25 mg by mouth at
bedtime for psychosis. Further indicated
behavior manifestation as "Striking out to
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others." The psychotropic summary sheet,
initiated the month of August 2017 displays the
monthly time period, behaviors per shift, total
behaviors, adverse reactions and staff
signature and date. For the month of March
2018, there was no documented evidence of
monitoring.
A review of the policy and procedure entitled
"Psychotherapeutic Drug Management,"
undated, indicated, "The monthly
psychotherapeutic summary will be completed."
Policy further indicated, "The attending
medical practitioner will review the current drug
regimen monthly and determine if the resident
should remain on the same dose or an
adjustment should be made.
b. A review of the admission record indicated
Resident 20 was admitted to the facility on
11/4/13 and was readmitted on 6/16/16 with
diagnoses that included epilepsy (brain
disorder in which a person has repeated
seizures [convulsions] over time), major
depressive disorder (persistent feelings of
sadness and worthlessness and a lack of
desire to engage in formerly pleasurable
activities) and blindness left eye.
A review of the MDS, dated 11/3/17 indicated
Resident 20 was cognitively intact. Resident 20
required extensive assistance with bed
mobility, transfer, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene. Resident 20 required
supervision with eating.
A review of the physician's orders for Resident
20 indicated the following:
- Prozac 20 milligrams (mg) give one capsule
by mouth one time a day for depression
manifested by verbalization of sadness. Date
ordered: 9/27/17
- Remeron 7.5 mg give one tablet by mouth at
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
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Bell, CA 90201
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bedtime for depression manifested by
verbalizing hopelessness over condition. Date
ordered: 8/24/17.
A review of the Resident 20's Psychotropic
Summary sheet indicated the facility failed to
summarize resident's behavior for the use of
Prozac and Remeron.
On 4/24/18 at 2:35 p.m., an interview was
conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON)
who confirmed Resident 20 was currently on
Prozac for depression manifested by
verbalization of sadness and Remeron for
depression, manifested by verbalization of
hopelessness over condition, as ordered. DON
indicated to determine the effectiveness of the
medication, the facility needs to monitor the
targeted behavior for the use of Prozac and
Remeron. DON stated it is a requirement to
total the monthly behavior exhibited by the
resident. DON stated this should be
documented in the Psychotropic Summary
Sheet.
On 4/24/18 at 2:50 p.m., an interview was
conducted with the Social Services Director
(SSD) who confirmed the Psychotropic
Summary Sheet was not completed for January
2018, February 2018 and March 2018 for
behavior monitoring for the use of Prozac and
Remeron. The SSD stated it was her
responsibility to tally the hash marks of the
behavior exhibited from the medication
administration record (MAR) but she missed to
summarize the behaviors. The SSD indicated it
is important to summarize the behavior to see
how many behavior in each shift was exhibited
by the resident, to be able to identify if more or
less behaviors were exhibited and if resident
needed medication adjustment based on the
total behavior exhibited each month.
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled" Behavior Monitoring,
Evaluation and Discontinuation Orders"
indicated residents with specific behavior
manifestations and for which psychotropic
medication is indicated, shall be monitored for
frequency of occurrence of behavior, duration
of occurrence of behavior, changes or trends in
the occurrences of behavior and presence and
absence of behavior. On a monthly and as
needed basis whenever there is a change in
physician's orders, licensed nurse shall
evaluate appropriateness of behavior
monitoring to ensure it is the same indication
as medical symptoms for use of psychotropic
medications.
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Provided Diet Meets Needs of Each Resident
CFR(s): 483.60
F800
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§483.60 Food and nutrition services.
The facility must provide each resident with a
nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that
meets his or her daily nutritional and special
dietary needs, taking into consideration the
preferences of each resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to develop a dietary
spreadsheet to indicate portion sizes and food
items for each type of diet to be served and
provide adequate estimated daily calories
which may potentially affect all residents in the
facility. This deficient practice had the potential
for all residents to have unintended weight gain
or loss.
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4900 Florence Ave
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Findings:
A review of the facility's breakfast menu for
4/25/18 included hot cereal, scrambled eggs,
ham, and French toast. There were two
separate menus for lunch and dinner, which
provided American and Korean options. The
menu did not include portion sizes and food
items required for each type of diet.
During a breakfast preparation observation on
4/25/18 at 6:31 a.m., Cook 1 was scooping hot
cereal from the pot and placing the cereal into
plastic bowl containers. Cook 1 stated that she
was scooping ¼ quart (8 ounces) of cereal into
each cup. Cook 1 then started scooping cereal
with a six (6)-ounce ladle.
During further observation on 4/25/18 at 6:31
a.m., the steam table contained baked eggs,
scrambled eggs, chopped ham, ground ham,
ground bread, chopped bread, and single slices
of French toast. A plate with a regular and
mechanical soft diets received hot cereal in a
separate bowl, two (2) ounces of ham, three (3)
ounces of egg, and French toast. A puree diet
received cereal in a separate bowl, three (3)
ounces of baked egg, and four (4) ounces of
bread. No ham was served to the residents
receiving puree trays.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:40 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated residents
with puree diets should receive pureed ham in
addition to cereal, baked egg, and puree bread.
In a concurrent interview, Cook 1 stated that
only chopped and ground ham were prepared
for breakfast. DS stated that residents should
receive the same food items as the other diets.
DS stated that residents with puree diet should
receive ham to ensure they received enough
protein.
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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During a follow-up interview on 4/25/18 at 8:16
a.m., DS stated that the facility did not have a
dietary spreadsheet with the portion sizes and
food items required for each type of diet. DS
stated that the nutritional value, including
amount of calories per meal, was uncertain for
the facility's American and Korean menus. DS
stated that the Registered Dietitian (RD) did not
provide the spreadsheet for the facility's
menus.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 11:16 a.m.,
the RD stated that she consulted with the
facility for four (4) hours every two weeks,
totaling eight (8) hours per month. The RD
stated that she approved the facility's menu
months ago with the dietary spreadsheet
information. The RD stated that the DS
informed her two weeks ago that the dietary
spreadsheet information could not be located.
The RD stated that she did not have a copy of
the dietary spreadsheet information for the
facility's current menu. The RD did not know
who was responsible to develop the dietary
spreadsheet information at the facility. The RD
stated that she provided the Administrator with
a new menu, which included the dietary
spreadsheet information.
A review of the facility's undated job description
for Dietitian indicated that the primary
responsibility of the facility's dietitian included
approving the "regular and therapeutic diets so
that food and nutritional needs of the residents
are met in accordance with the physician's
orders and, to the extent medically possible,
meet the dietary allowances of the Food and
Nutrition Board of the National Academy of
Sciences, National Research Council."
During a follow-up interview on 4/25/18 at
12:08 p.m., the RD again stated that she could
not provide the dietary spreadsheet information
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for the facility's current menu. The RD stated
that the new menu provided to the facility was a
recycled menu from another facility and did not
have a Korean option. The RD stated she
developed the dietary spreadsheet information
for the proposed new menu when she was a
full-time employee with another facility, which
paid her to develop the facility's dietary
spreadsheet.
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Sufficient Dietary Support Personnel
CFR(s): 483.60(a)(3)(b)
F802
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§483.60(a) Staffing
The facility must employ sufficient staff with the
appropriate competencies and skills sets to
carry out the functions of the food and nutrition
service, taking into consideration resident
assessments, individual plans of care and the
number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's
resident population in accordance with the
facility assessment required at §483.70(e).
§483.60(a)(3) Support staff.
The facility must provide sufficient support
personnel to safely and effectively carry out the
functions of the food and nutrition service.
§483.60(b) A member of the Food and Nutrition
Services staff must participate on the
interdisciplinary team as required in §
483.21(b)(2)(ii).
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review the facility failed to have competent staff
members provide sugar packets and sugar
substitutes on resident meal trays. This
deficient practice had the potential for
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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inaccurate distribution of sugar to residents
with diabetic (have high blood sugar levels)
diets.
Findings:
During a breakfast observation on 4/26/18 at
7:19 a.m., the Director of Staff Development
(DSD) checked the resident trays on the meal
carts. On 4/26/18 at 7:25 a.m., Certified
Nursing Assistant 21 (CNA 21) proceeded to
place sugar and zero calorie sweeter packets
on the meal trays.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 7:25 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated that it was
the facility's practice that the CNAs place the
sugar packets and zero calorie sweeteners on
the residents' trays. DS stated that the red
sticker on the meal card indicated residents
with diabetic diets.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 7:44 a.m.,
the DSD reviewed the in-service binder and
stated that the facility did not provide CNAs
with dietary in-service training. The DSD
stated that the CNAs were verbally educated
that red stickers on the meal card indicated
residents with diabetic diets. The DSD stated
that the dietary staff told the CNAs to place
sugar and zero calorie sweeteners on the trays.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 8:48 a.m.,
Dietary Staff 1 stated that the previous Dietary
Supervisor decided about a year ago that the
CNAs would place sugar on the meal trays
because the residents kept asking for more
sugar from the kitchen. Dietary Staff 1 stated
the CNAs placed the sugars on resident trays
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 9:10 a.m.,
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4900 Florence Ave
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CNA 21 stated that the previous Dietary
Supervisor taught the CNA staff how to place
the packets of sugar or zero calorie sweetener
on resident trays. CNA 21 stated that the
packets were placed on trays when passing out
coffee, which was after the charge nurse
checked the trays.
A review of the undated job description for
Certified Nurse Assistant did not include meal
tray preparation.
A review of the undated job description for
Dietary Assistant, Diet Aide, Dishwater,
Hostess indicated specific responsibilities
included "preparing foods for trayline, working
on trayline, nourishment preparation and
servicing the dining room."
F803
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Menus Meet Resident Nds/Prep in
Adv/Followed
CFR(s): 483.60(c)(1)-(7)
F803
05/26/2018
§483.60(c) Menus and nutritional adequacy.
Menus must§483.60(c)(1) Meet the nutritional needs of
residents in accordance with established
national guidelines.;
§483.60(c)(2) Be prepared in advance;
§483.60(c)(3) Be followed;
§483.60(c)(4) Reflect, based on a facility's
reasonable efforts, the religious, cultural and
ethnic needs of the resident population, as well
as input received from residents and resident
groups;
§483.60(c)(5) Be updated periodically;
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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§483.60(c)(6) Be reviewed by the facility's
dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition
professional for nutritional adequacy; and
§483.60(c)(7) Nothing in this paragraph should
be construed to limit the resident's right to
make personal dietary choices.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
a. Provide adequate servings of protein to
residents with puree diets, review the dietary
menu periodically, and adhere to the facility's
recipes. These deficient practices had the
potential to decrease residents' appetites and
increase protein deficiency, which can lead to
weight loss and delayed wound healing.
b. For Resident 51, failed to ensure that the
resident met her nutritional needs and
preferences. This deficient practice had the
potential for a resident to experience significant
weight loss.
Findings:
a. During a group interview on 4/24/18 at 10
a.m., two of six residents, who were alert and
oriented, expressed concern regarding the
flavor of the facility's food, especially breakfast.
A review of the facility's breakfast menu for
4/25/18 included hot cereal, scrambled eggs,
a.m., and French toast.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 6:31 a.m.,
the steam. table contained steamed eggs,
scrambled eggs, chopped a.m., ground a.m.,
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ground bread, chopped bread, and single slices
of French toast. A plate with a regular diet
received hot cereal in a separate bowl, two (2)
ounces of chopped a.m., three (3) ounces of
scrambled egg, and one slice of French toast.
A plate with mechanical soft chopped or ground
diets received hot cereal in a separate bowl,
two (2) ounces of either chopped or ground
a.m., and three (3) ounces of scrambled or
baked egg. A puree diet received cereal in a
separate bowl, three (3) ounces of baked egg,
and four (4) ounces of bread. No a.m. was
served to the residents receiving puree trays.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 6:31 a.m.,
Cook 1 stated that the ground and chopped
a.m. were sautéed on the grill.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 7:11 a.m.,
there was no more a.m. available for at least
seven meal trays. Cook 1 went into the
refrigerator, came out holding a ham, chopped
the ham, and sautéed the ham in a pan over
the stove. No other ingredients were added to
the ham.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:11 a.m.,
Cook 1 acknowledged not making enough ham
for breakfast. Cook 1 stated that she was told
not to cook excessive amounts of food to
prevent throwing it out.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:40 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated residents
with puree diets should have pureed ham in
addition to cereal, baked egg, and puree bread.
In a concurrent interview, Cook 1 stated that
only chopped and ground ham were prepared
for breakfast. The DS stated that the residents
should receive the same food items as the
other diets. The DS stated that residents with
puree diets should receive ham to ensure they
receive enough protein.
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A review of the facility's Food Manager recipe
book dated 3/16/92 was done with the DS.
The DS provided recipes for French toast and
baked ham slices. A review of the French toast
recipe indicated to "cut French toast diagonally
- serve 3 to 4 triangles per portion." A review
of the baked ham slices recipe indicated to
bake ham in brown sugar, dry mustard, and
water, pineapple, or spiced fruit juice.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 8:16 a.m.,
The DS acknowledged that the facility's recipe
book was not revised since 3/16/92. The DS
stated that the Administrator and owner were
aware about the recipes and were in the
process of changing the menu. The DS
acknowledged that Cook 1 did not adhere to
the facility's recipes.
A review of the facility's breakfast menu for
4/26/18 included hot cereal, fried eggs, turkey
sausage, and toast with jelly and butter.
During a second breakfast preparation
observation on 4/26/18 at 6:50 a.m., the
mechanical soft and regular diet plates
received two ounces of turkey sausage, three
ounces of egg, and either one slice or four
ounces of chopped bread. The puree diet
plates received three ounces of egg and four
ounces of puree bread. No turkey sausage
was provided to residents with puree diets. In
a concurrent interview, Cook 2 stated that the
residents on puree diets only received eggs
and bread on their plates.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 8:31 a.m.,
Resident 17 stated she did not eat breakfast on
4/25/18 since the ham was overly salty.
b. A review of the Admission Record (face
sheet) indicated that Resident 51 was admitted
11/29/17 with diagnoses that included
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hypertension (high blood pressure) and Type 2
diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar).
A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care-screening
tool, dated 3/7/18 indicated that Resident 51
had intact cognitive skills and needs oversight,
encouragement or cueing and set-up help only
for eating.
A review of the Initial Nutritional Assessment
dated 12/4/17 indicated that Resident 51
prefers Korean food and likes to eat kimchi,
fruit and Korean food.
A review of the diet card indicated that
Resident 51 prefers Korean food.
A review of the Vital Signs and Weight Record
indicated that Resident 51's admission weight
on 11/29/17 was 96.8 pounds. On 1/29/18 (two
months after admission), Resident 51 weighed
87.6 pounds. Most recent weight (4/22/18)
reflected that Resident 51 weighed 89 pounds.
A review of the computerized clinical record
titled "Nutrition- amount Eaten" indicated that
Resident 51 ate 40% or less of 35 out of 42
meals served by the facility in the past two
weeks (4/11/18 to 4/25/18).
During a dining observation on 4/24/18 at 8
a.m., Resident 51 ate approximately 40% of
breakfast served.
During a subsequent dining observation and a
concurrent interview on 4/25/18 at 7:32 a.m.,
Resident 51 stated she did not like her food.
According to Registered Nurse 4 (RN 4),
Resident 51 stated French toast was too
soggy.
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Activities Director (AD) Korean speaking)
Resident 51 stated she likes kimchi (a staple in
Korean cuisine, is a traditional side dish made
from salted and fermented vegetables), fruit,
dry seaweed and rice for breakfast for many
years. Director/AD).
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 10:30 a.m.,
Certified Nurse Assistant 16 (CNA 16) stated
that Resident 51 only ate 20% of breakfast and
did not like eggs and told her "food, not good."
CNA 16 stated she tells the charge nurse about
it and documents the food intake in the
computer.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 10:40 a.m.,
RN 1 stated that Resident 51 usually eats small
portions only. RN 1 stated that Resident 51
stated that food "not good for me." RN 1 stated
that Resident 51 did not like French toast so
she went to the kitchen to get Resident 51
regular roast. RN 1 stated that Resident 51
likes Korean soup or pancake for breakfast.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 11 a.m., RN
4 stated that Resident 51 had significant weight
loss in January but Resident 51's weight had
been stable in the last 3 months. RN 4 stated
that they serve Resident 51 diabetic house
nourishment three times a day to supplement
Resident 51's food intake.
During a follow-up dining observation on
4/26/18 at 7:30 a.m., Resident 51 had
American food for breakfast with a CNA
present to encourage Resident 51 to eat.
During a follow-up interview on 4/26/18 at 9:56
a.m., with the interpreter, Resident 51 stated
that she did not like her food and was not
happy about her meal. Resident 51 stated she
likes Korean or Japanese food.
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During an interview on 4/26/18 at 10:22 a.m.,
DS stated "we don't cook Korean food for
breakfast; we only serve American food" and
"we don't practice it here in this facility-cooking
Korean food for breakfast." The DS stated that
they have kimchi, rice and seaweed available
in the kitchen but they only serve it for lunch
and dinner and it was not indicated on her diet
card that Resident 51 preferred Korean food.
The DS stated that she will check the diet card
and stated that she needs to check all the diet
cards for each resident to have an accurate list.
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§483.60(d) Food and drink
Each resident receives and the facility
provides§483.60(d)(1) Food prepared by methods that
conserve nutritive value, flavor, and
appearance;
§483.60(d)(2) Food and drink that is palatable,
attractive, and at a safe and appetizing
temperature.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation and interview, the facility
failed to serve food at appropriate
temperatures. This deficient practice had the
potential for decreased appetite, which could
lead to weight loss.
Findings:
During an interview on 4/24/18 at 10:00 a.m.,
two (2) of six residents, who were alert and
oriented, expressed concern regarding the
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serving temperatures of the food. Both
residents stated that breakfast was usually
served cold.
A review of the breakfast menu indicated turkey
sausage was served on 4/22/18, chopped ham
was served on 4/25/18, and turkey sausage
was again served on 4/26/18.
A review of the Food Temperature Log for April
2018 did not indicate temperatures for the
turkey sausage and chopped ham.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:53 a.m.,
Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated the kitchen was
supposed to record temperatures for the food
served to the resident. DS was unaware that
the facility's Food Temperature Log for
breakfast did not record cooked meat
temperatures.
A review of the facility's breakfast menu for
4/26/18 included hot cereal, fried eggs, turkey
sausage, toast with jelly and butter, fruit juice,
and milk, coffee, or tea.
During an observation on 4/26/18 at 6:21 a.m.,
Dietary Staff 2 took temperatures of the cups
filled with milk and juice. The temperature of
the milk was 32 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and the
juice was 31 degrees F. Dietary Staff 2
proceeded to place the cups of milk and juice
on the resident trays. On 4/26/18 at 6:32 a.m.,
Cook 2 took the temperatures of the fried eggs
and hot cereal on the steam table. The fried
egg measured 178 degrees F, and the hot
cereal was 182 degrees F. On 4/26/18 at 6:52
a.m., Cook 2 took the following temperatures
on the steam table: chopped sausage 162
degrees F, ground sausage 162 degrees F,
baked eggs 189 degrees F.
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the test tray with mechanical soft ground diet
left the kitchen.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 7:37 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated that the
residents should receive the food trays as soon
as possible once the trays leave the kitchen.
Two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) were
passing out trays to resident rooms. Both
CNAs stopped to help residents while food
trays remained in the carts. No other CNAs
were observed assisting with food tray
distribution.
During an observation on 4/26/18 at 7:38 a.m.,
the test tray was served, which was 19 minutes
after it left the kitchen. The following
temperatures were taken: juice 57 degrees F,
milk 58.8 degrees F, hot cereal 124.7 degrees
F, steamed eggs 107.4 degrees F, and
chopped sausage 89 degrees F. The milk
tasted warm while the sausage turkey tasted
cold. DS agreed regarding the temperatures of
the food, stating that the tray distribution was
slow.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 8:31 a.m.,
Resident 17 stated that she had to send back
the breakfast tray since the food was cold.
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CFR(s): 483.60(i)(1)(2)
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The facility must §483.60(i)(1) - Procure food from sources
approved or considered satisfactory by federal,
state or local authorities.
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(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:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen
was maintained in a sanitary manner. This
deficient practice had the potential to promote
an unsanitary environment for food storage,
preparation, cleaning, and ingestion.
Findings:
a. During an initial kitchen observation on
4/23/18 at 1:45 p.m., Dietary Staff 1 came out
of the refrigerator and went into the dry food
storage area. Dietary Staff 1 was not wearing
a hair net inside of the kitchen.
In a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at 1:45
p.m., the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated that it
was the facility's policy to wear a hair net in the
kitchen.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure,
updated 10/2008, entitled "Personal Hygiene"
indicated "Hair must be appropriately restrained
or completely covered."
b. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 1:48
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p.m., a hand sanitizer bottle was placed above
the soap dispenser. The hand sanitizer bottle
was 1/4 full.
In a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at 1:48
p.m., the DS acknowledged that the hand
sanitizer bottle was used. DS stated that the
hand sanitizer was used when the water heater
underwent repairs, shutting off the hot water to
the kitchen for a couple of minutes. DS stated
that soap and water was more effective than
hand sanitizer.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure,
updated 10/2008, entitled "Personal Hygiene"
indicated "Hands must always be washed prior
to beginning work, ...after smoking, using the
restroom, or handling any unsanitary items."
c. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 1:48
p.m., the trash can immediately next to the sink
did not have a foot pedal to dispose paper
towels after washing hands. The trash can
required manual lifting of the lid.
In a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at 1:48
p.m., the DS stated that lifting the trash can's
lid can transfer dirt from the lid to the hand.
d. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 1:56
p.m. in the dry food storage, there was a tenpound bag of soybeans stored in a large
container. The soybean bag, which had been
opened, was secured with saran wrap. There
was no date indicating when the bag of
soybeans was opened.
During a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at
1:56 p.m., Dietary Staff 1 acknowledged the
bag of soybeans was not marked with the date
it was opened.
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p.m., the refrigerator had a shallow container
with a bag of mozzarella cheese and an
opened package of hot dogs.
During a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at
2:04 p.m., the DS stated that the cheese and
hot dogs were not supposed to be in stored in
the same container.
f. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 2:14
p.m., a drain pipe which drained the
preparation table that was between the coffee
machine and steam table, went into the kitchen
floor drain. No air gap was observed between
the pipe and the top of the floor drain.
During a concurrent interview on 4/23/18 at
2:14 p.m., the DS acknowledged there was no
air gap between the pipe and the floor drain.
the DS also acknowledged that sewage could
back up into the piping from the kitchen's floor
drain. The Maintenance Supervisor (MS) also
observed the piping. MS was unaware that an
air gap was necessary to prevent back flow into
the pipes.
g. A review of the facility's breakfast menu for
4/25/18 included hot cereal, scrambled eggs,
ham, and French toast.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 7:11 a.m.,
there was no more ham available for at least
seven (7) meal trays. Cook 1, who was
wearing disposable gloves, went into the
refrigerator and came out holding a ham. Cook
1 opened the ham's plastic packaging and
chopped the ham. Cook 1 then sautéed the
ham in a pan over the stove. Cook 1 washed
her gloved hands in water but did not use soap.
Cook 1 proceeded to handle the serving
scoops on the steam table and chopped bread
with the same gloves.
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During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:11 a.m.,
Cook 1 acknowledged not changing gloves
after handling the ham.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 7:40 a.m.,
DS stated that Cook 1 should have removed
her gloves after chopping the ham, washed
hands with soap and water, and then put on a
new pair of gloves.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure,
updated 10/2008, entitled "Personal Hygiene"
indicated "Hands must always be washed after
...handling any unsanitary items."
h. During an observation on 4/25/18 at 8:16
a.m., Cook 1's nails were painted a peach
shade and extended approximately ¼ inch from
the fingertip.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure,
updated 10/2008, entitled "Personal Hygiene"
indicated "Fingernails must be kept short and
clean at all times" and "Nail polish is not
permitted."
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CFR(s): 483.70(o)(1)-(4)
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§483.70(o) Hospice services.
§483.70(o)(1) A long-term care (LTC) facility
may do either of the following:
(i) Arrange for the provision of hospice services
through an agreement with one or more
Medicare-certified hospices.
(ii) Not arrange for the provision of hospice
services at the facility through an agreement
with a Medicare-certified hospice and assist the
resident in transferring to a facility that will
arrange for the provision of hospice services
when a resident requests a transfer.
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§483.70(o)(2) If hospice care is furnished in an
LTC facility through an agreement as specified
in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this section with a
hospice, the LTC facility must meet the
following requirements:
(i) Ensure that the hospice services meet
professional standards and principles that
apply to individuals providing services in the
facility, and to the timeliness of the services.
(ii) Have a written agreement with the hospice
that is signed by an authorized representative
of the hospice and an authorized
representative of the LTC facility before
hospice care is furnished to any resident. The
written agreement must set out at least the
following:
(A) The services the hospice will provide.
(B) The hospice's responsibilities for
determining the appropriate hospice plan of
care as specified in §418.112 (d) of this
chapter.
(C) The services the LTC facility will continue to
provide based on each resident's plan of care.
(D) A communication process, including how
the communication will be documented
between the LTC facility and the hospice
provider, to ensure that the needs of the
resident are addressed and met 24 hours per
day.
(E) A provision that the LTC facility immediately
notifies the hospice about the following:
(1) A significant change in the resident's
physical, mental, social, or emotional status.
(2) Clinical complications that suggest a need
to alter the plan of care.
(3) A need to transfer the resident from the
facility for any condition.
(4) The resident's death.
(F) A provision stating that the hospice
assumes responsibility for determining the
appropriate course of hospice care, including
the determination to change the level of
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services provided.
(G) An agreement that it is the LTC facility's
responsibility to furnish 24-hour room and
board care, meet the resident's personal care
and nursing needs in coordination with the
hospice representative, and ensure that the
level of care provided is appropriately based on
the individual resident's needs.
(H) A delineation of the hospice's
responsibilities, including but not limited to,
providing medical direction and management of
the patient; nursing; counseling (including
spiritual, dietary, and bereavement); social
work; providing medical supplies, durable
medical equipment, and drugs necessary for
the palliation of pain and symptoms associated
with the terminal illness and related conditions;
and all other hospice services that are
necessary for the care of the resident's terminal
illness and related conditions.
(I) A provision that when the LTC facility
personnel are responsible for the
administration of prescribed therapies,
including those therapies determined
appropriate by the hospice and delineated in
the hospice plan of care, the LTC facility
personnel may administer the therapies where
permitted by State law and as specified by the
LTC facility.
(J) A provision stating that the LTC facility
must report all alleged violations involving
mistreatment, neglect, or verbal, mental,
sexual, and physical abuse, including injuries of
unknown source, and misappropriation of
patient property by hospice personnel, to the
hospice administrator immediately when the
LTC facility becomes aware of the alleged
violation.
(K) A delineation of the responsibilities of the
hospice and the LTC facility to provide
bereavement services to LTC facility staff.
§483.70(o)(3) Each LTC facility arranging for
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the provision of hospice care under a written
agreement must designate a member of the
facility's interdisciplinary team who is
responsible for working with hospice
representatives to coordinate care to the
resident provided by the LTC facility staff and
hospice staff. The interdisciplinary team
member must have a clinical background,
function within their State scope of practice act,
and have the ability to assess the resident or
have access to someone that has the skills and
capabilities to assess the resident.
The designated interdisciplinary team member
is responsible for the following:
(i) Collaborating with hospice representatives
and coordinating LTC facility staff participation
in the hospice care planning process for those
residents receiving these services.
(ii) Communicating with hospice
representatives and other healthcare providers
participating in the provision of care for the
terminal illness, related conditions, and other
conditions, to ensure quality of care for the
patient and family.
(iii) Ensuring that the LTC facility
communicates with the hospice medical
director, the patient's attending physician, and
other practitioners participating in the provision
of care to the patient as needed to coordinate
the hospice care with the medical care
provided by other physicians.
(iv) Obtaining the following information from the
hospice:
(A) The most recent hospice plan of care
specific to each patient.
(B) Hospice election form.
(C) Physician certification and recertification of
the terminal illness specific to each patient.
(D) Names and contact information for hospice
personnel involved in hospice care of each
patient.
(E) Instructions on how to access the hospice's
24-hour on-call system.
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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(F) Hospice medication information specific to
each patient.
(G) Hospice physician and attending physician
(if any) orders specific to each patient.
(v) Ensuring that the LTC facility staff provides
orientation in the policies and procedures of the
facility, including patient rights, appropriate
forms, and record keeping requirements, to
hospice staff furnishing care to LTC residents.
§483.70(o)(4) Each LTC facility providing
hospice care under a written agreement must
ensure that each resident's written plan of care
includes both the most recent hospice plan of
care and a description of the services furnished
by the LTC facility to attain or maintain the
resident's highest practicable physical, mental,
and psychosocial well-being, as required at
§483.24.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on record review and interview, the
facility failed to have an updated written
agreement with hospice (Care designed to give
supportive care to people in the final phase of a
terminal illness and focus on comfort and
quality of life, rather than cure. The goal is to
enable patients to be comfortable and free of
pain, so that they live each day as fully as
possible.) in one of two-sampled hospice
residents (Resident 43) medical record. This
failure has the potential to affect the
coordination of care provided to the resident.
Findings:
A review of Resident 43's admission record
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 3/21/17. Admitting diagnoses include
hemiplegia and hemiparesis (paralysis on one
side of body) following unspecified
cerebrovascular disease (disease of the blood
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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vessels supplying the brain) affecting left
dominant side, unspecified dementia without
behavioral disturbance (a chronic or persistent
disorder of the mental processes caused by
brain disease or injury and marked by memory
disorders, personality changes, and impaired
reasoning), and muscle weakness.
A review of Resident 43's hospice certification
indicated Resident 43's was certified for
hospice services for 60 days dated from 2/7/18
to 4/7/18 and was signed by the physician.
During a concurrent review of Resident 43's
medical record and interview with the Director
of Nursing (DON) on 4/26/18, the DON
acknowledged that the updated certification
was not in the medical record. The DON
further stated there was no excuse for not
having the updated certification in the medical
record. The DON also stated it is the
responsibility of licensed nurses to check for
updated certification for hospice care.
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CFR(s): 483.75(g)(2)(ii)
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§483.75(g) Quality assessment and assurance.
§483.75(g)(2) The quality assessment and
assurance committee must:
(ii) Develop and implement appropriate plans of
action to correct identified quality deficiencies;
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance
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certification survey. As a result of this failure,
the facility had repeat and additional deficient
practices identified in the areas of Quality of
Care and Food and Nutritional Services during
the current re-certification survey.
Findings:
A review of the facility's plan of correction from
the last re-certification survey on 4/16/17
indicated that a new Dietitian was hired and
would begin employment in July.
During an interview on 4/23/18 at 1:48 p.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor (DS) stated that she
began working at the facility one month prior.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 11:16 a.m.,
the Registered Dietitian (RD) stated that she
had been employed as a facility consultant for
15 to 20 years.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 12:08 p.m.,
the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON),
RD, and DS described the facility's process of
tracking weight loss and implementing
interventions. DS stated that the facility's
method of tracking weight loss was confusing
and difficult to follow since four groups of
residents were weighed at different times. The
DS stated that the previous Dietary Supervisor
provided an orientation for two days but did not
offer clarification regarding the process of
tracking weight loss.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 2:16 p.m.,
the Administrator and DON stated that facility
did not hire another RD. Administrator clarified
that the facility's previous Dietary Supervisor
did not have the appropriate qualifications but
continued to work at the facility until March
2018. Administrator and DON acknowledged
the facility did not fulfill the plan of correction
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from the last re-certification survey.
Cross reference F 692 and F 800.
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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
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
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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
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 observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to:
a. Clean cloth gait belts (device used to
transfer residents from one position to another
or while walking residents that have problems
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with balance) between resident use with an
appropriate cleaning agent. Certified Nursing
Assistants also wore cloth gait belts were also
worn around the waists while working in the
facility.
b. Clean equipment in-between resident care
with an appropriate cleaning agent.
c. Remove soiled gowns prior to entering a
clean laundry area.
These deficient practices had the potential to
spread infection throughout the facility.
Findings:
a. During an observation on 4/23/18 at 2:26
p.m., Certified Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1),
CNA 2, CNA 3, and CNA 8 wore cloth gait belts
around their waists. On 4/23/18 at 2:31 p.m.,
CNA 4 wore a cloth gait belt around the waist.
On 4/23/18 at 2:54 p.m., CNA 5 wore a cloth
gait belt around her waist. On 4/23/18 at 2:56
p.m., CNA 6 wore a cloth gait belt around the
waist while pushing a cart with water jugs to
resident rooms.
During an observation on 4/24/18 at 7:22 a.m.,
CNA 3, CNA 7, CNA 8, and CNA 9 wore cloth
gait belts around their waists while distributing
trays in the dining room. On 4/24/18 at 7:35
a.m., CNA 4 wore a cloth gait belt around the
waist while feeding a resident. On 4/24/18 at
7:47 a.m., CNA 10 wore a cloth gait belt around
the waist while placing completed meals in the
food tray carts. On 4/24/18 at 7:51 a.m., CNA
11 and 12 wore cloth gait belts around their
waists. On 4/24/18 at 7:58 a.m., CNA 13's
uniform covered a cloth gait belt wrapped
around her hips. On 4/24/18 at 7:59, CNA 14
wore a cloth gait belt around the waist. On
4/24/18 at 8:04 a.m., CNA 15 brought in empty
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soiled linen and trash bins from the parking lot
while wearing a cloth gait belt around the waist.
On 4/24/18 at 11:07 a.m., CNA 16 exited the
restroom while wearing a cloth gait belt around
the waist. On 4/24/18 at 11:16 a.m., CNA 17
wore a cloth gait belt around the waist.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 9:33 a.m.,
CNA 2 and CNA 20 provided ambulation
services to Resident 14. CNA 2 placed the gait
belt around Resident 14's waist while sitting in
the wheelchair. CNA 2 assisted Resident 14
from a sitting to a standing position, using a
four-wheeled walker. CNA 2 held onto the
cloth gait belt while assisting Resident 14 to
walk in the facility's hallway with the fourwheeled walker. At the end of the session,
Resident 14 returned to a sitting position in the
wheelchair. CNA 2 removed the gait belt
around Resident 14's waist and fastened the
gait belt around CNA 2's waist.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 9:45 a.m.,
Resident 55, who was sitting in a wheelchair,
agreed to work with CNA 2 for ambulation.
CNA 2 removed the gait belt from CNA 2's own
waist and fastened it around Resident 55's
waist prior to transferring from a sitting to
standing position. Resident 55 stood from the
wheelchair and walked around the facility's
hallway using the four-wheeled walker. At the
end of the session, CNA 2 removed the cloth
gait belt from Resident 55's waist. On 4/25/18
at 9:55 a.m., CNA 2 fastened the cloth gait belt
back onto CNA 2's waist and placed the fourwheeled walker in a closet. CNA 2 did not
clean the cloth gait belt and the four-wheeled
walker after working with Resident 14 and prior
to working with Resident 55.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 10:03
a.m., CNA 7 wore a cloth gait belt around the
waist. CNA 7 and CNA 15 assisted Resident
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33 from the bed to a seated position at the
edge of bed. CNA 7 removed the cloth gait belt
from around CNA 7's waist and fastened it to
Resident 33's waist. CNA 7 and CNA 15 then
transferred Resident 33 to a shower chair.
CNA 7 removed the cloth gait belt from
Resident 33's waist and placed it back onto
CNA 7's waist.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 1:44 p.m.,
CNA 2 stated that she cleaned the cloth gait
belt by hand with bleach and soap on her day
off.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 2:00 p.m.,
the Director of Staff Development (DSD)
provided the cloth gait belt, which was issued
to staff. The cloth gait belt had washing
instructions to wash in lukewarm water without
bleach and to dry on a low setting.
During an interview on 4/25/18 at 2:21 p.m.,
CNA 7 stated that she cleaned the cloth gait
belt in-between residents with bleach
disinfecting wipes. CNA 7 stated that she
cleaned the cloth gait belt after showering
Resident 55. CNA 7 also washed the gait belt
every two days at home.
In a review of the bleach disinfecting wipes
container, the manufacturer instructions
indicated that the wipes were used to clean,
disinfect, and deodorize hard, nonporous
surfaces. The manufacturer instructions also
indicated that it was a violation of Federal law
to use the product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
During an interview on 4/26/18 at 8:02 p.m.,
the DSD stated the cloth gait belts were made
of cloth and should be cleaned on a daily basis.
the DSD stated the bleach disinfecting wipes
should be used to clean the cloth gait belt after
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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use with a resident with transmission-based
precautions. The DSD reviewed the bleach
disinfecting wipes' manufacturer instructions.
The DSD stated that the disinfecting wipes
were for hard surfaces, not for cloth gait belts.
The DSD also stated that shared equipment,
like walkers, should be disinfected in-between
residents' use.
A review of an article, published on 10/3/14,
entitled "Rehabilitation Services" by the
Association for Professionals in Infection
Control and Epidemiology indicated that shared
equipment "must be cleaned and disinfected
between each use." The article further
indicated that "Gait belts should not be worn
around the waist of...staff or (if cloth) used on
multiple patients due to the inability to clean the
gait belt between patients."
b. During an observation on 4/24/18 at 1:33
p.m. in the facility's parking lot, Laundry Room
Staff 1 wore a disposable gown, mask, and
gloves to remove soiled plastic bags from the
laundry bins and replace them with clean
plastic bags. After replacing the plastic bags in
the bins, Laundry Room Staff 1 walked through
laundry room wearing the soiled gown.
Laundry Room Staff 1 returned the roll of
plastic bags to a metal cabinet in the laundry
room's clean area where clean clothes were
sorted and folded. In a concurrent interview,
Laundry Room Staff 1 acknowledged wearing
the soiled gown in the clean area of the laundry
room. Laundry Room Staff 1 stated that the
soiled gown should have been removed prior to
returning the plastic bags to the laundry room.
During an observation on 4/25/18 at 9 a.m.,
Laundry Room Staff 2 wore a disposable gown,
two pairs of gloves, one pair of heavy-duty
plastic gloves, a mask, and eye shield prior to
sorting soiled linen. Laundry Room Staff 2
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056218
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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BELL CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
4900 Florence Ave
Bell, CA 90201
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placed soiled bibs in a separate pile, stating the
laundry staff washed the bibs separately.
Laundry Room Staff 2 removed the heavy-duty
plastic gloves and one pair of disposable
gloves after sorting the soiled laundry. Laundry
Room Staff 2, who was still wearing the
disposable gown, mask, and goggles, then
went into the laundry room's clean area to
retrieve a plastic bag for the soiled bibs. In a
concurrent interview, Laundry Room Staff 2
stated the gown, mask, and goggles should
have been removed prior to entering the clean
area of the laundry room.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure entitled "Laundry Department"
indicated that employees "in the soiled areas
shall wear an outer garment over their uniforms
and gloves. Protective garments shall be
removed and hands washed each time the
employee leaves the soiled area."
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