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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
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INITIAL COMMENTS
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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DEFICIENCY)
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The following reflects the findings of the
Department of Public Health during a
RECERTIFICATION survey and one Entity
Reported Incident (ERI).
ERI Complaint Number:CA00511297
Substantiated
Representing the Department of Public Health:
Surveyor: 36926, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 17013, RN, Senior HFEN
Surveyor: 17019, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 31333, Pharmacist Consultant
Surveyor: 38108, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 37198, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 37989, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 37662, RN, HFEN
Surveyor: 37990, RN, HFEN
Total Resident Population: 156 + 2 Bed holds
Total Sample: 24
Six Randomly Selected Residents (RSRs)
Highest Severity and Scope:G
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INFORMED OF HEALTH STATUS, CARE, &
TREATMENTS
F154
12/16/2016
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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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CFR(s): 483.10(b)(3), 483.10(d)(2)
The resident has the right to be fully informed
in language that he or she can understand of
his or her total health status, including but not
limited to, his or her medical condition.
The resident has the right to be fully informed
in advance about care and treatment and of
any changes in that care or treatment that may
affect the resident's well-being.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility's staff failed to obtain an informed
consent from one (Resident 3) of seven
residents, who were taking psychotropic
medications (medications capable of affecting
the mind, emotions, and behavior), out of 24
sample residents.
This deficient practice had the potential for
residents and/or responsible parties to not get
informed of the possible adverse reactions/side
effects and their right to refuse these types of
medications.
Findings:
A review of Resident 3's admission record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 11/8/16, with diagnoses that included
depression (a persistent feeling of sadness,
loss, anger, or frustration that interferes with
everyday life).
The Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment and care screening tool) indicated
Resident 3 required extensive assistance
(weight bearing support) with daily activities,
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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Whittier, CA 90606
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such as bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene.
A review of Resident 3's physician's order,
dated 11/8/16, indicated to administer Zoloft (a
medication used to treat depression), 100
milligrams (mg) daily at bedtime. There was no
documented evidence in Resident 3's clinical
record that an informed consent was obtained
from Resident 3 and/or the responsible party
prior to its administration.
During an interview and record review on
11/16/16, at 7:20 a.m., the Minimum Data Set
Nurse (MDS Nurse 2) stated that there was no
informed consent obtained from Resident 3
and/or the responsible party for the use of the
antidepressant medication.
The facility's policy and procedures titled,
"Psychotherapeutic Drug Use - CA," revised
8/2012, indicated, "Upon change of condition or
initiation of a new order for psychoactive
medications (same as psychotropic
medications), the Licensed Nurses shall
complete the Verification of Informed Consent
form prior to the initiation of the new
medication."
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PERSONAL PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF F164
RECORDS
CFR(s): 483.10(e), 483.75(l)(4)
12/16/2016
The resident has the right to personal privacy
and confidentiality of his or her personal and
clinical records.
Personal privacy includes accommodations,
medical treatment, written and telephone
communications, personal care, visits, and
meetings of family and resident groups, but this
does not require the facility to provide a private
room for each resident.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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Except as provided in paragraph (e)(3) of this
section, the resident may approve or refuse the
release of personal and clinical records to any
individual outside the facility.
The resident's right to refuse release of
personal and clinical records does not apply
when the resident is transferred to another
health care institution; or record release is
required by law.
The facility must keep confidential all
information contained in the resident's records,
regardless of the form or storage methods,
except when release is required by transfer to
another healthcare institution; law; third party
payment contract; or the resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide privacy
during personal care and services for one of six
randomly selected resident (RSR 26). Resident
26's physician was observed assessing the
resident's health condition in the hallway, while
Resident 26 sat in the wheelchair, in the
presence of other residents, while the nursing
staff watched.
This deficient practice resulted in Resident 26's
privacy being denied while the physician used
a stethoscope (an acoustic medical device for
auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds
of an animal or human body) placed on the
resident's chest wall and was listening to her
lungs.
Findings:
On 11/17/16, at approximately 12:15 p.m.,
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during an interview with the Minimum Data Set
nurse (MDS Nurse 1), Resident 26's physician
was observed examining the resident with a
stethoscope. The physician was listening to
Resident 26's lung sounds, while Resident 26
was sitting in the wheelchair in the hallway next
to other residents, in front of the nurse's
station. The MDS Nurse 1 was asked what the
physician was doing and she immediately went
to intervene and pushed Resident 26 into her
room, while the physician followed. Resident 26
was heard saying, "Why? What's wrong? "
MDS Nurse 1 closed Resident 26's curtains,
once in the room.
On 11/17/16 at 1:55 p.m., Resident 26 was
observed in bed and was asked where does
the physician usually examine her. RSR 26
stated, " Anywhere, depending on where I am
when he comes. If I am in the hallway,then he
does it there."
At 2:10 p.m., on 11/17/16, MDS Nurse 1 stated,
"The resident's (RSR 26) physician denied the
resident of privacy by examining her in the
hallway and that should never be done. MDS
Nurse 1 stated, "Most physicians usually visit
the residents early morning when they are still
in the bed, but this physician only had two
residents here. He is a nephrologist (a
physician who specialized in kidney care and
treating diseases of the kidneys), but I did
speak to him about it."
A review of the facility's undated policy titled,
"Dignity, Respect and Privacy," indicated
residents shall be examined and treated in a
manner that maintained the privacy of their
bodies. The policy also stipulated a closed door
or drawn curtain would shield the resident from
passers-by and the people not involved in the
care of the resident shall not be present without
the resident's consent while they are being
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examined or treated.
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DEVELOP/IMPLMENT ABUSE/NEGLECT,
ETC POLICIES
CFR(s): 483.13(c)
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The facility must develop and implement written
policies and procedures that prohibit
mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of residents
and misappropriation of resident property.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to follow its policies related to
abuse prevention, by not conducting an
investigation when they were informed about
an allegation of abuse between one of 24
sampled residents (Resident 19) by a family
member. Also, during the abuse and
emergency preparedness interviews, two of
five certified nursing assistants (CNAs 4 and 8)
regarding abuse protocols were unable to
identify all types of abuse.
These deficient practices resulted in the facility
not following its policy regarding reporting
abuse allegations and had the potential for
staff's inability to identify abuse incidents with
residents.
Findings:
a. On 11/15 /16, at 10 a.m., during a quality of
life (QOL) group interview, in the presence of
11 alert residents, the residents were asked if
they were aware of any instances when a
resident was abused and/or neglected.
Resident 23 stated, "Yes a resident (Resident
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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Whittier, CA 90606
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19) was seen being abuse by the resident's
family member, just yesterday." Resident 23
stated the incident occurred during activities in
the presence of the activity's staff, while
Resident 19 was playing. The family member
pulled Resident 19's chair out of the circle.
Resident 23 stated, "It did not feel good seeing
it." Another Resident (Resident 24) stated
Resident 19's family member (the same family
member) had been seen before shaking
Resident 19's wheelchair.
At 7:35 a.m., on 11/17/16, during an interview,
the facility's activity director (AD) stated
Resident 19's family member (FM) visited
Resident 19 every day and was really involved
in Resident 19's care/activities. The AD stated
one of the residents (Resident 23) told her
three days prior (Monday, 11/14/16) that
Resident 19's FM was being mean toward
Resident 19. The AD stated Resident 23 stated
Resident 19 was participating in an activity
where she would toss rings and she could not
do it, and the FM took Resident 19 out of the
circle of the activity and scolded her. The AD
stated she did not report the incident to
anyone, but should had because it was the
facility's policy. The AD stated she did not think
anything of it, because she did not think
Resident 19's FM would abuse her. The AD
stated Resident 19's FM became upset
because Resident 19 did not understand the
game.
On 11/17/16 at 9:05 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 24 stated she saw Resident 19's
family member shake her wheelchair with the
resident in it at the nurse's station. Resident 24
was asked if she reported the incident to
anyone and she replied, "No, because the
resident's family member gets away with
everything."
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A review of Resident 24's Admission Face
Sheet indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 5/2/14, and readmitted on
6/13/14. Resident 24's diagnoses included
shortness of breath ([SOB] a feeling of difficulty
or labored breathing), peripheral neuropathy
(weakness, numbness, and pain due to nerve
damage, usually in the hands and feet),
congestive heart failure ([CHF] a chronic
condition in which the heart does not pump
blood as well as it should), coronary artery
disease ([CAD] an impedance or blockage of
one or more arteries that supply blood to the
heart, usually due to arteriosclerosis [hardening
of the arteries]).
A review of Resident 24's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care
screening tool, dated 8/10/16, indicated
Resident 24 was able to make needs known,
understand others and cognition was intact.
On 11/17/16 at 9:30 a.m., the activity
assistance (AA), stated she was in the room
conducting the activity during the incident
between Resident 19 and the FM. The AA
stated initially Resident 19 refused to play the
ring toss game and then she played, but could
not toss the ring well and one of the rings
struck her (AA). The FM took Resident 19 out
of the circle and turned her wheelchair around
and told Resident 19 her behavior was not
acceptable. The AA stated Resident 19 did not
throw the ring purposely to strike her. The AA
stated she reported the incident to her
supervisor (AD) that same day, because a
resident (Resident 23) complained that the FM
was being rude and aggressive toward
Resident 19. The AA stated the AD told her
she would follow-up and report the allegation to
the administrator.
At 9:59 a.m., on 11/17/16, during an interview,
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Resident 23 stated she was in the activity room
on Monday, 11/14/16, and saw Resident 19's
FM take her out of the activity circle, turned her
wheelchair around and was face to face with
Resident 19 and "scolded" her. Resident 23
stated the FM scolded Resident 19 because
she could not do the ring toss. Resident 23
stated Resident 19's FM visited the resident
every day. Resident 23 stated, "So maybe she
is just tired and stressed out." Resident 23
stated she felt bad seeing the incident,
especially since this was not the first time the
FM had been rude and aggressive toward
Resident 19. Resident 23 stated she felt it was
necessary to report the incident to the AD.
A review of Resident 23's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 23 was admitted to
the facility on 3/17/04. Resident 23's diagnoses
included multiple sclerosis (disease involving
damage to the nerve cells in the brain and
spinal cord), muscle weakness, complete
paraplegia (complete paralysis of the lower half
of the body), orthostatic hypotension (low blood
pressure when standing up), generalized
anxiety disorder (feelings of fear), major
depressive disorder (persistent feelings of
sadness), and gastro esophageal reflux
disease ([GERD] a disorder where the
stomach's digestive juices flows back up and
caused heartburn).
A review of Resident 23's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 8/15/16, indicated Resident 23 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of 14 ([cognition intact] ability to make
decisions). According to the MDS, Resident 23
had the ability to understand and be
understood.
A review of Resident 19's Admission Face
Sheet indicated the resident was originally
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admitted to the facility on 12/19/13 and
readmitted on 11/8/14. Resident 19's
diagnoses included urinary tract infection ([UTI]
an infection in any part of the kidneys, ureters,
bladder and urethra), chronic kidney disease
(progressive loss in kidney function over a
period of time), Alzheimer's disease (most
common cause of dementia, a gradual
decrease in the ability to remember), anemia
(deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin
in the blood, resulting in pale skin and
weariness), falling with syncope (a short loss of
consciousness and muscle strength, and
muscle weakness).
A review of Resident 19's quarterly Minimum
Data Set (MDS), a resident assessment and
care screening tool, dated 8/17/16, indicated
Resident 19 had memory problems, impaired
decision-making, but was able to make needs
known and understand others. According to the
MDS, Resident 19 was assessed as being
dependent with bed mobility, transferring,
locomotion on and off the unit, requiring
extensive assistance with eating and with
personal hygiene.
A review of the facility's abuse in-services,
dated 7/8/16 and 8/11/16, indicated the AD
attended the inservices.
On 11/17/16, at 11:23 a.m., during an
interview, the administrator stated the AD was
supposed to report the alleged verbal abuse
immediately, as per the facility's policy. The
administrator stated she started the abuse
investigation regarding the allegation. The
administrator presented a
"Counseling/Disciplinary Notice," dated
11/17/16, indicating the AD was written-up and
suspended for violation of the facility's policy
and procedure of not reporting the alleged
abuse.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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A review of the facility's policy, revised on
2/2008, titled "Abuse Prevention," indicated
under the Protection; if a resident incident was
reported, discovered or suspected, where the
health, welfare or safety of the resident was
involved, the facility should follow steps to
prevent further potential abuse while the
investigation is in progress. The policy also
stipulated all alleged abuse, mistreatment or
neglect should be reported to the State
Licensing Agency immediately or within 24
hours.
b. On 11/16/16 at 7:02 a.m., a certified nursing
assistant (CNA 4) was asked to name the
different types of abuse, but CNA 4 was only
able to name four types of abuse: physical,
emotional, sexual, and financial and stated she
could not remember the other types.
c. On 11/16/16 at 11:45 a.m., CNA 8 was
asked to name the different types of abuse,
CNA 8 was only able to name one type, verbal
abuse. CNA 8 stated she did not know the
other types of abuse.
A review of the facility's policy, revised on
2/2008 and titled, "Abuse Prevention,"
indicated the facility's training/orientation
program will include review of facility's policy
on what constitutes abuse, neglect, and
misappropriation of resident property.
F241
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DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF INDIVIDUALITY F241
CFR(s): 483.15(a)
02/15/2017
The facility must promote care for residents in a
manner and in an environment that maintains
or enhances each resident's dignity and
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respect in full recognition of his or her
individuality.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to promote dignity and
respect for one of 24 sampled residents
(Resident 21) and one of six randomly selected
residents (RSR [Resident 27]).
Resident 21, who was continent of bowel and
bladder (ability to control), but wore diapers at
night, was told by the staff to urinate (act of
urinating) in her diaper and was not assisted to
the bathroom (Cross referenced to F 315 a).
Resident 27, who used the bedpan (a
receptacle used by a bedridden patient as a
toilet) complained the staff would leave her on
the bedpan for long periods of time, which
resulted in Resident 27 having back pain.
These deficient practices resulted in Residents
21 and 27's dignity and respect being denied
and expressed that they felt pain, unimportant,
and discomfort, and wanted to go home.
Findings:
a. On 11/15 /16, at 10 a.m., during a quality of
life (QOL) group interview, with 11 alert
residents, three (Residents 20, 21, and 22) of
the 11 residents stated their call lights were not
being answered timely. Resident 21 stated the
facility's nursing assistants (CNAs), during the
nightshift, would tell her on several occasions
to urinate in her diaper when she put her call
light on for assistance to go to the bathroom.
Resident 21 stated an unidentified CNA told
her because she was at risk for falls and did
not want Resident 21 to stand up. Resident 21
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stated when she urinated in her diaper it made
her feel uncomfortable and unhappy.
A review of Resident 21's Admission Face
Sheet and clinical records indicated Resident
21 was admitted to the facility on 2/26/16.
Resident 21's diagnoses included Stage 4
chronic kidney disease (advanced kidney
damage), hypertension (high blood pressure),
and a history of multiple urinary tract infections
([UTIs] an infection of the urinary tract that
caused urgency, pain, and a burning feeling
upon urination).
A review of Resident 21's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care screening tool, dated 8/9/16, indicated
Resident 21 was able to be understood and
understand others. Resident 21 had a Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 9 (8
-15=interviewable). According to the MDS,
Resident 21 required limited assistance with a
one-person physical assist for walking,
transferring, and toilet use.
On 11/16/16 at 2:55 p.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated she urinated a lot, and had
to wait long periods of time for the CNAs to
come and assist her to the bathroom, which
resulted in Resident 21 holding her urine and
having pain.
On 11/17/16 at 10:20 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated the CNAs put diapers on
her at night, " just in case." Resident 21 also
stated at night the CNAs would encourage her
to urinate in her diaper, because they do not
want her to get up and fall. Resident 21 stated
she felt hopeless and bad.
At 10:35 a.m., on 11/17/16 a registered nurse
(RN 3) was interviewed regarding what his
thoughts were on telling a resident, who was
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continent (had control) and goes to the
bathroom, to urinate in their diaper. RN 3
replied that it was not right and the residents
had the right to choose whether they want to go
to the bathroom, use a bedpan, and/ or bedside
commode (portable toilets).
On 11/17/16 at 10:41 a.m., CNA 7 was asked if
she was familiar with Resident 21. CNA 7
stated that she was familiar with Resident 21
and her preferences. CNA 7 was asked if she
would ever encourage a resident to urinate in
their diaper, CNA 7 stated, "No because it was
inappropriate, especially if a resident was alert,
and can go to the bathroom."
On 11/17/16 at 12:29 p.m., during an interview
with a physician (Physician 1), a nephrologist
(a physician who specialized in kidney care and
treating diseases of the kidneys), was asked if
holding urine can result in UTI. Physician 1
stated, " It is advisable to void (urinate)
frequently and older residents may have stress
incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine)
so they may want to train the resident to void
timely at least every four hours. Holding urine
can be a complicating factor to develop a UTI. "
On 11/18/16 at 9:48 a.m., the director of staff
development (DSD) was asked if certified
nursing assistants would encourage a resident
to urinate in their diaper if they normally go to
the bathroom. The DSD replied, "They would
get in trouble. It's not appropriate." The DSD
also stated that it would be an automatic write
up. When the DSD was asked if residents that
go to the bathroom during the day, should go to
the bathroom during the night, the DSD replied,
"Definitely."
A review of an article by the American
Urological Association, titled, " What Causes a
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UTI? " indicated holding urine in the bladder
can increase the risks of UTI at
<http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologicconditions/urinary-tract-infections-inadults/causes>
b. On 11/14/16 at 7:31 a.m., during the facility's
initial tour, Resident 27 was observed lying on
the bed. Resident 27 was alert, talking about
her daily activities and expressing concerns
regarding her care. Resident 27 stated, "It's
always cold in this room, and they don't come
fast enough to change my diaper."
A review of Resident 27's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 27 was newly
admitted to the facility on 11/5/16. Resident
27's diagnoses included urinary tract infection
(when bacteria enters the urinary tract),
generalized muscle weakness, hypertension
(abnormal high blood pressure) difficulty
walking, cerebral vascular accident ([CVA]
death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen
when the blood flow to the brain is impaired)
with right sided weakness, and congestive
heart failure ([CHF] severe failure of the heart
to function properly).
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 11/5/16, indicated
Resident 27 was alert with cognition intact and
had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of 13 (9-15 score is interviewable).
According to the MDS, Resident 27 was
assessed as requiring extensive assistance
with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and
toileting. The MDS indicated Resident 27 was
frequently incontinent (inability to control) of
bowel and bladder.
A review of Resident 27's physician's orders,
dated 11/5/16, indicated Resident 27 was
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receiving Aldactone 50 milligrams (mg), as well
as Lasix 20 milligrams (mg) daily, both are
diuretic medications, which results in increased
urinary output.
During an interview on 11/17/16 at 7:35 a.m.,
Resident 27 tearfully stated, "They take a long
time to change my diaper. They come much
later after being called. The certified nurse
assistants (CNA) leave me on the soiled bed
pan for a long time, which resulted in my back
hurting. I feel bad about it, I feel like a bother. I
don't want to stay here, I want to go home."
On 11/17/16 at 7:42 a.m., Resident 27
gestured for the surveyor to come to her
bedside and she stated, "Please, I need my
diaper changed." A licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 5) was called into Resident 27's room
and was told that Resident 27 was requesting a
diaper change. LVN 5 was observed changing
Resident 27's diaper and a bath towel was
observed in between Resident 27's legs and
the diaper. The towel was soiled, but the diaper
was dry. LVN 5 stated, "A towel is not
supposed to be there (between the legs) and I
will speak to the CNA immediately."
On 11/17/16 at 8:32 a.m., during a subsequent
interview, LVN 5 stated that bed pans are to be
taken immediately after use and it was not
normal to put a towel between a resident's legs
at any time.
At 1:05 p.m., on 11/17/16, during an interview,
CNA 9 initially denied placing a towel between
Resident 27's legs, but then stated, "It is a
habit of mine to place a towel on top or
between the resident's legs to prevent the urine
from leaking onto the diaper. I should not have
put a towel there."
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Dignity
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and Respect," with a revision date of 5/2007,
indicated that all residents should be treated
with kindness, dignity, and respect and that
staff should display respect for the resident
when caring for them as a constant
encouragement of their individuality and dignity
as human beings.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF
NEEDS/PREFERENCES
CFR(s): 483.15(e)(1)
F246
12/16/2016
A resident has the right to reside and receive
services in the facility with reasonable
accommodations of individual needs and
preferences, except when the health or safety
of the individual or other residents would be
endangered.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure call lights
were within residents' reach at all times and
answered in a timely manner for two of 24
sampled residents (Resident 14 and Resident
21) and one of six randomly selected resident
(RSR 27).
These deficient practices had the potential to
delay the provision of services and residents'
needs not being met.
Findings:
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a. During a quality of life (QOL) group
interview, conducted on 11/15/16 at 10 a.m.,
with 11 alert residents in attendance, Resident
21 stated the staff does not answer her call
light timely resulting in holding her urine for
long periods of time, having accidents, and not
getting changed on time. During the QOL
interview, the ombudsman (a patient advocate)
in attendance stated on her many visits to the
facility she would see the certified nursing
assistants (CNAs) huddled in one area talking
amongst themselves. The ombudsman stated
she spoke to the staff about it.
A review of Resident 21's Admission Face
Sheet and clinical record indicated Resident 21
was admitted to the facility on 2/26/16.
Resident 21's diagnoses included Stage IV
chronic kidney disease (advanced kidney
damage), hypertension (high blood pressure),
and a history of multiple urinary tract infections
([UTI] an infection of the urinary tract that
causes urgency, pain, and a burning feeling
upon urination).
A review of Resident 21's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care screening tool, dated 8/9/16, indicated
Resident 21 was able to be understood and
understand others. Resident 21's Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 9
(8-15=interviewable). According to the MDS,
Resident 21 required limited assistance with a
one-person physical assist for walking,
transferring, and toilet use.
On 11/16/16 at 2:55 p.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated she had a history of UTIs
and she urinated a lot. Resident 21 stated that
she waits a long time for the CNAs to respond
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to the call light. Resident 21 stated it hurts her
abdomen when she had to wait long to urinate.
Resident 21 stated sometimes she had to wait
so long for the CNA to come and assist her to
the bathroom she would wet herself. Resident
21 stated during her eight month stay at the
facility the CNAs would sometimes come in and
turn off the call light and not assist her.
Resident 21 stated the CNAs would say, "I'll
get your nurse, but no one ever comes back."
When Resident 21 was asked how she felt
when it happened she stated, "It doesn't make
me feel too good."
On 11/17/16 at 10:20 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated that she waits 10-15
minutes at least for a CNA to come take her to
the bathroom.
On 11/17/16 at 10:35 a.m., during an interview
with a registered nurse (RN 3), RN 3 stated
that a resident's call light should be answered
as soon as possible and even if it was not that
staff's resident.
On 11/17/16 at 10:41 a.m., a certified nursing
assistant (CNA 7) was asked how long should
it take for a resident's call light be answered
after they push the button, CNA 7 stated the
resident should not wait longer than one
minute. When asked if 10-15 minutes was a
long time to wait for assistance, CNA 7 stated,
"Fifteen minutes is too long. Five minutes is too
long. My coworkers should go, if I can't answer
it."
On 11/18/16 at 9:22 a.m., during a telephone
interview, Resident 21's family member stated
that he had witnessed the staff take a long time
to take Resident 21 to the bathroom. Resident
21's family member stated the resident would
wait up to 15 minutes sometimes. Resident
21's family member stated, "There's a trick to it.
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When the light goes on, they (staff) come and
turn it off, because it's on a timer and leave and
no one comes back to assist her (Resident 21).
I have seen it."
On 11/18/16 at 9:48 a.m., during an interview,
the facility's director of staff development
(DSD) stated that the call lights are on a timer
and when the resident pushes the call light, the
timer starts.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Call
Light/Bell," with a revision date of 5/2007,
indicated the call light/bell should be answered
within a reasonable time (3-5 minutes). The
policy also stipulated to listen to the resident's
request/need and to respond to the request.
b. On 11/15/2016 at 8 a.m., Resident 14 was
observed in her room sitting in the wheelchair
eating breakfast. Resident 14 was alert and
responsive. The call light was observed located
at the head of Resident 14's bed and not within
the resident's reach.
On 11/15/2016 at 9 a.m., Resident 14 was
observed in her room sitting on her wheelchair
and the call light was not within the resident's
reach. During a concurrent interview, a certified
nursing assistant (CNA 2) was asked where the
call light should be located. CNA 2 stated call
lights must be within the resident's reach at all
times, especially when there was no staff
around.
A review of Resident 14's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 14 was admitted to
the facility on 7/16/07. Resident 14's diagnoses
included other specified rheumatoid arthritis (a
disease that causes inflammation and
deformity of the joints), unspecified
osteoarthritis (gradual loss of cartilage of the
joints), gastro esophageal reflux disease
([GERD] a disorder where the stomach's
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Whittier, CA 90606
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digestive juices flows back up and causes
heartburn), and unspecified dementia (a brain
disease that causes a gradual decrease in the
ability to remember).
A review of Resident 14's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 9/16/16, indicated Resident 14 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of four, which indicated severe
impairment of cognitive status. According to the
MDS, Resident 14 had the ability to usually
understand and be understood. The MDS,
under Section G0110 B., for Functional Status
(ADL Self Performance), indicated Resident 14
required extensive assistance with a two-plus
person physical assist for bed mobility and
transferring.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Call light/Bell," with a revised date of
5/2007, indicated to place the call device within
the resident's reach before leaving the room.
c. On 11/14/16 at 7:31 a.m., during the facility
initial tour, Resident 27 was observed lying on
her bed.
During an interview on 11/17/16 at 7:35 a.m.,
Resident 27 stated, "They take a long time to
come to my room when I call them, they take a
long time to change my soiled diaper. They
come way later."
A review of Resident 27's Admission Face
Sheet indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 11/5/16. Resident 27's diagnoses
included urinary tract infection (infection in
kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra),
generalized muscle weakness, difficulty with
walking and heart failure (severe failure of the
heart to function properly).
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set
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(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 11/5/16, indicated
Resident 27 required extensive assistance with
personal hygiene and dressing using a oneperson physical assist.
A review of Resident 27's Medication
Administration Record, for the month of
11/2016 dated 11/5/16 to 11/18/16, indicated
Resident 27 was administered Lasix (a
medication used to treat fluid build-up due to
heart failure) which results in urinary frequency.
According to the facility's policy and procedure,
titled "Call Light/Bell," with a revision date of
5/2007, indicated the residents call light will be
answered within a reasonable time (3-5
minutes), and stipulated the staff should listen
to the resident's needs, respond to the request,
and leave the resident comfortable, with the
call device within reach.
F250
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PROVISION OF MEDICALLY RELATED
SOCIAL SERVICE
CFR(s): 483.15(g)(1)
F250
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The facility must provide medically-related
social services to attain or maintain the highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being of each resident.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility's social service failed to
follow its policy regarding loss/theft of personal
belongings and hearing aids recommendations
for two of 24 sampled residents (Residents 12
and 23).
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These deficient practices resulted in the facility
not following its policy and had the potential to
put Resident 23 at risk for identity theft and
decrease Resident 12's quality of life.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 23's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 23 was admitted to
the facility on 3/17/04. Resident 23's diagnoses
included multiple sclerosis (disease involving
damage to the nerve cells in the brain and
spinal cord), muscle weakness, complete
paraplegia (complete paralysis of the lower half
of the body), orthostatic hypotension (low blood
pressure when standing up), generalized
anxiety disorder (feelings of fear), major
depressive disorder (persistent feelings of
sadness), and gastro esophageal reflux
disease ([GERD] a disorder where the
stomach's digestive juices flows back up and
causes heartburn).
A review of Resident 23's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 8/15/16, indicated Resident 23 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of 14 ([cognitively intact] ability to make
decisions). According to the MDS, Resident 23
had the ability to understand and be
understood. The MDS, under Section G0110
B., for Functional status (ADL Self
Performance), indicated Resident 23 required
an extensive assistance of a two-plus person
physical assist in bed mobility and transferring.
Resident 23 was incontinent (inability to
control) of bowel/bladder and had a supra
pubic catheter (a thin, sterile flexible tube that
is used to drain urine from the bladder inserted
through a cut in the abdomen, a few inches
below the navel).
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On 11/17/16 at 7:30 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 23 stated she lost her wallet which
contained her identification card, social security
card, medicare/medical card, and $25.00 in
cash on 10/20/16. Resident 23 stated she had
not received any police report follow-up
regarding the loss of her personal belongings
from the facility social services.
On 11/17/16 at 8:37 a.m., the director of social
services (SSD 2) was interviewed regarding
Resident 23's theft/loss of personal belonging
(wallet). SSD 2 stated the reported incident
was recorded in Resident 23's progress note
and a "Missing Items Report" was completed.
SSD 2 stated a police report was done by the
resident's family member.
A review of the documentation and the
investigation report regarding Resident 23's
theft/loss indicated there were no records of the
incident in Resident 23's progress note. There
was also no documented evidence of a police
report or follow-up conducted by the facility's
social services.
On 11/17/16 at 8:55 a.m., an interview with the
social services (SS 1) was conducted regarding
Resident 23's police report follow-up. SS 1
stated Resident 23's family member was the
one who reported the incident. When asked
whether the police report should have been
acquired and followed-up by social services,
SS 1 stated a record of the police report
should have been followed-up and filed along
with the rest of the investigation reports
regarding the resident's theft/loss of personal
belonging (wallet).
On 11/17/16 at 9:55 a.m., a telephone
interview was conducted with Resident 23's
family member. Resident 23's family member
was asked about Resident 23's theft/loss of
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12385 Washington Blvd
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wallet, she stated that the incident occurred on
10/20/16. Resident 23's family member stated
she was told by the social services to report the
incident to the police, which was five days after
the incident occured (10/25/16). She stated
that she reported the incident to the police but
the facility social services did not follow up on
the police report.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Theft & Loss" with a revised date of
4/2013, indicated that loss or theft of residents
property worth $25.00 or more will be
documented and reported to the administrator
for investigation, police reporting, or other
appropriate action. The policy further stipulated
that the documentation of lost or stolen
resident's property with a value of $25.00 or
more, shall include a description of the lost or
stolen article, estimated value, date and time
the loss or theft was discovered, if
determinable, the date and time the loss or
theft occurred, and action taken.
b. A review of Resident 12's Admission face
sheet indicated Resident 12 was admitted to
the facility on 6/20/16, with diagnoses that
included hypertension (abnormally high blood
pressure), dementia (disorder of the mental
processes caused by brain disease or injury
and marked by memory disorders, personality
changes, and impaired reasoning) without
behavioral disturbance, and acute kidney
failure (abrupt loss of kidney function).
A review of Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment and care screening
tool, dated 10/7/16, indicated Resident 12
usually understands and had the ability to be
understood by others. According to the MDS,
Resident 12 does not have hallucinations
(apparent perception of something not present)
or delusions (misconceptions or beliefs that are
firmly held, contrary to reality).
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On 11/15/16, at approximately 8:47 a.m.,
Resident 12 was observed sitting in his
wheelchair at the side of the bed, with eyes
closed. Resident 12 did not respond upon
approach and required a loud voice before the
resident responded. Resident 12 stated, "Sorry,
I could not hear you."
On 11/17/16 at 8:10 a.m.,during an interview,
Resident 12 stated "My hearing is poor. I do
not understand what people tell me."
A review of Resident 12's audiology evaluation,
dated 7/29/16, indicated Resident 12 had
hearing loss in both ears (mild to moderate).
On 11/17/16 on 10:24 a.m., an interview was
conducted with Social Services (SS 1). She
stated, "The family member had requested the
hearing aids, I made an appointment with a
hearing aid company on 9/9/16, but the family
member cancelled it because she was not
available to take Resident 12 and it was too
much money. The facility does not provide a
ride to the appointments if the family is
around."
On 11/17/16 on 10:35 a.m., during an interview
regarding residents transportation, the director
of nurses (DON) stated, "The facility provides
transportation for appointments, if the family is
unable to take the resident."
On 11/17/16 on 1:58 p.m., during a telephone
interview, Resident 12's family member
stated,"The social worker said that Resident
12's insurance will not cover all the cost and we
have to come up with the rest of the payment.
I do not think I can afford it, so I cancelled the
appointment. Is there anyway insurance can
cover it? I would really like for him to have the
hearing aids. I feel it is really important
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because it is his way of communicating. They
told me to provide a pen and paper for him to
communicate with. So I did, but when I visit
him, it was not even being used."
A review of the essential duties and
responsibilities of a social worker indicated the
social worker will assist in arranging
transportation to other facilities when
necessary; provide information to
resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and
other financial assistance programs available to
the resident, assist in providing solutions for
social and practical environmental problems
including seeking financial assistance.
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HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
CFR(s): 483.15(h)(2)
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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The facility must provide housekeeping and
maintenance services necessary to maintain a
sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to clean two bathroom
toilet seats (Rooms 312 and 318) out of 45
resident-shared bathrooms. This deficient
practice had the potential to expose the
residents to disease-causing organisms that
could cause infection.
Findings:
During a facility tour with the licensed
vocational nurse (LVN 8) on 11/14/16, at 9:10
a.m., the toilet seat in the bathroom of Rooms
312 and 318 were observed with brown
substance on it. During a concurrent interview,
LVN 8 stated the toilet seats were dirty and
needed cleaning. LVN 8 called the
housekeeping staff (HS 1) and HS 1 stated the
toilet seats were dirty.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Rooms,
Cleaning Residents," dated 5/2007, indicated it
was the facility's policy to provide a clean,
comfortable, homelike and sanitary living area.
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COMFORTABLE & SAFE TEMPERATURE
LEVELS
CFR(s): 483.15(h)(6)
The facility must provide comfortable and safe
temperature levels. Facilities initially certified
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after October 1, 1990 must maintain a
temperature range of 71 - 81° F
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that
residents' rooms and hallways were at
comfortable temperature levels at 71-81
Fahrenheit (F) for one of 24 sampled residents
(Resident 24), and one randomly sampled
resident ([RSR] 27) during an environmental
tour of the facility.
During a quality of life (QOL) meeting on
11/15/16, at 10 a.m., four of 11 alert residents
stated they felt it was too cold in the facility.
This deficient practice had the potential to put
residents at risk for being too cold or
susceptible to respiratory ailments and/or
colds.
Findings:
a. On 11/16/16, at approximately 3:20 p.m.,
during an interview with Resident 24, the
resident stated her room was too cold.
On 11/16/16, at approximately 4:10 p.m. the
maintenance supervisor (MS) came to check
Residents 24's room temperature. The MS
validated Resident 24's room being too cold by
using a " temperature wand." The temperature
measured at 69 degrees F. Resident 24, who
was observed wearing a heavy knit sweater,
stated she had complained of the room being
too cold for the last two winters. The MS
stated he had recalled Resident 24 requesting
a heating window, which was recently denied.
A review of Resident 24's Admission Face
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Sheet indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 5/2/14, and readmitted on
6/13/14. Resident 24's diagnoses included
shortness of breath ([SOB] a feeling of difficulty
or labored breathing), peripheral neuropathy
(weakness, numbness, and pain due to nerve
damage, usually in the hands and feet),
congestive heart failure ([CHF] a chronic
condition in which the heart does not pump
blood as well as it should), coronary artery
disease ([CAD] an impedance or blockage of
one or more arteries that supply blood to the
heart, usually due to arteriosclerosis [hardening
of the arteries]).
A review of Resident 24's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care
screening tool, dated 8/10/16, indicated
Resident 24 was able to make needs known,
understand others, and cognition was intact.
b. On 11/14/16 at 7:31 a.m., during the
facility's initial tour, Resident 27 stated her
room was always cold.
A review of Resident 27's Admission Face
Sheet indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 12/5/16. Resident 27's
diagnoses included urinary tract infection (
[UTI] an infection in kidneys, ureters, bladder
and urethra) generalized muscle weakness,
with difficulty in walking, and heart failure(
failure of the heart to pump effectively)
A review of Resident 27's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 11/5/16, indicated
Resident 27 was able to make needs known
and understand others. c. During the facility's
environmental tour, conducted with the
maintenance director (DM), on 11/16/16, at
approximately 1:50 p.m., the following
temperatures were observed in various areas
of the facility using an infrared thermometer
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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A. BUILDING: ___________
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055706
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
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DEFICIENCY)
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gun:
1. Along the hallway in front of the case
manager's office, the DM checked the
temperature and the thermometer read 70
degrees Fahrenheit (F).
2. Inside of Room 424, the DM checked the
temperature and the thermometer read 70
degrees F.
3. Along the hallway in front of the director of
nursing's office (DON), the DM checked the
temperature and the thermometer read 68
degrees F.
4. Along the hallway in front of Room 402, the
DM checked the temperature and the
thermometer read 65 degrees F.
5. Along the hallway in front of Room 304, the
DM checked the temperature and the
thermometer read 67 degrees F.
6. Inside of Room 304, the DM checked the
temperature and the thermometer read 68
degrees F.
During an interview on 11/16/16, at 2:35 p.m.,
the DM stated, "It is cold and the temperature
should be 72 degrees F."
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Physical Environment: Comfortable and
Safe Air Temperatures," with a revision date of
11/2007, indicated to maintain comfortable and
safe temperature levels throughout the facility,
and in resident rooms (between the range of 71
-81 degrees Fahrenheit). The policy stipulated
the maintenance director will regularly inspect
temperatures throughout the facility and keep a
log, and individual resident preferences may be
met as possible/practicable/reasonable.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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F279
DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLANS
CFR(s): 483.20(d), 483.20(k)(1)
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PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION
(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE
DEFICIENCY)
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12/16/2016
A facility must use the results of the
assessment to develop, review and revise the
resident's comprehensive plan of care.
The facility must develop a comprehensive
care plan for each resident that includes
measurable objectives and timetables to meet
a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and
psychosocial needs that are identified in the
comprehensive assessment.
The care plan must describe 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
§483.25; and any services that would otherwise
be required under §483.25 but are not provided
due to the resident's exercise of rights under
§483.10, including the right to refuse treatment
under §483.10(b)(4).
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to develop a comprehension plan
of care for three of 24 sampled residents
(Residents 7, 8, and 14).
Resident 7, who had hyperlipidemia
(abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids
[fats] and/or lipoproteins in the blood), and was
receiving medication for the condition, care
plan indicated the staff's interventions included
to encorage low fat and salt intake that was not
implemented.
Resident 8, who had a Stage IV pressure sore
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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Whittier, CA 90606
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(a wound that occurs as a result of prolonged
pressure on a specific area of the body / very
deep, reaching into muscle and bone and
causing extensive damage) and was receiving
oxygen via a nasal cannula (a device used to
deliver supplemental oxygen), care plan did not
address the need for a pressure relieving
device around the resident's ears.
Resident 14's plan of care did not address the
need to assess the resident's respiratory rate,
although there was an order to assess the
respiratory due to receiving around the clock
(ATC) Norco medication (a narcotic pain
medication).
These deficient practices resulted in residents
not receiving individualized care or
interventions and had the potential to result in
harm to the residents.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 7's Admission Face
sheet indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on 3/1/14 and readmitted on 5/1/14.
Resident 7's diagnoses included hypertension (
high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia, dementia
(a broad category of brain diseases that cause
a long term and often gradual decrease in the
ability to think and remember), and a history of
falls.
A review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care
screening tool, dated 9/5/16, indicated
Resident 7's cognition was severely impaired
and rarely had the ability to understand or be
understood. According to the MDS, Resident 7
required extensive assistance to being total
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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dependent with her activities of daily living.
Resident 7 was incontinent (inability to control)
of bowel and bladder.
A review of Resident 7's physician's orders,
dated 6/16/15, indicated for Resident 7 to
receive a regular pureed (mashed/blended
food) textured, high protein, nectar thickened,
with large portions.
A review of Resident 7's care plan, dated
5/2/14, indicated Resident 7 had altered
cardiovascular status related to hypertension
and hyperlipidemia. The staff's intervention
included encouraging Resident 7 to take a low
fat and salt intake.
On 11/17/16 at 8:02 a.m., during an interview,
the Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse (MDS
Nurse 1) stated, while reviewing Resident 7's
care plan, stated according to the care plan the
resident should be receiving a low fat diet due
to Resident 7's diagnosis of hyperlipidemia.
MDS Nurse 1 reviewed Resident 7's diet order,
which did not indicate a low fat/salt diet, as
stipulated in the care plan. The MDS Nurse
stated the care plan should have been specific
for Resident 7.
b. During a wound care observation on
11/15/16, at 9:15 a.m., Resident 8 was
observed receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at
two liters per minute (LPM) with no pressure
relieving device around both ear lobes.
A review of Resident 8's Admission Face Sheet
indicated Resident 8 was most recently readmitted to the facility on 10/25/16. Resident
8's diagnoses included heart failure, dysphagia
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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(difficulty swallowing), Stage IV pressure sore
in the sacrum (a large, triangular bone at the
base of the spine), and clostridium difficile (C.
difficile - a bacterium that can cause symptoms
ranging from diarrhea to life threatening
inflammation of the colon [large intestine])
infection in the stool.
A review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set
([MDS], an assessment and care screening
tool), dated 11/1/16, indicated Resident 8 was
severely impaired and unable to understand
others.
A review of Resident 8's physician orders,
dated 10/25/16, indicated for Resident 8 to
receive continuous oxygen at two LPM via
nasal cannula.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 9:30 a.m.,
a licensed vocational nurse (LVN 5) was asked
about Resident 8's ear lobes without any
pressure relieving device, LVN 5 stated she
would check the physician's orders. LVN 5 she
would obtain an order if there was not one.
A review of Resident 8's physician's orders
indicated that staff obtained an order on
11/15/16, at 9:51 a.m., for Resident 8 to have
cannula ear covers placed on both ears for
protection and prevention of pressure sore.
A review of Resident 8's Braden scale (an
assessment tool for predicting the risk for
pressure sore) indicated Resident 8 had a
score of 11 which indicated that Resident 8
was a high risk for pressure sores.
A review of Resident 8's care plan dated
11/16/16, which was initiated on 11/15/16,
indicated that the care plan was incomplete.
The care plan only addressed Resident 8's
right ear for potential pressure sore
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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development and not both ears. There were no
staff interventions indicated on the care plan.
During an interview on 11/17/16, at 7:39 a.m.,
LVN 2 stated both registered nurses and
licensed vocational nurses are able to do the
residents' care plans. LVN 2 stated the care
plan for Resident 8 was not properly completed
to include both ears and it should have been.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure,
titled, "Resident Assessment: Nursing Care
Plan," with a revision date of 5/2007, indicated
to review comprehensive care plan and
evaluate interventions for goal appropriateness.
Address all high risk areas on form and identify
changes that may have occurred since last
review.
c. A review of Resident 14's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 14 was admitted to
the facility on 7/16/07. Resident 14's diagnoses
included other specified rheumatoid arthritis (a
disease that causes inflammation and
deformity of the joints), unspecified
osteoarthritis (gradual loss of cartilage of the
joints), gastro esophageal reflux disease
([GERD] a disorder where the stomach's
digestive juices flows back up and causes
heartburn), and unspecified dementia (a brain
disease that causes a gradual decrease in the
ability to remember).
A review of Resident 14's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 9/16/16, indicated Resident 14 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of four (which indicated severe
impairment of cognitive status). According to
the MDS, Resident 14 had the ability to usually
understand and be understood. The MDS,
under Section G0110 B., for Functional Status
(ADL Self Performance), indicated Resident 14
required extensive assistance with a two-plus
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person physical assist in transferring and bed
mobility.
On 11/15/16 at 10:30 a.m., a review of
Resident 14's physician's order, dated
10/17/16, indicated to hold the administration of
Norco (a pain medication) tablet 5-325mg if
Resident 14's respiratory rate was under 12 or
if the resident was sedated.
On 11/16/16 at 10:10 a.m., a review of
Resident 14's care plan, did not indicate the
need to monitor the resident's respiratory rate
every eight hours for the administration of
Norco 5-325mg tablet as stipulated in the
physician's orders. The plan of care also had
no staff interventions regarding the need for
respiratory assessment or to monitor for signs
of sedation prior to giving the medication
(Norco).
On 11/18/16 at 8:20 a.m., during an interview,
a registered nurse (RN 3) was inteviewed
regarding Resident 14's plan of care updates.
RN 3 stated the care plan should be updated if
there are any changes in the resident's medical
status, any new or updated physician's orders,
and with each resident's specific needs.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Nursing Care Plan," with a revised date
of 5/2007, indicated to address all high risk
areas and identify changes that may have
occurred since the last review. Areas of
assessment included medication use, special
treatments, and procedures.
F309
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PROVIDE CARE/SERVICES FOR HIGHEST
WELL BEING
CFR(s): 483.25
F309
12/16/2016
Each resident must receive and the facility
must provide the necessary care and services
to attain or maintain the highest practicable
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physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being,
in accordance with the comprehensive
assessment and plan of care.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
d1. Resident 7 was observed on several
occasions, on 11/14/16 at 9:15 a.m., 11/14/16
at 3:30 p.m., 11/15/16 at 8:45 a.m., 11/15/16 at
3:26 p.m., and 11/16/16 at 9:52 a.m., not
wearing heel protectors and/or heels being off
loading, as per the physician's orders and the
Resident 7's plan of care.
A review of Resident 7's admission Face sheet
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 3/1/14 and readmitted on 5/1/14.
Resident 7's diagnoses included hypertension (
high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia
(abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids
[fats] and/or lipoproteins in the blood),
dementia (a broad category of brain diseases
that cause a long term and often gradual
decrease in the ability to think and remember),
and a history of falls.
A review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care
screening tool, dated 9/5/16, indicated
Resident 7's cognition was severely impaired
and rarely had the ability to understand or be
understood. According to the MDS, Resident 7
required extensive assistance to being total
dependent with her activities of daily living.
Resident 7 was incontinent (inability to control)
of bowel and bladder.
A review of Resident 7's physician's orders,
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dated 9/15/16, indicated to off load
(float/suspend) heels with pillows and the use
of heel protectors at all the times for protection
and prevention of pressure sores.
A review of Resident 7's care plan, dated
10/29/14, indicated Resident 7 had potential for
pressure ulcer development related to disease
process and immobility. The staff's
interventions included to follow the facility's
policies/protocols for prevention and treatment.
On 11/16/16 at 9:22 a.m., during an interview,
the Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse (MDS
Nurse 1) stated, while reviewing Resident 7's
clinical record, the physician's order for the
resident's heels to be floating and the heel
protectors worn should be followed. She stated
she will call the physician to clarify the order.
On 11/16/16 at 9:52 a.m., while at Resident 7's
bedside, the resident's primary certified nursing
assistant (CNA 1) was interviewed about
Resident 7 not wearing heel protectors and off
loading of the heels. CNA 1 stated Resident 7
should be wearing the heel protectors and
heels off loaded, but she had forgotten for the
last two days.
d2. A review of Resident 7's physician's order,
dated 9/3/15, indicated a lipid panel (a blood
test that measures lipids-fats and fatty
substances used as a source of energy in your
body) should be drawn yearly on the first
Monday of September. The first Monday in
September 2016 was 9/5/16. A review of
Resident 7's laboratory results, indicated the
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lipid panel was not drawn until 9/13/16.
On 11/15/16 at 7:15 a.m., during an interview,
a MDS Nurse (1) stated the lipid panel was not
done as ordered by the physician. MDS Nurse
1 stated it should had been done on 9/5/16, but
was not done until 9/13/16. The MDS Nurse
stated it should have been done as ordered
and stated, "Maybe the nurse got confused."
The MDS nurse stated she was going to call
the physician to possibly change the order to
prevent future confusion.
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary care and services to attain or
maintain the highest practicable well-being for
four of 24 sampled residents (Residents 3, 4, 7,
and 15) .
For Resident 3, the treatment nurse applied
triple antibiotic ointment to a scab without a
physician's order.
For Resident 4, laboratory tests were not done
as ordered.
For Resident 15, insulin was given, but the
resident did not have anything to eat until 40
minutes later.
Resident 7 had a physician's order to off load
heels (suspend heels) and to have a lipid panel
(a blood test that measures lipids-fats and fatty
substances used as a source of energy in your
body) drawn every September on the first
Monday that was not implemented.
These deficient practices of not following
physician's orders and standard of preactice,
put the residents at risk of not attaining the
highest practicable well-being and at risk for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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adverse consequences.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 3's admission record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 11/8/16, with diagnoses that included
Stage II (a partial thickness skin loss) pressure
area (an area of damaged skin caused by
staying in one position for too long) to the
coccyx (tail bone area).
The Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment and care screening tool) indicated
Resident 3 required extensive assistance
(weight bearing support) with daily activities,
such as bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene.
On 11/15/16, at 9 a.m., a licensed vocational
nurse (LVN 3) was observed during treatment
to Resident 3 (including to a scab located on
the area above the upper lip and below the
nose). LVN 3 stated that she usually applies A
& D ointment to the scab, but since today
the scab appeared moist, she would apply
triple antibiotic ointment (and she did). After
the procedure, at 9:15 a.m., LVN 3 stated there
was no doctor's order to apply the triple
antibiotic and acknowledged her failure for
using the medication without an order.
The facility's undated policy and procedures
titled, "Physician's Orders, Telephone Orders
and Recapitulation Process," indicated,
"Physician's orders shall be obtained prior to
the initiation of any medication or treatment."
b. A review of Resident 4's admission record
indicated Resident 4 was admitted to the
facility on 2/4/15, with diagnoses that included
hypertension (high blood pressure) and
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Whittier, CA 90606
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hypothyroidism (also known as underactive
thyroid, a condition when the thyroid gland
does not make enough thyroid hormone, which,
in turn, causes the body to have slower
metabolism).
A review of Resident 4's MDS, dated 10/7/16,
indicated the resident had severe impairment in
decision making skills and required extensive
assistance with daily activities, such as
transfers, bathing and personal hygiene.
A review of Resident 4's physician's order,
dated 11/9/16, indicated to obtain laboratory
tests for the following: 1) Complete blood
count (CBC, a test used to evaluate anemia
and infection), 2) Basic metabolic panel (BMP,
a test to evaluate current status of kidneys as
well as electrolyte and acid/base balance and
level of blood sugar), and 3) Thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH, a hormone that
stimulates the thyroid gland for body
metabolism). A review of Resident 4's clinical
records on 11/16/16 revealed no laboratory test
results.
During an interview, review of Resident 4's
clinical record, and laboratory requisition review
on 11/17/16, at 7:35 a.m., a licensed nurse
(MDS 2) stated that the laboratory tests were
not done, and that the physician will be notified.
The facility's policy and procedures titled, "Lab
Tests Protocol," revised 11/2007, indicated, "1.
The Nurse noting the order for the lab test will
make out the proper requisition form and plan it
in the lab book, 2. The Nurse noting the order
will document the order in the 24-hour Report
sheet, 3. The Nurse noting the order will add it
to the Diagnostic Test & Lab Log. It is
kept in the Lab Book, 4. The night shift will
check verify that the slip is made out and the
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Whittier, CA 90606
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test requisition is entered into the Lab Book
and on the Diagnostic Test & Lab Log
while doing the 24-hour check off of all charts."
c. A review of Resident 15's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 15 was admitted to
the facility on 11/3/16, with diagnoses that
included diabetes (a metabolism disorder that
affects the body's ability to use blood sugar
resulting to high levels of sugar in the blood)
with diabetic neuropathy (problems with
sensation in the feet).
A review of Resident 15's MDS, dated
10/19/16, indicated Resident 15 was alert and
oriented, required extensive assistance from
one-two persons with positioning, transfers,
bathing and dressing.
A review of Resident 15's physician' s order,
dated 11/3/16, indicated an order for Novolog
(a fast-acting mealtime insulin that helps lower
mealtime blood sugar spikes) flex pen solution
pen-injector 100 unit/ml (milliliter) Insulin, per
sliding scale (a predetermined amount of
insulin to be given based on blood sugar test
result), subcutaneously (given by injection into
fatty tissue) before meals and at bedtime for
diabetes.
The care plan for Resident 15, dated 11/3/16,
indicated the resident was at risk for hypo (low
blood sugar) /hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
episodes. The goal was for Resident 15 to be
free from any signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia.
On 11/14/16, at 12:51 p.m., during a
medication pass observation and interview,
licensed vocational nurse (LVN 6) was
observed preparing and administering Resident
15's medications that included Novolog insulin
which was injected subcutaneously into his left
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lower stomach area. LVN 6 stated Resident
15's lunch tray had not arrived and should be
delivered in 10 to 15 minutes.
On 11/14/16, at 1 p.m., during an interview,
Resident 15 stated he had not been given a
snack or received his lunch and his last meal
was at 8 a.m. that morning. Resident 15 stated
he usually receives a lunch tray between 12:30
p.m. and 1 p.m., but does not receive a daily
snack.
At 1:03 p.m., on the same day (11/14/16), LVN
6 stated that Resident 15 had not eaten or
received his lunch and ordered Resident 15 a
snack that arrived at 1:14 p.m. (23 minutes
after Novolog insulin injection) and at 1:20 p.m.
his lunch tray arrived (29 minutes after insulin
injection). Resident 15's meal was delayed for
over 20 minutes after his Novolog insulin
injection.
A review of the manufacturer's package insert
for insulin Novolog Flex Pen solution peninjector, indicated that the medication should
be given immediately (within 5-10 minutes)
prior to the start of a meal.
During an interview with the registered dietitian
(RD), on 11/17/16, at 10 a.m., he stated that
nurses may request an early meal tray or snack
for diabetic residents, by completing a pink slip,
titled, " Nursing-Dietary Communication Form".
The RD stated that he interviews each resident
at admission to ask them their preferences for
meals and snacks; he indicated that a resident
can change their preferences at any time and
the kitchen also had sugar-free snacks and
diabetic-type snacks available.
On 1/17/16, at 10:20 a.m., during a record
review and interview, licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 2), stated that the facility's sliding scale
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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schedule for insulin administration was 6:30
a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. LVN 2
stated that ideally, a resident should eat 30
minutes after receiving insulin, although the
insulin can be given one hour before or after
the scheduled time, so it could be given closer
to the meal. A review of Resident 15's
medication administration history for Novolog
Flex Pen solution pen-injector, insulin was
administered to Resident 15 at 12:15 p.m., on
11/14/16 ; 12:05 p.m., on 11/15/16; and 12:15
p.m. on 11/16/16.
A review of the facility's meal service cart
delivery schedule indicated that lunch trays
were to be delivered to Station 4 (where
Resident 15 was located) at 12:50 p.m. and 1
p.m. daily.
At 2:15 p.m., on 11/17/16, LVN 1 stated that
Resident 15 had a snack with his insulin today,
but he usually does not receive a snack unless
it is ordered with the sliding scale. LVN 1 stated
that Resident 15 only received a snack today
because he had other medication administered
that is ordered with food. LVN 1 stated that
some residents have sliding scale orders to
give with food. LVN 1 stated, "If the order
indicates with food, then we give it [medication]
with food". LVN 1 stated, "He (Resident 15)
does not have that type of sliding scale order,
so he does not usually receive food with his
insulin". LVN 1 was asked if she had access to
the packet insert (instructions for use) for
Resident 15's insulin pen-injector, LVN 1 stated
that only the insulin pen-injector was stocked in
the medication cart; she did not have access to
the package insert or original container. LVN 1
stated the pharmacist would have that
information.
On 11/17/16, at 3 p.m., during an interview, the
pharmacist (PD) stated that for the type of
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insulin pen-injector that Resident 15 had
ordered, food should be given to the resident
within 5-10 minutes, according to the package
insert. PD stated, "I don't think it should be
delayed more than 30 minutes."
At 3:20 p.m., on 11/17/16, LVN 1 stated, "I
guess it shouldn't be so long before the food
comes; it could be a problem. I understand
now."
On 11/17/16, at 3:25 p.m., during an interview,
the director of nursing (DON) stated according
to the facility's meal service cart delivery
schedule, the lunch meal trays arrive at 12:50
p.m. and 1 p.m. for residents at Station 4. The
DON was asked if she thought it was
appropriate to administer insulin at 11:30 a.m.
and have the lunch trays arrive at 1 p.m. for
residents on Station 4, DON stated, "No,
nursing practice and nursing judgement tells
me it should be within 30 minutes. I'm seeing
something doesn't jive here; there's a problem
with communication between the departments."
The DON stated that she saw an opportunity
to improve the situation.
According to the facility's policy, titled,
"Medication Administration", dated 5/2007,
indicated that medications are administered as
prescribed in accordance with good nursing
principles and practices.
A review of the facility policy, titled, "Diabetes
Mellitus Resident, Nursing Care of", indicated it
is the policy of the facility to assist the resident
to establish a balance between diet, exercise,
and insulin; prevent recurrence of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and to assist
in determining approaches to special dietary
problems.
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HEARING/VISION
CFR(s): 483.25(b)
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To ensure that residents receive proper
treatment and assistive devices to maintain
vision and hearing abilities, the facility must, if
necessary, assist the resident in making
appointments, and by arranging for
transportation to and from the office of a
practitioner specializing in the treatment of
vision or hearing impairment or the office of a
professional specializing in the provision of
vision or hearing assistive devices.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to coordinate and
ensure arrangements, per physician's orders
were implemented for auditory services for one
of 24 sampled residents (Resident 12).
Resident 12's physician's order was not
followed-up for three months (cross referenced
to F250 b).
This deficiency practice had the potential to
result in Resident 12's decline in quality of life.
Findings:
A review of Resident 12's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 12 was admitted to
the facility on 6/20/16. Resident 12's diagnoses
included hypertension (high blood pressure),
dementia (a disorder that effects the brain)
without behavioral disturbance, and acute
kidney failure (abrupt loss of kidney function).
A review of Resident 12's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 10/7/16, indicated
Resident 12 usually had the ability understand
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and be understood. According to the MDS,
Resident 12 required extensive assistance with
a one-person physical assist for walking,
dressing, and toilet use.
On 11/15/16, at approximately 8:47 a.m.,
Resident 12 was observed sitting in his
wheelchair at the side of the bed, with his eyes
closed. Resident 12 was greeted and Resident
12 responded, "Sorry, I could not hear you."
On 11/17/16, at 8:10 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 12 stated, "My hearing is poor. I don't
understand what people tell me."
A review of Resident 12's audiology (the study
of hearing disorders) evaluation, dated 7/29/16,
indicated Resident 12 had hearing loss in both
ears (mild to moderate).
A review of Resident 12's physician's order
summary report, dated 8/24/16, indicated an
audiology evaluation for hearing aids and to
obtain authorization from Resident 12's
insurance for the hearing aids.
On 11/17/16 at 10:24 a.m., an interview was
conducted with the social services director
(SSD 1). SSD 1 stated, "The family member
had requested the hearing aids, I made an
appointment with a company on 9/9/16, but the
family member cancelled it, she was not
available and it was too much money, and the
facility does not provide a ride to the
appointments if the family is around."
On 11/17/16, at 11:35 a.m., during an
interview, the director of nurses (DON) was
asked about residents' transportation for
appointments. The DON stated, "The facility
provides transportation for residents'
appointments, if the family is unable to take the
resident."
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On 11/17/16, at 1:58 p.m., during a telephone
interview, Resident 12's family member stated,
"The social worker said that Resident 12's
insurance will not cover all the cost of the
hearing aids and we have to come up with the
rest of the payment. I do not think I can afford
it, so I cancelled the appointment. Is there
anyway insurance can cover it? I would really
like for him to have the hearing aids. I feel it is
really important because it is his way of
communicating. They told me to provide a pen
and paper so I did, but when I visit him, it was
not even being used."
A review of Resident 12's care plan, dated
7/19/16, titled, "At risk for a communication
problem related to hearing deficit," indicated
the staff's interventions included to anticipate
and meet needs, be conscious of resident
position when in groups, activities, dining room
to promote proper communication with others,
discuss with resident resident/family concerns
or feelings regarding communication difficulty,
encourage resident to continue stating thoughts
even if resident is having difficulty, focus on a
word or phrase that makes sense, or responds
to the feeling resident is trying to express,
ensure/provide a safe environment: call light in
reach, adequate low glare light, bed in lowest
position and wheels locked, avoid isolation.
According to the facility's undated Social
Services Policy and Procedure Manual, Social
services will coordinate and maintain a system
to monitor the Dental, Optometry, Audiology
and Podiatry evaluations. Social services staff
member will obtain consent to evaluation(s)
prior to scheduling appointments.
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PRESSURE SORES
CFR(s): 483.25(c)
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Based on the comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that a resident
who enters the facility without pressure sores
does not develop pressure sores unless the
individual's clinical condition demonstrates that
they were unavoidable; and a resident having
pressure sores receives necessary treatment
and services to promote healing, prevent
infection and prevent new sores from
developing.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to provide the
necessary care and treatment to promote
healing and/or to prevent the development of
new pressure ulcers (injury to the skin and
underlying tissue due to prolonged pressure to
the area) for three of five sampled residents
(Residents 3, 7 and 8), who had pressure
uclers or were at risk of developing pressure
ulcers, in a total sample of 24 residents.
Resident 3, who had a Stage II pressure ulcer
(the outer layer of skin and part of the
underlying layer of skin is damaged or lost) on
the coccyx (tailbone) area, was observed
numerous times on a flat-lying position (the
affected coccyx area pressing against the
mattress).
Resident 7 had no heel protectors/offloading
heels, despite having a physician's order to do
both in order to prevent pressure ulcer
development.
Resident 8, who was receiving continuous
oxygen inhalation by nasal cannula (a thin,
plastic tube that delivers oxygen directly into
the nose through two small prongs), did not
have a pressure-relieving device to prevent the
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development of pressure ulcer(s) behind the
earlobes where the nasal cannula is placed.
These deficient practices put the residents at
risk for developing pressure sores and for
adequate wound healing of the current
pressure sores.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 3's admission record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 11/8/16, with diagnoses that included
Stage II pressure area to the coccyx and
multiple sclerosis (a progressive autoimmune
disorder that wears away at the coverings that
protect the nerve cells, gradually weakening
bodily function by attacking the cells of the
brain and spinal column).
The Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment and care screening tool) indicated
Resident 3 required extensive assistance
(weight bearing support) with daily activities,
such as bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene.
During the course of the survey (including on
11/14/16, at 9:30 a.m., 11/15/16, at 9 a.m., and
11/16/16, at 7:14 a.m.), Resident 3 was
observed numerous times on a flat-lying
position, with the affected coccyx area pressing
directly on the mattress.
According to Medical Surgical Nursing, 9th
Edition, pages 186-187, "Prevention remains
the best treatment for pressure sores.
Reposition the patients frequently to prevent
pressure sore at least every two hours and
every hour when in chair. Never position the
patient directly on the pressure sore."
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A review of Resident 3's care plan, dated
11/15/16, indicated the resident had a Stage II
pressure ulcer on the coccyx area upon
admission to the facility. The goal was for the
pressure ulcer to show signs of healing and to
remain free from infection. There was no
indication to offload the affected area and/or to
reposition Resident 3 every two hours.
During an interview on 11/16/16, at 7:20 a.m.,
a licensed nurse (MDS 2) stated it is the
facility's failure for having Resident 3's pressure
ulcer directly on the mattress. MDS 2 stated
that staff should be turning Resident 3 side to
side every two hours.
The facility's policy and procedures, Nursing
Administration, Subject: Pressure Ulcers,
revised 05/2007, indicated, "1. Relieve the
underlying cause of pressure, addressing
pressure, shear, other physical friction and
maceration (skin is softened, turns white, and
broken down by extended exposure to wetness
or moisture), /moisture factors. 2. Encourage
mobility/ambulation. Reposition/turn at least
every two (2) hours. 3. Position body with
pillows, foam wedges, and/or other support
devices turning the resident at 30 degrees
oblique angles to avoid pressure over body
prominences."
b. Resident 7 was observed on several
occasions, on 11/14/16 at 9:15 a.m., 11/14/16
at 3:30 p.m., 11/15/16 at 8:45 a.m., 11/15/16 at
3:26 p.m., and 11/16/16 at 9:52 a.m., not
wearing heel protectors and/or heels being off
loading, as per the physician's orders and the
Resident 7's plan of care.
A review of Resident 7's Admission Face Sheet
indicated the resident was admitted to the
facility on 3/1/14 and readmitted on 5/1/14.
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Resident 7's diagnoses included hypertension (
high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia
(abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids
[fats] and/or lipoproteins in the blood),
dementia (a broad category of brain diseases
that cause a long term and often gradual
decrease in the ability to think and remember),
and a history of falls.
A review of Resident 7's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a resident assessment and care
screening tool, dated 9/5/16, indicated
Resident 7's cognition was severely impaired
and rarely had the ability to understand or be
understood. According to the MDS, Resident 7
required extensive assistance to being total
dependent with her activities of daily living.
Resident 7 was incontinent (inability to control)
of bowel and bladder.
A review of Resident 7's Braden Score for
Predicting Pressure Sores, dated 9/14/16,
indicated Resident 7 had a score of 11 (high
risk).
A review of Resident 7's physician's orders,
dated 9/15/16, indicated to off load the
resident's feet with pillows and use heel
protectors at all the times for protection and
prevention.
A review of Resident 7's care plan, dated
10/29/14, indicated Resident 7 had potential for
pressure ulcer development related to disease
process and immobility. The staff's
interventions included to follow the facility's
policies/protocol a for prevention and
treatment.
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On 11/16/16 at 9:22 a.m., during an interview,
the Minimum Data Set (MDS) nurse (MDS
Nurse 1) stated, while reveiwing Resident 7's
clinical record, the physician's order for the
resident's heels to be floating and the heel
protectors worn should be followed. She stated
she will call the physician to clarify the order.
On 11/16/16 at 9:52 a.m., while at Resident 7's
bedside, the resident's primary certified nursing
assistant (CNA 1) was asked about Resident 7
not wearing heel protectors and the off loading
of the heels. CNA 1 stated Resident 7 should
be wearing the heel protectors and heels off
loaded, but she had forgotten for the last two
days.
c. During a wound care (Stage IV pressure
sore) observation on 11/15/16, at 9:15 a.m.,
Resident 8 was observed receiving oxygen via
nasal cannula at two liters per minute (LPM)
with no pressure relieving device around both
ear lobes.
A review of Resident 8's Admission Face Sheet
indicated Resident 8 was most recently readmitted to the facility on 10/25/16. Resident
8's diagnoses included heart failure, dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing), Stage IV pressure sore
in the sacrum (a large, triangular bone at the
base of the spine), and clostridium difficile (C.
difficile [a bacterium that can cause symptoms
ranging from diarrhea to life threatening
inflammation of the colon {large intestine}])
infection in the stool.
A review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set
([MDS], an assessment and care screening
tool), dated 11/1/16, indicated Resident 8 was
severely impaired and unable to understand
others.
A review of Resident 8's care plan initiated on
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10/25/16, indicated Resident 8 had pressure
sore to sacralcoccyx (area at the bottom
portion of the spine) and had potential for
pressure sore development related to history of
ulcers, immobility (inability to move), frail, poor
clinical condition, bowel incontinence (inability
to control bowel movements), friction, shear.
A review of Resident 8's Braden scale (an
assessment tool for predicting the risk for
pressure sore development), dated 11/8/16,
indicated Resident 8 had a score of 11, which
indicated that Resident 8 was a high risk for
pressure sores.
A review of Resident 8's physician orders,
dated 10/25/16, indicated for Resident 8 to
receive continuous oxygen at two LPM via
nasal cannula.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 9:30 a.m.,
a licensed vocational nurse (LVN 5) was asked
about Resident 8's ear lobes not having any
pressure relieving device, LVN 5 stated she
would check the physician's orders and obtain
an order if there is not one.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 2:49 p.m.,
the MDS nurse (MDS Nurse 1) stated it was
the responsibility of the staff from central
supply to put on the protective covering when
the oxygen nasal cannula tubing needs to be
changed. MDS Nurse 1 stated that it was not
done and that it should have been done.
A review of Resident 8's physician's orders on
11/15/16, and timed at 9:51 a.m., indicated the
physician ordered for Resident 8 to have
cannula ear covers on both ears for protection
and prevention of pressure sores.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Care and
Treatment: Pressure Injury," with a revision
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date of 5/2007, indicated that it was the policy
of the facility that a resident having pressure
injury received necessary treatment and
services to promote healing, prevent infection
and prevent new sores from developing. The
purpose of the policy was to promote the
prevention of pressure injury development and
prevent development of additional pressure
injury.
F315
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NO CATHETER, PREVENT UTI, RESTORE
BLADDER
CFR(s): 483.25(d)
F315
12/16/2016
Based on the resident's comprehensive
assessment, the facility must ensure that a
resident who enters the facility without an
indwelling catheter is not catheterized unless
the resident's clinical condition demonstrates
that catheterization was necessary; and a
resident who is incontinent of bladder receives
appropriate treatment and services to prevent
urinary tract infections and to restore as much
normal bladder function as possible.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
c. A review of Resident 3's admission record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 11/8/16, with diagnoses that included
multiple sclerosis (a progressive autoimmune
disorder that wears away at the coverings that
protect the nerve cells, gradually weakening
bodily function by attacking the cells of the
brain and spinal column) and Stage II pressure
ulcer (the outer layer of skin and part of the
underlying layer of skin is damaged or lost due
to prolonged pressure) to the coccyx (tail bone
area).
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment and care screening tool) indicated
Resident 3 required extensive assistance
(weight bearing support) with daily activities,
such as bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene.
A review of Resident 3's physician's order,
dated 11/8/16, indicated for the resident to
have an indwelling urinary catheter for the
following reason: wound management (Stage
II pressure ulcer to the coccyx area).
During an interview on 11/16/16, at 7:20 a.m.,
a licensed nurse (MDS 2) stated that an
indwelling urinary catheter was indicated for
pressure ulcers that were at Stage III or Stage
IV (full thickness skin loss), but not for Stage II
pressure ulcers.
A review of Resident 3's care plan, dated
11/15/16, indicated the resident had a Stage II
pressure ulcer on the coccyx area upon
admission to the facility. The goal was for the
pressure ulcer to show signs of healing and to
remain free from infection. Interventions
included to administer treatments as ordered
and to assess/record/monitor wound healing.
There was no indication for care for the use of
an indwelling urinary catheter.
The facility's policy and procedures, Pressure
Ulcer Management Protocol, revised 5/2007,
indicated that an indwelling urinary catheter
may be used for wound management of Stage
III or Stage IV pressure ulcer, per physician's
order.
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure residents
received the necessary care and services to
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prevent urinary tract infections ([UTIs] an
infection of the urinary tract that causes
urgency, pain, and a burning feeling upon
urination) and were catheterized (placement or
insertion of a latex or silicone tube known as a
urinary catheter into the urinary bladder
through the urethra, allowing urine to drain
freely) only when necessary for three of 24
sampled residents (Residents 3, 21, and 23).
Resident 23, who had a history of UTIs
requiring antibiotic (used to treat infections)
therapies, had a supra-pubic urinary catheter (a
thin sterile flexible tube that is used to drain
urine from the bladder inserted through a cut in
the abdomen, a few inches below the navel)
with the bag lying on Resident 23's
chest/abdomen area while the urine was
observed back flowing toward the bladder.
Resident 21, who waited for periods of time,
holding her urine, while waiting for assistance
to go to the bathroom, developed four UTIs
with abdominal pain within a six month period
requiring antibiotic therapy.
Resident 3 had no clinical indication for the
need to have an indwelling urinary catheter.
These failures resulted in the residents
developing recurrent UTIs and having pain,
which had the potential to result in urosepsis (a
life-threatening bacterial infection, a
complication of urinary tract infections).
Findings:
a. During a quality of life (QOL) group
interview, conducted on 11/15/16, at 10 a.m.,
with 11 alert residents in attendance, Resident
21 stated the staff does not answer her call
light timely resulting in her holding her urine for
long periods of time, having accidents, and not
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getting changed on time. During the QOL
interview, the ombudsman (a patient advocate)
in attendance stated on her many visits to the
facility she would see the CNAs (certified nurse
assistant) huddled in one area talking amongst
themselves.
A review of Resident 21's Admission Face
Sheet and clinical record indicated Resident 21
was admitted to the facility on 2/26/16.
Resident 21's diagnoses included Stage IV
chronic kidney disease (advanced kidney
damage), hypertension (high blood pressure),
and a history of multiple urinary tract infections.
A review of Resident 21's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care screening tool, dated 8/9/16, indicated
Resident 21 was able to be understood and
understand others. Resident 21's Brief
Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score was 9
(8-15=interviewable). According to the MDS,
Resident 21 required limited assistance with a
one-person physical assist for walking,
transferring, and toilet use.
On 11/16/16 at 2:55 p.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated she urinated a lot and had a
history of UTIs. Resident 21 stated she waits a
long time for the certified nursing assistants
(CNAs) to respond to the call light when she
wanted to go to the bathroom. Resident 21
stated it hurts her abdomen when she had to
wait long to urinate. Resident 21 stated
sometimes she had to wait so long for the CNA
to come and assist her to the bathroom she
would wet herself. Resident 21 stated during
her eight month stay at the facility, the CNAs
would sometimes come in and turn off the call
light and not assist her. Resident 21 stated the
CNAs would say, "I'll get your nurse, but no
one ever comes back." When Resident 21 was
asked how she felt when it happened she
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stated, "It doesn't make me feel too good."
A review of Resident 21's nurse's notes/clinical
record indicated Resident 21 had four UTIs
over a six month period from (4/2016-10/2016),
on 4/21/16, 6/1/16, 8/21/16, and 10/10/16. A
review of Resident 21's Medication
Administration Record (MAR), for the month of
4/2016, from 4/1/16-4/30/16, indicated
Resident 21's antibiotic therapy was started on
4/21/16 at 2:21 p.m., of Ciprofloxacin ([Cipro]
an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial
infections) 250 milligram (mg) two times a day
(BID) for 10 days for UTI.
A review of Resident 21's laboratory urinalysis
([UA] analysis of urine to detect the presence of
disease) results, dated 6/1/16, and timed at
11:41 a.m., indicated the leukocyte esterase (a
type of enzyme produced by white blood cells
[indicative of UTI]) result was out of range at 2+
(normal reference range [NRR] results should
be negative). Resident 21's white blood cell
([WBC] indicative of the presence of an
infection if elevated) count on the same date
was elevated at 11-20 (NRR should be 0-5).
A review of Resident 21's physician orders,
dated 6/1/16, and timed at 9 p.m., indicated
Resident 21 was started on another antibiotic.
The physician ordered ceftriazone sodium (an
antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections)
solution one (1) gram (one thousand
milligrams) intravenously ([IV] into the vein) for
10 days at bedtime for UTI.
A review of Resident 21's laboratory UA
results, dated 8/20/16, and timed at 6:02 p.m.,
indicated the leukocyte esterase was 3+
(NRR=should be negative), the WBC count
was >50 (greater than 50 ), and the bacteria
was moderate (NRR should be negative).
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According to a nurses' note, dated 8/20/16, and
timed at 10:29 p.m., Resident 21 complained of
lower abdominal discomfort and had dysuria
(pain while urinating). According to Resident
21's MAR, for the month of 8/2016, Resident
21 received a new order for medication on
8/21/16 at 1 p.m., for Augmentin (an antibiotic
used to treat a bacterial infections) 500 mg
three times (TID) a day for 10 days.
A review of Resident 21's laboratory UA
results, dated 10/3/16, and timed at 8:58 a.m.,
indicated nitrite was present (which is indicative
of a UTI ) was positive (NRR=should be
negative), leukocyte esterase was 3+, WBC
count was >50, and the bacteria was few.
Resident 21's MAR, for the month of 10/2016
indicated Resident 21 received Augmentin (an
antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial
infections) 250-125 mg TID.
A review of Resident 21's UA results, dated
10/24/16, and timed at 9:49 a.m., the leukocyte
esterase was noted as trace, the WBC count
was elevated at 11-20, and the bacteria was
few. Resident 21's urine culture (a test to find
and identify germs [usually bacteria] that may
be causing a urinary tract infection), dated
10/27/16, and timed at 3:32 p.m., indicated that
two organisms were present in Resident 21's
urine, Escherichia coli (a germ, or bacterium,
that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and
animals) and Providencia stuartii (a bacterial
species isolated from urinary tract infections
and from small outbreaks and random cases of
diarrheal disease).
A review of Resident 21's MAR, for the month
of 10/2016, indicated Resident 21 received
Pyridium (a medication used to treat pain,
burning, increased urination, and the increased
urge to urinate) tablet 100 mg TID for dysuria
(painful urination). The MAR, also indicated
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Resident 21 was started on cranberry tablets
(is acidic and can interfere with unwanted
bacteria in the urinary tract) 450 mg, every day
for prophylaxis (prevention of UTI), started on
10/26/16 at 2:38 p.m.
On 11/17/16 at 10:20 a.m., during an interview,
Resident 21 stated she waited at least 10-15
minutes for a CNA to assist her to the
bathroom. Resident 21 stated she had pains in
her abdomen sometimes and it started since
she had been in the facility. Resident 21 stated,
"I think my pain is happening because they
make me wait so long."
A review of an article by the American
Urological Association, titled, " What Causes a
UTI? " indicated holding urine in the bladder
can increase the risks of UTI at
<http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologicconditions/urinary-tract-infections-inadults/causes>
On 11/17/16 at 10:35 a.m., during an interview,
a registered nurse (RN 3) stated a resident's
call light should be answered as soon as
possible, even if it was not that CNA's resident.
When RN 3 was asked what could happened if
a resident hold their urine for long periods of
time, RN 3 stated, "A backflow of urine could
happen, which could cause an infection [sic]."
On 11/17/16 at 10:41 a.m., CNA 7 was asked
how long should it take for a resident's call light
to be answered after it was activated; CNA 7
stated the resident should not wait longer than
one minute. CNA7 was asked if 10-15 minutes
was a long time to wait for assistance, CNA 7
stated, "Fifteen minutes is too long. Five
minutes is too long. My coworkers should go, if
I can't answer it (the call light)."
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A review of Resident 21's care plan, dated
8/20/16, and titled, "At risk for UTI related to
dysuria, abdominal discomfort and scanty
urine," indicated the staff's interventions
included to check Resident 21 for incontinence
(a loss of control of the bladder), encourage
adequate fluid intake, monitor intake and
output, and obtain vital signs as ordered per
the facility's protocol.
A review of Resident 21's care plan, dated
10/10/16, titled, "On antibiotic therapy related
to UTI," indicated the staff's interventions
included to administer medication as ordered,
and noted that any antibiotic may cause
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and
hypersensitivity/allergic reactions, to monitor
every shift for adverse (harmful) reaction,
observe for possible side effects every shift,
and report pertinent lab results to the physician.
On 11/17/16 at 12:29 p.m., during an interview
with a physician (Physician 1), a nephrologist
(a physician who specialized in kidney care and
treating diseases of the kidneys), was asked if
holding urine can result in UTI and Physician 1
stated, "It is advisable to void (urinate)
frequently and older residents may have stress
incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine)
so they may want to train the resident to void
timely at least every four hours. Holding urine
can be a complicating factor to develop a UTI. "
On 11/18/16 at 9:22 a.m., during a telephone
interview, Resident 21's family member stated
Resident 21 told him that she had been holding
her urine. Resident 21's family member stated
that he had witnessed the staff take a long time
to take Resident 21 to the bathroom. Resident
21's family member stated Resident 21 would
wait up to 15 minutes sometimes. Resident
21's family member stated, "There's a trick to it.
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When the light goes on, they (staff) come and
turn it off, because it's on a timer and leave and
no one comes back to assist her (Resident 21).
I have seen it."
On 11/18/16 at 9:48 a.m., during an interview,
the facility's director of staff development
(DSD) stated that the call lights are on a timer
and when the resident pushes the call light, the
timer starts.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Call
Light/Bell," with a revision date of 5/2007,
indicated the staff should answer the call light
within a reasonable time (3-5 minutes), listen to
the resident's request/need, and to respond to
the request.
b. On 11/17/16 at 9:59 a.m., Resident 23 was
observed in bed with the urinary catheter bag
with straw-colored urine draining in the bag and
tubing. The catheter's bag was lying on top of
Resident 23's chest/abdomen area. Resident
23 stated she was waiting for the certified
nursing assistant (CNA 6) to come back with
the lift to transfer her to the wheelchair. The
urine was observed in the catheter tubing back
flowing upward toward Resident 23's bladder.
Resident 23 stated the CNAs always placed
the catheter bag on top of her for transferring.
A review of an article by Drugs.com, titled
"Foley Catheter Placement and Care,"
indicated the drainage bag should be below the
level of the waist, which helps the urine from
moving back up the tubing and into the bladder.
The article indicated the tubing should not be
looped or kinked, because it can also cause
urine to back up and collect into the bladder
<https://www.drugs.com/cg/foley-catheterplacement-and> care.html.
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At 10:03 a.m., on 11/17/16, a registered nurse
(RN3) was called into Resident 23's room to
see the resident's catheter bag placement
above her bladder. RN 3 came to Resident 23's
bedside and stated the catheter should not be
higher than the bladder. Resident 23 stated,
"It's okay, this is how we do the transfer to the
wheelchair." RN 3 stated Resident 23 had a
history of UTIs and was receiving prophylaxis
(prevention) antibiotics for recurrent UTIs.
On 11/17/16 at 11:05 a.m., during an interview,
CNA 6 stated she had cared for Resident 23 for
over three years, because the resident was
particular what CNA cared for her due to the
resident's pickiness and routine. CNA 6 stated
she knew Resident 23's habits and how the
resident liked things. CNA 6 stated she gets
Resident 23 up in the wheelchair every day and
she understands the importance of the urinary
catheter bag placement being below the
bladder to prevent backflow and UTIs, because
she was just in-serviced by RN3.
A review of Resident 23's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 23 was admitted to
the facility on 3/17/04. Resident 23's diagnoses
included multiple sclerosis (disease involving
damage to the nerve cells in the brain and
spinal cord), muscle weakness, complete
paraplegia (complete paralysis [loss of muscle
function] of the lower half of the body),
orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure
when standing up), generalized anxiety
disorder (feelings of fear), major depressive
disorder (persistent feelings of sadness), and
gastro esophageal reflux disease ([GERD] a
disorder where the stomach's digestive juices
flows back up and caused heartburn).
A review of Resident 23's Minimum Data Set
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(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 8/15/16, indicated Resident 23 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of 14 ([cognition intact] had the ability to
make decisions). According to the MDS,
Resident 23 had the ability to understand and
be understood. The MDS, under Section
G0110 B., for Functional Status (ADL Self
Performance), indicated Resident 23 required
an extensive assistance of a two-plus person
physical assist with bed mobility and
transferring. The MDS indicated Resident 23
was incontinent (inability to control) of
bowel/bladder and had a supra pubic catheter.
The following are Resident 23's urine culture
results:
1. On 12/29/15, a urine culture was positive for
the organism Morganella Morganii. Resident 23
started on Ertapenem 1 gm IV (into the vein
[used to treat severe infections of the skin,
lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract]) piggy
back given for seven days.
2. On 2/9/16, a urine culture was positive for
the organisms Proteus mirabilis > (greater
than) 100,000 colonies/ml. A handwritten note
on the lab results indicated 10 doses of oral
Amoxil 500mg were ordered until culture and
sensitivity results.
3. On 3/8/16, a urine culture was positive for
Proteus mirabilis (>100,000 colonies/ml) and
an Enterococcus species (50,000 colonies/ml).
According to the handwritten note on the UA
report, Resident 23 was started on Zosyn (an
antibiotic) 3.375g every six hours for 10 days.
4. On 5/10/16, a urine culture was identified to
have many bacteria and was positive for the
organism Klebsiella pneumoniae (>100,000
colonies/ml) and Staphylococcus aureus
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(50,000 colonies/ml).
5. On 6/24/16, a urine culture/chemistry
indicated Resident 23's urine was positive for
3+ Leukocyte Esterase (indicative of a UTI),
turbid in appearance (cloudy, opaque or thick),
red blood cell >30, white blood cell >50,
bacteria few, and budding yeast. The urine
culture was positive for Proteus mirabilis. On
6/27/16, Amoxicillin (an antibiotic) 500 mg was
started TID for 10 days.
A review of Resident 23's physician's orders via
a telephone order, dated 6/27/16, indicated
Amoxicillin capsule 250 milligrams (mg) was
ordered by the physician to be administered by
mouth once a day for UTI prophylaxis
(prevention) for 60 days. Another physician's
order, dated 9/8/16, indicated to continue the
Amoxicillin 250 mg for a total of 90 days.
A review of Resident 23's care plan, initiated on
6/27/16, identified Resident 23 at risk for a
potential problem with receiving antibiotic
therapy related to UTI prophylaxis. The goal
indicated Resident 23 would be free of any
discomfort or adverse side effects of the
antibiotic therapy through a review date of
11/24/16. The staff interventions included to
administer medication (antibiotic) as ordered.
A review of a medication regimen review
(MRR) for Resident 23, conducted by the
facility's pharmacist consultant (PC), dated
8/8/16, indicated that an antibiotic used for
prophylaxis was not recommended due to the
risk of bacteria developing resistance to the
antibiotic. The PC documented, "Please
evaluate for a stop date."
A review of Resident 23's Medication
Administration Records (MARs) for the months
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of 8/2016, 9/2016, and 10/2016, indicated
Resident 23 continued to receive the
prophylaxis Amoxicillin every day until 10/8/16,
two months after the PC recommended
discontinuing the antibiotic.
On 11/17/16 at 2:15 p.m., during an interview,
the Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDS Nurse 1)
stated they provided teaching to Resident 23
regarding the level of the indwelling urinary
catheter bag placement. MDS Nurse 1 stated
Resident 23 was adamant about placing the
catheter bag on her chest/abdomen area, since
it was her routine throughout the years. MDS
Nurse 1 stated Resident 23 stated, "I have
been here for over 13 years doing the same
thing, and I am not going to change anything!"
The MDS Nurse 1 stated the staff met and
decided to have Resident 23's urinary catheter
clamped during transfer to avoid the urine
backflow into Resident 23's bladder.
A review of the facility's undated policy, titled,
"Prevention of Urinary Tract
Infection/Indwelling Urinary Catheter," indicated
an unobstructed downward flow will be
maintained at all times unless the catheter is
clamped for a procedure. The policy also
indicated the urine collection bag will be
maintained below the level of the bladder.
F323
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HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
CFR(s): 483.25(h)
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The facility must ensure that the resident
environment remains as free of accident
hazards as is possible; and each resident
receives adequate supervision and assistance
devices to prevent accidents.
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This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure that the
residents' shared bathroom floor was free of
potential hazards, by not replacing a burnedout lightbulb resulting to inadequate lighting
and by not cleaning up spilled fluid on the floor
in one of 45 shared residents' bathrooms
(Room 312).
This deficient practice had the potential to
place the residents at risk for falls.
Findings:
On 11/14/16, at 9:30 a.m., during the facility's
initial tour with a licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 8), one of the lightbulbs in the residents'
bathroom (Room 318) was observed burned
out and there was a clear substance (water) on
the bathroom floor, below the sink to the
pathway of the toilet. LVN 8 called the
housekeeping staff (HS) to clean the floor. HS
stated, "Oh I see it, I will clean it up."
At 10 a.m., on 11/14/16, during an interview,
LVN 8 stated, "Each morning the professional
staff have a meeting (including the
maintenance staff [MS]), during that time, we
report to MS if something is wrong." LVN 8
stated, "We also have a maintenance log at the
Nurses' Station to report things."
A review of the maintenance log book indicated
there was no record of a work order to replace
the burned-out lightbulb in the bathroom of
Room 318.
On 11/14/16, at 10:15 a.m., during an
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Whittier, CA 90606
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interview, the director of maintenance (DM)
was asked how do staff report burned-out
lightbulbs or broken equipment, the DM stated
that staff can tell him by using their radio
headset or the evening shift can write a note
and leave it in the maintenance shop and he
will review the notes the next day. DM was
asked what is the process for reviewing
maintenance orders placed in the maintenance
log book, DM stated, "We don't work with that
anymore." DM stated that he did not know how
long it had been since he and his staff stopped
reviewing the maintenance log book. DM was
asked what is the process to communicate to
staff, once a maintenance request has been
completed, DM stated, "We respond on the
radio that it was fixed." DM was asked if there
is a facility policy on maintenance
requests/repairs, DM stated that he was not
sure if there was a policy.
According to the facility policy titled, "Rooms,
Cleaning Residents," dated 5/2007 indicated
that staff are to report any maintenance repairs
needed.
According to the facility's undated policy titled,
"Repair of non-functioning items," indicated it is
the policy of the facility to repair anything in the
facility that is not functioning correctly that can
be repaired. When there is something that
needs to be repaired, facility employees inform
the maintenance department via one of the
following methods: a) verbally - either in
person or through the communication radios, b)
maintenance logs-employees can write a brief
description of the repair that needs to be
completed in the maintenance log books, or c)
Nursing 24-hour report - the following day
during stand-up (a meeting with professional
staff) for any repairs that are written in the
report, they are communicated to the
maintenance department. When the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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Whittier, CA 90606
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maintenance department is informed of the
necessary repairs, someone from maintenance
will perform the repair.
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TREATMENT/CARE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
CFR(s): 483.25(k)
F328
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The facility must ensure that residents receive
proper treatment and care for the following
special services:
Injections;
Parenteral and enteral fluids;
Colostomy, ureterostomy, or ileostomy care;
Tracheostomy care;
Tracheal suctioning;
Respiratory care;
Foot care; and
Prostheses.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility's staff failed to ensure that
one (Resident 3) of four residents with oxygen
inhalation therapy, in a total sample of 24
residents, was provided the correct amount of
oxygen flow rate as ordered by the physician.
Resident 3 was receiving oxygen at 3 liters per
min (L/min), but the physician's order was 2
L/min. This deficient practice puts the resident
at risk of getting more oxygen than the body
required, which may result in untoward
reactions (anxiety, dizziness, difficulty in
breathing, damage to the eyes).
Findings:
A review of Resident 3's admission record
indicated Resident 3 was admitted to the
facility on 11/8/16, with diagnoses that included
pneumonia (lung infection).
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS, a resident
assessment and care screening tool) indicated
Resident 3 required extensive assistance
(weight bearing support) with daily activities,
such as bed mobility, dressing, toilet use and
personal hygiene.
On 11/14/16, at 9:30 a.m., in the presence of
the licensed nurse (MDS 2), Resident 3 was
observed in bed receiving oxygen at 3 L/min
through a nasal cannula (a thin, plastic tube
that delivers oxygen directly into the nose
through two small prongs).
A review of Resident 3's physician's order,
dated 11/8/16, indicated to administer 2 L/min
of oxygen continuously until 11/17/16.
During an interview and review of Resident 3's
clinical record on 11/14/16, at 9:55 a.m., MDS
2 stated the facility staff's failure of setting
Resident 3's oxygen flow rate at 3 L/min and
stated it should only be at 2 L/min.
A review of Resident 3's care plan, dated
11/14/16, indicated the resident had oxygen
therapy related to respiratory
illness/pneumonia. Interventions included
administering medication (oxygen) as ordered
by the physician.
The facility's policy and procedures, Oxygen
Administration (Mask, Cannula, Catheter),
revised 5/2007, indicated, "Check oxygen
flowmeter for correct liter flow."
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Each resident's drug regimen must be free
from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug
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is any drug when used in excessive dose
(including duplicate therapy); or for excessive
duration; or without adequate monitoring; or
without adequate indications for its use; or in
the presence of adverse consequences which
indicate the dose should be reduced or
discontinued; or any combinations of the
reasons above.
Based on a comprehensive assessment of a
resident, the facility must ensure that residents
who have not used antipsychotic drugs are not
given these drugs unless antipsychotic drug
therapy is necessary to treat a specific
condition as diagnosed and documented in the
clinical record; and residents who use
antipsychotic drugs receive gradual dose
reductions, and behavioral interventions,
unless clinically contraindicated, in an effort to
discontinue these drugs.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to ensure two of 24
sampled residents (Residents 12 and 14) and
one of six randomly selected residents (RSR
28), were free from unnecessary drugs.
Resident 12 was receiving increasing doses of
four psychotropic medications, Risperdal (an
atypical antipsychotic), Depakote (a moodstabilizing medication), Zoloft (an
antidepressant medication), and Ativan
([Lorazepam] a sedating antianxiety
medication). There was no documented
evidence of non-pharmacological interventions,
and no documented attempt for gradual dose
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reductions (GDR).
Resident 14 was receiving a narcotic pain
medication (Norco Tablet 5-325 mg) for chronic
pain every eight hours around the clock. The
pharmacist consultant (PC) recommended and
the physician ordered for Resident 14's
respiratory rate to be assessed prior to
administering that was not followed.
These deficient practices resulted in the
physician's orders and the PC consultants
recommendation not being followed and had
the potential to result in an adverse effects to
Residents 12 and 14.
Findings:
a. According to the admission record, Resident
12 was re-admitted to the facility on 6/20/16
from a general acute care hospital (GACH) with
diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease
(a progressive loss in kidney function over a
period of time), difficulty walking, muscle
weakness, presence of a cardiac pacemaker
(an artificial device for stimulating the heart
muscle and regulating its contractions),
hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure),
Alzheimer's disease (a type of dementia that
causes problems with memory, thinking and
behavior over time) without behavioral
disturbance, anxiety ( feeling of worry,
nervousness, or unease), and osteoarthritis
(degeneration of joint cartilage).
A review of the GACH's Patient
Transfer/Referral Record indicated Resident 12
was admitted to the GACH on 6/18/16 with a
chief complaint of generalized weakness,
possible fall; and discharged from the GACH
on 6/20/16 with discharged prognosis
documented as can improve and be
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discharged; current needs as skilled nursing
care and rehabilitation; rehabilitation potential
was marked yes; activity limitations indicated
ambulatory with assistance; mental status as
disoriented; and disabilities and impairments
documented as hearing and vision.
According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS), a
standardized assessment tool, dated 10/7/16,
indicated that Resident 12's speech was clear;
had the ability to hear with minimal difficulty;
sometimes understood and sometimes
understands; adequate vision; no hallucinations
or delusions; no physical or verbal behavioral
symptoms directed toward others; no rejection
of evaluation or care. The MDS indicated the
resident required supervision and one person
physical assistance for eating; and extensive
assistance for ambulation, transfer, walk in
room, dressing, toilet and personal hygiene
with one person physical assistance.
A review of Resident 12's physician order
summary report for the month of 10/16 included
but not limited to the following medication
orders:
1. Norvasc 5 mg by mouth once a day for
hypertension, hold for systolic blood pressure
([SBP] the pressure when the heart beats while
pumping blood) less than 110 millimeters of
mercury with an order date of 6/20/16.
2. Oxygen as needed for shortness of breath
with an order date of 6/30/16.
3. Risperdal one milligram (mg) by mouth twice
a day for psychosis manifested by aggressive
behavior toward others with an order date of
8/22/16 (which was increased from Risperdal
0.5 mg twice a day with an initial order date of
7/20/16).
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4. Depakote 250 mg by mouth twice a day for
mood stabilization manifested by angry verbal
outburst with an order date of 10/10/16 (which
was increased from Depakote 125 mg twice a
day with an initial order date of 8/24/16).
5. Zoloft 50 mg by mouth once a day at
bedtime for depression manifested by
verbalization of sadness with an order date of
10/17/16 (which was increased from Zoloft 25
mg once a day with an initial order date of
7/18/16).
6. Ativan 1 mg by mouth every morning after
breakfast for anxiety with an order date of
11/1/16 (which was changed from Ativan 0.5
mg as needed for wanting to get out of bed
with an order date of 8/10/16).
During an interview and observation on
11/17/16 at 8 a.m. in the presence of two
restorative nurse assistants (RNA 2 and RNA
3) in Resident 12's room, the resident was
observed sitting in the wheelchair awake, alert,
calm, and quiet. RNA 2 stated Resident 12 was
hard of hearing, but did not have any hearing
aids. Resident 12 stated in a very low, soft
voice, "I am hard of hearing."
During a concurrent interview in the presence
of RNA 3, RNA 2 stated Resident 12 was
always calm with her and she has never
observed the resident strike out at staff. RNA 3
agreed with RNA 2 and stated, "He (Resident
12) is always calm with us (RNA 2 and RNA 3).
During an interview on 11/17/16 at 8:10 a.m.,
with Resident 12's certified nurse assistant
(CNA 10), CNA 10 stated, "He (Resident 12) is
very approachable. He cooperates and helps
me with his own care; never have a problem. "
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During a concurrent observation and interview
while waiting to receive his breakfast, Resident
12 stated, " Not that enthusiastic about getting
breakfast. Do not like the food. " Resident
further stated, " My hearing is slowly
dissipating. Hearing aids would be a great help.
My right ear is sharper than my left ear. I hear
quite a bit, but what is actually being said I
have to guess at it. " Resident 12 stated that
no one has talked to him about his medications
and did not know what medications he was on.
On 11/17/16 at 8:25 a.m., during an interview,
the activities assistant (AA 3) stated, Resident
12 participates in group games and likes going
outside for stimulation. AA 3 stated Resident 12
has always been calm and she has never seen
the resident aggressive and that he does not
appear to hear voices.
On 11/17/16 at 9:33 a.m., during an interview
and record review with social services director
(SSD 1) after looking through Resident 12's
clinical records stated the resident had an
episode of behavior that was reported to her on
7/12/16. SSD 1 stated the behavior was
reported to the resident's family member who
thought the behavior may have been related to
his inability to hear what was being said to him
and the family member wanted Resident 12's
hearing evaluated. SSD 1 further stated she
had not observed Resident 12 display any
aggressive behavior and no aggressive
behavior has been reported to her or social
services since the original incident on 7/12/16.
According to Resident 12's clinical record titled,
"Visit Note Report," dated 7/12/16,
documented, "Patient has been having
episodes of delusion and paranoia, would not
let go of butter knife. RN supervisor convinced
patient to put butter knife down. Charge nurse
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and staff afraid patient may hurt himself or
someone else due to increased episodes of
confusion. Physician provided new telephone
prescription orders for Ativan 1 mg SL
(sublingually, under the tongue) every morning
after breakfast. Called orders into pharmacy.
Patient received lying in low bed, patient is
confused, stated he was hard of hearing
...Patient is confused although calm."
A review of Resident 12's physician's orders,
dated 7/12/16 indicated Ativan 1 mg SL every
morning after breakfast. However, there was no
documentation on the resident's eMAR of any
non-pharmacological interventions attempted
for Resident 12 prior to the administration of
Ativan, or after the documented behavior that
was reported to SSD 1 and noted on the Visit
Note Report, dated 7/12/16. Another
physician's orders for Resident 12, dated
7/13/16 indicated, an order for a hearing aid
evaluation.
A review of Resident 12's electronic Medication
Administration Records (eMAR) for 6/2016 and
7/2016 , indicated Resident 12 received four
doses of Ativan 0.5 mg on 6/21/16, 6/24/16,
6/25/16, 6/27/16, and the dose was increased
and Resident 12 received four additional doses
of Ativan 1 mg on 7/1/16, 7/5/16, 7/8/16, and
7/12/16.
A review of Resident 12's nursing notes
indicated the following:
On 6/30/16, indicated Resident 12 had
episodes of anxiety, manifested by inability to
relax and getting up unassisted twice. Ativan
was given.
On 7/1/16, Ativan 1 mg was administered to
Resident 12, due to being very restless and
attempting to get out of bed.
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On 7/2/16, at 11:59 p.m., Resident 12 exhibited
episodes of anxiety manifested by inability to
relax; getting up unassisted twice; was
administered Ativan. After one hour of sleep,
Resident 12 stayed in bed after dinner.
On 7/5/16, Ativan 1 mg was administered to
Resident 12 for anxiety manifested by inability
to relax; was restless.
On 7/8/16, Ativan 1 mg was administered to
Resident 12 after Resident 12 appeared very
restless, attempting to get out of bed.
A review of the Consultant Pharmacist
Medication Regimen indicated the following
recommendations for Resident 12:
Dated 7/27/16, medication evaluation, OBRA
regulations limit the dose of Ativan in the
elderly to 2 mg/day. This resident has order for
Ativan 0.5 mg every 4 hours as needed and
could potentially receive greater than 2 mg per
day.
Dated 7/27/16, Please clarify behavior of
"Continuously getting out of bed" for
lorazepam (Ativan) as needed to an
appropriate, objective anxiety related behavior
based on Resident 12's words or actions.
Dated 9/28/16, behavioral clarification, please
clarify behavior of " Irritability" for Zoloft to an
objective depression related behavior based on
Resident 12's words or actions.
A review of Resident 12's care conference
note, dated 6/30/16, indicated Resident 12 was
admitted from an acute hospital for continuance
of care and rehabilitation with skilled services.
According to the nurse's notes, Resident 12
remained cooperative with others and staff and
was able to get along well with everyone.
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A care plan, dated 7/19/16, for at risk for a
communication problem due to hearing deficit
and indicated the facility staff were instructed to
anticipate and meet the needs of Resident 12.
The goals included respond to the feeling
resident is trying to express.
A care plan, dated 6/21/16, for needs of
antianxiety (Ativan) medication for anxiety
disorder, indicated Resident 12 was at risk for
side effects from the medication. The goals
included no discomfort or adverse reactions
related to antianxiety therapy. The interventions
included monitor/document side effects and
effectiveness. Antianxiety side effects included,
drowsiness, clumsiness, confusion,
disorientation, impaired thinking and
judgement, memory loss, forgetfulness, blurred
or double vision and hostility, rage, aggressive
or impulsive behavior, hallucinations. However
the care plan was not reevaluated or updated
after documented behavior on 7/12/16 or
reviewed to ensure Resident 12 was free from
side effects or adverse reactions from the
Ativan medication.
A care plan, dated 7/18/16, for Resident 12's
need of an antipsychotic (Risperdal), indicated
the resident was at risk for side effects from the
medications and at risk for falls. The resident's
goals included no drug related complications,
including movement disorder, gait disturbance,
constipation, cognitive or behavioral
impairment. The staff interventions included to
monitor, record, report to MD (physician) side
effects and adverse reactions of psychoactive
medications that included unsteady gait,
shaking, falls, depression, refusal to eat,
blurred vision, behavioral symptoms not usual
to the person.
The facility failed to include a care plan for
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Resident 12's need of Depakote
(anticonvulsant) or Zoloft (antidepressant).
A review of Resident 12's psychiatric
evaluation, dated 7/16/16, indicated Resident
12 was confused and oriented to name only,
aware of his facility placement, mood was calm
and cooperative, speech was coherent, thought
process is slow possibly due to hard of hearing
but was goal oriented. Resident 12 denied
having paranoia, denies auditory and visual
hallucinations, and denies suicidal ideations.
Indicated neurological findings, of dementia.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Dementia
Care," dated 12/1/13, indicated the physician
will order appropriate medications and other
interventions to manage behavioral and
psychiatric symptoms related to dementia
based on pertinent clinical guidelines and
regulatory expectations. The medications
should be targeted to specific symptoms and
should be used in the lowest possible doses for
the shortest time, unless a clinical rationale for
higher doses or longer-term use is
documented.
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According to Daily Med, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved manufacturer
label for Seroquel included a black boxed
warning (the strongest warning that the FDA
requires and indicates the drug carries a
significant risk of serious or even lifethreatening adverse effects), indicated a black
boxed warning for the drug Risperidal
(risperidone) with increased mortality in elderly
patients with dementia-related psychosis
treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an
increased risk of death. According to Daily
Med, Risperidal (risperidone) was not approved
for the treatment of patients with dementiarelated psychosis.
According to DailyMed, the manufacturer label
for Zoloft, included a black boxed warning that
indicated, all patients being treated with
antidepressants for any indication should be
monitored appropriately and observed closely
for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual
changes in behavior, especially during the
initial few months of a course of drug therapy,
or at times of dose changes, either increases or
decreases. Caregivers should be alerted about
the need to monitor patients for the emergence
of agitation, irritability, unusual changes in
behavior, and to report such symptoms
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immediately to health care providers. Such
monitoring should include daily observation by
caregivers. Prescriptions for Zoloft should be
written for the smallest quantity of tablets
consistent with good patient management, in
order to reduce the risk of adverse symptoms
and overdose.
On 11/17/2016 at 3:02 p.m., during a telephone
interview, Resident 12's family member (FM 1)
stated communication was really important and
thinks his behavior is due to his inability to hear
what is being said or asked of him; and the
facility keeps increasing his medication. FM 1
stated, " (Resident 12) told me when he takes a
shower they are very rough with him. " FM 1
stated a facility staff called and said they were
increasing Resident 12's medications, FM 1
was concerned that the resident would become
like a zombie and noticed him getting weaker, a
decline in his ability to walk, and his speech is
slower; and would like him to have some
physical therapy;. FM 1 stated the facility staff
assured FM 1 that Resident 12's medication
dosages were not as high as other residents
medications. FM 1 stated, " What can you do
when you trust in them (the facility staff) to give
good care and you are not there to see it."
On 11/18/16 at 9:53 a.m., Resident 12 was
observed in a wheelchair being pushed by CNA
11, and Resident 12's hands were observed
with tremors covered with a towel. CNA 11 was
asked why Resident 12's hands were covered
and CNA 11 stated, "The resident's right hands
shakes, so I did not want him to be
embarrassed, since he was going to activities."
At 9:56 a.m., on 11/18/16, during an interview,
the facility's psychiatrist ([physician 2] a
physician who specializes in the branch of
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medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention,
study, and treatment of mental disorders), who
was part of the psychotropic committee of the
facility, stated dementia asymptomatic
residents should not receive psychotropic
medications first. Physician 2 stated nonpharmalogicals interventions should be tried
first and if used then a GDR should be done as
resident improved.
According to the American Geriatrics Society
Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate
medication use in older adults, indicated all
benzodiazepines, which include Ativan,
increase risk of cognitive impairment, delirium,
and falls in older adults and should be avoided
for the treatment of insomnia, agitation, or
delirium.
According to DailyMed, Clinically Significant
Drug Interactions, Ativan produced increased
CNS-depressant effects when administered
with other CNS-depressants such as
antipsychotic (e.g. Risperdal), anticonvulsants
(e.g. Depakote) ...Concurrent administration of
lorazepam with Depakote results in increased
plasma concentrations and reduced clearance
of lorazepam. Lorazepam dosage should be
reduced to approximately 50 % when coadministered with Depakote.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Care and Treatment Psychotherapeutic Drug Use," indicated It was
the policy of the facility to maintain every
residents' right to be free from
psychotherapeutic drugs. The facility shall
ensure that these drugs are used to treat a
specific condition as diagnosed by a physician,
and that behavioral interventions shall be
attempted in an effort to discontinue these
drugs ...Psychotherapeutic medications shall
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not be administered for the purpose of
discipline or convenience. They are to be
administered only when required to treat the
resident's medical symptoms and will be
considered only after other measures have
been attempted.
b. A review of Resident 14's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 14 was admitted to
the facility on 7/16/07. Resident 14's diagnoses
included other specified rheumatoid arthritis (a
disease that causes inflammation and
deformity of the joints), unspecified
osteoarthritis (gradual loss of cartilage of the
joints), gastro esophageal reflux disease
([GERD] a disorder where the stomach's
digestive juices flows back up and causes
heartburn), and unspecified dementia (a brain
disease that causes a gradual decrease in the
ability to remember).
A review of Resident 14's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 9/16/16, indicated Resident 14 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of four (severe impairment of cognitive
status). According to the MDS, Resident 14
had the ability to usually understand and be
understood. The MDS, under Section G0110
B., for Functional Status (ADL Self
Performance), Resident 14 required an
extensive assistance with bed mobility and
transferring indicated the resident required an
extensive assistance with a two-plus person
physical assist.
A review of Resident 14's Physician's order
summary report, with a start date of
10/17/2016, indicated to hold the administration
of Norco (a narcotic pain medication) tablet 5325 mg if the respiratory rate was under 12 or if
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Resident 14 was sedated.
A review of Resident 14's Medical
Administration Record (MAR) for the month of
October 2016 indicated Resident 14's
respiratory rate was not being recorded prior to
the administration of Norco tablet 5-325 mg.
A review of the pharmacy consultant monthly
medication regimen review (MRR) for Resident
14, dated 9/1/16-9/28/16, indicated to consider
updating the order of Norco 5-325 mg to
include a hold parameter, such as hold if
respiratory rate is under 12 or if the resident
was sedated.
A review of the pharmacy consultant MRR for
the month of 10/1/16-10/21/16 for Resident 14,
indicated there were no recommendations,
although the nurses were not assessing
Resident 14's respiratory rate and documenting
it.
On 11/15/16 at 1:25 p.m., during an interview
and a concurrent review of Resident 14's MAR,
a licensed vocational nurse (LVN 1) was asked
what was being assessed for Resident 14
before giving Norco 5-325 mg tablet every eight
hours. LVN 1 stated only pain assessment was
being performed and recorded before
medication administration of Norco, since it
was given every eight hours.
On 11/17/16 at 3 p.m., during an interview,
MDS Nurse 1 stated that if the resident's
physician's order was on the Physician's order
summary report, the resident's physician
approved the order. MDS Nurse 1 stated it was
usually the nurses who monitors and inputs the
physician's orders that are approved by the
physicians.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
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titled, "Medication Administration," revised on
5/2007, indicated to obtain and record any vital
signs, as necessary, prior to the medication
being administered.
A review of Dailymed, an online drug reference,
indicated Norco (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen)
5-325 mg may produce dose-related
respiratory depression by acting directly on the
brain stem respiratory center. The article
stipulated Hydrocodone also affected the
center that controls respiratory rhythm, and
may produce irregular and/or periodic
breathing.
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F332
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5% OR MORE
CFR(s): 483.25(m)(1)
F332
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medication error rates of five percent or
greater.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to ensure it was free of
medication error rate of five percent (5%) or
greater, as evidenced by the identification of
four medication errors out of 27 opportunities
for error, to yield a cumulative error rate of
14.8% for one of 24 sample residents
(Resident 15) and two randomly selected
residents (RSR 28 and 29).
This deficient practice had the potential for the
residents to not receive their medication as
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prescribed to achieve therapeutic effectiveness
and increased the potential for adverse
reactions.
For Resident 15, a licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 6) failed to administer Pentoxifylline
extended release (helps blood flow more easily
through narrowed arteries in legs and arms)
and Novolog injectable insulin (to treat diabetes
[high blood sugar]) with food which increased
Resident 15's risk for medication side effects
and adverse reactions.
For RSR 28, a licensed vocational nurse (LVN
9) failed to check the resident's heart rate prior
to the administration of a blood pressure
medication, metoprolol tartrate as ordered by
the physician as a required parameter used to
determine if the medication should be held (not
given).
For Resident 29, a licensed vocational nurse
(LVN 1) failed to administer potassium chloride
with sufficient fluids or a meal to minimize the
potential for stomach irritation.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 15's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 15 was initially
admitted to the facility on 10/6/16 and
readmitted on 11/3/16, Resident 15's
diagnoses included difficulty walking, muscle
weakness, diabetes mellitus (low or high blood
sugar levels), hypertension (high blood
pressure), esophagitis (irritation or
inflammation of the esophagus [tube that
carries food from the throat to the stomach],
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) a
condition in which the contents of the stomach
backs up into the esophagus), and a gastric
ulcer (break in the normal tissue that lines the
stomach).
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A review of Resident 15's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
tool, dated 10/19/16, indicated Resident 15 had
adequate hearing, clear speech with clear
comprehension and was able to make needs
known. According to the MDS, Resident 15
required extensive staff assistance with a oneperson physical assist with eating and bathing;
a two-plus person assist for transferring and
dressing.
During a medication pass observation on
11/14/16, at 12:51 p.m., LVN 6 was observed
preparing and then administering Resident 15's
medications that included, but not limited to,
Novolog insulin which was injected
subcutaneously (under the skin) into Resident
15's lower left stomach area and an oral
administration of Pentoxifylline 400 mg
extended release (ER), one tablet. During a
concurrent interview LVN 6 stated Resident
15's lunch tray had not arrived and should be
delivered in 10 to 15 minutes.
On 11/14/16, at 1 p.m., during an interview,
Resident 15 stated he had not been given a
snack or received his lunch and his last meal
was at 8 a.m. that morning. Resident 15 stated
he usually received his lunch tray between
12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., but does not receive a
daily snack.
At 1:03 p.m. on 11/14/16, LVN 6 acknowledged
that Resident 15 had not eaten or received his
lunch after the insulin was given. LVN 6
ordered Resident 15 a snack that arrived at
1:14 p.m. (23 minutes after Novolog insulin
injection). At 1:20 p.m., on same day
(11/14/16), Resident 15's lunch tray arrived (29
minutes after insulin injection). Resident 15's
meal was delayed for over 20 minutes after
receiving Novolog insulin injection.
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A review of Resident 15's physicians' orders,
dated 10/12/16, indicated an order was written
for Pentoxifylline ER 400 mg, to give one tablet
by mouth three times a day with meals.
Resident 15's dose was not given with food.
A review of Resident 15's physicians' orders,
dated 11/3/16, indicated an order was written
for Novolog Flex Pen solution pen-injector 100
unit/ml (milliliter) Insulin, inject as per sliding
scale, subcutaneously (into fatty tissue) to be
given before meals and at bedtime for
diabetes.
A review of Resident 15's care plan, dated
11/3/16, indicated Resident 15 was at risk for
hypo/hyperglycemia (low or high blood sugar)
episodes. The goal indicated Resident 15
would be free from any signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia.
According to DailyMed, a Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved manufacturer
label indicated " Novolog has a more rapid
onset of action and a shorter duration of activity
than regular human insulin. An injection of
Novolog should immediately be followed by a
meal within five to ten minutes."
b. A review of Resident 28's (RSR 28)
Admission Face Sheet indicated the Resident
28 was admitted to the facility on 10/3/16.
Resident 28's diagnoses included difficulty
walking, muscle weakness, diabetes mellitus
(low or high blood sugar levels), hypertension
(high blood pressure), and heart failure.
A review of Resident 28's MDS, dated
10/10/16, indicated RSR 28 had minimal
difficulty hearing, clear speech with clear
comprehension and was able to make needs
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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known, but required supervision and setup for
eating, and extensive staff assistance with one
person physical assist with transferring,
toileting, and bathing.
During a concurrent medication pass
observation and interview, on 11/14/16, at 9:44
a.m., LVN 9 was observed preparing RSR 28's
medications that included, but not limited to
metoprolol tartrate and then administering by
mouth two tablets of 25 mg for a total dose of
50 mg of metoprolol tartrate. LVN 9 was not
observed checking the Resident 28's heart rate
or pulse prior to the administration of the
medication.
During a concurrent interview, LVN 9
acknowledged that RSR 28's heart rate had not
been checked prior to the administration of
Metoprolol. LVN 9 stated, "Physician order
says to take the blood pressure and pulse prior
to the administration of the blood pressure
medication. The pulse should have been taken,
because it could go against the physician's
order, and the medication may not need to be
given."
A review of the RSR 28 ' s physician's order,
dated 10/3/2016, indicated to give Metoprolol
Tartrate, 50 mg by mouth once a day for
hypertension. The order had parameters to
hold the medication if RSR 28's systolic blood
pressure was less than 110 millimeters
mercury (mmHg) and/or for a heart rate less
than 60 beats per minute (bpm).
According to DailyMed the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved manufacturer
label included a warning that indicated,
"Metoprolol tartrate tablets are contraindicated
in patients with a heart rate less than 45 beats
per minute; and systolic blood pressure less
than 100 mmHg."
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c. A review of RSR 29's Admission Face Sheet
indicated Resident 29 was readmitted to the
facility on 7/21/16. Resident 29's diagnoses
included developmental disorder of scholastic
skills (specific and significant impairment in
learning), heart failure, atrial fibrillation (an
irregularity in heartbeat), history of falling, and
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
A review of Resident 29's MDS, dated 9/19/16,
indicated RSR 29 had unclear speech, rarely
able to make needs known or be understood by
others, and required limited staff assistance
and one person physical assistance for eating
and bathing, ambulation, dressing and toileting.
During a concurrent medication pass
observation and interview on 11/14/16, at 8:33
a.m., LVN 1 was observed preparing RSR 29's
medications that included, but not limited to,
potassium chloride extended release (ER) 10
millequivalents (mEq). LVN 1 then
administered the medication to RSR 29 with a
sip of another medication Liquacel (a
concentrated liquid protein). RSR 29 received
three more medications furosemide (water pill),
phenytoin (seizure medication), and a
multivitamin with minerals each were followed
with a sip of Liquacel 9 (not water). Once the
Liquacel was finished LVN 1 provided four
ounces of water to RSR 29. LVN 1 was not
observed administering the potassium chloride
with food or a full glass (eight ounces) of water,
which may caused stomach irritation.
During a concurrent interview, LVN 1 stated if
she had questions about medications she could
ask the pharmacist, but so far LVN 1 stated she
has not had to call the pharmacist to ask about
medications. When questioned, LVN 1 was not
aware of the need to administer potassium with
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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a full glass of water or food to minimize
stomach irritation to RSR 29 who had a history
of GERD.
A review of the facility's policy titled,
"Medication Administration," with a revised date
of 5/2007, indicated it was the policy of the
facility to accurately prepare, administer and
document medications. The policy also
indicated medications are administered as
prescribed in accordance with good nursing
principles and practices.
According to DailyMed the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) approved manufacturer
label included a warning that indicated because
of the potential for gastric irritation, potassium
chloride extended-release capsules 10
millequivalents (mEq) should be taken with
meals and with a full glass of water or other
liquid.
F368
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FREQUENCY OF MEALS/SNACKS AT
BEDTIME
CFR(s): 483.35(f)
F368
12/16/2016
Each resident receives and the facility provides
at least three meals daily, at regular times
comparable to normal mealtimes in the
community.
There must be no more than 14 hours between
a substantial evening meal and breakfast the
following day, except as provided below.
The facility must offer snacks at bedtime daily.
When a nourishing snack is provided at
bedtime, up to 16 hours may elapse between a
substantial evening meal and breakfast the
following day if a resident group agrees to this
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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meal span, and a nourishing snack is served.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility's staff failed to ensure that
residents received their meals timely. This
deficient practice puts residents at risk of not
meeting the body's needs.
Findings:
On 11/14/16, at 11:55 a.m., approximately 4550 residents were observed in the dining room
waiting for their lunch trays to be served. At
12:21 p.m., the first cart was delivered,
checked by staff for accuracy, and then served
to the residents. The last cart was delivered at
12:40 p.m.; trays were checked for accuracy
and served to the rest of the residents, who
have been waiting for at least 45 minutes. An
information in the dining room wall indicated
that lunch trays were to be served starting at 12
p.m.
On 11/14/16, at 12:55 p.m., Resident 4 and
Resident 20, who were waiting for their lunch
trays in their shared room, both stated that they
were "starved." Resident 4 and Resident 20
stated that they were told their trays would be
delivered around 12:30 p.m. Resident 4 and
Resident 20 were upset and stated that all
meals always came late.
On 11/15/16, at 7:10 a.m., there were eight
residents waiting for their breakfast trays to be
delivered. At 7:27 a.m., the meal cart was
delivered; trays were checked by staff for
accuracy, and then served to the residents.
The last tray was served to the last resident at
7:42 a.m. An information in the dining room
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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wall indicated that breakfast trays were to be
served starting at 7 a.m.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 7:45 a.m.,
with one of the eight residents eating breakfast
in the dining room, the alert and oriented
randomly-selected resident (RSR 25) stated
that meal trays always came late. RSR 25
stated that he was an early person and usually
gets to the dining room around 6:50 a.m., but
does not get his breakfast tray until about 30
minutes later.
During the group interview on 11/15/16, at 10
a.m., six of 11 alert and oriented residents
stated that meal trays always came late.
During an interview on 11/17/18, at 11:43 a.m.,
the Dietary Supervisor acknowledged the
facility's failure to meet the expected time of the
delivery of meal trays and stated the facility will
work on improving the timeliness of delivery of
meal trays in order to meet the residents'
needs.
F371
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FOOD PROCURE, STORE/PREPARE/SERVE F371
- SANITARY
CFR(s): 483.35(i)
12/16/2016
The facility must (1) Procure food from sources approved or
considered satisfactory by Federal, State or
local authorities; and
(2) Store, prepare, distribute and serve food
under sanitary conditions
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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review, the facility failed to take temperatures
of individual food items in the steam table prior
to serving to the residents. This deficient
practice puts residents at high risk for foodborne illnesses.
Findings:
On 11/14/16, at 8:04 a.m., kitchen staff were
observed during the tray line at the steam table
preparing the breakfast trays for the residents.
When asked if food temperatures were taken
prior to preparing the trays, the cook stated that
food temperatures were not taken this morning
because they ran a little late this morning. The
temperature log was reviewed where only the
temperatures of the milk, juice and coffee were
documented.
During an interview on 11/14/16, at 8:10 a.m.,
the facility's Registered Dietitian stated that it
was very important that food temperatures be
taken prior to distributing to the residents.
The facility's policy and procedures, Food,
Reheating and Cooling during Tray line,
revised 5/2007, indicated, "It is the policy of this
facility that potentially hazardous foods shall be
served and held at the required temperatures
on the tray line or during meal service... Hot
Foods will be prepared per recipe and cooked
to specified temperature. Food will be kept for
service at greater than 140 degrees F
(Fahrenheit). If the temperature drops below
140 degrees F, stop service and reheat."
F425
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PHARMACEUTICAL SVC - ACCURATE
PROCEDURES, RPH
CFR(s): 483.60(a),(b)
F425
12/16/2016
The facility must provide routine and
emergency drugs and biologicals to its
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residents, or obtain them under an agreement
described in §483.75(h) of this part. The
facility may permit unlicensed personnel to
administer drugs if State law permits, but only
under the general supervision of a licensed
nurse.
A facility must provide pharmaceutical services
(including procedures that assure the accurate
acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and
administering of all drugs and biologicals) to
meet the needs of each resident.
The facility must employ or obtain the services
of a licensed pharmacist who provides
consultation on all aspects of the provision of
pharmacy services in the facility.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility's staff failed to ensure that treatment
medication was available for one (Resident 5)
of four residents who had orders for treatment
procedures, in a total sample of 24 residents.
Resident 5's Santyl ointment was not available
prior to the treatment procedure. This deficient
practice has the potential to cause delay of
services to the residents.
Findings:
Resident 5 was admitted to the facility on
9/3/16 with diagnoses that included status-post
surgical procedure to the left knee (placement
of left artificial knee joint), heart failure, endstage renal disease, anxiety disorder,
hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The
Minimum Data Set (MDS, a standardized
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assessment and care screening tool) dated
9/10/16 indicated the resident was cognitively
intact but required extensive assistance with
daily activities, including transfers, ambulation,
dressing, personal hygiene and bathing.
The resident had developed a wound to the left
heal (which, then, affected also the lateral and
top of the foot) as a result from arterial
insufficiency (secondary to diabetes mellitus).
A physician's order dated 11/2/16 indicated to
apply Santyl ointment to two open wounds on
the left foot and to apply Calazime cream on
the lateral side.
On 11/15/16, at 10:30 a.m., a licensed nurse
(LVN 3) was observed as she prepared the
treatment supplies prior to the actual treatment
procedure. In the middle of the preparation,
LVN 3 stated that the Santyl ointment was not
available (Calazime cream was available), that
she faxed the requisition to the pharmacy
yesterday (11/14/16) for a replacement
because she used the last of the ointment and
already discarded the empty tube yesterday.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 11:40 a.m.,
a licensed nurse (MDS 1) stated that after
going through fax records sent on 11/14/16,
there was no record of a requisition to the
pharmacy regarding Resident 5's Santyl
ointment, and, therefore, the pharmacy did not
send a new ointment to the facility.
The facility's policy and procedures, Pharmacy
Services - Physician Orders, revised 5/2007,
indicated, "Drugs and biologicals that are
required to be refilled must be reordered from
the issuing pharmacy not less than three (3)
days prior to the last dosage being
administered to assure that refills are on hand."
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b. On 11/16/16 at 9:15 a.m., during a
medication area inspection of Nursing Stations
2 and 3, and a concurrent interview with a
registered nurse (RN 3), RN 3 was asked for
the emergency kit (Ekit) usage log for the two
stations. RN 3 stated the Ekit usage log was
filled out and returned to the pharmacy with the
used Ekit.
RN 3 further stated she could not determine
which licensed nurse last accessed the Ekit,
what medication may have been removed
and/or for which resident. RN 3 stated the
facility did not keep a copy of the medications
removed from the Ekit and administered to
residents.
During the inspection, a white container was
observed on the floor filled approximately halfway with multiple tablets and capsules of
different medications. The container was
marked, "For Incineration Only." RN 3 stated
discontinued and expired medications were
dropped through the round opening in the top
of the container and the pharmacy comes
regularly to pick it up and dispose of the
medications.
At 9:46 a.m., on 11/16/16, during a review with
RN 3 of the facility's Drug Disposal Log and
Medication Disposition Log of Non-Controlled
Medications, the log listed the medication
Renvela 800 mg (used to control serum
phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney
disease [loss of kidney function] on dialysis [a
process of filtering waste from the blood, when
the kidneys no longer work adequately]).
However, the quantity to be disposed was not
documented and the medication was also
observed to be in the white container. RN 3
stated the Drug Disposal Log did not include
the quantity for each medication being
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disposed and that she could not determine how
many Renvela 800 mg were disposed since no
quantity was documented. While looking at the
disposition log, RN 3 stated, "Medications
documented on the Drug Disposal Log should
include a quantity and two nurses should sign
off for the non-controlled disposal. I do not see
two nurses' signatures. All the medications are
mixed up (in the white container for
incineration). Each medication should have
been logged."
On 11/17/16 at 11:50 a.m., during an interview,
in the presence of the assistant director of
nursing (ADON), the director of nurses (DON),
stated the non-controlled medications are
logged and disposed of by the charge nurses in
the medication room on each nursing station.
The DON stated the medications are either
returned to the pharmacy for credit or placed in
the container for incineration; however, all
medications must be logged.
On 11/17/16 at 12:06 p.m., during a concurrent
medication area inspection (Station 4), and an
interview, the DON and ADON stated the
facility did not have documentation or a log to
indicate what medications were placed in the
container marked, "For Incineration Only." The
DON acknowledged she did not know what
medications were in the container.
During Station 4's continued medication room
inspection and concurrent interview, a tote was
observed inside the medication room filled with
bubble packs of medications labeled
individually for multiple residents. The ADON
stated inside the tote were discontinued
resident's medications prepared for return to
pharmacy for credit. The ADON stated she did
not know if every medication in the tote
prepared for the pharmacy to pick up had been
logged. A Novolog Insulin FlexPen labeled for
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
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two separate residents were pulled from the
tote to reconcile with the return medication
disposition log. After reviewing the log, the
DON stated the two insulin (Novolog) pens
were not documented and that she would have
the entire tote checked and logged correctly.
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, Emergency Drug Supply Referenced the State Regulation - Title 22
Section 72377, indicated, "The use of the
emergency drug supply will be recorded in the
emergency drug supply logbook...Separate
records of use shall be maintained for drugs
administered from the supply. Such records
shall include the name of the resident, the
name and dose of the drug administered, the
date and time the dose was withdrawn from the
supply, and the signature of the person
administering the dose, or opening the supply if
no items were used."
A review of the facility's undated policy and
procedure titled, "Disposal of Non-Controlled
Medications," indicated all drugs disposed of or
returned to the pharmacy for credit are to be
entered onto an appropriate medication
disposition record. These records are to be
maintained for at least three (3) years.
Information that must be entered into the
records included:
1. Prescription number
1. Pharmacy name
2. Drug name and strength
3. Quantity of doses remaining
4. Resident's name
5. Date of disposal or return to the pharmacy
6. Signatures of two licensed nurses
F428
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DRUG REGIMEN REVIEW, REPORT
IRREGULAR, ACT ON
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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DEFICIENCY)
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CFR(s): 483.60(c)
The drug regimen of each resident must be
reviewed at least once a month by a licensed
pharmacist.
The pharmacist must report any irregularities to
the attending physician, and the director of
nursing, and these reports must be acted upon.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility's pharmacy consultant failed to ensure
that the medication regimen review (MRR) and
recommendations were being followed for one
of 24 sampled residents (Resident 14).
This deficient practice resulted in the facility not
implementing the respiratory assessment for
Resident 14 before the administration of Norco
(a narcotic pain medication) 5-325 mg tablet
every eight hours around the clock (ATC).
Findings:
A review of Resident 14's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 14 was admitted to
the facility on 7/16/07. Resident 14's diagnoses
included other specified rheumatoid arthritis (a
disease that causes inflammation and
deformity of the joints), unspecified
osteoarthritis (gradual loss of cartilage of the
joints), gastro esophageal reflux disease
([GERD] a disorder where the stomach's
digestive juices flows back up and causes
heartburn), and unspecified dementia (a brain
disease that causes a gradual decrease in the
ability to remember).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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A review of Resident 14's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), an assessment and care screening
tool, dated 9/16/16, indicated Resident 14 had
a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of four (which indicated severe
impairment of cognitive status). According to
the MDS, Resident 14 had the ability to usually
understand and be understood. Resident 14's
MDS, under Section G0110 B., for Functional
Status (ADL Self Performance), indicated
Resident 14 required an extensive assistance
in bed mobility and transferring with a two-plus
person physical assist.
A review of Resident 14's Physician's order
summary report, with a start date of 10/17/16,
indicated to administer Norco (a narcotic pain
medication) tablet 5-325 mg every eight hours
ATC for chronic pain management and to hold
administration of medication if respiratory rate
was under 12 and/or if the resident was
sedated.
A review of Resident 14's Medical
Administration Record (MAR) indicated
Resident 14's respiratory rate was not being
recorded prior to administration of Norco tablet
5-325 mg.
A review of the facility's monthly pharmacy
consultant MRR for Resident 14, dated
between 9/1/16-9/28/16, indicated to consider
updating the order of Norco 5-325 mg to
include a hold parameter, such as hold if
respiratory rate was under 12 and/or the
resident was sedated.
A review of the pharmacy's consultant MRR for
the month of 10/1/16-10/21/16 for Resident 14,
indicated there was no further
recommendations, although the nurses were
not assessing Resident 14's respiratory rate
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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ID
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and documenting it, as per the pharmacist
recommendations.
On 11/17/16 at 8:52 a.m., during a telephone
interview, the facility's pharmacist consultant
(PC) stated he did not have any further
recommendations for Resident 14 the following
month (10/2016) because implementation of
Resident 14's respiratory assessment was
under the nurse's professional judgement.
However, the PC stated he should have
updated the current pharmacy recommendation
and followed through for the month of October
2016.
On 11/17/16 at 3 p.m., during an interview, the
Minimum Data Set nurse (MDS nurse 1) stated
that if the resident's physician's order was on
the order summary, the physician approved the
orders. MDS Nurse 1 stated it was usually the
nurses who monitors and inputs the orders
approved by the physician.
A review of Dailymed, an online drug
reference, Norco
([hydrocodone/acetaminophen] a pain
medication) may produce dose-related
respiratory depression by acting directly on the
brain stem respiratory center. The article
stipulated that Hydrocodone also affected the
brain center that controls respiratory rhythm,
and may produce irregular and/or periodic
breathing.
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.
cfm?setid=aaef2d01-126d-4aab-9b2aeee31a769150
According to the facility's undated policy titled,
"Pharmacist Medication Regimen Review," the
consultant pharmacist documents potential or
actual medication therapy problems and
communicates them to the responsible
physician and the director of nursing within ten
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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working days of the review.
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DRUG RECORDS, LABEL/STORE DRUGS &
BIOLOGICALS
CFR(s): 483.60(b), (d), (e)
F431
12/16/2016
The facility must employ or obtain the services
of a licensed pharmacist who establishes a
system of records of receipt and disposition of
all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable
an accurate reconciliation; and determines that
drug records are in order and that an account
of all controlled drugs is maintained and
periodically reconciled.
Drugs and biologicals used in the facility must
be labeled in accordance with currently
accepted professional principles, and include
the appropriate accessory and cautionary
instructions, and the expiration date when
applicable.
In accordance with State and Federal laws, the
facility must store all drugs and biologicals in
locked compartments under proper
temperature controls, and permit only
authorized personnel to have access to the
keys.
The facility must provide separately locked,
permanently affixed compartments for storage
of controlled drugs listed in Schedule II of the
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and
Control Act of 1976 and other drugs subject to
abuse, except when the facility uses single unit
package drug distribution systems in which the
quantity stored is minimal and a missing dose
can be readily detected.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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ID
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(EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE
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review, the facility failed to ensure that
medications, emergency kits, and
specimen/medications refrigerators were
properly monitored and labeled.
This deficient practice had the potential to
negatively affect the medications and
specimens stored in the refrigerator, lead to
administration of expired medication, and
improper documentation of medication and
medical supplies used in the facility.
Findings:
a. On 11/16/16 at 8:30 a.m., the medication
refrigerator inside the medication room on
Station 4 was observed to have dripping water
from the freezer compartment on two
medications (IV Cefazolin and Novolog
Flexpen). The medication refrigerator
temperature was 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F).
On 11/16/16, at 8:33 a.m., an interview was
conducted with a registered nurse (RN 1). RN 1
stated that she checked the refrigerator at 6:55
a.m., that morning, before her shift, and it was
38 degrees F and did not see dripping water.
A review of the medication refrigerator log
attached to the medication refrigerator
indicated the temperature was 38 degrees F for
the a.m. shift.
At 8:55 a.m. on 11/16/16, during an interview,
the Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDS Nurse 1)
was asked what the facility's protocol was for
checking the medications refrigerator. MDS
Nurse 1 stated the nurses should have seen
the dripping water and should have reported it
to maintenance in order to get it replaced.
A review of the undated facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Medication Storage in the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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(EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL
REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION)
ID
PREFIX
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Facility," indicated medication storage areas
should be kept clean, well lit, and free of clutter
and extreme temperatures. It also indicated
medication storage conditions are monitored on
a regular basis and corrective action taken if
problems are identified.
b. On 11/16/16 at 8:50 a.m., an observation
was made of the facility's specimen
refrigerator, located inside the utility room on
Station 4. The refrigerator temperature was 52
degrees F.
A review of specimen refrigerator's temperature
log indicated the temperature was recorded as
40 degrees F for the a.m. shift.
On 11/16/16 at 9 a.m., MDS Nurse 1 stated the
refrigerator's temperature has to be between
35-45 degrees F. MDS Nurse 1 stated the
nurses should have reported the high
temperature.
On 11/16/16 at 9:30 a.m., MDS Nurse 1 stated
the thermometer in the specimen refrigerator
was not working properly and was replaced
immediately.
According to the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Refrigerator at Nursing Station," dated
3/2009, refrigerators must maintain
temperatures at or below 45 degrees
Fahrenheit and should contain an accurate
thermometer at all times.
c. On 11/16/16 at 8:40 a.m., Ativan
([Lorazepam] an anti-anxiety medication) 2
mg/ml 10 ml vial was observed in the
medication refrigerator in Station 4 without a
complete date when it was opened it read "DO
10/12" on the vial.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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ID
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On 11/16/16 at 8:42 a.m., during a concurrent
interview, a registered nurse supervisor (RN 1)
stated, "DO, means date opened, and we
forgot to put the year, which should be 2016.
RN 1 stated it should had read " DO
10/12/2016."
According to an undated facility's policy and
procedure titled, "Medication Storage in the
Facility," medications and biological's are
stored safely, securely, and properly, following
manufacturer's recommendations or those of
the supplier.
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INFECTION CONTROL, PREVENT SPREAD, F441
LINENS
CFR(s): 483.65
12/16/2016
The facility must establish and maintain an
Infection Control Program designed to provide
a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment
and to help prevent the development and
transmission of disease and infection.
(a) Infection Control Program
The facility must establish an Infection Control
Program under which it (1) Investigates, controls, and prevents
infections in the facility;
(2) Decides what procedures, such as isolation,
should be applied to an individual resident; and
(3) Maintains a record of incidents and
corrective actions related to infections.
(b) Preventing Spread of Infection
(1) When the Infection Control Program
determines that a resident needs isolation to
prevent the spread of infection, the facility must
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
PREFIX
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ID
PREFIX
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isolate the resident.
(2) 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.
(3) The facility must require staff to wash their
hands after each direct resident contact for
which hand washing is indicated by accepted
professional practice.
(c) Linens
Personnel must handle, store, process and
transport linens so as to prevent the spread of
infection.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to follow its Infection
Control Program for one of 24 sampled
residents (Resident 8) and for urinals (plastic
container for urination) observed unlabeled in a
shared bathroom during the facility's initial tour.
A registered nurse (RN 1) was observed in
Resident 8's isolation room for clostridium
difficile (C. diff [a bacterium that can cause
symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life
threatening inflammation of the colon {large
intestine}]) infection in the stool, using her own
pulse oximeter (a device that measures the
amount of oxygen in the blood by using a
sensor attached to a finger, toe, or ear) which
she failed to disinfect after using on Resident 8
who was on contact isolation.
Resident 8's family member was observed in
the isolation room (C-Diff.) and had her purse
and lunch bag exposed and unprotected on top
of Resident 8's bedside table.
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(X4) ID
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ID
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On 11/14/16, at approximately 8:50 a.m.,
during the facility initial tour, unlabeled urinals
were observed in a shared bathroom.
These deficient practices had the potential to
result in cross contamination and spread of
infection between residents, staff, and visitors.
Findings:
a1. During an observation on 11/15/16, at 7:45
a.m., RN 1 pulled out, with the contaminated
gloved hand, her personal pulse oximeter from
her jacket pocket, took it out of its case, and
placed the sensor on Resident 8's finger. After
RN 1 read the oxygen saturation (an estimate
of the amount of oxygen in the blood), while
using her contaminated gloved hands, she put
the pulse oximeter back in the case, and
placed it in her jacket pocket without
disinfecting it, washing her hands, and/or
changing the gloves.
A review of Resident 8's Admission Face Sheet
indicated Resident 8 was re-admitted to the
facility on 10/25/16. Resident 8's diagnoses
included heart failure, dysphagia (difficulty in
swallowing), Stage IV pressure sore (very deep
wound, reaching into muscle and bone and
causing extensive damage, that occurs as a
result of prolonged pressure on a specific area
of the body) in the sacrum (a large, triangular
bone at the base of the spine), and C-diff in
stool.
A review of Resident 8's Minimum Data Set
([MDS], an assessment and care screening
tool), dated 11/1/16, indicated Resident 8 was
severely impaired and was unable to
understand and be understood.
During an interview on 11/15/16, at 8:01 a.m.,
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
OMB NO. 0938-0391
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055706
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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in the presence of the MDS nurse (MDS Nurse
1), RN 1 stated there was no pulse oximeter in
Resident 8's isolation room and that each staff
used their own pulse oximeter to check oxygen
saturation. RN 1 then stated she should have
gotten a pulse oximeter from the isolation cart
outside Resident 8's room. MDS Nurse 1
stated RN 1 should have used a pulse oximeter
specifically assigned to Resident 8 and that she
also should have used a wipe to disinfect the
pulse oximeter after she used it.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled,
"Isolation Measures: General Policy
Statement," indicated when possible, the staff
should dedicate the use of non-critical patientcare equipment to a single patient (or cohort of
patients infected or colonized with the
pathogen requiring precautions) to avoid
sharing between patients. If use of common
equipment or items is unavoidable, then
adequately clean and disinfect them before use
for another patient.
a2. During a wound care observation for
Resident 8's Stage IV pressure sore on
11/15/16, at 9:15 a.m., a family member (FM)
was observed in Resident 8's isolation room,
properly gowned and wearing gloves. However,
Resident 8's FM had her purse and lunch bag,
exposed and unprotected, sitting on top of
Resident 8's bedside table in the isolation
room.
At 2:49 p.m., on 11/15/16, during an interview,
the director of staff development (DSD) stated
the family member's belongings should not
have been in the isolation room.
During an interview with Resident 8's family
member on 11/15/16, at 3:04 p.m., she stated
she was never told by the staff to protect her
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OMB NO. 0938-0391
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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Whittier, CA 90606
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belongings. The FM stated she was only told
to wear a gown and gloves.
On 11/16/16, at 2:20 p.m., during an interview,
in the presence of the director of nursing
(DON), the family member again stated that no
one told her or really explained to her that her
personal property in the isolation room should
be covered or not be there.
A review of the facility's undated policy titled,
"Isolation Measures: General Policy
Statement," indicated, the resident, family,
visitors, and health care workers should be
provided with an explanation of the reason for
isolation and the proper procedures that will be
followed. The policy stipulated the nursing
department will ensure that education is
provided, as necessary, and will monitor to
ensure precautions are appropriately followed.
According to an online article by Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about
transmission of C. difficile, indicated it was
shed in feces. Any surface, device, or material
(e.g., toilets, bathing tubs, and electronic rectal
thermometers) that becomes contaminated
with feces may serve as a reservoir for the
Clostridium difficile spores. Clostridium difficile
spores are transferred to residents mainly via
the hands of healthcare personnel who have
touched a contaminated surface or item.
According to the article, Clostridium difficile can
live for long periods on surfaces.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/organisms/cdiff/cdiffpatient.html
b. On 11/14/16, at approximately 8:50 a.m.,
during the facility's initial tour, accompanied by
MDS Nurse 1, two urinals were observed unlabeled (no name or date) hanging from the
towel rack in Bathroom 419.
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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During a concurrent interview conducted with
MDS Nurse 1 stated "No, they should not be
there without any labels. I will throw them
away."
F465
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SAFE/FUNCTIONAL/SANITARY/COMFORTA F465
BLE ENVIRON
CFR(s): 483.70(h)
12/16/2016
The facility must provide a safe, functional,
sanitary, and comfortable environment for
residents, staff and the public.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview, and record
review, the facility failed to maintain a clutterfree and safe environment, which had the
potential to cause hazards and accidents to
residents, staff, and visitors.
Findings:
On 11/16/16, at 2:45 p.m., during the facility's
environmental tour, conducted with the
maintenance director (DM), a hot water pipe
that led into the facility from the boiler room
was observed partly exposed and with torn and
tattered insulation. There were durable
medical equipment (DME), including three
Geri-chairs (geriatric chairs), three bedside
commodes, one medication cart, one hospital
bed, three mattresses, and one dresser visible
in the back patio.
During an interview on 11/16/16, at 2:50 p.m.,
the DM stated they will repair the hot water
pipe insulation and clean up the clutter.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure
titled, "Environmental Conditions," with a
revision date of 11/2007, indicated it was the
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Whittier, CA 90606
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policy of the facility to maintain the residents'
environment free of accident hazards as
possible, over which the facility has control.
The policy stipulated the residents'
environment included the physical
surroundings to which the resident has access
(e.g. room, unit, common use areas and facility
grounds).
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RES RECORDSCOMPLETE/ACCURATE/ACCESSIBLE
CFR(s): 483.75(l)(1)
F514
02/15/2017
The facility must maintain clinical records on
each resident in accordance with accepted
professional standards and practices that are
complete; accurately documented; readily
accessible; and systematically organized.
The clinical record must contain sufficient
information to identify the resident; a record of
the resident's assessments; the plan of care
and services provided; the results of any
preadmission screening conducted by the
State; and progress notes.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility's staff failed to ensure clinical records
were complete and accurately documented for
five of 24 sampled residents (Residents 3, 5,
10, 12, and 18).
For Residents 3 and 5, some of the physician's
orders that were in the computer were not
printed and filed in the clinical records.
For Resident 10, the Physician Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment ([POLST] a form that
gives seriously-ill patients more control over
their end-of-life care, including medical
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
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treatment, extraordinary measures (such as a
ventilator or feeding tube) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was not signed by the
physician.
For Resident 12, the POLST did not have the
date of the physician's signature, and was not
signed by the resident's responsible party.
For Resident 18, the POLST was not signed by
the physician until after the resident's death.
These deficient practices had the potential for
physician's orders to not be implemented;
clinical records to have inaccurate information
and a delay in services. It also had the potential
in denying residents' of their rights regarding
health care decision and/or wishes.
Findings:
a. A review of Resident 3's and 5's clinical
records indicated that there were physician's
orders (from the computer) that were not
printed and filed in the residents' clinical
records. Resident 3 had treatment orders for a
wound to the tailbone area and Resident 5 had
treatment orders for the wound on the left foot,
but the treatment orders were not printed and
filed in Resident 3's and Resident 5's clinical
records.
During an interview and record review on
11/16/16, at 7:20 a.m., and 9:30 a.m., the
minimum data set nurse (MDS Nurse 2),
responsible for comprehensive assessments of
residents, stated that all of the physician's
orders for both Resident 3 and Resident 5 were
not filed in the clinical records (and signed) by
the physicians. MDS Nurse 2 stated that all
physician orders are to be printed and filed in
all residents' clinical records. The physician
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THE ORCHARD - POST ACUTE CARE
12385 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
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orders that were not printed and filed in
Resident 3 and Resident 5 clinical records had
not been electronically signed by the
physicians.
The facility's undated policy and procedures
titled, "Physician's Orders, Telephone Orders
and Recapitulation Process", indicated
"Printing of the Physician Orders for the facility
will take place the last day of the current
month. If the last day falls on a weekend, then
the printing will take place the business day
prior to the weekend. Note: If physicians have
access to electronically sign orders, they can
also electronically sign the Order Reviews each
month, the Monthly Orders do not need to be
printed for residents of these physicians as
long as the reviews are eSigned each month."
b. A review of a Resident 10's Physician
Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST),
signed by Resident 10's family member and
dated 7/19/16, but was not signed and dated by
the physician.
A review of Resident 10's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 10 was admitted to
the facility on 7/18/16. Resident 10's diagnoses
included Parkinson's disease (a progressive
disorder of the nervous system that affects
movement), dementia (a group of symptoms
affecting memory, thinking and social abilities
severely enough to interfere with daily
functioning), and generalized muscle
weakness.
A review of Resident 10's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized resident assessment
and care screening tool, dated 10/19/16,
indicated Resident 10 was rarely/never
understood by others and rarely/never
understands others. According to the MDS,
Resident 10 required extensive assistance with
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Whittier, CA 90606
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a one-person physical assist for dressing,
transferring, and hygiene/bathing.
A review of the facility's policy titled, "Physician
Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
(POLST)," with a revision date of 12/2009,
indicated that once the POLST form was
completed, it must be signed by the resident, or
if the resident lacks decision-making capacity
the resident's legally recognized health care
decision maker and the attending physician.
c. A review of Resident 12's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 12 was admitted to
the facility on 6/20/16. Resident 12's diagnoses
included hypertension (high blood pressure),
dementia without behavioral disturbance, and
acute kidney failure (abrupt loss of kidney
function).
A review of Resident 12's Minimum Data Set
(MDS), a standardized assessment and care
screening tool, dated 10/7/16, indicated
Resident 12 usually had the ability to
understand and be understood by others.
According to the MDS, Resident 12 does not
have hallucinations (apparent perception of
something not present) or, delusions
(misconceptions or beliefs that are firmly held,
contrary to reality).
A review of of Resident 12's POLST indicated
"Do Not Resuscitation (DNR) [no life saving
measure]," was ordered with a physician
signature, but was not dated.
On 11/17/16, at 10:38 a.m., during an
interview, a licensed vocational nurse (LVN 8).
LVN 8 stated, "Yes, there should be a date
with the signature and the family should also
sign the POLST." We need to make sure that
the doctors date it and the family signature is
needed. "
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d. A review of Resident 18's Admission Face
Sheet indicated Resident 18 was originally
admitted to the facility on 1/18/11, and
readmitted on 4/11/16. Resident 18 diagnoses
included pleural effusion (excess fluid that
accumulates in the chest cavity and surrounds
the lungs), thoracotomy with chest tube
(surgical incision with a flexible plastic tube
inserted through the chest wall that allows fluid
to flow to a drainage unit), pneumonia (infection
that inflames the air sacs in lungs), muscle
weakness and dysphagia (difficulty in
swallowing).
According to the nurses' notes, Resident 18
was placed on hospice care on 4/29/16. A
review of the nurses' note, dated 10/23/16,
indicated Resident 18 expired that day.
A review of Resident 18's POLST indicated it
was prepared on 10/20/16, and signed by
Resident 18's recognized decision maker, but
was not signed by the physician until 10/27/16,
four days after Resident 18 expired.
On 11/15/16 at 3:32 p.m., during an interview
with MDS Nurse 1 regarding Resident 18's
POLST being signed by the physician after
Resident 18 expired. MDS Nurse 1 stated, " It
should have been done sooner, especially
since the resident was placed on hospice six
months prior."
According to the facility's undated policy and
procedure, titled " Physician Orders for Life
Sustaining Treatment (POLST)," indicated
once the POLST was completed, it must be
signed by the resident, or if the resident lacks
decision-making capacity the resident's legally
recognized health care decision maker, AND
the attending physician.
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