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NORWALK SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE
11510 Imperial Hwy
Norwalk, CA 90650
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The following reflects the findings of the
California Department of Public Health during
the investigation of one complaint and one
facility-reported incident.
Complaint Number: CA00930127.
Facility-Reported Incident: CA00931911.
The inspection was limited to the specific
complaint investigated and does not represent
the findings of a full inspection of the facility.
Deficiencies were issued for complaint number
CA00930127 at F689, F726, F908.
No deficiencies were issued for facility-reported
incident number CA00931911.
F689
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Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices F689
CFR(s): 483.25(d)(1)(2)
§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that §483.25(d)(1) The resident environment
remains as free of accident hazards as is
possible; and
§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate
supervision and assistance devices to prevent
accidents.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to ensure the resident,
who was transferred by a mechanical lift (a
device used to transfer residents from a bed to
a chair or between surfaces), did not fall from
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other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients . (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days
following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14
days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued
program participation.
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the lift during transfer and sustained injuries for
one of three sampled residents (Resident 1).
The facility failed to:
1. Ensure Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1)
did not transfer Resident 1 by herself from a
bed to a shower chair (a movable or
permanently installed seat for the tub or
shower) by using a mechanical lift (a device
used to transfer residents from a bed to a chair
or between surfaces).
2. Ensure CNA 1 did not use a mechanical lift
sling (accessory attached to a mechanical lift
[device used to transfer residents from one
surface to another]) with worn out straps to
transfer Resident 1 from bed to shower chair.
3. Ensure staff followed the mechanical lift
Manufacturer ' s User Manual guide dated
2016 and 10/1/2018 which indicated after each
laundering the sling must be inspected for
wear, tears, and loose stitching. Slings that
have been bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or
broken are unsafe and could result in injury and
should be discarded immediately."
These failures resulted in Resident 1 falling
from the mechanical lift to the floor and
sustaining a bump (swelling) on the right
parietal (located near the back and top of the
head) area of the head, a right frontal (front)
scalp hematoma (discoloration of skin, due to
bleeding under the skin) and soft tissue
swelling (inflammation and fluid buildup, that
can potentially feel tender or painful) in her
right elbow. Resident 1 was admitted to the
General Acute Care Hospital (GACH) for three
days for evaluation and treatment.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission
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Record, the Admission Record indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
9/23/2022 and readmitted on 10/18/2023 with
diagnoses including morbid obesity (having too
much body fat), dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities) and chronic
kidney disease (a long-term condition that
occurs when the kidney are damaged and can '
t filter blood properly).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and
Physical (H&P) dated 5/10/2024, the H&P
indicated Resident 1 had fluctuating capacity to
understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum
Data Sheet (MDS- a resident assessment tool),
dated 8/30/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1
had moderately impaired cognitive (thought
process) skills for daily decision making and
was dependent (helper does all of the effort to
complete activities, the assistance of two or
more helpers is required) on self-care abilities
such as oral hygiene, toileting, shower/bathing,
upper and lower body dressing and mobility
such as rolling left and right, sitting to lying,
lying to sitting and bed to chair transfers.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 10/5/2022,
the Comprehensive Care plan indicated
Resident 1 was able to transfer from bed to
chair with extensive assistance, requiring two
persons assistance.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 5/16/2023,
the Comprehensive Care Plan Indicated
Resident 1 was dependent on staff and needed
physical assistance with mobility (ability to
move freely) and with completion of physical
activities such as eating, bathing, and transfers.
The Care Plan indicated to use a mechanical
lift as indicated for transfer.
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During a review of the Nurses Progress Notes,
dated 10/15/2024, and timed at 10:55 a.m., the
Nurses Progress Notes indicated Resident 1
had a fall in her room on 10/15/2024. The
Nurses Progress notes indicated Resident 1
had a pain level of 6 on a pain scale (a tool for
pain rating as follows: 1-4 mild pain, 5-7
moderate pain, 8-10 severe pain) to the
occipital (back of the head) area. The Nurses
Progress Notes indicated Resident 1 was being
transferred from bed to shower chair, and as
she was being lowered with the mechanical lift
at about two feet from the ground, the resident
moved, the sling hook broke, and Resident 1
fell to the floor.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Change of
Condition (COC), dated 10/15/2024 and timed
at 10:40 a.m., the COC indicated Resident 1
had a fall in the resident ' s room on
10/15/2024. The COC indicated Resident 1
was complaining of a pain level of 6 out of 10
(pain scale 0-no pain - 10 excruciating pain) at
the back of her head.
During a record review of Resident 1 ' s Order
Summary Report (Physician ' s orders) dated
10/15/2024, the Order Summary Report
indicated a physician ' s order dated
10/15/2024 to transfer Resident 1 to the GACH
via 911 (by emergency transportation services)
due to a fall.
During a record review of Resident 1 ' s GACH
H&P Note dated 10/15/2024 and timed at 3:54
p.m., the GACH H&P Notes indicated Resident
1 was admitted for further management due to
a mechanical fall with imaging results indicating
a mild subarachnoid (brain tissue) hemorrhage
and a right frontal scalp hematoma.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Nurses
Progress Notes dated 10/18/2024 and timed at
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3:03 p.m., the Nurses Progress Notes indicated
Resident 1 was admitted back to the facility.
The Nurses Progress Notes indicated that
Resident 1 stated her right arm and the right
side of her face were tender. The Nurses
Progress Notes indicated Resident 1 had
discoloration on the right shoulder, right upper
arm, right elbow, and a bump with discoloration
on the right parietal area of the head. Resident
1 complained of a headache pain level rated 3
out of 10.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Investigation
Conclusion Letter, dated 10/19/2024, the
Facility Investigation Conclusion Letter
indicated CNA 1 was backing up the
mechanical lift, with Resident 1 on it, from the
bed to place Resident 1 on the shower chair,
the upper right side of the sling ripped, and the
resident fell on the floor.
During a telephone interview on 11/25/2024 at
4:06 p.m., CNA 1 stated on 10/5/2024 she was
transferring Resident 1 from the bed to the
shower chair by herself with the mechanical lift
but halfway to the shower chair, the right upper
side of the sling hook latch ripped, and
Resident 1 fell to the floor. CNA 1 stated the
sling had a blue with green rim and was the
correct color sling for the resident ' s body size
according to what she was told during inservice education she received. CNA 1 stated
she did not check the sling for damage such as
wear and tear, or threadbare areas of the sling,
because the laundry staff checked the slings
for damage before they made them available
for use to transfer residents.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 11/26/2024 at 9:58 a.m., with Resident 1, in
her room, Resident 1 stated on the day of the
fall, CNA 1 put her on the mechanical lift and
did the transfer by herself. Resident 1 stated
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she fell from the mechanical lift during the
transfer and hit her head and arm. Resident 1
pointed to the right side of her head near her
forehead where there was a bump. Resident 1
stated her head still hurts sometimes and that
her right arm has been hurting after the fall.
Resident 1 stated she used to eat
independently but now it is harder because of
the pain in her right arm. Resident 1 stated she
was unable to elevate her right arm up since
the fall.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 11:43
a.m., CNA 2 stated he was the CNA that was
helping CNA 1 with transferring residents from
bed to shower chair using the mechanical lift on
that day. CNA 2 stated he was helping CNA 3
transfer Resident 2 from bed to shower chair
with the mechanical lift while CNA 1 was
getting ready with the supplies needed to
transfer Resident 1 from bed to a shower chair.
CNA 2 stated he went back to Resident 1 ' s
room and saw Resident 1 lying on the floor
next to the bed. CNA 2 stated Resident 1
verbalized that her head and right shoulder
were hurting. CNA 2 stated when using the
mechanical lift to transfer residents, there
should be two persons assisting with the
mechanical lift. CNA 2 stated the old slings
were defective and the facility ordered new
slings. The old slings were worn out and
ripped.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 1:00
p.m., with the House Keeping Supervisor
(HKS) stated that he has worked in the facility
for over 10 years, and this was the first time
they have replaced the slings in the facility.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 1:16
p.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN 1)
stated Resident 1 required a total care
(residents who need help with all their daily
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activities such as bathing, toileting, eating).
LVN 1 stated there could be severe injury when
Resident 1 fell from the sling and hit her head
on 10/15/2024. LVN 1 stated the situation could
have been prevented if the transfer with a
mechanical lift was done with two persons
assistance and the sling was inspected prior to
using it to transfer Resident 1.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 1:40
p.m., Registered Nurse Supervisor (RNS 1)
stated Resident 1 was totally dependent on
staff for shower and bathing. RNS 1 stated on
the day of the fall (10/15/2024), she found
Resident 1 on the floor and Resident 1 told her
the back of her head was hurting. RNS 1 stated
Resident 1 complained that her pain level was
a 7 or 8 out of 10 on the pain scale. RNS 1
stated the incident could have been prevented
if staff had inspected the sling to make sure it
was in good condition. RNS 1 stated before
CNA 1 transferred Resident 1, CNA 1should
have been made sure there was another staff
member to assist her transfer Resident 1 with
the mechanical lift. RNS 1 stated that if CNA 1
had called for some help, it might have helped
to prevent the fall.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 2:05
p.m., the Director of Staff Development (DSD)
stated staff were in-serviced (trained) on the
use of a mechanical lift to use two or three
persons transfer assistance. The DSD stated
the slings were based on height and weight of
the residents and staff were to use the slings
associated with the residents ' height and
weight. The DSD stated the correct size sling
for Resident 1 was a large, which was the sling
with the green and blue rim. The DSD stated
the slings should be checked prior to using it to
transfer the resident to make sure it was in
good working condition. The DSD stated new
slings were ordered after the incident that
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happened with Resident 1. The sling used to
transfer Resident 1 was worn out and ripped
indicating it was old, and the color was faded
from multiple washes. The DSD stated the
Administrator (ADM) and Central Supply staff
ordered new slings after this fall incident.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 4:03
p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) stated on
10/15/2024, Resident 1 fell on the floor from
the mechanical lift during transfer. The DON
stated Resident 1 was transferred to the GACH
because the resident fell with a head injury and
the resident complained of pain to the back of
her head. The DON stated the incident could
have been avoidable if CNA 1 waited for
another CNA to help her with Resident 1 ' s
transfer via mechanical lift. The DON stated
any transfer with the mechanical lifts must be
done by two to three persons assistance. The
DON stated the sling ripped on the hook that
was attached to the black strap that was
attached to the sling. The DON stated CNA 1
should have checked the sling before using it to
transfer Resident 1. The DON stated all slings
used to transfer residents with the mechanical
lift were replaced on 10/22/2024 after Resident
1 ' s fall. The DON stated that slings were
replaced if there were noted wear and tear, and
the nursing staff should have checked to make
sure all slings were intact.
During an observation and interview on
11/27/2024 at 9:15 a.m., with the Occupational
Therapist (OT) in Resident 1 ' s room, Resident
1 ' s OT treatment session was observed. The
OT stated Resident 1 was dependent on staff
for activities of daily living but was able to eat
on her own. The OT stated Resident 1 did have
pain with movement in her right arm. Resident
1 stated she was in pain in her head and right
arm , and the OT told Resident 1 it was
expected for someone who fell.
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During a record review of the facility's policy
and procedure (P/P), titled "Total Mechanical
Lift", revised 4/27/23, indicated "mechanical
lifts are devices used to assist with transfers
and movement of individuals who require
support for mobility beyond the manual support
provided by nursing staff alone ...nursing staff
will receive training on how to use the
mechanical lift ...at least two people are
present while resident is being transferred with
the mechanical lift."
During a record review of the mechanical lift
Manufacturer ' s User Manual dated 10/1/2018,
the Manufacturer User Manual guide indicated
recommends included that two assistants be
used for all lifting preparation, transferring from,
and transferring to procedures. After each
laundering (in accordance with instructions on
the sling), inspect sling(s) for wear, tears, and
loose stitching. Slings that have been
bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken are
unsafe and could result in injury and should be
discard immediately.
During a record review of the mechanical lift
Manufacturer ' s User Manual dated 2016, the
Manufacturer User Manual instructions
indicated "to not lift a resident unless you are
trained and competent to do so, plan your lifting
operations before commencing, familiarize
yourself with the operating control and safety
features of a lift before lifting a patient, do not
use a sling unless it is recommended for use
with the lift, check the sling is suitable for the
particular patient and is of the correct size and
capacity and, never use a sling, which is frayed
or damaged."
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The facility must have sufficient nursing staff
with the appropriate competencies and skills
sets to provide nursing and related services to
assure resident safety and attain or maintain
the highest practicable physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being of each resident, as
determined by resident assessments and
individual plans of care and considering the
number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's
resident population in accordance with the
facility assessment required at §483.71.
§483.35(a)(3) The facility must ensure that
licensed nurses have the specific
competencies and skill sets necessary to care
for residents' needs, as identified through
resident assessments, and described in the
plan of care.
§483.35(a)(4) Providing care includes but is not
limited to assessing, evaluating, planning and
implementing resident care plans and
responding to resident's needs.
§483.35(c) Proficiency of nurse aides.
The facility must ensure that nurse aides are
able to demonstrate competency in skills and
techniques necessary to care for residents'
needs, as identified through resident
assessments, and described in the plan of
care.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
by:
Based on interview and record review, the
facility failed to ensure Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) 1 was competent to use the
mechanical lift (a device used to transfer a
resident from one surface to another) to
transfer a resident (Resident 1) from bed to
shower chair in accordance with professional
standards of practice.
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This failure resulted in Resident 1 falling from
the sling and suffering a head injury when CNA
1 transferred Resident 1 from bed to shower
chair without assistance from another staff
member.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Admission
Record, the Admission Record indicated
Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
9/23/2022 and readmitted on 10/18/2023 with
diagnoses including morbid obesity (having too
much body fat), dementia (a progressive state
of decline in mental abilities) and chronic
kidney disease (a long-term condition that
occurs when the kidney are damaged and can '
t filter blood properly).
During a review of Resident 1 ' s History and
Physical (H&P) dated 5/10/2024, the H&P
indicated Resident 1 had fluctuating capacity to
understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Minimum
Data Sheet (MDS- a resident assessment tool),
dated 8/30/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 1
had moderately impaired cognitive (thought
process) skills for daily decision making and
was dependent (helper does all of the effort to
complete activities, the assistance of two or
more helpers is required) on self-care abilities
such as oral hygiene, toileting, shower/bathing,
upper and lower body dressing and mobility
such as rolling left and right, sitting to lying,
lying to sitting and bed to chair transfers.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 5/16/2023,
the Comprehensive Care Plan Indicated
Resident 1 was dependent on staff and needed
physical assistance with mobility (ability to
move freely) and with completion of physical
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activities such as eating, bathing, and transfers.
The Care Plan indicated to use a mechanical
lift as indicated for transfer.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 10/5/2022,
the Comprehensive Care plan indicated
Resident 1 was able to transfer from bed to
chair with extensive assistance, requiring two
persons assistance.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s untitled
Comprehensive Care Plan dated 5/16/2023,
the Comprehensive Care Plan Indicated
Resident 1 was dependent on staff and needed
physical assistance with mobility (ability to
move freely) and with completion of physical
activities such as eating, bathing, and transfers.
The Care Plan indicated to use a mechanical
lift as indicated for transfer.
During a review of the Nurses Progress Notes,
dated 10/15/2024, and timed at 10:55 a.m., the
Nurses Progress Notes indicated Resident 1
had a fall in her room on 10/15/2024. The
Nurses Progress notes indicated Resident 1
had a pain level of 6 on a pan scale (a tool for
pain rating as follows: 1-4 mild pain, 5-7
moderate pain, 8-10 severe pain) to the
occipital (back of the head) area. The Nurses
Progress Notes indicated Resident 1 was being
transferred from bed to shower chair, and as
she was being lowered with the mechanical lift
at about two feet from the ground, the resident
moved, the sling hook broke, and Resident 1
fell to the floor.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Change of
Condition (COC), dated 10/15/2024 and timed
at 10:40 a.m., the COC indicated Resident 1
had a fall in the resident ' s room on
10/15/2024. The COC indicated Resident 1
was complaining of a pain level of 6 out of 10
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(pain scale 0-no pain - 10 excruciating pain) at
the back of her head.
During a record review of Resident 1 ' s Order
Summary Report (Physician ' s orders) dated
10/15/2024, the Order Summary Report
indicated a physician ' s order dated
10/15/2024 to transfer Resident 1 to the GACH
via 911 (by emergency transportation services)
due to a fall.
During a review of Resident 1 ' s Nurses
Progress Notes dated 10/18/2024 and timed at
3:03 p.m., the Nurses Progress Notes indicated
Resident 1 was admitted back to the facility.
The Nurses Progress Notes indicated that
Resident 1 stated her right arm, and the right
side of her face were tender. The Nurses
Progress Notes indicated Resident 1 had
discoloration on the right shoulder, right upper
arm, right elbow, and a bump with discoloration
on the right parietal area of the head. Resident
1 complained of a headache pain level rated 3
out of 10.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 11/26/2024 at 9:58 a.m., with Resident 1, in
her room, Resident 1 stated on the day of the
fall, CNA 1 put her on the mechanical lift and
did the transfer by herself. Resident 1 stated
she fell from the mechanical lift during the
transfer and hit her head and arm. Resident 1
pointed to the right side of her head near her
forehead where there was a bump.
During a telephone interview on 11/25/2024 at
4:08 p.m., CNA 1 stated she received inservice education for the mechanical lift, but it
was general verbal education and sometimes
return demonstration with the mechanical lift,
but it was not done often. CNA 1 stated it would
have been nice to have more in-services with
return demonstration, so the staff can get
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immediate feedback on what they did well or
what they need to improve.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 1:20
p.m., Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1
stated Resident 1 needed help with all
transfers. LVN 1 stated two persons need to
assist for transfers with the mechanical lift.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 1:43
p.m., RNS 1 stated CNA 1 did not ask for help
to transfer Resident 1 with the mechanical lift.
RNS 1 stated staff were in-serviced on how to
use the mechanical lift for transfers, but a
return demonstration was not done for all the
staff that participated in the in-service.
During a concurrent interview and record
review on 11/26/2024 at 2:15 p.m., the Director
of Staff Development (DSD), the DSD stated
the last mechanical lift in-service done for the
staff was lecture based meaning it was verbal
education, and no return demonstration. The
DSD stated when CNA 1 used a mechanical
lift, CNA 1 did not follow the policy and
procedure and call for help. The DSD stated
the CNA 1 did not wait for another CNA to
come help with the mechanical lift transfer.
During an interview on 11/26/2024 at 4:05 p.m.
the Director of Nursing (DON), stated with a
mechanical lift transfer, two staff members
need to assist with the transfer. The DON
stated during a mechanical lift transfer one
person guides the resident when they are being
lowered while the other person controls the
mechanical remote. The DON stated CNA 1
should not have transferred Resident 1 with a
mechanical lift by herself.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 11/27/2024 at 10:37 a.m., with Restorative
Nursing Assistant (RNA) 1 and RNA 2 a
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demonstration on how to use the mechanical
lift with the Maintenance Supervisor (MS) as
the willing participant and the DON was
observed. The RNAs stated they do not
remember the last in-service on the mechanical
lift. The MS sat on the mechanical lift sling that
had been placed in the wheelchair. RNA 1 put
the hook in the yellow and green hook latches
on the mechanical lift arms incorrectly. RNA 2
put the hook in the red and green hook latch on
the Hoyer lift arms correctly. RNA 1 used the
mechanical remote to lift the MS up with the
mechanical lift while RNA 2 guided the MS who
was sitting in the sling, up and off the
wheelchair. RNA 1 and RNA 2 did not engage
the brakes after the MS was suspended off the
wheelchair and moved away from the
wheelchair. The RNAs then repositioned the
MS above the wheelchair to lower the MS back
down into the wheelchair. The RNAs stated
they have never had to do a return
demonstration on the mechanical lift during inservices they have received. RNA 1 and RNA 2
stated it would have been better to do the
return demonstration to know if they performed
the task correctly and if they need to make any
changes.
During an interview on 11/27/2024 at 10:50
a.m., with the DON, who observed the two
RNAs demonstrate how to use the mechanical
lift, the DON stated to operate the Hoyer lift,
there needs to have 2 persons to check the
other ' s work. The DON stated the hook
latches need to be placed on the on the correct
hook latches. The DON stated the brakes
needed to be engaged after lifting the MS up
and moving the MS off the wheelchair.
During a record review of the facility ' s policy
and procedure (P/P) titled "Transfer of
Residents", dated 5/4/23, the P/P indicated
residents will be lifted or transferred according
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NORWALK SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE
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to the assessment and needs of residents
.....residents who require assistance in
transferring may be transferred using a
gait/transfer belt or with a mechanical lift
.....nursing staff receive education on good
body mechanics, proper procedures for
transfers, and use of assistive devices.
During a record review of the facility ' s job
description, titled "Director of Staff
Development", no date, indicated "coordinates
and conducts an effective on going in service
plan to all employees ...provides and
coordinates mandatory annual in-services to all
facility employees in accordance with state and
federal regulations and company policy
...monitor, support, teach and supervise the
nursing staff on established procedures, both
clinical and theory, on an on-going basis
including follow through with one on one
teaching techniques as needed ...provide
annual proficiency evaluations on nurse
assistants while supervising nursing skills and
procedures as they relate to the nurse assistant
' s duties.
During a record review of the facility ' s job
description, titled "Certified Nursing Assistant",
no date, indicated "perform all duties as
assigned and in accordance with facility ' s
established policies and procedures, nursing
care procedures and safety rules and
regulations ...attends in services educational
programs, on the job training programs and
meeting as directed".
F908
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Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition F908
CFR(s): 483.90(d)(2)
§483.90(d)(2) Maintain all mechanical,
electrical, and patient care equipment in safe
operating condition.
This REQUIREMENT is not met as evidenced
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by:
Based on observation, interview and record
review, the facility failed to maintain and
calibrate (the process than ensures the reading
and functionality of a device is accurate and in
full working order) on 2 of 5 mechanical lifts (a
device used to transfer residents from a bed to
a chair or other similar places) mechanical lift 1
and mechanical lift 2 for use to transfer
residents of the facility from one surface to
another in the facility.
This deficient practice had the potential to
cause injury to any resident if the mechanical
lift that was used to determine the weight of the
resident was inaccurate. The inaccurate weight
of the resident could lead to the wrong sling
being used to transfer residents based on the
height and weight of the resident.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 11/27/2024 at 10:30 a.m. with the
Maintenance Supervisor (MS), Restorative
Nursing Assistant (RNA) 1 and RNA 2 and the
Director of Nursing (DON), the RNAs are
demonstrating the use of the mechanical lift 1
to weigh the MS and show the lifting procedure.
Based off what the MS stated his weight was,
the sling with the green trim was chosen. The
sling was placed on the wheelchair and the MS
sat in the seat. The RNAs calibrated
mechanical lift 1 by using a 25 pounds (lbs.,
unit of measurement) weight to zero the
mechanical lift scale. The RNAs lifted the MS
off the wheelchair and weighed the MS with
mechanical lift 1. The MS weighed 164.4 lbs.
on mechanical lift 1. Next the RNAs calibrated
the standing scale (weight reading obtained by
standing on the base) doing the same method
of calibration with mechanical lift 1. The MS
stepped onto the standing scale; the weight
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showed the MS weighed 167.9 lbs.
During a concurrent observation and interview
on 11/27/2024 at 11:11 a.m., with the MS, RNA
1, RNA 2 and the DON, the RNAs
demonstrated the use of mechanical lift 2 to
weigh the MS. The RNAs calibrated
mechanical lift 2 doing the same method of
calibration with mechanical lift 1. The RNAs
lifted the MS off the wheelchair with
mechanical lift 2 and sling and weigh the MS.
The MS weighed 169.4 lbs. The MS stated the
Mechanical lifts were calibrated annually with
the last calibration date being January 2024, so
the next calibration date was January 2025.
The MS stated if there were discrepancies, he
would call the manufacturer to troubleshoot and
calibrate the mechanical lifts but does not know
if there were any discrepancies unless the
facility weighs each resident multiple times on
multiple mechanical lifts that they have in the
facility which was not feasible. The MS stated
with the three different numbers for weights,
the machines were not accurate in determining
weight.
During an interview on 11/27/2024 at 12:31
p.m., the Administrator (ADM) stated we need
to have the correct weight of the resident to use
the correct sling. The ADM stated if the weight
of the resident was incorrect, the wrong sling
would be used to transfer the resident. The
ADM stated if the wrong sling was used, the
sling could break and there could be injury to
the resident.
During a record review of the Admission
Record for Resident 1, the Admission Record
indicated Resident 1 was admitted to facility on
9/23/22 and readmitted on 10/18/23 with
diagnoses of morbid obesity (having too much
body fat), dementia (a progressive state of
decline in mental abilities) and chronic kidney
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disease (a long-term condition that occurs
when the kidney are damaged and can ' t filter
blood properly).
During a record review of the manufacturer's
user manual titled "mechanical lift User
Manual" dated 2022, the manual indicated the
mechanical lift will be calibrated at the factory
with the load cell. Should it be necessary to
recalibrate the scale, complete the following
instructions. To calibrate the Mechanical lift,
when CAL1 was selected, you would need 50
pounds of weight to calibrate the Mechanical lift
and when CAL2 was selected, you would need
200 pounds of weight to calibrate the
Mechanical lift.
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