Inspection Findings Report

Independence Care Center Of Perry County

Perryville, MO • CMS ID: 265829

Report Summary

16 Findings Documented
May 2023 - Jan 2026 Date Range
January 09, 2026 Most Recent

Detailed Findings

Tag 638 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated assessment tool completed by the facility) within the required timeframes for two residents (Resident #3 and #33) out of 18 sampled residents. The facility's census was 76.Review of the facility's policy, MDS Assessments, revised March 2024, showed:- The facility will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion and electronic transmission of MDS in accordance with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, supporting resident care planning, quality outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy;- MDS assessments are scheduled according to the CMS-required timeframes, including admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change;- Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) are selected to reflect the resident's most accurate clinical status;- Routine internal audits are conducted to monitor MDS accuracy, documentation support, and timeliness of completion and transmission;- Audit findings are reported to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual showed:- The Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of an assessment drives the due date of the next assessment. The next non-comprehensive assessment is due within 92 days after the ARD of the most recent Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA - Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, which improved the quality of care in nursing homes over the last twenty years by setting federal standards of how care should be provided to residents) assessment (ARD of previous OBRA assessment (Admission, Annual, Quarterly, Significant Change in Status, or Significant Correction assessment) + 92 calendar days);- The Quarterly assessment is an OBRA non-comprehensive assessment for a resident that must be completed at least every 92 days following the previous OBRA assessment of any type. It is used to track a resident's status between comprehensive assessments to ensure critical indicators of gradual change in a resident's status are monitored. As such, not all MDS items appear on the Quarterly assessment. The ARD must be not more than 92 days after the ARD of the most recent OBRA assessment of any type;- The MDS completion date is the ARD + 14 calendar days. 1. Review of Resident #3's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- An annual MDS assessment with an ARD of 08/20/25 and completed on 09/03/25;- A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/20/25, incomplete and unsubmitted;- The facility failed to complete a quarterly MDS assessment within 92 days of the prior MDS assessment. 2. Review of Resident #33's medical record showed:- admitted on [DATE];- A significant change MDS assessment with an ARD of 09/05/25 and completed on 09/16/25;- A quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], incomplete and unsubmitted;- The facility failed to complete a quarterly MDS assessment within 92 days of the prior MDS assessment. During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator and MDS Coordinator said they would expect MDS assessments to be completed per the RAI Manual timeframes.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 640 E

Finding Description

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to electronically transmit Minimum Data Set assessments (MDS, a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility) in a timely manner and in accordance with guidelines for five residents (Resident #1, #2, #3, #33, and #36) of 18 sampled residents and one resident (Resident #8) outside the sample. The facility census was 76.Review of the facility's policy, MDS Assessments, revised March 2024, showed:- The facility will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion and electronic transmission of MDS in accordance with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, supporting resident care planning, quality outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy;- MDS assessments are scheduled according to the CMS-required timeframes, including admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change;- Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) are selected to reflect the resident's most accurate clinical status;- Routine internal audits are conducted to monitor MDS accuracy, documentation support, and timeliness of completion and transmission;- Audit findings are reported to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual for assessment transmission showed the following:- Comprehensive assessments must be transmitted electronically within 14 days of the care plan completion date;- All other MDS assessments must be submitted within 14 days of the MDS completion date.1. Review of Resident #1's medical record showed: - An annual MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 02/19/25;- The annual MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 03/24/25 (19 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 05/22/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 07/11/25 (36 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 08/22/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 09/12/25 (seven days late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.2. Review of Resident #2's medical record showed:- A quarterly MDS assessment completion date of 03/07/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 04/11/25 (21 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 06/06/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 07/25/25 (35 days late);- A significant change MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 10/14/25;- The significant change MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 11/03/25 (six days late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.3. Review of Resident #3's medical record showed:- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 03/05/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 04/11/25 (23 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 06/05/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 07/25/25 (36 days late);- An annual MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 09/03/25;- The annual MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 09/18/25 (one day late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.4. Review of Resident #8's medical record showed:- An annual MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 04/23/25;- The annual MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 06/06/25 (30 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 07/24/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 08/15/25 (eight days late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.5. Review of Resident #33's medical record showed:- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 08/07/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 08/22/25 (one day late);- A significant change MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 09/16/25;- The significant change MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 10/17/25 (17 days late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.6. Review of Resident #36's medical record showed:- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 02/19/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 03/12/25 (seven days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 05/22/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 07/11/25 (36 days late);- A quarterly MDS assessment with a completion date of 08/22/25;- The quarterly MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 09/12/25 (seven days late);- An annual MDS assessment with a care plan completion date of 11/19/25;- The annual MDS assessment transmitted and accepted on 12/15/25 (12 days late);- The facility failed to ensure the MDS assessments were transmitted electronically within 14 days of the completion date.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator and MDS Coordinator said they would expect MDS assessments to be completed per the RAI Manual timeframes.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 641 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to document an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility staff) for eight residents (Resident #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #33, #36, and #52) out of 18 sampled residents and one resident (Resident #25) outside the sample. The facility's census was 76.Review of the facility's policy, MDS Assessments, revised March 2024, showed:
- The facility will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion and electronic transmission of MDS in accordance with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, supporting resident care planning, quality outcomes, and reimbursement accuracy;
- MDS assessments are scheduled according to the CMS-required timeframes, including admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change;
- Assessment Reference Dates (ARDs) are selected to reflect the resident's most accurate clinical status;
- All MDS responses must be supported by nursing notes, therapy documentation, physician orders, care plans, flow sheets, and assessments;
- Discrepancies between documentation and MDS responses are resolved prior to completion;
- A comprehensive review is conducted to ensure internal consistency, logical coding, and alignment with clinical documentation;
- Errors or omissions are corrected prior to locking the assessment;
- Corrections are made following CMS correction and modification guidelines;
- Routine internal audits are conducted to monitor MDS accuracy, documentation support, and timeliness of completion and transmission;
- Audit findings are reported to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
1. Review of Resident #1's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, history of falling, difficulty in walking, and pain in low back.
- Side rail assessment, dated 09/11/25, showed use of one side rail to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility.
Observation of the resident's bed on 01/07/26 at 10:49 A.M., showed one half rail on the right side and one grab bar on the left side of the bed in upright positions.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/25/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
2. Review of Resident #2's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of muscle weakness, repeated falls, Alzheimer's dementia (a progressive brain disorder that destroys memory, thinking and the ability to perform simple tasks) and hemiplegia (paralysis of one entire side of the body).
- Side rail assessment, dated 10/27/25, showed use of one side rail to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility.
Observations of the resident showed:
- On 01/06/2026 at 10:55 A.M., the resident lay in bed with left side half rail in the upright position;
- On 01/09/2026 at 2:27 P.M., the resident lay in bed with left side half rail in the upright position.
Review of the resident's significant change MDS assessment, dated 10/01/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
3. Review of Resident #4's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of muscle weakness, need for assistance with personal care, lack of coordination, left humerus (upper arm bone) fracture, and left femur (upper leg bone) fracture.
- Side rail assessment, dated 11/03/25, documented side rails/grab bar a medical necessity due to left humeral fracture, left hip fracture and to improve bed mobility;
Observations of the resident's bed showed:
- On 01/06/26 at 10:32 A.M., an enabler bar on the right side of the bed in the upright position;
- On 01/07/26 at 1:45 P.M., an enabler bar on the right side of the bed in the upright position;
Review of the resident's admission MDS assessment, dated 11/09/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
4. Review of Resident #5's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, unsteadiness on feet, and abnormalities of gait and mobility.
- Side rail assessment, dated 12/03/25, showed use of one side rail to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility.
Observation of the resident on 01/08/26 at 10:31 A.M., showed the resident sat in a wheelchair next to his/her bed with left side half rail in the upright position.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/25/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
5. Review of Resident #6's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of pain, muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, unsteadiness on feet, and lack of coordination.
- Side rail assessment, dated 11/05/25, showed use of one grab assist bar to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility.
Observation of the resident on 01/06/26 at 11:20 A.M., showed the resident sat in a wheelchair next to his/her bed with right side grab assist bar in the upright position.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/07/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
6. Review of Resident #25's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of congestive heart failure (CHF-chronic condition in which heart muscles no longer pump blood effectively, causing fluid to build up in the lungs and other parts of the body), muscle weakness, and low back pain;
- Side rail assessment, dated 10/15/25, grab assist bar to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility.
Observation on 01/06/26 at 11:00 A.M., showed grab bar raised on left side of bed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/15/25, showed:
- Section P0100, Physical Restraints, coded for daily use of side rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
7. Resident #33's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a lung condition that blocks airflow, making it hard to breathe), muscle weakness and lack of coordination;
- Side rail assessment, dated 12/03/25, showed grab assist bar in place to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility and transfers.
Observations of the resident's bed showed:
- On 01/06/26 at 11:20 A.M., the resident sat in recliner with a grab bar up on the left side of the bed;
- On 01/08/26 at 10:06 A.M., the resident sat in recliner with his/her eyes closed with a grab bar up on the left side of the bed;
Review of the resident's MDS assessments showed:
- A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 07/24/25, with Section P0100, Physical Restraints, coded for daily use of side rails;
- A significant change MDS assessment, dated 09/05/25, with Section P0100, Physical Restraints, coded for daily use of side rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
8. Review of Resident #36's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, pain, muscle weakness, and unsteadiness on feet.
Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated January 2026, showed:
- An order for Seroquel (an antipsychotic (works by altering brain chemistry to help reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking) 25 milligrams (mg), one tablet orally twice a day, dated 06/18/25 and discontinued 10/28/25;
- An order for Seroquel 25 mg one tablet orally at bedtime, dated 10/28/25.
Review of the Note from the Pharmacist to Attending Physician/Prescriber, dated 10/28/25, showed:
- The resident had an order for Seroquel 25 mg one tablet orally twice a day;
- The physician agreed with the dose reduction and decreased the Seroquel dose to 25 mg at bedtime, signed by the physician on 10/28/25.
Review of the resident's annual MDS assessment, dated 11/06/25, showed:
- N0415A1 marked the resident received antipsychotic medication in the seven-day lookback period;
- N0450A marked the resident received antipsychotic medication on a routine basis only;
- N0450B marked no gradual dose reduction (GDR) had been attempted;
- N0450D marked the physician documented GDR as clinically contraindicated;
- N0450E marked 10/28/25 as the date the physician documented GDR as clinically contraindicated;
- The facility failed to capture the GDR from 10/28/25 on the MDS.
9. Review of Resident #52's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of pain in leg, muscle spasm, pain in right shoulder, muscle weakness, and lack of coordination.
-Side rail assessment, dated 10/20/25, grab/assist bar times two to keep resident as independent as possible with bed mobility;
Observations of the resident's bed showed:
- On 01/06/26 at 10:35 A.M., right and left upper enabler bars in the upright position;
- On 01/07/26 at 1:55 P.M., an enabler bar on the left side of the bed in the upright position;
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS assessment, dated 09/02/25, showed:
- Section P0100 Physical Restraints coded for daily use of bed rails;
- The facility failed to accurately code the MDS assessment by coding side rail use as a restraint.
During an interview on 01/09/26 at 9:50 A.M., the Administrator said there were no restraints in the building besides side rails and half rails, but she felt like none of those were restraints.
During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator and the MDS Coordinator said they would expect the MDS assessments to be coded accurately.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 812 D

Finding Description

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to serve food in a manner to reduce the risk of cross contamination and food borne illness by touching the residents' items and food with bare hands. The facility census was 76. Review of the policy, Infection Control with Meals, undated, showed:- The facility maintains strict infection control practices during all aspects of meal service to protect residents, staff, and visitors. Proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), food handling techniques, and environmental sanitation shall be followed in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regulations;- Hand hygiene must be performed before handling food or meal trays; before and after assisting a resident with eating; after contact with bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces; and after removing gloves;- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used unless hands are visibly soiled, in which case soap and water are required;- Gloves are worn when directly handling food; contact with bodily fluids is anticipated;- Gloves are changed between residents and tasks.Review of the facility's policy, Handwashing, revised 03/29/23, showed:- Soap and water are required for hand hygiene when: hands are visibly soiled, and/or after caring for a resident with diarrheal infection such as (C. Diff- Clostridium Difficile, a contagious bacteria that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon and is spread by spores found in feces), after potential exposure to body fluid, before and after eating or handling food and or after the personal use of the toilet;- Alcohol-based hand rub may be used for all other hand hygiene opportunities;- Hand hygiene is to be performed (including but not limited to): prior to caring for a resident, after caring for a resident including after removing gloves, before and after assisting a resident with meals, and after contact with a resident's mucous membranes and body fluids or excretions. Observation on 01/06/26 of the noon meal in the Creative Care Unit showed:- At 12:43 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, Nurse Aide (NA) F served Resident #45, and touched both straws with bare hands on the drinking end as he/she put them in the resident's cup; - At 12:55 P.M., NA F and NA G removed Resident #42's and Resident #8's plates and cups from table and did not perform hand hygiene; - At 12:57 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA G took Resident #66's straw from the resident's hand, touched the drinking end of the straw with his/her bare hands, and put it back in the resident's cup; - At 1:00 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F took the wrapped silverware from Resident #19's tray, removed a fork and handed it to Resident #13, then put the spoon and napkin back on Resident #19's tray; - At 1:04 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F obtained a new straw for Resident #8, opened it and touched the drinking end of the straw, put the straw in the resident's cup, then went back to Resident #29 and cut a bite of meatball sandwich for the resident, touching the bun with his/her bare left hand as he/she cut with his/her right hand on the resident's fork. NA F, without performing hand hygiene, then walked around the table to Resident #45, moved the resident's plate back and touched all the resident's cups and moved them in front of the resident; - At 1:08 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F picked up Resident #69's napkin, picked up tater tots from the table with the napkin and put them in the resident's plate, then left the napkin on the table near the resident. NA F picked up the resident's fork, speared a tater tot and handed the fork to the resident; - At 1:11 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F walked over to Resident #13, picked up a tater tot off the table with his/her bare hand and put it back on the resident's tray; - At 1:13 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F picked up Resident #45's cup and handed it to the resident. NA G, without performing hand hygiene, placed all of Resident #36's used plates and utensils on a tray and took it to the rack; - At 1:15 P.M., NA G asked to see Resident #45's painted fingernails and held both the resident's hands in his/her bare hands. NA G, without performing hand hygiene, took Resident #69's used straw, obtained a new one, opened it, touched the drinking end of the straw, and put it in the resident's cup with bare hands. NA F picked up Resident #56's used tray, put it on the rack and did not perform hand hygiene; - At 1:28 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F obtained a paper towel, wet it, and wiped Resident #13's hands. NA F, without performing hand hygiene, obtained a paper towel for Resident #19, wet it, and wiped Resident #19's hands. NA F obtained a paper towel to dry Resident #19's hands. NA F then washed his/her own hands. Observation on 01/08/26 of the noon meal in the Creative Care Unit showed:- At 12:35 P.M., without performing hand hygiene, NA F opened a creamer packet and used his/her bare fingers on the inside to push the sides of the packet open for Resident #13, who then put the creamer in his/her coffee;- At 12:36 P.M., Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) J, without performing hand hygiene, assisted Resident #56 with lunch; - At 12:50 P.M., CNA I assisted Resident #19 with eating and, without performing hand hygiene, assisted Resident #61 with eating.During an interview on 01/08/26 at 1:00 P.M., NA F and NA G said they learn skills, including feeding, before they came here for clinicals. They started CNA classes in December and they end in April. They learned about infection control. There was some stuff about infection control in the textbook. They should wash hands every time they do resident care. When serving lunch, before they start and after they're done, was what they do. They should not touch bare food or the drinking end of straws. They should sanitize/wash hands after feeding one person and before they feed another. They didn't really touch any of the residents' food, they just took the foil and plastic wrap off. They should not put food on a tray from the table with bare hands. During an interview on 01/08/26 at 1:15 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) H said before the aides came and did clinicals, they learn over 60 skills. They did go through infection control. That was one of the requirements before they came into the clinical setting. They should be performing hand hygiene before they start, in between residents, and after they were finished. They should not touch food with bare hands, or the drinking ends of straws. During an interview on 01/09/26 at 12:08 P.M., the Infection Preventionist (IP) said the nurse on 200 hall was responsible for students in the unit. When asked who would be responsible when there was no nurse on the unit, he/she said the students were assigned to CNAs, but it depended on the rotation. He/She wasn't 100% certain how that went. He/She would expect students to follow the facility's infection control policy, including performing hand hygiene. During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator and the Director of Nursing said they would expect employees and students to perform hand hygiene prior to serving residents, anytime they were touching a food, after tasks, if hands were soiled, touching trash, sneezing, and coughing. Staff should not touch food with bare hands, nor should they touch the drinking end of the straw with bare hands.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 880 D

Finding Description

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices to prevent the development and transmission of infection during medication administration for four residents (Resident #2, #4, #15 and #16) out of nine sampled residents. The facility's census was 76.Review of the facility's policy, Glove-Technique-non-sterile, undated, showed:- The facility will use glove technique to prevent the transmission of infectious organisms, provide personal protection and adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations dictating staff safety.Review of the facility's policy, Handwashing, revised 03/29/23, showed:- Soap and water are required for hand hygiene when: hands are visibly soiled, and/or after caring for a resident with diarrheal infection such as (C. Diff - Clostridium Difficile - a contagious bacteria that causes diarrhea and inflammation of the colon and is spread by spores found in feces), after potential exposure to body fluid, before and after eating or handling food and or after the personal use of the toilet;- Alcohol-based hand rub may be used for all other hand hygiene opportunities;- Hand hygiene is to be performed (including but not limited to): prior to caring for a resident; prior to performing a procedure such as blood glucose monitoring; for catheter care; when moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site, such as when changing a brief or wound dressing; after caring for a resident including after removing gloves; before and after entering isolation precaution settings; and before and after assisting a resident with meals; before and after assisting a resident with personal care; and after contact with a resident's mucous membranes and body fluids or excretions; and after handling soiled or used linens, bedpans catheters, and urinals.Review of the facility's policy, Infection Control-Medication Administration, dated 04/17/23, showed:- It is the policy of the facility to ensure that appropriate infection prevention and control measures are taken to prevent the spread of infection in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, and national guidelines;- Hand hygiene is performed prior to handling any medication;- Verify the resident's identity, verify medication name, order, dosage, route, time;- Document medication taken or refused;- Expired medications are to be properly discarded.Review of the facility's policy, Crushed Medication, dated May 2007, showed:- The facility will ensure medications are crushed safely and appropriately for residents who have difficulty swallowing, while maintaining medication effectiveness, resident safety, and regulatory compliance;- Medications may only be crushed when: a prescriber order authorizes or the resident has a documented swallowing difficulty and pharmacy has verified crushability;- Orders must specify the method of administration (e.g., applesauce, pudding);- Perform hand hygiene and don gloves as appropriate;- Mix crushed medications with the ordered food or liquid vehicle;- Administer immediately after preparation;- Document medication administration per medication administration record (MAR).1. Observation on 01/08/26 at 10:55 A.M., showed:- Certified Medication Technician (CMT) A sanitized his/her hands;- CMT A retrieved eye drops from the medication cart;- CMT A entered Resident #4's room and administered one eye drop to the left eye;- CMT A failed to don gloves prior to eye drop administration.2. Observation on 01/08/26 at 11:12 A.M., showed:- CMT A sanitized his/her hands;- CMT A popped two medications out of the medication cards into a small pill cup, then poured two capsules into the same pill cup;- CMT A placed an ungloved finger into the pill cup trying to separate the medications;- CMT A picked up the two capsules from the pill cup with ungloved hands and emptied the contents of the capsules into another pill cup;- CMT A crushed the other two medications and placed the contents in the same pill cup as the contents of the capsules and mixed with pudding;- CMT A administered the medication to Resident #2;- CMT A sanitized his/her hands.3. Observation on 01/08/26 at 11:20 A.M., showed: - CMT A washed his/her hands;- CMT A retrieved eye drops from the medication cart;- CMT A entered Resident #15's room and administered eye drops to the left and right eyes;- CMT A obtained a tissue and blotted the left eye and then blotted the right eye with the same tissue;- CMT A failed to don gloves prior to eye drop administration.During an interview on 01/08/26 at 2:58 P.M., CMT A said he/she should probably wear gloves when administering eye drops and thought that it was ok to use the same tissue when blotting left and right eyes after eye drop administration and that no one had ever told him/her different. He/She guessed that gloves should be worn when touching medications and when emptying out capsules.4. Observation on 01/08/26 at 11:35 A.M., showed:- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B obtained supplies for blood sugar checks;- LPN B sanitized his/her hands;- LPN B answered the telephone at the nurse's station;- LPN B did not sanitize his/her hands and donned gloves;- LPN B obtained a finger stick blood sugar (FSBS) on Resident #16; - LPN B removed gloves and did not sanitize or wash his/her hands.5. Observation on 01/08/26 at 11:38 A.M., showed:- LPN B did not wash or sanitize his/her hands and obtained a reading from Resident #2's Dexcom (a continuous blood sugar monitoring system that helps track blood sugar levels in real time without routine finger pricks);- LPN B donned gloves, wiped the tip of the insulin pen with an alcohol wipe, and primed the insulin pen;- LPN B administered the prescribed amount of insulin to Resident #2;- LPN B removed gloves and did not sanitize or wash his/her hands.During an interview on 01/08/26 at 2:52 P.M., LPN B said he/she should sanitize his/her hands before and after checking blood sugars and in between residents. He/She typically liked to keep hand sanitizer on the cart, but there was none on there today. During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and the Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility) Coordinator said that they would expect staff to wear gloves during eye drop administration, and for staff to use a separate tissue to blot each eye separately after eye drops were administered, and for staff to sanitize hands between glove changes and in between residents receiving blood sugar checks and insulin administration.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 909 D

Finding Description

Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to conduct regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses, side rails, and enabler bars as part of a regular maintenance program for three residents (Residents #2, #4, and #5) out of 7 sampled residents. The facility's census was 76. Review of the facility's policy, Bed Rails, reviewed 06/21/21, showed:- It is the policy to prevent entrapment and other safety hazards associated with bed rail use;- Assess the resident for risk of entrapment from bed rails prior to installation;- When installing or maintaining bed rails, the maintenance department staff will follow the manufacturer's recommendations and specifications or provide another bed or appropriate alternative in accordance with individual bed inspections;- The maintenance department will conduct regular inspection of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails, as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment.1. Review of Resident #2's medical record showed a maintenance inspection for the side rail completed on 01/09/26, more than six months after application of the side rail.Observations of the resident showed:- On 01/06/2026 at 10:55 A.M., the resident lay in bed with left side half rail in the upright position;- On 01/09/2026 at 2:27 P.M., the resident lay in bed with left side half rail in the upright position.2. Review of Resident #4's medical record showed a maintenance inspection for the side rail completed on 01/09/26, more than a year after application of the side rail.Observations of the resident showed:- On 01/06/26 at 10:32 A.M., the resident sat in a wheelchair next to his/her bed with right enabler bar in the upright position;- On 01/07/26 at 1:45 P.M., the resident sat in a wheelchair next to his/her bed with right enabler bar in the upright position.3. Review of Resident #5's medical record showed no maintenance inspection for the side rails.Observation of the resident on 01/08/26 at 10:31 A.M. showed the resident sat in a wheelchair next to his/her bed with left side half rail in the upright position.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 10:31 A.M., the Administrator said entrapment assessments should have been completed at the time of installation and regular inspections were being completed by the Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility) Coordinator, but the logs were not kept.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 2:33 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) C said certain nurses were trained to do entrapment assessments at the time of installation, and if a rail was reported loose, he/she would fill out a maintenance requisition.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 3:52 P.M., Maintenance Technician D said the maintenance department did not perform regular inspections of bed rails or entrapment assessments.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 3:55 P.M., the Maintenance Director said maintenance did not perform entrapment assessments or routine inspections for bed rails.During an interview on 01/09/26 at 4:05 P.M., the Administrator said that bed rail entrapment assessments should be completed when bed rails were installed, and when there was any change in the resident or changes to the bed. The Administrator said that he/she would expect maintenance to check the bed rails when there was an issue. The MDS Coordinator did the maintenance assessments and tried to do them quarterly, but had been throwing them away after they were completed. There were no routine checks done by maintenance, only work orders, and nursing staff fill out the work orders and send to maintenance.
Event ID: 1DFDC3
Tag 909 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to conduct regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses and side rails as part of a regular maintenance program for six residents (Residents #1, #14, #19, #40, #55, and #68) out of 19 sampled residents. The facility's census was 91.
The facility did not provide side rail maintenance policies.
Review of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) documents entitled, Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, dated [DATE], showed 413 people died as a result of entrapment events in the United States. Further review revealed those among the most vulnerable for these entrapment type events are elderly patients and residents, especially those who are frail, confused, restless, or who have uncontrolled body movement.
Review of the FDA document entitled, Practice Hospital Bed Safety, dated February 2013, showed different potential zones of entrapment. The guidance characterizes the head, neck, and chest as key body parts that are at risk for entrapment.
1. Review of Resident #1's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 2:18 P.M., and [DATE] at 9:30 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with four padded half rails in the upright position on both sides of the bed.
2. Review of Resident #14's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 7:37 A.M., and 9:48 A.M., and [DATE] at 7:45 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with the upper left and both lower half side rails in the upright position.
3. Review of Resident #19's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 10:26 A.M., and [DATE] at 8:56 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with both upper half side rails in the upright position.
4. Review of Resident #40's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 2:07 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed with an upside down U shaped assist bar to the right side of the bed.
5. Review of Resident #55's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 2:10 P.M., and [DATE] at 2:10 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed with an upside down U shaped assist bar on the right side of the bed up against the wall and a half side rail on the left side of of the bed.
6. Review of Resident #68's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- No documentation of a maintenance assessment for side rails.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 10:50 A.M., [DATE] at 1:45 P.M., and [DATE] at 8:56 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with both upper half side rails in the upright position.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:45 A.M., the Maintenance Director said maintenance placed the bed rails after the nursing assessment was completed. Maintenance replaced the rails if the staff reported they were loose. They did not perform any bed or entrapment assessments.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:15P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the maintenance department checked the side rails regularly but that they didn't document it anywhere.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:14 P.M., the Administrator said she expects maintenance to regularly inspect the side rails for entrapment risks.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 689 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #6) out of six sampled residents was transferred with safe transfer techniques. The facility census was 91.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Two Person Transfer Using Gait Belt, not dated, showed:
- Adjust bed height if needed to ensure bed is in locked position;
- Position chair/geri-chair/wheelchair at side of the bed, facing head of the bed;
- Lock chair wheels;
- Apply gait belt;
- Stand with one staff on each side of the resident;
- Place your hands underneath the belt with one hand in the back and one hand in the front. Inform the resident that you will assist to stand/transfer;
- Pivot your body and the resident's body toward the bed;
- One staff to place his/her forearms around the resident's shoulders while the other staff places his/her
forearms behind the resident's knees/calves.
1. Review of Resident #6's medical record showed;
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to attack the peripheral nervous system, leading to nerve inflammation and muscle weakness), burkitt lymphoma (aggressive non-[NAME] B-cell lymphoma), muscle weakness, high blood pressure), anxiety disorder (a mental health condition that causes people to feel excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday activities or events), and left hand contracture (a condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand);
- Assistance of two staff for transfers needed;
- Cognitively impaired;
- Received hospice services.
Review of the resident's quartely Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by the facility staff), dated 05/16/24, showed:
- Substantial/maximal assistance needed with eating, oral hygiene, and upper body dressing;
- Resident is dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, shower/bathe, lower body dressing, and putting on/taking off footwear.
Observation of the resident on 08/21/24 at 1:37 P.M., showed:
- The resident sat in a tilt-in-space wheelchair (a specialized wheelchair);
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) H and CNI I transferred the resident from the wheelchair to the bed without a gait belt;
- CNA H placed his/her left arm under the resident's left upper arm with CNA H's right hand holding the back of the resident's pants and CNA I placed his/her right arm under the resident's right upper arm with CNA I's left hand holding the back of the resident's pants;
- CNA H and CNA I lifted the resident up with pulling up on the back of the resident's pants to transfer from the chair to the bed;
- CNA H and CNA I performed incontinent care;
- CNA H and CNA I transferred the resident back to the wheelchair from the bed without a gait belt;
- CNA H placed his/her left arm under the resident's left upper arm with CNA H's right hand holding the back of the resident's pants and CNA I placed his/her right arm under the resident's right upper arm with CNA I's left hand holding the back of the resident's pants.
During interview on 08/21/24 at 2:20 P.M., with CNA H and CNA I, they both said that they feel it's safe to transfer resident's without using a gait belt as long as you have someone on each side with one arm each under resident's upper arms and hold back of pants during transfer.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 11:13 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said he/she would expect staff to use proper techniques in transferring all residents.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 11:25 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) E said he/she would expect staff to use proper transfer techniques as needed to transfer residents.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 700 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess residents for the risk of entrapment and review possible risks and benefits of bed rails prior to installation or use. The facility also failed to obtain informed consent from the resident or if applicable, the resident representative for six residents (Resident #1, #14, #19, #40, #55, and #68) out of 19 sampled residents. The facility census was 91.
The facility did not provide a bed rail policy.
Review of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) documents entitled, Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment, dated [DATE], showed 413 people died as a result of entrapment events in the United States. Further review revealed those among the most vulnerable for these entrapment type events are elderly patients and residents, especially those who are frail, confused, restless, or who have uncontrolled body movement.
Review of the FDA document entitled, Practice Hospital Bed Safety, dated February 2013, showed seven different potential zones of entrapment. The guidance characterizes the head, neck, and chest as key body parts that are at risk for entrapment.
Review of the FDA document entitled, Guide to Bed Safety Rails in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Home Health Care: The Facts, showed the potential risks of bed rails may include:
- Strangling, suffocating, bodily injury or death when patients or part of their body are caught between rails or between the bed rails and mattress;
- More serious injuries from falls when patients climb over rails;
- Skin bruising, cuts, and scrapes;
- Inducing agitated behavior when bed rails are used as a restraint;
- Feeling isolated or unnecessarily restricted;
- Preventing patients, who are able to get out of bed, from performing routine activities such as going to the bathroom or retrieving something from a closet.
1. Review of Resident #1's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of quadriplegia (partial or complete paralysis of both the arms and legs), obstructive hydrocephalus (a blockage of the cerebral spinal fluid pathways), convulsions (rapid, involuntary muscle contractions that cause uncontrollable shaking and limb movement), and intracranial (within the skull) injury without loss of consciousness;
- Side rail assessments, dated [DATE] and [DATE], documented four half rails will be used and padded for seizure precautions for the resident;
- An order for side rail times four with rail pads for seizure precautions, dated [DATE];
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federal mandated assessment completed by facility staff), dated [DATE], showed:
- Severe cognitive impairment;
- Dependent for bed mobility;
- Did not use bed rails.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on [DATE], showed:
- Resident was a low fall risk;
- Half rail times four with padding for seizure precautions;
- Resident required extensive/total dependence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 2:18 P.M., and [DATE] at 9:30 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with four padded half bed rails in the upright position on both sides of the bed.
2. Review of Resident #14's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of quadriplegia and muscle weakness;
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
- No cognitive impairment;
- Dependent for bed mobility;
- Did not use bedrails.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on [DATE], showed:
- Resident was a low fall risk;
- Side rail times two;
- Resident was total dependence of all ADLs.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] and 9:48 A.M., and [DATE] at 7:45 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with upper left and both lower side rails in the upright position.
During an interview on [DATE] at 10:29 A.M., the resident said the bed rails were used to prevent him/her from rolling out of bed.
3. Review of Resident #19's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, lack of coordination, history of falling, and cognitive communication deficit;
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
- Moderately impaired cognition;
- Dependent for bed mobility;
- Did not use bedrails.
Review of the resident's care plan, dated [DATE], showed:
- Resident was at risk for falls;
- Side rails times two;
- Resident was total dependence for transfers.
Observations of the resident on [DATE] at 10:26 A.M. and [DATE] at 8:56 A.M., showed the resident lay in bed with both upper half side rails in the upright position.
During an interview on [DATE] at 8:56 A.M., the resident said he/she used the side rails to position him/herself in bed.
4. Review of Resident #40's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of dementia (a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily life), colostomy (a surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall), encephalopathy (any brain disease that alters brain function or structure), atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow), diverticulosis (a condition in which small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract), and repeated falls;
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
- Severe cognitive impairment;
- Supervision for bed mobility;
- Did not use bed rails.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on [DATE], showed:
- Resident was a high fall risk;
- Side rail times one.
Observation of the resident on [DATE] at 2:07 P.M., showed the resident lay in bed with an upside down U shaped assist bar attached to the right side of the bed.
5. Review of Resident #55's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions), muscle weakness, difficultly in walking, and high blood pressure;
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] showed:
- Severe cognitive impairment;
- Dependent for bed mobility;
- Did not use bedrails.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on [DATE], showed:
- Resident is a high fall risk;
- Grab assist bar times one;
- Resident was an assist of two for ADLs and Hoyer lift (an assistive device that allows residents to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places by the use of electrical or hydraulic power) for transfers.
Observation on [DATE] at 2:10 P.M., of the resident's incontinence care showed:
- The resident lay in bed with an upside down U shaped assist bar on the right side of the bed up against the wall and a half side rail on the left side of the bed;
- The Resident was not able to use the assist bar to assist in bed mobility.
Observation on [DATE] at 2:10 P.M. of the resident showed he/she lay in bed with an assist bar on the right side of the bed up against the wall and a half side rail on the left side of the bed.
6. Review of Resident #68's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of type 2 diabetes mellitus (a condition that happens because of a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as a fuel), anxiety disorder (a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities), restless leg syndrome, high blood pressure, atherosclerotic heart disease (the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls), atrial fibrillation, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe);
- No documentation of an informed consent signed explaining the risks and benefits;
- No documentation of an entrapment assessment completed.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
- Severe cognitive impairment;
- Independence with bed mobility;
- Did not use bed rails.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on [DATE], showed:
- Resident was a high fall risk;
- Side rails times one for bed mobility;
- Resident needed assistance with ADLs.
Observation on [DATE] at 10:50 A.M., and [DATE] at 8:56 A.M., of the resident showed he/she lay in bed with a half bed rail on the left side and the right side of the bed against the wall.
Observation on [DATE] at 1:45 P.M., of the resident showed he/she sat on the edge of the bed with half bed side rail attached to left side of the bed.
During an interview on [DATE] at 3:28 P.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) B said residents were assessed upon admission and as needed for side rails. If side rails were needed, they were care planned, a side rail assessment was completed, an order and signed consent were obtained, and he/she was unaware of any bed assessment or entrapment assessment.
During an interview on [DATE] at 1:10 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect side rail risks and benefits to be explained to the resident or their representative at admission or when side rail use was initiated. The facility did not have the resident or their representative sign anything indicating their understanding of the risks and benefits.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 880 D

Finding Description

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices during wound care for two residents (Residents #14 and #71) out of three sampled residents, catheter (a tube that inserted into the bladder to drain urine) care for one resident (Resident #14) out of two sampled residents, and while passing trays during meal time. The facility's census was 91.
Review of the facility's policy titled Infection Control, dated 08/12/19, showed:
- Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO's) that employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities;
- Nursing staff initiates EBP for any resident that has a wound or indwelling catheter medical device, without secretions or excretions that are unable to be covered or contained and are not known to be infected or colonized with any MDRO's;
- Nursing staff ensures the resident and staff are aware of the need to use EBP and that the necessary supplies are provided;
- Provide readily available personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns and gloves;
- Good handwashing using soap and water or waterless antiseptic before and after each resident contact, after using the bathroom, after handling soiled material, and after eating is mandatory for all staff.
1. Observation on 08/20/24 at 9:28 A.M., of Resident #14's catheter care showed:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) D did not put on a gown prior to beginning the catheter care;
- LPN C provided catheter care to the resident while CNA D assisted;
- During the catheter care, LPN C and CNA D leaned against the resident and the resident's bed;
- LPN C and CNA D failed to wear a gown for EBP.
2. Observation on 08/20/24 at 9:48 A.M., of Resident #14's wound care showed:
- LPN C and CNA D did not put on a gown prior to providing the wound care;
- LPN C provided wound care to the resident while CNA D assisted;
- During the dressing change, LPN C and CNA D leaned against the resident and the resident's bed;
- LPN C and CNA D failed to wear a gown for EBP.
During an interview on 08/20/24 at 2:06 P.M., CNA D said they did not wear any extra PPE for residents with catheters or wounds unless the resident had an infection.
During an interview on 08/20/24 at 2:10 P.M., LPN C said no extra precautions were initiated for residents with catheters or wounds unless the resident had an infection and needed isolation.
3. Observation on 08/22/24 at 11:05 A.M., of Resident #71's wound care showed:
- LPN E did not put on a gown prior to beginning the wound care;
- LPN E provided wound care to the resident;
- LPN E failed to wear a gown for EBP.
During an interview on 08/20/24 at 2:23 P.M., the Infection Preventionist said the facility did not currently use EBP because they did not have any residents who were colonized with a MDRO.
4. Observation on 08/21/24 of the lunch meal in the assisted dining room showed:
- At 12:35 P.M., Nursing Assistant (NA) G delivered a resident's meal tray, touched the trash can lid with his/her bare hands while discarding trash, did not perform hand hygiene, and delivered another resident's meal tray;
- At 12:36 P.M., Universal Worker (UW) F delivered a meal tray to a resident, touched the trash can lid with his/her bare hands while discarding trash, did not perform hand hygiene, and delivered another resident's meal tray;
- At 12:37 P.M., NA G delivered a meal tray to a resident, touched the trash can lid with his/her bare hands while discarding trash, did not perform hand hygiene, opened a resident's silverware for them;
- At 12:38 P.M., NA G delivered a meal tray to a resident, touched the trash can lid with his/her bare hands while discarding trash, did not perform hand hygiene, and assisted a resident to eat;
- At 12:45 P.M. UW F delivered a meal tray to a resident, touched the trash can lid with his/her bare hands while discarding trash, did not perform hand hygiene, delivered another resident's meal tray, and touched the resident's straw when placing it in the resident's cup.
During an interview on 08/21/24 at 3:33 P.M., NA G said hand washing or sanitizing should be done before passing trays, before assisting a resident to eat, and after touching the trash can.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 9:18 A.M., UW F said that he/she would wash or sanitize hands after touching the trash can with both hands but that he/she just used one finger to lift the trash can lid, so he/she did not think hand washing was necessary.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 1:12 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said staff were expected to wash or sanitize their hands after touching soiled surfaces.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 1:15 P.M., the DON and the Administrator said staff were expected to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for EBP.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 604 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess and document for the use of a position change alarm (a device intended to monitor a resident's movement) to determine it if was a restraint (a device that limits a person's movement) and failed to obtain a physician's order for the device for five residents (Residents #59, #68, #84, #86, and #242) out of six sampled residents. The facility census was 91.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Restraint Protocol, not dated, showed:
- Contraindications for restraint use to include, at the very least, clinical contraindications, convenience of staff, or discipline of the resident;
- Practices for informing the resident and obtaining consent when clinically feasible, and documenting the consent in the resident's record;
- Practices for notifying the family or guardian, obtaining consent if the resident is unable to give consent, and documenting the consent in the resident's record;
- Practices guiding the removal of restraints when goals have been accomplished.
- The policy failed to identify the use of a position change alarm as a potential restraint.
1. Review of #59's medical record showed:
- admission date of 12/05/22;
- Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills), psychotic disturbance (a condition that causes people to lose touch with reality), unspecified lack of coordination (a muscle control problem that makes it difficult to coordinate movements), history of falling, spondylolisthesis of the lumbosacral region (a condition that occurs when the fifth lumbar vertebra moves forward and out of place, resting on top of the first sacral vertebra), and anxiety (a mental health condition that causes people to experience excessive, uncontrollable, and often irrational worry about everyday things);
- No documentation of a physician's order for a position change alarm;
- No documentation of a position change alarm assessment.
Review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by the facility staff), dated 07/24/24, showed a bed and chair alarm used.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised 05/04/24, showed:
- The resident at moderate risk for falls;
- A wheelchair alarm used as an intervention.
Observations of the resident on 08/20/24 at 11:00 A.M., 08/21/24 at 3:20 P.M., and 08/22/24 at 11:15 A.M., showed:
-The resident sat in a wheelchair in his/her room with a chair alarm attached to the back of the wheelchair and an alarm pad under his/her thighs and buttocks;
- The resident was unable to remove the chair alarm.
2. Review of Resident #68's medical record showed:
- admitted on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of type 2 diabetes mellitus (a condition that happens because of a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar as a fuel), anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, high blood pressure, atherosclerotic heart disease (the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), Cerebral Infarction (refers to damage to tissues in the brain due to a loss of oxygen to the area), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe);
- No documentation of a physician's order for a position change alarm;
- No documentation of a position change alarm assessment.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed:
- Severe cognitive impairment;
- Independence with bed mobility;
- A bed alarm and other alarm used.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised on 08/15/24, showed:
- Resident was a high fall risk;
- Resident had a bed alarm;
- Resident needed assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Observations of the resident on 08/19/24 at 10:50 A.M., 08/20/24 at 1:45 P.M., and 08/21/24 at 8:56 A.M. showed the resident lay in bed with a bed alarm in place under fitted bed sheet.
During an interview on 08/20/24 at 1:45 P.M. Resident #68 said the bed alarm kept him/her from moving around in the bed for fear of it going off.
3. Review of Resident #84's medical record showed:
- admission date of 04/25/24;
- Diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, dementia (a general term for a group of neurological conditions that affect the brain and cause a loss of cognitive functioning), unspecified lack of coordination, weakness, atherosclerotic heart disease, Sjogren syndrome with glomerular disease (a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs), osteoporosis (a condition in which there is a decrease in the amount and thickness of bone tissue), generalized anxiety disorder and difficulty walking;
- No documentation of a physician's order for a position change alarm;
- No documentation of a position change alarm assessment.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed a bed/chair and bed, chair, or motion sensor alarm not used.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised 08/21/24, showed:
- The resident at risk for falls;
- A bed alarm used as an intervention.
Observations of the resident on 08/20/24 at 11:25 A.M., 08/21/24 at 3:30 P.M., and 08/22/24 at 11:32 A.M., showed:
- The resident lay in bed with a bed alarm attached to the side of the bed and an alarm pad under his/her thighs and buttocks;
- The resident was unable to remove the bed alarm.
4. Review of Resident #86's medical record showed:
- admission date of 04/22/24;
- Diagnoses of Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia (a progressive brain disorder that causes movement problems, mental health issues, pain, and other health concerns), history of falling, dementia, muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, cognitive communication deficit (a difficulty with communication caused by a disruption in cognition);
- No documentation of a physician's order for a position change alarm;
- No documentation of a position change alarm assessment.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed a bed and chair alarm used.
Review of the resident's care plan, revised 08/21/24, showed:
- The resident at risk for falls;
- A wheelchair alarm used as an intervention.
Observations of the resident on 08/19/24 at 4:20 P.M., 08/20/24 at 11:30 P.M., and 08/22/24 at 11:40 A.M., showed:
- The resident lay in bed with a bed alarm attached to a alarm pad under his/her thighs and buttocks;
- The resident was unable to remove the bed alarm.
5. Review of Resident #242's medical record showed:
- admission date of 08/13/24;
- Diagnoses of senile degeneration of the brain (a decrease in cognitive abilities or mental decline), hyperlipidemia (an elevated level of lipids, like cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood), orthostatic hypotension, muscle weakness, repeated falls, high blood pressure, and adult failure to thrive (a gradual decline in older adults, often those with multiple chronic conditions);
- No documentation of a physician's order for a position change alarm;
- No documentation of a position change alarm assessment.
Review of the resident's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showed a bed/chair and bed, chair, or motion sensor alarm not used.
Observations of the resident on 08/19/24 at 10:10 A.M., 08/20/24 at 12:57 P.M., 08/21/24 at 10:45 A.M., and 08/22/24 at 10:15 A.M., showed:
- The resident sat in a recliner with a chair alarm attached to the side of the chair with an alarm pad under his/her thighs and buttocks;
- The resident was unable to remove the bed alarm.
During interview on 08/22/24 at 9:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she would not expect to see an order or an assessment for a bed/chair alarm due to them using only if a resident was a fall risk to prevent injuries. The decision to place the bed/chair alarm was the nurse's decision and would notify administration after alarm was in place and being used.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 9:45 A.M., the Administrator said that she would not expect to see an order or an assessment for a bed/chair alarm but would expect nurses to receive permission from her or the DON before using a bed/chair alarm.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 623 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident and/or the resident's representative in writing of a facility-initiated transfer when six residents (Resident #7, #47, #68, #71, #79, and #81) out of seven sampled residents transferred to the hospital. The facility's census was 91.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Transfer/Discharge Notice, dated 05/2017, showed:
- Before the facility transfers or discharges a resident, the facility will send a written notice to the resident in a language and manner reasonable calculated to be understood by the resident for planned and emergency discharges;
- The notice will also be sent to any resident representative.
1. Review of Resident #7's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 07/07/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
2. Review of Resident #47's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 02/18/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- The esident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 02/28/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE] or 02/28/24.
3. Review of Resident #68's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 05/28/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
4. Review of Resident #71's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 11/17/23, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 12/31/23, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE] or 12/31/23.
5. Review on 08/22/24 of Resident #79's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 04/02/234, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
6. Review of Resident #81's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 06/11/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation of written notification to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the resident's transfer to the hospital on [DATE].
During an interview on 08/21/24 at 9:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the facility just mailed a Transfer Notice form to the resident's representative. They mailed one form that contained the transfer notice at the top and the bed hold information at the bottom. They do not keep a copy of the forms, therefore there was no documentation that they were sent.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 1:20 P.M., the Administrator said she would expect a transfer/discharge notice to be given to the resident or their representative in writing.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 625 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record view, the facility failed to inform the resident and family or legal representative of their bed hold policy at the time of transfer to the hospital for seven residents (Resident #7, #17, #47, #68, #71, #79, and #81) out of seven sample residents. The facility's census was 91.
Review of the facility's policy titled, Bed Hold and Return to Facility, revised 12/07/20, showed:
- It is the policy of of the facility that residents who are transferred to the hospital or go on a therapeutic leave are provided with written information about the State's bed hold duration and payment amount before the transfer;
- The facility will provide the resident and resident representative a written notice which specifies the duration of the bed-hold policy at the time of transfer for hospitalization or therapeutic leave;
- In case of an emergency transfer, notice at time of transfer means that the facility will send notice along with the necessary paperwork to the receiving setting and the resident representative will receive a notice sent on the next business day;
- Documentation of bed hold notice will be completed in the individual medical record.
1. Review of Resident #7's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 07/07/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfer.
2. Review of Resident #17's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 06/05/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfer.
3. Review of Resident #47's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 02/18/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 02/28/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfers.
4. Review of Resident #68's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 05/28/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfer.
5. Review of Resident #71's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 11/17/23, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 12/31/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfers.
6. Review on 08/22/24 of Resident #79's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 04/02/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfer.
7. Review of Resident #81's medical record showed:
- The resident transferred to the hospital for medical evaluation on 06/11/24, and readmitted to the facility on [DATE];
- No documentation the resident and/or the resident's representative was informed in writing of the facility's bed hold policy at the time of the transfer.
During an interview on 08/21/24 at 9:30 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said the facility just mailed a Transfer Notice form to the resident's representative. They mailed one form that contained the transfer notice at the top and the bed hold information at the bottom. They do not keep a copy of the forms, therefore there was no documentation that they were sent.
During an interview on 08/22/24 at 11:45 A.M., the Administrator said when a resident went out to the hospital, the nurse explained the bed hold policy to the resident or their representative and gave them a copy of the form. The facility did not have them sign anything to show they recieved the copy, but the bed hold policy was explained to the resident or their representative at admission and they were given a copy in the admission handbook.
Event ID: 8VOG11
Tag 657 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to update and revise care plans with specific interventions to meet individual needs for one resident (Resident #26) out of 18 sampled residents. The facility's census was 89.
Record review of the Alzheimer's Special Care Services Disclosure, completed by the facility and given to the resident representative/guardian upon admission, showed:
- All staff are made aware of the interdisciplinary plan of care;
- The special care unit staff readily communicate resident changes to appropriate personnel, i.e. the charge nurse and the unit coordinator. The plan of care, therefore, changes consistently in response to changes in resident needs and condition.
1. Review of Resident #26's medical record showed:
- Discharge to the hospital on [DATE] related to a fall and readmission to the facility on [DATE];
- Diagnoses of open depressed fracture of the skull, posterior scalp laceration (a deep cut), and pneumocephalus (the presence of air or gas within the cavity of the skull), all resulting from the fall.
Review of Resident #26's Discharge Follow-Up and Referral Orders included in the hospital records from 04/18/23 to 04/23/23 showed:
- Avoid lifting anything more than eight pounds;
- Avoid any strenuous activity or straining;
- Avoid any sudden or extreme head movements;
- Fall precautions (void throw rugs in the home, extension cords, animals, uneven surfaces, caution with stairs, etc.);
- Allow your brain to heal. Limit screen time (phones, tablets, computers, TVs). Limit amount of time reading;
- No driving. Limit car rides. Wear your seat belt;
- Call provider for new or worrisome symptoms; extreme fatigue; persistent dizziness or lightheadedness; persistent nausea or vomiting; redness, tenderness, or signs of infection; and temperature over 100.4 degrees.
Review of Resident #26's care plan, revised 05/19/23, showed:
- Did not address actual fall, injuries from fall, hospitalization, or interventions from Discharge Follow-Up and Referral Orders.
During an interview on 05/18/23 at 10:59 A.M., the Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility) Coordinator said the floor nurses tell her or the Director of Nursing (DON) when there are changes so she can update the care plan. If a resident is hospitalized , she will do her best to update the diagnosis list if they come back with a new diagnosis, but she generally does not update the care plan.
During an interview on 05/19/23 at 10:16 A.M., the Administrator said when someone comes back from the hospital, the records should be reviewed and if there are any new problems or interventions, the care plan should be revised.
The facility did not provide a policy on care plan updates/revisions.
Event ID: 018N11
Tag 880 D

Finding Description

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices to prevent the development and transmission of infection when staff did not wash or sanitize hands and wear gloves during medication administration for three residents (Resident #9, #22 and #57) out of 18 sampled residents and five residents (Resident #8, #16, #55, #82, and #86) outside the sample. The facility's census was 89.
Record review of the facility's undated policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control, showed:
- Good handwashing using soap and water or waterless antiseptic before and after each resident contact;
- Gloves should be worn during resident-care procedures including injections;
- Wearing gloves and changing them between resident contacts does not replace the need for handwashing. Failure to change gloves between resident contacts is an infection control hazard.
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Infection Control - Medication Administration, effective date 04/17/2023, showed:
- Hand hygiene is performed prior to handling any medication.
Record review of the facility's policy titled, Handwashing, revised date 03/29/2023, showed:
- Soap and water are required for hand hygiene after potential exposure to body fluid;
- Alcohol-based hand rub may be used for all other hand hygiene opportunities;
- Hand hygiene is to be performed (including but not limited to): Prior to caring for a resident; prior to performing a procedure such as blood glucose monitoring; after caring for a resident, including after removing gloves; after contact with a resident's mucous membranes and body fluids or excretions.
Record review of the facility's undated policy titled, Insulin Administration Using an Insulin Pen, showed:
- Wash your hands.
1. Observation of medication administration by Certified Medication Technician (CMT) A on 05/18/23 from 9:39 A.M. through 9:58 A.M. showed:
- CMT A did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after providing medication to Resident #57;
- CMT A did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after providing medication to Resident #16;
- CMT A did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after providing medication to Resident #86;
- CMT A did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after providing medication to Resident #55;
- CMT A did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after providing medication to Resident #82.
2. Observation of medication administration by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C on 05/18/23 at 11:01 A.M. showed:
- LPN C did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after performing blood glucose check on Resident #8;
- LPN C did not wash or sanitize hands after doffing gloves used to disinfect glucometer;
- LPN C did not apply gloves to prepare area for insulin administration to Resident #8's abdomen, did not wear gloves to administer insulin from insulin pen to the resident's abdomen, did not wash or sanitize hands after providing insulin before moving to the next resident's room, after touching Resident #8's abdomen, insulin pen, call light, and treatment cart.
3. Observation of medication administration by LPN C on 05/18/23 at 11:10 A.M. showed:
- LPN C did not wash or sanitize hands prior to or after performing blood glucose check on Resident #9;
- LPN C did not wash or sanitize hands after doffing gloves used to disinfect glucometer;
- LPN C did not apply gloves to prepare area for insulin administration to Resident #9's abdomen, did not wear gloves to administer insulin from insulin pen to resident's abdomen, did not wash or sanitize hands after providing insulin before or after leaving the resident's room, after touching the resident's bedside table and water mug, insulin pen, and treatment cart.
4. Observation on 05/19/23 at 8:38 A.M. showed LPN E took medication into Resident #22's room and administered medication to resident. LPN E did not perform hand hygiene prior to entering the room, upon leaving the room, or upon return to the med cart. LPN E relocated the medication cart to outside of the medication room, went into the medication room, touched multiple items and surfaces, and did not wash or sanitize hands while in the medication room.
During an interview on 05/19/23 at 8:46 A.M., LPN E said hand hygiene should be performed between residents when administering medications, when checking blood glucose, and gloves should be worn when administering insulin to a resident.
During an interview on 05/19/23 at 9:51 A.M., the Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN) said he/she would expect staff to at least use hand sanitizer between residents, and use gloves when administering eye drops. He/she would expect staff to wear gloves and use hand sanitizer before and after insulin administration, and to clean the site with alcohol.
During an interview on 05/19/23 at 10:02 A.M., the Administrator said she would expect hand hygiene, as far as alcohol based sanitizer to be performed between residents, unless visibly soiled, then they would wash hands at the sink. She would expect hand hygiene to be performed between residents when checking blood glucose, and would expect gloves to be worn when administering insulin.
During a telephone interview on 05/23/23 at 12:12 P.M., LPN C said hand hygiene should be performed between residents when administering medications. He/she said hand sanitizer is available in each room, as well as on the the medication cart. If hands are soiled, soap, water and paper towels are available in each room. LPN C said hand hygiene should be performed between residents when checking blood glucose and when administering insulin. LPN C said he/she had never been told that gloves are to be worn when administering insulin, but understands it's a practice now, so absolutely gloves should be worn to administer insulin.
During a telephone interview on 05/23/23 at 12:14 P.M., CMT A said hand hygiene is a gray area, if you touch a resident or if you don't touch the resident, during medication administration. CMT A said when administering eye drops, he/she always puts on gloves and takes them off the proper way. CMT A said if hands are contaminated, he/she definitely washes them with soap and water.
Event ID: 018N11
Tag 656 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement care plans with specific interventions to meet individual needs for two residents (Resident #53 and #80) out of 18 sampled residents. The facility's census was 89.
Record review of the facility's care plan titled, Care Plans, revised 12/7/20, showed:
- To ensure uniformity of concern and approach by nursing home team members and to help residents and their families be part of a team approach to answering resident's needs and assisting with problems;
- Nursing home staff, with a representative from each discipline, the resident, the resident's family, and other concerned and involved individuals will meet within twenty-one (21) days of the resident's admission to the facility to determine problems, needs, goals, and approaches for meeting needs and solving problems;
- Each discipline will be represented in care plan meetings and be assigned responsibility for carrying out all or part of the approaches to meet the goal in solving the problem or answering the need.
Record review of the Alzheimer's Special Care Services Disclosure, completed by the facility and given to resident representative/guardian upon admission, showed:
- All staff are made aware of the interdisciplinary plan of care;
- The special care unit staff readily communicate resident changes to appropriate personnel, i.e. the charge nurse and the unit coordinator. The plan of care, therefore, changes consistently in response to changes in resident needs and condition.
1. Review of Resident #53's medical record showed:
- admission date of 12/2/21;
- Diagnosis of dementia with behavioral disturbance;
- A comprehensive admission Minimum Data Set (MDS - a federally mandated assessment completed by the facility), dated 12/15/21, showing unspecified dementia as the primary medical condition on Section I (Diagnoses);
- Care plan did not address specific dementia interventions.
During an interview on 05/18/23 at 10:59 A.M., the MDS Coordinator said she doesn't do anything in particular for dementia residents' care plans. She said most of their interventions that had to do with dementia were about the residents not understanding the COVID guidelines, like social distancing. She does update the care plans, even though the date shows a past date on the actual care plan. It makes sense to her that the date should be in the future, and she'll start doing that to coincide with the MDS. The Activities Director doesn't add to the care plan. The floor nurses tell her or the Director of Nursing (DON) when there are changes so she can update the care plan.
2. Review of Resident #80's medical record showed:
- admission date of 8/25/22;
- Diagnosis of dementia without behavioral disturbance;
- A quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], showing Alzheimer's disease (a disorder of the brain resulting in a progressive decline in intellectual and physical abilities) as an active diagnosis on Section I;
- Care plan did not address specific Alzheimer's or dementia interventions.
During an interview on 05/19/23 8:10 A.M., the MDS Coordinator said that generally she would expect a diagnosis of dementia to be addressed on the care plan.
During an interview on 5/19/23 at 8:25 A.M., the Director Of Nursing (DON) said that she didn't know if a diagnosis of dementia should be addressed on the care plan.
Event ID: 018N11

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