Finding Description
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were available and administered as orderered for three (#6, 12, and #22) of six sampled residents reviewed for medications.
The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, dated 08/15/23, documented 28 residents resided in the facility.
Findings:
1. Resident #6 had diagnoses which included pain and anxiety.
A Resident Assessment, dated 05/18/23, documented Resident #6 had pain and facial grimacing.
A Physician's Order, dated 03/08/22, documented hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg one tablet daily at bedtime for pain.
A Physician's Order, dated 04/11/23, documented Lorazepam intensol 2 mg/ml, give 0.5 ml daily at 3:00 p.m. for anxiety.
A Physician's Order, dated 06/22/23, documented Lorazepam intensol 2 mg/ml, give 0.5 ml every two hours as needed for anxiety.
A June MAR, documented the following:
a. Hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7/5/325 mg had been circled on 06/20 and 06/21/23., and
b. Lorazepam intensol 2 mg/ml had been circled twice on 06/19, twice on 06/20, twice on 06/21, and once on 06/22/23. The MAR documented the medications were unavailable and awaiting pharmacy.
On 08/18/23 at 9:25 a.m., the DON was asked what the policy was for ensuring medications were available and administered as ordered. They stated staff checked the five rights, looked at the MAR to pull medications, did not pop a medication without clicking it in the MAR. and compared the MAR to the medication card incase there may be two different orders. The DON was made aware of Resident #6's Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and Lorazepam intensol unavailable. They stated they had been aware of a problem with the company changing pharmacies. The DON stated, It was a mess.
2. Resident #12 had diagnoses which included atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, insomnia, delusional disorder, htpertensiondry eyes, and pain.
Physician's Orders, documented the following:
a. Eliquis 2.5 mg tablet twice daily, 03/04/22,
b. Atorvastatin 40 mg tablet once daily, 03/09/22,
c. Melatonin 10 mg tablet daily, 04/05/22,
d. Refresh eye drops one drop to each eye twice daily, 10/05/22, and
e. Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 7.5/325 mg one tablet three times daily, 12/01/22.
A June MAR, documented the following:
a. Eliquis was circled on 06/12, 06/18, and on 06/19/23 for the 9:00 p.m. dose,
b. Atorvastatin was circled on 06/18/23,
c. Melatonin was circled on 06/18/23,
d. Refresh was circled on 06/18/23 for the 9:00 p.m. dose, and
e. Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen was circled on 06/18/23 for the 9:00 p.m. dose. The MAR documented the medications were unavailable, waiting on pharmacy, or held by the nurse.
On 08/17/23 at 10:29 a.m., LPN #2 was asked what the policy was for administering medications. They stated per physician orders. LPN #2 was asked how staff ensured residents received their medications as ordered by the physician. They stated staff would triple check names, medications, and dosage.
On 08/17/23 at 10:35 a.m., CMA #1 was asked what the policy was for ordering and re-ordering medications. They stated most of the medications had a re-order sticker on them, they would put the sticker on the re-order sheet, and fax it to the pharmacy.
CMA #1 was shown the June MAR and was asked if the medications had been administered as ordered. CMA #1 stated the hospice had switched pharmacies and that was likely what happened.
3. Resident #22 had diagnoses which included neuromuscular disfunction of the bladder, UTI, Cerebral Palsy, and anxiety disorder.
Physician's Orders, documented the following:
a. Xanax 0.5 mg tablet one at bedtime, 02/08/23,
b. Baclofen 10 mg one tablet four times daily, 02/15/23,
c. Pyridium 100 mg one table three times daily for seven days, 08/12/23, and
d. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg one tablet every 12 hours for 10 days, 08/13/23.
An August MAR, documented the following:
a. Xanax was circled on 08/15/23,
b. Baclofen was circled on 08/01, 08/02, 08/03, and 08/04/23 at the 11:00 p.m. dose, 08/10 and 08/14 at the 6:00 p.m. dose,
c. Pyridium was circled three times on 08/01, once on 08/02, and twice on 08/14/23, and
d. Ciprofloxacin was circled on 08/14/23 at 9:00 p.m. The MAR documented the medications were awaiting delivery from pharmacy, resident sleeping, and unknown if evening medication was given.
On 08/17/23 at 10:35 a.m., CMA #1 was shown the August 2023 MARs. They stated they were waiting for hard script from the doctor for Xanax for the missed dose. CMA #1 stated, with the Baclofen, the CMA on the evening shift was new. They were asked if Resident #22 had a physician's order to hold medications if they were sleeping. CMA #1 stated, No.
On 08/17/23 at 10:59 a.m., the DON was made aware of the above medications not administered or not available.
Resident #22
FTag Initiation
08/16/23 12:47 PM
DX:
cerebral palsy, anxiety, recurrent depressive disorders, supraventricular tachycardia, palpitations, generalized osteoarthritis , obstructive sleep apnea, vit d deficiency, seasonal allergic rhinitis, GERD
physicians orders:
singulair tab 10 mg
claritin cap 10 mg
protonix tab 40mg
vit d3 1000 unit
carvedilol tab 12.5 mg
naproxen tab 500 mg
alprazolam tab 1 mg
xananx tab 0.5 mg
cephalexin 250mg give 1 cap daily for prophylaxis
quarterly assessment
BIMS 04
no behaviors
bed mobility 4/2
transfers 4/2
walking 8/8
locomotion 1/1
dressing 4/4
eating 1/1
toilet use 4/2
personal hygiene
bathing 4/2
always incontinent of bowel and bladder
no antibiotic use
significant change assessment 8/16/22
bed mobility 3/3
transfers 3/3
walking 8/8
transfers 3/2
dressing 3/2
eating 1/1
toilet use 3/3
personal hygiene 3/2
bathing 8/1
always incontinent of bowel and bladder
no antibiotics
June 2023 antibiotic orders:
cephalexin 500 mg give 1 tablet po bidx7 days for UTI - 6/5/23 - 6/13/23 dc'd 6/8/23
cipro 500 mg q 12 hours po x 10 days 6/9/23 -6/18/23 for uti dc'd 6/9/23
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 500mg give 1 tablet q 12 hours routinely for 10 days 6/9/23 - 6/19/23 for uti dc'd 6/19/23
amoxicillian/clavulanate potassium tab 875-125 mg administer one tab po q 12 hours times 5 days for pneumonia 6/19/23 - 6/23/23 dc date 6/25/23
azithromycin tab 250 mg administer one tab po q daily for 4 days dx upper respiratory infection
levofloxacin 500 mg give 1 tab po daily for uti 6/24/23 - 6/30/23 dc'd 7/2/23
July and July 2023 antibiotic orders:
cephalexin cap 250 mg give one cap daily for prophylaxis of UTI 7/1/23 no stop date