Inadequate Documentation and Oversight of Dialysis Care
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident requiring dialysis received services consistent with professional standards of practice. Specifically, there was no documented evidence of consistent assessment and oversight before, during, and after dialysis treatment for a resident who received hemodialysis treatments at a community-based dialysis center. The facility's policy required monitoring of residents receiving hemodialysis, including checking for the presence of thrill and bruit at the arteriovenous fistula daily and documenting the resident's condition, including vital signs and post-dialysis weight. However, the documentation was inconsistent, and there were no pre and post-dialysis notes in the progress notes for several dates in January 2025. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the communication book used to document dialysis treatments was not consistently used, and the dialysis center staff did not write in the book. The Assistant Director of Nursing was unaware that the dialysis center should have been writing in the communication book and noted that the facility staff were expected to check the resident pre and post-dialysis and document a progress note. The Director of Nursing stated that the use of the communication book had stopped during COVID-19, and they were not aware it was still not being used. The dialysis center's Registered Nurse Manager reported poor communication with the facility, with calls often going unanswered and documents not being consistently sent to the facility.
Plan Of Correction
Plan of Correction: Approved March 10, 2025 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 1. What corrective action will be accomplished for the resident affected by the deficient practice? The was no harm to the resident affected by the deficient practice. The [MEDICAL TREATMENT] communicated with facility via email or telephone when there are changes. The [MEDICAL TREATMENT] center was contacted and has agreed to update resident's notebook pre and post [MEDICAL TREATMENT] to keep facility update with resident care while at [MEDICAL TREATMENT]. 2. How will The New Jewish Home(NAME) Neuman identify other residents having the potential to be affected by the same deficient practice? A facility wide audit will be conducted to identify whether there any other residents receiving [MEDICAL TREATMENT]. There are no other residents currently receiving [MEDICAL TREATMENT]. All newly admitted [MEDICAL TREATMENT] residents will receive a care plan for [MEDICAL TREATMENT] to ensure consistent monitoring. 3. What measures will be put into place or systemic changes made to ensure the deficient practice will not recur? To prevent the deficient practice all nursing staff will receive training and education on the [MEDICAL TREATMENT] policy to ensure that the appropriate assessment and oversight occurs pre-and post [MEDICAL TREATMENT]. This education will include review and update of the resident care plan, required documentation from the community [MEDICAL TREATMENT] center pre and post [MEDICAL TREATMENT] and required documentation by nursing staff for residents on [MEDICAL TREATMENT] including assessment of the arteriovenous fistula. This training will be completed by the Nurse Educator and/or designee. Review and update all [MEDICAL TREATMENT] care plan quarterly and as needed based on changes. Review residents on [MEDICAL TREATMENT] documentation three times weekly on [MEDICAL TREATMENT] days and provide real time remediation as needed. Identify a designated liaison nurse to oversee [MEDICAL TREATMENT] communication and documentation compliance. Nursing supervisor/Nurse Manager and or designee will review resident communication book three times weekly to ensure pre and post [MEDICAL TREATMENT] documentation is completed. 4. How will The New Jewish Home(NAME) Neuman monitor its corrective action to ensure the deficient practice being corrected will not recur? Director of Nursing and/or designee will conduct weekly audits of [MEDICAL TREATMENT] communication and documentation for one month. Results of audits will be reported to the QAPI Committee monthly by the Director of Nursing/Designees for 3 months to the QAPI committee for action as appropriate.
Penalty
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Incomplete Dialysis Communication Documentation: The facility failed to fully complete the dialysis communication sheet for a resident receiving dialysis services. An LPN stated staff completed assessments and communication sheets before dialysis and upon return, while the DON said staff were expected to complete the sheets completely. Review showed multiple return-from-dialysis sections were left blank, and no earlier communication sheets were provided.
Failure to Document Post-Dialysis Assessment: A resident with ESRD who received hemodialysis twice weekly returned from treatment and reported staff rarely assessed her afterward or checked her chest port. The RN confirmed a pre- and post-dialysis assessment should have been completed and documented on the Dialysis Communication Form, but no post-dialysis assessment was found in the EMR and there was no evidence the resident refused care.
Incomplete Post-Dialysis Assessment Documentation: A resident with DM, COPD, and dependence on dialysis had repeated missing post-HD assessments on the dialysis communication sheet. The care plan and MD orders included dialysis attendance, AV fistula/graft monitoring, and pre-dialysis weights, but staff stated the resident was to be assessed after returning from dialysis and documented on the communication sheet; however, post-dialysis documentation was absent on many dialysis dates.
A resident with ESRD, DM2, and dependence on dialysis missed a scheduled hemodialysis treatment because transport was not arranged after a hospital return. The resident was observed waiting in the lobby for pickup, and staff later stated the dialysis center had not been updated about the hospitalization. The SSD and RT both acknowledged the facility was responsible for notifying the dialysis center and arranging transport, and the dialysis agreement and dialysis monitoring policy reflected that responsibility.
Failure to Monitor Fluid Restriction for a Resident Receiving Dialysis: A resident with ESRD, dependence on renal dialysis, and pleural effusion had a physician-ordered 1200 ml/day fluid restriction, but the MAR and record review showed no documentation of oral intake monitoring. The RNS stated she could not find intake monitoring documentation and noted the resident also lacked a care plan for the fluid restriction, despite facility P&P requiring intake/output documentation and a plan of care for residents on fluid restrictions.
A resident receiving PD was involved in a procedure where an RN did not perform hand hygiene before donning gloves, entered the room without closing the door, and then put on a mask from the resident’s bedside table while continuing the same procedure. The facility’s PD disconnecting procedure required the door to be closed, a mask to be applied, and hand hygiene to be performed before gloves were applied, and the RN had not received facility training related to the resident’s PD.
Incomplete Dialysis Communication Documentation
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Summary
The facility failed to complete the dialysis communication sheet for one resident who required dialysis services. The resident had a physician order dated 5/20/2026 for dialysis at a third-party dialysis provider on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a 7:00 AM pickup time and 7:30 AM chair time, transported by wheelchair. Review of the resident’s dialysis communication forms showed that the section for facility completion upon return from dialysis was not completed on 8/8/2026, 8/6/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/1/2026, and 7/28/2026, and no other communication sheets were provided prior to 7/28/2026. Staff interviews indicated that an LPN completed assessments and communication sheets before dialysis and upon return, and the DON stated that staff were expected to complete the communication sheets completely and that progress notes would be on the communication sheet. The facility policy titled Clinical Dialysis Management stated that facility personnel will provide information useful or necessary for the resident’s care to the dialysis center as needed.
Failure to Document Post-Dialysis Assessment
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Summary
The facility failed to complete and document a post-hemodialysis assessment for a resident with end-stage renal disease who received dialysis twice weekly and had intact cognition with no refusal of care documented. The resident’s care plan noted that she returned from dialysis tired, often went straight to her room to nap, and required monitoring for increased fatigue and assistance with activities of daily living and mobility as needed. Her EMR also included orders related to her chest port dressing, including routine dressing changes and sterile care instructions. On the day in question, the resident returned from dialysis and stated that staff rarely assessed her when she came back from treatment and did not check her port. She exposed the chest port during the interview, and the dressing was dry and intact without bleeding or drainage. Review of the resident’s progress notes, evaluation notes, and EMR found no documentation of a post-dialysis assessment, and there was no evidence that she refused the assessment. The nurse on duty confirmed that a pre- and post-dialysis assessment should have been completed and documented on the Dialysis Communication Form, but she could not locate the form for that day and stated she did not recall seeing it when the resident returned.
Incomplete Post-Dialysis Assessment Documentation
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Summary
Safe, appropriate dialysis care/services were not provided for a resident who required hemodialysis. The resident had diagnoses of DM, COPD, dependence on dialysis, and dependence on supplemental oxygen, and the MDS documented a BIMS score of 15 with dialysis received during the observation period. The care plan included interventions for dialysis attendance, shunt monitoring, blood pressure precautions for the shunt arm, and daily weights, but the dialysis-related documentation was incomplete. The physician orders included dialysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, readiness for dialysis by 10:30 AM, monitoring of the AV fistula/graft site upon return from dialysis, and weighing before dialysis for fluid management. Review of the Dialysis Communication Form from 05/01/2026 through 08/03/2026 revealed 41 dialysis communication sheets, and post-dialysis documentation was missing on 25 dates. The facility’s staff stated the resident would be assessed upon return from dialysis and documented on the dialysis communication sheet, and administrative staff stated the charge nurse was expected to complete and document the post-return assessment. The facility’s Hemodialysis policy stated it would provide care and treatment consistent with professional standards of practice, physician orders, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident’s goals and preferences.
Missed Dialysis Transport for Resident Requiring Hemodialysis
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure a resident who required hemodialysis was transported to treatment. Resident #106 was admitted with diagnoses including dependence on renal dialysis, end stage renal disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, and hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and end stage renal disease. The care plan identified that he was dependent on dialysis and received hemodialysis three times a week. He had a BIMS score of 13, indicating no cognitive impairment, and was dependent on staff for activities of daily living with impaired upper and lower extremities bilaterally. After the resident returned from the hospital, physician orders continued hemodialysis three times weekly with a 6:15 A.M. pickup time and instruction to be in the lobby at 5:15 A.M. On the morning of the missed treatment, the resident was observed waiting in his wheelchair in the lobby and later stated he was waiting for dialysis transport. Staff later told him he had missed the appointment because transportation had not been set up. The SSD stated it was the facility's responsibility to call and alert the dialysis center of updates, including hospitalizations. The RT stated the dialysis transport was automatic, but when the resident transferred to the hospital the facility did not update the dialysis center, and the center stopped coming after unsuccessful pickup attempts. The facility's dialysis transfer agreement stated it was responsible for arranging transportation to and from the dialysis center, and the dialysis monitoring policy stated the facility would maintain the safety and health of residents receiving dialysis services.
Failure to Monitor Fluid Restriction for a Resident Receiving Dialysis
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Summary
The facility failed to monitor the fluid restriction for Resident 10, who was admitted and readmitted to the facility with diagnoses including ESRD, dependence on renal dialysis, and pleural effusion. The resident’s MDS dated 6/26/2026 indicated moderate cognitive impairment and dependence for multiple activities of daily living, with setup or clean-up assistance needed for eating and oral hygiene. A physician order dated 7/10/2026 specified a fluid restriction of 1200 ml per day, but during review of the MAR on 7/23/2026, there was no documentation of the resident’s oral intake to show that the restriction was being monitored. The RNS stated she could not find any documentation of oral intake monitoring and also stated the resident did not have a care plan reflecting the 1200 ml fluid restriction. The facility’s P&P for Fluid Restriction required intake and output documentation and a plan of care for residents on fluid restrictions, and the Dialysis Management P&P stated that diet and fluid restrictions would be followed as ordered and documented in the medical record.
Failure to Follow PD Disconnect Procedure
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Summary
The facility failed to implement care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent potential complications from a dialysis access site for one resident receiving peritoneal dialysis. The facility’s procedure for disconnecting PD directed staff to close the resident’s door, apply a mask, and then wash hands and apply gloves before accessing the PD port. During observation of the resident’s PD disconnecting procedure, a registered nurse placed gloves on without performing hand hygiene, entered the resident’s room without closing the door, and then applied a mask from the resident’s bedside table while continuing the procedure with the same gloves. The record also showed that the nurse had not received any facility training related to the resident’s PD.
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