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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Traditions Memory Care Of Newton during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and behavioral disturbances repeatedly engaged in physical and verbal aggression toward other residents, including entering their rooms and striking them. Despite ongoing incidents and staff observations of ineffective medication and supervision, care plans lacked specific interventions to prevent these altercations. Staff reported insufficient resources to provide adequate supervision, and other residents' care plans did not address the risk of physical abuse.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of aggressive behaviors repeatedly entered other residents' rooms, took belongings, and physically assaulted peers, despite care plans and medication adjustments. Staff interviews and documentation revealed that supervision was insufficient, medications were ineffective, and other residents were not adequately protected from physical abuse.
The facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for two residents, resulting in deficiencies. One resident's care plan lacked documentation for targeted behaviors related to unnecessary medication, while another resident's plan did not address goals and interventions for generalized edema. Staff acknowledged these omissions, which were contrary to the facility's policy requiring comprehensive care plans with measurable objectives and timeframes.
The facility failed to revise care plans for two residents, leading to deficiencies in addressing pain management and oxygen therapy. One resident's care plan lacked documentation for pain and hemiplegia, despite increased pain and medication changes. Another resident's care plan did not include oxygen therapy, requiring frequent staff intervention. The MDS Coordinator and DON acknowledged the need for updates in both cases.
A resident requiring assistance with oral hygiene did not receive the necessary care, as evidenced by unused oral hygiene products and a strong mouth odor. A CNA initially claimed to have provided care but later admitted to not knowing who did, citing workload as a reason for inaccurate charting. The facility lacked a specific oral hygiene policy, relying on general standards of care.
Failure to Implement Effective Care Plan Interventions to Prevent Resident-to-Resident Abuse
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Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement effective care plan interventions to protect residents' rights to be free from physical abuse, specifically in cases involving resident-to-resident altercations. Multiple residents with severe cognitive impairments and behavioral disturbances were involved in repeated incidents of physical and verbal aggression. One resident, with diagnoses including psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorder, exhibited frequent physical and verbal aggression towards others, including hitting, kicking, pushing, and cursing, as documented in clinical records and staff observations. Despite these behaviors, the care plan interventions primarily focused on general reassurance, psychiatric consultation, and non-pharmacological approaches, but lacked specific, effective strategies to prevent physical aggression towards other residents. The documentation revealed that this resident repeatedly entered other residents' rooms, took their belongings, and engaged in aggressive acts such as hitting, slapping, and biting both staff and peers. Several incidents were recorded where this resident physically assaulted other residents, including sitting on another resident's leg, hitting a resident in the arm, and striking another on the shoulder. Staff interviews confirmed that the resident was difficult to redirect, medications were ineffective, and there was insufficient staffing to provide constant supervision. Staff expressed concerns about their ability to keep other residents safe from this individual's aggressive behaviors. Other residents involved in these altercations also had significant cognitive impairments and behavioral issues, as indicated by their assessments and care plans. The care plans for these residents generally included reassurance to decrease frustration but did not address the risk of physical altercations or provide interventions to prevent such incidents. Observations and interviews indicated that the facility's current interventions were inadequate to prevent resident-to-resident abuse, and staff acknowledged the limitations in their ability to supervise and manage the aggressive resident effectively.
Failure to Prevent Resident-to-Resident Physical Abuse Due to Inadequate Supervision
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent resident-to-resident altercations, resulting in multiple incidents of physical abuse among residents. One resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorder exhibited frequent aggressive and wandering behaviors, including entering other residents' rooms, taking their belongings, and physically and verbally assaulting both staff and peers. Despite care plan interventions such as one-on-one supervision, non-pharmacological interventions, and medication adjustments, the resident continued to display behaviors that led to altercations with other residents. Several documented incidents involved this resident physically assaulting other residents, including hitting, slapping, and sitting on another resident's leg, which resulted in the other resident kicking her. In other cases, the resident entered rooms uninvited, sat in occupied chairs or beds, and provoked agitation or physical responses from peers. Staff observations and interviews confirmed that the resident was difficult to redirect, medications were ineffective, and there was insufficient staffing to provide continuous supervision. Staff members expressed concerns about their ability to keep other residents safe from this resident's behaviors. The facility's own policies required protection of residents from abuse, including abuse by other residents. However, staff interviews revealed that the interventions in place were not sufficient to prevent repeated incidents of physical aggression. Staff reported that one-on-one supervision was not consistently provided, and the resident was able to move freely throughout the facility, leading to ongoing risk and actual harm to other residents. The documentation shows a pattern of inadequate supervision and failure to implement effective interventions to prevent resident-to-resident altercations.
Deficiencies in Comprehensive Care Planning
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for two residents, leading to deficiencies in addressing their medical needs. For one resident with moderate cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, including hemiplegia, diabetes, and dementia, the care plan lacked documentation for targeted behaviors related to unnecessary medication, specifically antipsychotic medication. The MDS Coordinator confirmed that the care plan should have included these targeted behaviors. Another resident, also with moderate cognitive impairment, had a care plan that did not address goals and interventions for generalized edema. Despite the resident's edema being observed and documented, the care plan failed to include necessary assessments and interventions. The staff, including the MDS Coordinator and DON, acknowledged the omission and noted a lack of documentation regarding the resident's baseline edema and monitoring. The facility's policy required comprehensive care plans to include measurable objectives and timeframes, which were not met in these cases.
Care Plan Revision Deficiencies for Two Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to revise the care plans for two residents, leading to deficiencies in their care. For one resident, the Minimum Data Sheet (MDS) assessment identified moderate cognitive impairment and various medical conditions, including hemiplegia, diabetes, and non-Alzheimer's dementia. Despite being prescribed medications for pain management, the care plan lacked documentation for pain assessment and interventions, as well as for hemiplegia of the left limb. The resident expressed increased pain in the legs and issues with the left hand post-stroke, which were not adequately addressed in the care plan. The MDS Coordinator and Director of Nursing acknowledged the oversight and the need for pain to be listed as a focus with appropriate goals and interventions. Another resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, including Alzheimer's disease and coronary artery disease, was receiving oxygen therapy, which was not documented in the care plan. Observations revealed the resident frequently removed the oxygen therapy, requiring staff intervention and education. The MDS Coordinator and DON confirmed that the care plan should have included oxygen therapy as a focus, with goals and interventions, and noted the need for regular monitoring and maintenance of the oxygen equipment. The facility's policy required comprehensive care plans to be reviewed and revised after each assessment, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Failure to Assist Resident with Oral Hygiene
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary assistance for activities of daily living, specifically oral hygiene, for a resident. The resident was admitted to the facility and required assistance from one staff member for oral hygiene, as documented in the Baseline Care Plan and subsequent Care Plan. However, observations and documentation revealed that the resident's oral hygiene products, including toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash, showed no signs of use over several days. A strong mouth odor was noted during interactions with the resident, indicating a lack of oral care. Staff interviews further highlighted the deficiency, as a CNA initially claimed to have supervised the resident's oral hygiene but later retracted the statement, admitting uncertainty about who provided the care. The CNA acknowledged the oversight, citing a high workload as a reason for the inaccurate charting. The Director of Nursing confirmed the resident's need for assistance with hygiene, and the facility lacked a specific policy for oral hygiene, relying instead on general standards of care.
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