Average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Serenity Estates Of Lena during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with dementia and a right arm amputation was found to have dark purple bruising near the left eye and additional bruising on the left upper arm, with no witnesses and the resident unable to explain the injuries. An LPN documented the bruises as an injury of unknown origin and notified the DON, who completed a risk management report but deemed the bruising explainable, suggesting it was plausibly caused by the resident pulling on a door handle, despite no documented or witnessed behavior confirming this. Social services staff reported the resident sometimes held a door handle and flailed arms when redirected but had never seen the resident hit himself. The administrator later acknowledged that unexplained eye bruising without a known cause should have triggered an injury-of-unknown-origin abuse investigation, which was not done, contrary to the facility’s abuse policy requiring investigation and reporting of suspicious injuries of unknown origin such as an unexplained black eye.
An agency LPN administered a full set of medications prescribed for one resident to a different resident after failing to verify the resident’s identity and insisting the pills were correct despite the resident’s objections. The medications included multiple cardiac, supplement, and antipsychotic agents that were not ordered for the recipient. The facility’s error report cited inexperienced staff and an outdated resident photo as contributing factors, and leadership confirmed that required verification steps under the six rights of medication administration were not followed.
Failure to prevent staff abuse during resident care. A resident with dementia, psychosis, pain, and moderate cognitive impairment was being assisted by two CNAs when one CNA became frustrated with the resident’s resistance to care, pulled off his bedding aggressively, used profanity, and grabbed and twisted his nose while telling him to be quiet. The other CNA witnessed the conduct and reported it, and the facility substantiated the allegation.
The facility failed to properly cool cooked foods, risking pathogen growth. Leftover items like spaghetti sauce and taco meat were stored without cooling logs, contrary to HACCP guidelines. The Dietary Manager confirmed these leftovers were served to residents, highlighting a lapse in food safety protocols.
A facility failed to conduct interdisciplinary care plan conferences for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses. The resident's power of attorney was not informed or invited to care plan meetings, despite expressing frustration over the lack of communication. The facility did not document invitations to these meetings, and no family attendance was recorded, highlighting a deficiency in involving family in the care planning process.
A resident with mild cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses requiring assistance with ADLs was observed with wet clothing, indicating a need for incontinence care. A CNA changed the resident's brief and pants without performing necessary incontinence care. The resident continued to wear the same clothes for two days without documented refusal to change. The DON confirmed the need for assistance and adherence to facility policy for incontinence care.
A resident with a history of a Stage 3 pressure wound experienced a reopening of the wound due to inadequate monitoring and reporting by the facility staff. Despite the facility's policy to prevent pressure ulcers, the wound was not identified and reported in a timely manner, leading to its reopening and enlargement.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls was found without a functioning bed alarm, despite care plans and physician's orders requiring it. Staff were confused about the alarm's necessity, and the DON confirmed it should be in place. The facility's fall management policy was not followed.
The facility did not follow manufacturer instructions for insulin expiration, affecting two residents. One resident received expired insulin glargine, while another's insulin aspart pen lacked proper labeling to track expiration. The DON confirmed the importance of adhering to expiration guidelines to prevent contamination and potency issues.
A facility failed to follow infection control protocols during incontinence care for a resident with chronic kidney disease and a UTI. CNAs did not change gloves or perform hand hygiene after cleaning feces and before touching clean items. The CNAs were unable to state when glove changes and hand hygiene should occur, despite facility policies and training.
A resident, diagnosed with dementia but cognitively intact, was not offered the flu vaccine for the 2024/2025 season due to the facility's policy of requiring POA consent for dementia patients. The POA was unavailable, and the facility lacked a specific flu vaccination policy, leading to the resident contracting flu and COVID-19.
A facility failed to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to a resident with dementia who was cognitively intact and expressed a desire to make her own vaccination decisions. The facility's practice was to defer to the POA for consent, and the resident's POA was unavailable. The resident, who had a BIMS score of 15, was not offered the vaccine and later contracted COVID-19 and influenza. The facility lacked a specific COVID-19 vaccination policy.
The facility failed to ensure staff wore the required PPE when entering the rooms of three residents on droplet/contact isolation for influenza. Staff were observed not using full PPE, such as gowns, masks, eye protection, and gloves, despite signage indicating these requirements. The Director of Nursing confirmed the deficiency in PPE usage.
A resident's call light was removed by a CNA due to frequent activation, leaving it out of reach and violating the resident's rights. The resident, with conditions including cellulitis and COPD, expressed concern about not being able to call for help. The incident was confirmed by staff and the DON, highlighting a failure to adhere to the facility's policy on dignity and resident rights.
A significant medication error occurred when a nurse, distracted by giving a shift report, administered 40 units of unnecessary sliding scale insulin to a resident with a blood glucose level of 103. The resident, with a history of diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension, appeared tired and vomited once the following day. The error was reported to the physician and Power of Attorney.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and requiring two-person assistance for bed mobility was injured when a CNA attempted to provide care alone. The resident fell from a raised bed during a bed bath, resulting in a nasal bone fracture, femoral neck fracture, and a forehead laceration requiring sutures. The CNA did not seek help despite knowing the resident's needs and the availability of other aides.
The facility failed to ensure that the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Infection Preventionist attended the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. The review of attendance sheets confirmed that the Infection Preventionist attended only two meetings, and the DON attended only one meeting out of four. This deficiency impacts the facility's adherence to its QAPI policy.
The facility failed to prevent a resident from falling from a broken beauty shop chair and did not implement fall prevention interventions for four residents. One resident fell due to a faulty chair, another lacked a required non-slip pad, and two others were without necessary bed and chair alarms.
The facility failed to obtain physician's orders for a resident on CPAP therapy and did not store nebulizer and CPAP masks in a sanitary manner for four residents. One resident had a CPAP machine without any physician's orders or documented settings, and three other residents had their nebulizer masks left uncovered and exposed to air on their bedside tables, contrary to facility policy.
The facility failed to reassess and update the dietary preferences and nutritional needs of a resident after readmission with a diet change to a full liquid diet. The care plan was not updated, and the dietary card did not include prescribed supplements. The Dietary Manager admitted to not reassessing the resident's needs, and the cook confirmed limited dietary options were provided.
The facility failed to ensure that two residents were assessed by a physician within the first 30 days after admission. Both residents were only seen by a Nurse Practitioner, and the facility staff misinformed one resident that a Nurse Practitioner is a doctor. The Clinical Coordinator confirmed the lack of physician assessments, which is against the facility's policy.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and anxiety disorder did not receive 18 doses of Alprazolam over six days due to issues with medication availability and delays in receiving a new prescription. Despite multiple attempts by nursing staff to resolve the issue, the medication was not delivered in a timely manner.
The facility failed to ensure that vegetables served to residents were palatable and properly cooked. The vegetables were overcooked to a mushy texture and lacked flavor due to the omission of salt. Two residents expressed dissatisfaction, leading to uneaten portions on their trays.
A facility failed to ensure proper PPE was worn by a nurse while providing care to a resident in contact isolation for a MRSA infection. The nurse entered the room without a gown, despite clear signage and policy requirements, and performed tasks that involved contact with the resident's bedding.
Failure to Investigate Unexplained Bruising as Possible Abuse
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The facility failed to investigate an injury of unknown origin as possible abuse for one resident with dementia and a right above-elbow amputation. The resident’s face sheet showed cognitive impairment, and progress notes documented bruising to the corner of the left eye, described as dark purple and approximately 3 cm by 0.5 cm, and additional bruising to the left upper arm measuring 10 cm by 5 cm, light purple/blue in color. The resident was alert and oriented to one sphere, confused, had impaired memory, and was unable to explain how either bruise occurred. No one witnessed how the bruising happened. The LPN who discovered the bruising stated she treated it as an injury of unknown origin and possible abuse, notified the DON, and completed a risk management/incident form that documented the unexplained bruising and the resident’s poor ability to report the cause. The DON acknowledged that a risk management form was completed but stated the bruising was considered explainable and therefore not treated as abuse, asserting it was plausible the resident sustained the bruise while swinging or forcefully pulling on a door handle, grab bar, or wheelchair component, despite there being no witnesses to such behavior and no behavior documented that corresponded with this explanation. The risk management/incident report signed by the DON characterized the bruising as plausibly self-inflicted based on behavioral observations, even though the resident was a poor historian, could not recall the cause, and there were no witnesses or prior safety alerts for that area. Social services staff reported the resident would hold the door handle and sometimes flail his arms when staff tried to remove his hands but had never seen the resident hit himself. The administrator later stated that unexplained bruising to the corner of a resident’s eye with no explanation and no witnesses should trigger an injury of unknown origin abuse investigation, and confirmed that no such abuse investigation was conducted, despite the facility’s abuse policy requiring investigation and reporting of suspicious injuries of unknown origin, including a black eye in a resident unable to communicate when no source is witnessed.
Significant Medication Error Due to Failure to Verify Resident Identity
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A resident received another resident’s medications, resulting in a significant medication error. On the morning of 1/29/26 at approximately 8:30 AM, an agency LPN administered a set of medications that were prescribed for a different resident. The medications given included Norvasc 5 mg, ferrous sulfate 325 mg, a fiber tablet, Lasix 10 mg, a multivitamin, potassium chloride 10 mEq, vitamin D3 25 mcg, Florastor, liquid protein, and risperidone 2 mg, none of which were prescribed for the resident who received them. The resident later reported that she tried to tell the nurse the pills were not hers, but the nurse insisted they were and did not ask her name or otherwise confirm her identity before administration. The resident stated she developed a severe headache and felt unwell afterward and noted she had never been prescribed risperidone before. The facility’s medication error report identified that the agency LPN gave the wrong medications and documented contributing factors as inexperienced staff and an old photo of the resident. The ADON confirmed that the resident received the wrong medications and that the LPN recognized the error immediately after administration. At the time of the incident, the resident remained alert and oriented x4, with no immediate symptoms documented other than later sleepiness. The facility’s medication administration policy required licensed nurses to follow the six rights of medication administration, including verifying the right resident, but this verification process was not followed when the LPN failed to properly identify the resident before giving the medications.
Failure to Prevent Staff Abuse During Resident Care
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The facility failed to prevent staff-to-resident physical and verbal abuse involving a resident with dementia, psychosis, pain, and moderate cognitive impairment. The resident was incontinent and resistant to care, including yelling out during peri care and moaning or groaning during hands-on assistance, which staff stated was related to catheter discomfort. During care and preparation for dinner, two CNAs entered the resident’s room to provide care and get him ready for supper. According to the facility’s investigation and staff statements, one CNA became frustrated with the resident’s reluctance and quickly pulled the blankets and sheet off him while telling him to "shut up" and "be quiet." The same CNA then used profanity toward the resident, telling him to "shut the f*** up," and reached around a mechanical lift to grab the resident’s nose, twisting and pulling it hard. The other CNA stated she was shocked by the conduct, observed the nose-grabbing and twisting, and reported the incident after separating the resident from the CNA. The facility’s records showed the allegation was substantiated. The resident was alert but pleasantly confused when interviewed and did not recall the incident, and no injury to his nose or face was observed. Staff interviews confirmed the resident’s baseline behaviors during care, and the accused CNA denied the incident. The facility’s abuse policy defined abuse to include verbal and physical abuse and required accused staff to be removed from the facility and suspended.
Improper Cooling of Leftover Foods
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The facility failed to ensure that cooked foods were cooled in a manner that limits the growth of potentially dangerous pathogens, which could affect all residents. During an inspection, it was observed that the facility's reach-in freezer contained several leftover food items, such as spaghetti sauce, taco meat, beef barley soup, and meatballs, with preparation and use-by dates indicating they were stored for extended periods. Additionally, leftover chicken noodle soup was found in the refrigerator. The Dietary Manager confirmed that these leftovers were served to residents and were part of the alternative menu. The Dietary Manager admitted that there were no cooling logs for the leftover items in the freezer, which should have been posted on the reach-ins. The facility's General HACCP Guidelines for Food Safety policy requires that cooked food be cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and then from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. If these times and temperatures are not met, the food should be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cooling process restarted. The absence of cooling logs and the improper cooling of food items indicate a failure to adhere to these guidelines, potentially allowing the growth of pathogens.
Failure to Conduct Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences
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The facility failed to conduct interdisciplinary care plan conferences for a resident, identified as R44, who was reviewed for care plans. R44 has multiple diagnoses, including cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, hemiparesis affecting the left dominant side, dementia with anxiety, and dementia with behaviors, and is noted to have severe cognitive impairment. Despite these conditions, the facility did not involve R44's family or power of attorney in care plan meetings. The power of attorney, V13, expressed frustration over the lack of communication and the absence of care plan meetings, stating that they had never been informed of such meetings. The facility's records showed that care plan meetings were held on three occasions, but no family attendance was recorded. The Social Service Director, V12, acknowledged the lack of family involvement and stated that invitations to care plan meetings are typically made by phone calls, which are not documented. Despite the family's recent increased involvement, they had not been invited to any care plan meetings, and no policy regarding family attendance or documentation of invitations was provided by the facility. The facility had contacted the family six times since R44's admission but failed to invite them to participate in care plan meetings.
Failure to Provide Incontinence Care and ADL Assistance
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The facility failed to provide adequate incontinence care and activities of daily living (ADL) assistance for a resident identified as R35. R35 has diagnoses including the need for personal care, muscle wasting and atrophy, morbid obesity, and edema, and requires partial to moderate assistance with toileting hygiene due to mild cognitive impairment. On March 25, 2025, R35 was observed with wet marks on the back of his pants, indicating a need for incontinence care. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), identified as V14, assisted R35 by removing the wet pants and incontinence brief but failed to perform incontinence care before applying a clean brief and pants. V14 admitted to not offering incontinence care because R35 did not request it, despite acknowledging that it should have been offered. Further observations on March 26 and March 27, 2025, revealed that R35 continued to wear the same clothes from March 25, 2025, without any documented refusal to change clothes or receive incontinence care. The Director of Nursing (DON), identified as V2, confirmed that R35 requires assistance with personal care and emphasized the importance of providing incontinence care to prevent skin breakdown and ensure cleanliness. The facility's policy mandates providing incontinent care in a manner that ensures privacy, dignity, and no cross-contamination, which was not adhered to in this instance.
Reopened Pressure Ulcer Due to Inadequate Monitoring
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The facility failed to ensure that a healed pressure injury did not reopen for a resident with a history of multiple diagnoses, including congestive heart failure and moderate cognitive impairment. The resident, who required assistance with personal care and was occasionally incontinent of urine, was admitted with a Stage 3 pressure wound that had initially resolved. However, the wound reopened, as documented in a wound evaluation and management summary, with measurements indicating a significant size. Observations revealed that the wound had reopened and was covered with a white paste. The RN noted that the wound had originally been two open areas that merged into one. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the wound should have been identified and reported before it reached its current size. The facility's policy mandates that residents at risk for pressure ulcers receive necessary treatment to promote healing and prevent new sores, which was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Measures for a Resident
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The facility failed to ensure fall prevention measures were in place for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls. The resident, who has diagnoses including a femur fracture, dysphagia, osteoarthritis, dementia with behaviors, and major depressive disorder, was observed without a functioning bed alarm. The resident's care plan and physician's orders indicated the need for a bed and chair alarm to be in place and functioning at all times due to a history of falls and attempted independent transfers and ambulation. On the day of observation, the bed alarm cord was found disconnected and placed in a basin, with the alarm box showing no signs of functioning. Staff interviews revealed confusion regarding the resident's need for a bed alarm, with a Licensed Practical Nurse unaware of the requirement and a Certified Nursing Assistant unsure why the alarm was not plugged in. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident should have the alarms plugged in at all times, especially after a recent fall incident. The facility's policy on fall management emphasizes evaluating residents for fall risk and developing preventive interventions, which was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Follow Insulin Expiration Protocols
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The facility failed to adhere to manufacturer instructions regarding the expiration date of in-use insulin for two residents. For one resident, insulin glargine was found in the medication cart with an open date and a discard date that had already passed. Despite this, the insulin was documented as being administered to the resident after the expiration date. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that the expired insulin should not have been used, as the manufacturer's instructions specify that insulin vials should be discarded 28 days after opening due to potential contamination and decreased potency. For another resident, an insulin aspart pen was found in the medication cart without any dates documented on the facility-applied label, which is intended to track the date of opening and the discard date. The Director of Nursing confirmed that insulin pens should be dated once removed from the refrigerator to ensure proper tracking of expiration. The facility's Insulin Administration policy requires checking expiration dates and recording the expiration date and time on new vials, following manufacturer recommendations.
Infection Control Breach During Incontinence Care
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The facility failed to adhere to proper infection prevention and control practices during incontinence care for a resident with chronic kidney disease stage 4, urinary tract infection, and anxiety disorder. The resident, who has moderate cognitive impairment and is dependent on staff for personal hygiene, was provided incontinence care by two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). During the care, the CNAs did not change their gloves or perform hand hygiene after cleaning feces from the resident's buttocks and before touching clean items such as a new incontinence brief, a mechanical lift remote, bed controls, and the resident's wheelchair. The CNAs were unable to articulate when gloves should be changed and when hand hygiene should be performed, despite the facility's policy requiring glove changes and hand hygiene to prevent cross-contamination. The Director of Nursing confirmed that staff are taught the correct procedures during training and competencies.
Failure to Offer Flu Vaccine Due to Consent Policy
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The facility failed to offer a resident the flu vaccine for the 2024/2025 flu season, which was identified during a survey. The resident, who was part of a sample of 26, was diagnosed with dementia but was cognitively intact, as evidenced by a BIMS score of 15 out of 15 and multiple medical notes indicating she was alert and oriented. Despite this, the facility's Director of Nursing (DON) stated that they do not allow residents with a dementia diagnosis to sign consents, relying instead on the Power of Attorney (POA). However, the POA was unavailable due to being in the Intensive Care Unit, and the resident's family was unwilling to make decisions on her behalf. Consequently, the resident did not receive the flu vaccine and subsequently contracted the flu and COVID-19 early in 2025. The facility did not have a specific policy in place for flu vaccinations, and the DON expressed concerns about allowing residents with dementia to sign consents, fearing they might later claim they did not sign the paperwork. The resident's POA documentation allowed her to make her own decisions while she was still capable, but the facility did not assess her cognitive ability at the time of signing consents. The Ombudsman noted that dementia is a spectrum, and individuals with the diagnosis can vary significantly in their decision-making capabilities. The lack of a specific flu vaccination policy and the facility's approach to consent for residents with dementia contributed to the deficiency.
Failure to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine to Cognitively Intact Resident
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The facility failed to offer a COVID-19 vaccine to a resident for the 2024/2025 season, despite the resident being cognitively intact and expressing a desire to make her own vaccination decisions. The resident, who was diagnosed with dementia but had a BIMS score of 15 out of 15, indicating full cognitive function, was not offered the vaccine because the facility's practice was to defer to the power of attorney (POA) for consent. The resident's POA was unavailable due to being in the ICU, and the facility did not have a policy in place to assess the resident's cognitive ability to consent at the time of vaccination. The Director of Nursing (V2) stated that the facility's practice was to rely on the POA for consent if a resident had a dementia diagnosis, regardless of their cognitive status. The resident's medical records and interviews confirmed her cognitive awareness and ability to make informed decisions about her health. Despite this, the facility did not offer the COVID-19 booster, and the resident subsequently contracted COVID-19 and influenza. The facility lacked a specific COVID-19 vaccination policy, contributing to the oversight in offering the vaccine to the resident.
Failure to Use Required PPE for Residents on Isolation
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The facility failed to ensure that staff wore the required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering the rooms of residents who were on isolation for influenza. This deficiency was observed in three residents who were diagnosed with influenza and placed on droplet/contact isolation. For Resident 1, there was confusion regarding the isolation status, and the appropriate signage was not initially displayed on the door. An activity aide was observed in the room wearing only a surgical mask, without the full PPE required for droplet/contact isolation. The Director of Nursing confirmed that Resident 1 was to remain on isolation due to worsening symptoms. For Resident 2, a certified nursing assistant entered the room wearing only a surgical mask, despite the presence of a droplet/contact isolation sign indicating the need for full PPE, including a gown, mask, eye protection, and gloves. Similarly, for Resident 3, a certified nursing assistant entered the room with gloves, gown, and mask but lacked eye protection. The Director of Nursing confirmed that all three residents were on droplet/contact isolation and that the required PPE was not consistently used by staff, as indicated by the isolation signage.
Resident's Call Light Removed, Violating Dignity and Rights
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The facility failed to treat a resident with respect and dignity by not ensuring the resident's call light was within reach, which is a violation of resident rights. A certified nursing assistant (CNA), identified as V5, removed the call light from the resident's reach because it was frequently activated, sometimes accidentally. The resident, a male with diagnoses including cellulitis, COPD, weakness, and dehydration, expressed concern about not being able to call for help if needed. The incident was confirmed by another CNA, V7, and the CNA Supervisor, V6, who found the call light under the resident's bed. The Director of Nursing (DON), V2, was notified of the incident and confirmed through interviews with the resident and staff that the call light had been removed from the resident's reach. The facility's incident report documented that V5 admitted to moving the call light due to its sensitivity and frequent activation. The facility's policy on dignity and resident rights emphasizes that residents should be treated with respect and have their rights maintained, which was not adhered to in this case.
Significant Medication Error Due to Distraction During Medication Pass
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The facility failed to administer a physician-prescribed medication as ordered, resulting in a significant medication error for one resident. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, congestive heart failure, and hypertension, was cognitively intact and required moderate assistance with daily activities. On the night of the incident, the Director of Nursing (V2) was working a busy shift and mistakenly administered 40 units of regular sliding scale insulin to the resident, despite the resident's blood glucose level being 103, which did not require any sliding scale insulin. The error occurred while V2 was distracted, attempting to give a shift report to the oncoming nurse while preparing medications. The facility's policy for insulin administration requires checking the blood glucose level and ensuring the correct type and amount of insulin is administered. However, V2 admitted to being distracted and not focusing solely on the medication pass, leading to the error. The following day, the resident appeared tired and experienced one episode of emesis but did not report feeling unwell. The incident was promptly reported to the physician and the resident's Power of Attorney. The facility's administrator emphasized the importance of undivided attention during medication administration.
Failure to Provide Adequate Assistance Leads to Resident Injury
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The facility failed to ensure safe bed mobility for a resident, resulting in significant injuries. The resident, who had severe cognitive impairment and required assistance from two or more staff members for bed mobility, was being cared for by a single Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). During a bed bath, the resident experienced a jerking movement, causing her to fall from the bed, which was raised to waist level. This incident led to the resident sustaining a nasal bone fracture, a femoral neck fracture, and a laceration on her forehead that required nine sutures. The CNA involved admitted to providing care alone despite knowing the resident required two-person assistance. The CNA did not request help, even though other aides were available in the building and communication devices were accessible for such purposes. The Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that the CNA should have sought assistance, as the resident's assessment clearly indicated the need for two-person support for bed mobility. This oversight in following the resident's care plan and facility policy resulted in the resident's injuries.
Failure to Ensure Required Attendance at QAPI Meetings
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The facility failed to ensure that the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Infection Preventionist attended the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. The CMS 671 dated 4/11/24 shows 56 residents residing in the facility. The Administrator (V1) acknowledged that the DON had to cover the floor during some meetings and did not attend. The Assistant Director of Nursing (V2), who is also the Infection Preventionist, mentioned that she attended the meetings only when she was in the building and was off for a while on maternity leave. The review of the quarterly QAPI Agenda - Attendance sign-in sheets for 4/27/23, 8/30/23, 11/27/23, and 3/19/24 confirmed that the Infection Preventionist attended only two of these meetings, and the DON attended only one meeting. The previous DON (V10) also confirmed that she missed some meetings due to working the floor or night shifts. The facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) policy mandates that the QAPI Committee must include the Director of Nursing, the Medical Director or designee, at least three other staff members including the administrator, and the infection preventionist. The policy also states that QAPI meetings should be held monthly but at a minimum of quarterly. The failure to ensure the required attendance of the DON and Infection Preventionist at these meetings constitutes a deficiency in the facility's adherence to its QAPI policy, potentially impacting the quality of care for all residents in the facility.
Failure to Prevent Falls and Implement Safety Interventions
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The facility failed to prevent a resident from falling from a broken beauty shop chair and did not implement interventions to prevent falls for four residents reviewed for falls. Resident R43, who has moderate cognitive impairment and a history of falls, fell backward and hit her head on the floor when a beauty shop chair broke. The beautician had previously reported the chair's potential mechanical failure to maintenance, but it was deemed functional. The chair was later found to recline completely backward without pulling the lever, indicating it was not safe for use. The facility's investigation into the incident was incomplete and lacked proper documentation. Resident R3, who has severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls, was found without a non-slip pad in her recliner, despite it being a documented intervention to prevent falls. Multiple staff members confirmed that R3 should have a non-slip pad in her recliner at all times, but it was not in place during the surveyor's observations. This failure to follow the care plan put R3 at risk for further falls. Residents R20 and R50, both of whom require bed and chair alarms due to their high fall risk, were observed without these alarms in place. R20 was transferred to bed without the alarm being activated, and R50 was seen in his wheelchair without the alarm on multiple occasions. Staff acknowledged the necessity of these alarms to alert them when residents attempt to get up, but they were not consistently used, increasing the risk of falls for these residents.
Failure to Obtain Physician's Orders and Improper Storage of Respiratory Equipment
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The facility failed to obtain physician's orders for a resident on CPAP therapy and did not store nebulizer and CPAP masks in a sanitary manner for four residents. Specifically, one resident with a history of pneumonia and COVID-19 had a CPAP machine from home without any physician's orders or documented settings. The CPAP mask was left uncovered on the bedside table, and there was no care plan or facility assessment completed for this new admission. Additionally, the facility's policy required respiratory equipment to be stored in plastic bags to prevent bacterial contamination, which was not followed for this resident. Three other residents with various diagnoses, including dementia, upper respiratory infections, and RSV, also had their nebulizer masks left uncovered and exposed to air on their bedside tables. The facility's policy mandated that respiratory equipment be stored in plastic bags marked with the date and resident's name, which was not adhered to. Interviews with the facility's staff confirmed the importance of proper storage to prevent bacterial contamination and the necessity of having physician's orders for respiratory treatments like CPAP therapy.
Failure to Reassess Dietary Needs After Readmission
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The facility failed to reassess and update the dietary preferences and nutritional needs of a resident (R22) after a readmission with a diet change to a full liquid diet. R22, who has diagnoses including dementia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and a non-pressure chronic ulcer, was readmitted with a new diet order for a full liquid diet. Despite this significant change, the care plan was not updated to reflect the new dietary requirements, and the dietary card did not include the prescribed dietary supplements. The resident expressed confusion about the reason for the liquid diet and mentioned only being able to consume liquids and tomato soup. The Dietary Manager (V5) admitted to not reassessing R22's dietary needs or preferences since the readmission and was unaware of the specific dietary requirements for a full liquid diet. The cook (V6) confirmed that R22 was primarily receiving chicken broth, tomato soup, and occasionally pudding, but noted that R22 had refused pudding and yogurt. The facility's policy mandates that residents at nutritional risk be monitored and assessed by a consultant dietitian within 72 hours of a significant change, which was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Ensure Physician Assessment Within 30 Days of Admission
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The facility failed to ensure that two residents were assessed by a physician within the first 30 days after admission. Resident R22 was admitted 65 days ago with diagnoses including dementia without behavioral disturbance, atherosclerosis, and a non-pressure chronic ulcer of part of the foot. R22's records showed visits by a Nurse Practitioner on three occasions, but no visit by a physician. R22 expressed frustration about not being seen by a doctor and was misinformed by facility staff that a Nurse Practitioner is a doctor. The Clinical Coordinator confirmed that R22 had not been seen by a physician since admission. Similarly, Resident R9, admitted with diagnoses including anxiety, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, hydrocephalus, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, constipation, spinal stenosis, urinary tract infection, and chronic kidney disease, had not been seen by a physician since admission. R9's records showed visits by a Nurse Practitioner but no evidence of a physician's assessment. The facility's policy mandates that a physician must see each resident within the first 30 days of admission, which was not adhered to in these cases.
Failure to Administer Scheduled Medication
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The facility failed to ensure a scheduled medication was available for administration for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, including anxiety disorder. The resident's care plan required the administration of Alprazolam three times daily to manage anxiety. However, from 8/25/23 to 8/31/23, the medication was not administered due to various issues, including a malfunctioning narcotic box, unavailability of the medication, and delays in receiving a new prescription from the pharmacy. This resulted in 18 missed doses of Alprazolam over the course of six days. Despite multiple attempts by the nursing staff to resolve the issue, including contacting the pharmacy and the Nurse Practitioner, the medication was not delivered in a timely manner. The Assistant Director of Nursing acknowledged that the medication should have been documented as missed and that follow-up actions should have been taken to ensure its availability. The facility's policy stated that medications should be administered and documented as ordered by the physician, but this was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Ensure Palatable and Properly Cooked Vegetables
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The facility failed to ensure that vegetables served to residents were palatable and prepared according to acceptable standards. During an observation, the surveyor noted that the mixed vegetables were overcooked to the point of being mushy and bland. The cook admitted to boiling the vegetables for 45 minutes and then keeping them warm in the oven, which resulted in the undesirable texture. Additionally, the dietary manager confirmed that salt was omitted from the recipe due to many residents being on a low sodium diet, further contributing to the bland taste. Residents R1 and R13 both expressed dissatisfaction with the vegetables, stating they were too soft and flavorless, leading to uneaten portions on their trays. The dietitian confirmed that vegetables should not be boiled until mushy, and the recipe for mixed vegetables indicated the addition of salt, pepper, and margarine, but did not specify cooking times. The care plans for R1 and R13 indicated that they should consume 75% of their ordered diet daily and that their diets should be modified according to their food preferences. However, the overcooked and bland vegetables did not meet these preferences, resulting in the residents not eating the vegetables as part of their meals.
Failure to Adhere to Contact Isolation Protocols
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) was worn while providing care for a resident in contact isolation with a multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO). Specifically, a registered nurse entered the resident's room without wearing a gown, despite signage indicating that gown and gloves were required. The nurse performed tasks such as checking the resident's blood sugar and administering insulin, during which her scrub pants came into contact with the resident's bedding. This occurred even though the resident's care plan and room signage clearly indicated the need for contact precautions due to a MRSA infection in an abscess on the resident's back. The infection preventionist confirmed that gown and gloves are required whenever staff enter a contact isolation room to prevent the spread of infection. The facility's infection control policy also mandates the use of contact precautions for residents known or suspected to be infected with transmissible microorganisms. The failure to adhere to these precautions was observed and documented, highlighting a significant lapse in infection control practices within the facility.
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