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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Life Care Center Of West Bridgewater during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident, cleared by therapy to be independent, was inaccurately documented as using a bed alarm in their TAR. Despite the resident's independence, nursing staff continued to sign off on the bed alarm checks without verifying its use, and the order was not discontinued. Interviews confirmed the oversight, highlighting a failure to maintain accurate medical records as per facility policy.
The facility failed to ensure proper PPE usage for three residents under various infection precautions. A resident with COVID-19 did not receive care with the required N95 mask, gown, and eye protection. Another resident with a colostomy was not provided care with a gown, and a resident with C-Diff did not have staff wearing any PPE during physical therapy. These lapses were acknowledged by staff and highlighted by the Infection Control Preventionist.
Two residents in a LTC facility experienced deficiencies in care. One resident did not receive Eliquis and Tramadol as prescribed due to unavailability, and the nurse failed to check emergency supplies or notify the physician. Another resident did not follow orthopedic recommendations for touch down weight bearing, leading to increased pain. Staff were unaware of the resident's weight-bearing status, and the care plan did not reflect the necessary orthopedic instructions.
A resident with a pelvic fracture experienced inadequate pain management due to the facility's failure to assess and address severe pain levels. Despite the resident's reports of high pain and requests for more medication, the nursing staff did not communicate these needs to the NP, resulting in a delay in ordering appropriate pain relief. The resident was only given Tylenol, which was insufficient, and the lack of communication led to a three-day delay in adjusting the pain management plan.
A nurse failed to administer Eliquis and Tramadol to a resident as scheduled, resulting in a medication error rate of 7.69%, exceeding the acceptable threshold. The nurse did not check the emergency supply for the medications, and the Director of Nursing confirmed the expectation for timely administration was not met.
A resident's medications were left unattended in their room, contrary to the facility's policy requiring secure storage and administration by authorized personnel. The resident, who was cognitively intact but not assessed for self-administration, reported that nurses left medications for later consumption. This breach was confirmed by the Unit Manager and DON, highlighting a failure in adhering to medication administration protocols.
Inaccurate Documentation of Bed Alarm Use
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The facility failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for a resident who no longer required the use of a bed alarm. Despite being cleared by therapy to ambulate and toilet independently, nursing staff continued to document the function and placement of a bed alarm on the resident's Treatment Administration Record (TAR). This discrepancy was noted for the period from late August to early September, during which time the resident was independent with mobility and did not have a bed alarm in place. Interviews with nursing staff and the unit manager revealed that the bed alarm order had not been discontinued, and staff members admitted to signing off on the bed alarm checks without verifying its use. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the resident was independent and should not have had a bed alarm order in place. The facility's policy requires that nursing documentation be consistent with professional standards and accurately reflect the care provided, which was not adhered to in this case.
Inadequate PPE Usage in Infection Control
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The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, resulting in the improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for three residents. For Resident #112, who was under Isolation/Droplet Precautions due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not wear the required N95 mask, gown, and eye protection while changing linens and assisting the resident. The CNA acknowledged the oversight after reviewing the isolation sign, which clearly outlined the necessary PPE. Resident #40, who required Enhanced Barrier Precautions due to a colostomy, was also subject to a lapse in PPE protocol. A CNA was observed changing the resident's linens while only wearing gloves, neglecting to don a gown as mandated by the precautionary sign posted outside the room. The CNA admitted to not following the sign's instructions, which were reiterated by the Unit Manager and Infection Control Preventionist during interviews. For Resident #53, who was on Contact Precautions for C-Diff, a Rehabilitation Services Staff member failed to wear any PPE while conducting physical therapy exercises with the resident. Despite the presence of a contact precaution sign, the staff member incorrectly believed PPE was unnecessary unless directly encountering the infection. This misunderstanding was corrected by nursing staff and the Infection Control Preventionist, who emphasized the importance of adhering to posted PPE requirements to prevent the spread of infection.
Medication and Care Plan Deficiencies in LTC Facility
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The facility failed to administer medications according to physician orders for Resident #91. Specifically, Nurse #4 did not administer Eliquis and Tramadol as scheduled because the medications were not available in the medication cart. Despite the absence of these medications, Nurse #4 did not check the emergency medication supply, contact the pharmacy for delivery status, or notify the physician about the missed doses. The nurse also failed to document the omission of these medications in the medical administration record (MAR) or nursing progress notes. The Director of Nurses (DON) and Regional Nurse #1 confirmed that medications should be administered within a specific time frame and that the physician should be notified if there are any deviations. For Resident #282, the facility did not adhere to orthopedic recommendations for touch down weight bearing (TDWB) on the left lower extremity. The resident was observed transferring from a wheelchair to a bed without maintaining TDWB, contrary to the hospital discharge summary's instructions. The resident reported pain when standing on the left leg, indicating that the TDWB recommendation was not being followed. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of awareness and documentation regarding the resident's weight-bearing status, and the care plan did not reflect the orthopedic recommendations. The deficiencies highlight a failure in medication administration and adherence to care plans based on professional standards. The facility's policies on medication administration and changes in resident condition were not followed, leading to missed doses and inadequate pain management for Resident #91. Similarly, the lack of proper communication and documentation regarding Resident #282's weight-bearing status resulted in non-compliance with orthopedic recommendations, potentially exacerbating the resident's pain and condition.
Inadequate Pain Management for Resident with Pelvic Fracture
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The facility failed to provide adequate pain management for a resident who was admitted with a nondisplaced fracture of the pelvis and a fracture of the anterior wall acetabulum. Upon admission, the resident was prescribed only Tylenol for pain management, despite having been administered Tramadol in the hospital for moderate pain. The resident consistently reported severe pain levels, reaching 9/10 during transfers and activities, and expressed dissatisfaction with the pain relief provided, indicating that Tylenol only reduced the pain to an 8/10. The facility's policy required comprehensive pain assessments and individualized care plans, but these were not effectively implemented. The resident's care plan acknowledged the presence of pain related to the pelvic fracture, yet the interventions were not sufficient to manage the pain effectively. The resident repeatedly requested additional pain medication, but the nursing staff did not communicate these requests to the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or physician in a timely manner, resulting in a three-day delay before the NP was informed and additional pain medication was ordered. Interviews with the resident and staff revealed that the resident was not using a walker for transfers, contrary to the prescribed touch-down weight-bearing status, which may have exacerbated the pain. The NP confirmed that she had not been notified of the resident's increased pain levels and expected the nursing staff to report such issues. The Director of Nurses also stated that she would expect the nurses to notify the physician or NP if a resident was experiencing more pain, highlighting a breakdown in communication and adherence to pain management protocols.
Medication Error Rate Exceeds Acceptable Threshold
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The facility failed to maintain a medication error rate below five percent, as evidenced by two medication errors made by one of two nurses during a medication pass. Out of 26 opportunities, the errors resulted in a medication error rate of 7.69%. These errors involved the omission of Eliquis, an anticoagulant, and Tramadol, an opioid narcotic for pain, for a resident. The facility's policy on medication administration emphasizes the importance of adhering to the 10 Rights of Medication Administration, including the Right Time and Frequency and the Right Documentation, especially for high-alert medications like anticoagulants and opioids. During the medication pass, Nurse #4 did not administer the prescribed Eliquis and Tramadol to the resident at the scheduled time of 9:00 A.M. The nurse cited the unavailability of the medications from the pharmacy as the reason for the omission and did not check the emergency medication supply for alternatives. The Eliquis was eventually administered later in the day, while the Tramadol was not given, as noted in the progress note. The Director of Nurses confirmed that the expectation was for medications to be administered within one hour before or after the scheduled time, which was not met in this instance.
Medication Storage and Administration Deficiency
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The facility failed to ensure that all drugs and biologicals were stored securely, as evidenced by an incident involving a resident. During an observation, a surveyor found an unlabeled medication cup containing two tablets and one chewable tablet on the overbed table of a resident who was cognitively intact. The resident identified one of the tablets as calcium but could not recall the identity of the other two medications. The resident mentioned that the nurses would leave the medications for them to take later, as they were trusted by the staff. However, the resident had not been assessed for self-administering medications, which is a requirement according to the facility's policy. The facility's policy on medication storage and administration clearly states that medications should be accessible only to authorized personnel and should not be left unattended. Despite this, the resident's medications were left at the bedside, which was confirmed by the Unit Manager and the Director of Nurses. The resident also reported that taking medications with a protein supplement caused nausea, and the practice of administering them together had been stopped. This incident highlights a breach in the facility's medication administration protocol, as medications were left unattended with a resident who was not assessed for self-administration.
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