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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Clarksdale Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with end-stage renal disease and a history of falls experienced a fall resulting in a subdural hematoma and scalp laceration. Facility staff did not notify the dialysis clinic of this significant change in condition, as required by policy. Communication forms and progress notes lacked documentation of the incident, and the dialysis clinic only learned of the event from the resident. Multiple staff, including the LPN, DON, and administrator, confirmed the notification should have occurred.
The facility failed to implement care plans for several residents, leading to deficiencies in their care. A resident on dialysis received excess fluids, two residents did not receive proper nail care, and another resident did not have Enhanced Barrier Precautions followed during IV medication administration. These failures were confirmed by staff and could lead to adverse outcomes.
The facility failed to provide proper nail care for two residents, resulting in long, jagged fingernails with debris. One resident, with diabetes and dementia, had nails untrimmed despite policy requirements. Another resident, with vascular disease, expressed a desire for nail care, contradicting staff claims. Staff interviews revealed discrepancies in task completion and documentation, leading to the deficiency.
The facility's QAA Committee failed to maintain procedures and monitor interventions for ADL deficiencies, despite previous citations. The Administrator was unaware of ongoing issues, and the facility's corrective measures were not effectively implemented or monitored.
A resident with End Stage Renal Disease was prescribed a fluid restriction of 960 ml per day, but received more than this amount on multiple occasions due to staff misunderstanding. The Dietary Manager and an LPN believed the restriction was 1000 ml per day, leading to excess fluid provision. The DON confirmed the error, noting the potential risk of fluid overload.
A facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a PICC line receiving IV antibiotics. Observations showed that both a RN and RN Supervisor did not wear gowns during IV administration, despite the presence of an EBP sign. Interviews confirmed the staff's awareness of the requirement for EBP, but a lack of compliance was noted. The resident reported infrequent use of gowns by staff during IV medication administration.
The facility inaccurately coded the MDS for five residents, marking side rails as restraints when they were used for mobility assistance. Staff interviews confirmed the side rails were not restraints, and the error stemmed from incorrect training. The Administrator was unaware of the issue until it was highlighted by a Nurse Consultant.
A resident with moderate cognitive deficits and frequent incontinence was left in a soaked brief during the night shift, as the CNA failed to change him during the last rounds. The LPN confirmed the resident's condition and acknowledged the health risks of prolonged exposure to wet briefs. The facility's protocol requires CNAs to make rounds every two hours and change residents if needed, but this was not followed, resulting in the deficiency.
Failure to Notify Dialysis Clinic of Resident's Significant Change in Condition
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The facility failed to notify a dialysis clinic of a significant change in a resident's status following a fall that resulted in a subdural hematoma and scalp laceration. According to the facility's policy, any change in a resident's medical status, including physical injuries, must be communicated to relevant parties. Despite this, there was no documentation that the dialysis clinic was informed of the resident's fall or subsequent diagnosis of a subdural hematoma. Staff interviews confirmed that communication with the dialysis clinic is typically conducted using a specific form, but review of these forms showed no mention of the incident or diagnosis. The dialysis clinic only became aware of the fall when the resident self-reported, and the clinic manager confirmed there was no official notification from the facility. The resident involved had a history of end-stage renal disease and falls, and was cognitively intact at the time of the incident. The lack of communication was confirmed by multiple staff members, including the nurse practitioner, LPN, DON, and the administrator, all of whom acknowledged that the dialysis clinic should have been notified due to the potential impact on treatment, specifically the administration of anticoagulants. Review of progress notes and communication forms further substantiated that the required notification did not occur.
Failure to Implement Care Plans for Residents
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The facility failed to implement care plans for several residents, leading to deficiencies in their care. Resident #11, who is on dialysis and has a fluid restriction of 960 cc per day, received more than the prescribed amount on nine out of thirteen days, as confirmed by the Nurse Case Manager. This failure to adhere to the care plan could potentially lead to fluid overload for the resident. Additionally, Resident #24's care plan required weekly nail care, but observations revealed long and jagged fingernails, indicating that the care plan was not followed. The Director of Nurses confirmed that the resident's nails were not trimmed as required by the care plan. Similarly, Resident #44's care plan required weekly nail care, but observations showed long, jagged, and soiled fingernails, with the resident stating it had been about three weeks since they were last cut. The DON and RN Supervisor confirmed that the care plan was not being followed. Furthermore, Resident #157's care plan required Enhanced Barrier Precautions during IV medication administration, but the RN Supervisor failed to use these precautions, as confirmed by the Nurse Case Manager. This oversight could increase the resident's risk of infection.
Failure to Ensure Proper Nail Care for Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper nail care for two residents, resulting in long, jagged fingernails with debris underneath. Resident #24, who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus and severe unspecified dementia, was observed on multiple occasions with fingernails approximately one-half inch past the tips of her fingers. Despite the facility's policy requiring weekly nail trimming, the EMAR indicated that the task was completed, although observations showed otherwise. Interviews with staff, including a CNA and an LPN, confirmed the oversight and highlighted the potential risk of skin tears and infections due to the resident's condition. Resident #44, diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease and cerebral infarction, was also found with long, jagged fingernails and a brown substance underneath. The resident expressed a desire for his nails to be trimmed, contradicting the CNA's claim that he refused nail care. The LPN admitted to signing off on the EMAR without verifying the completion of the task, relying on the treatment nurse's assurance. However, the treatment nurse revealed that the resident had declined nail care when asked, and she could not recall the last time his nails were trimmed. The facility's policy mandates that both CNAs and nurses are responsible for nail care, with specific instructions for diabetic residents. The DON and RN Supervisor confirmed that the EMAR should not have been signed off without verifying the task's completion. The failure to adhere to the facility's nail care policy resulted in the deficiency, as evidenced by the observations and staff interviews.
Failure in Monitoring ADL Interventions
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The facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee (QAA) failed to maintain implemented procedures and monitor interventions following previous surveys. This deficiency was identified during a recertification survey in the area of Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The facility had been cited for similar issues in past surveys, indicating a pattern of failure to sustain an effective QAA program. The Administrator was unaware of the ongoing issues with residents' ADLs, despite previous citations and discussions within the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. The facility's Plan of Correction (POC) included measures such as in-servicing nursing staff on policies related to ADLs and nail care, and implementing monitoring systems. However, the continued citation for ADL deficiencies suggests that these measures were not effectively implemented or monitored. The QAA Committee's failure to address and resolve these issues indicates a lack of effective oversight and follow-through on corrective actions.
Failure to Adhere to Fluid Restriction for Resident with Renal Disease
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to a fluid restriction order for a resident diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease. The facility's policy required fluids to be restricted as per physician orders, specifically limiting the resident to 960 milliliters per day. However, the resident received more than the prescribed amount on nine out of thirteen days in August 2024. This discrepancy was identified through a review of the Electronic Medical Record (EMAR), which documented the excess fluid intake. Interviews with facility staff, including the Dietary Manager, an LPN, and the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed a misunderstanding of the resident's fluid restriction. Both the Dietary Manager and the LPN believed the resident was on a 1000 milliliter per day restriction, leading to the provision of more fluids than allowed. The DON confirmed the error and acknowledged that the EMAR reflected the resident's fluid intake exceeded the prescribed 960 milliliters per day, which could potentially lead to fluid overload.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident with PICC Line
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Summary
The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for intravenous antibiotic therapy. During an observation, a Registered Nurse (RN) was seen administering intravenous fluids to the resident without wearing a gown, which is required for EBP. Additionally, there were no signs indicating the need for enhanced barrier precautions in the resident's room or on the doorway. The resident had been admitted with a diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the lumbar vertebra and was receiving ceftriaxone via the PICC line. Further observations revealed that even after an enhanced barrier sign was placed on the resident's doorway, the RN Supervisor also failed to wear a gown while administering the IV antibiotics. Interviews with the Infection Control Nurse and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the staff should have been using enhanced barrier precautions. The RN/Treatment nurse admitted to not using a gown due to unavailability and acknowledged the requirement for EBP due to the resident's PICC line. The resident reported that staff only occasionally wore gowns when administering his IV medications.
Incorrect MDS Coding for Restraints
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The facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS) for the use of restraints for five residents. The MDS assessments for these residents incorrectly indicated the use of side rails as restraints. Observations revealed that the side rails were only half rails located at the head of the bed and were not used to restrain the residents. Interviews with staff, including Certified Nursing Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses, confirmed that the side rails were used to assist residents with mobility and were not considered restraints. The facility's policy required healthcare professionals to certify the accuracy of the assessments they completed, but this was not adhered to in these cases. The issue arose from incorrect training provided to the MDS Assessment nurse, who was instructed to code all side rails as restraints because residents could not physically remove them. The Nurse Case Manager confirmed that the MDS department had been incorrectly coding section P of the MDS for restraints, following the previous Case Manager's training. The Administrator was unaware of the incorrect coding until informed by the Nurse Consultant. The residents involved had various medical conditions, including Pseudobulbar Affect, Rheumatoid arthritis, a history of stroke, orthopedic aftercare, Type two Diabetes Mellitus, and Dementia, but none required restraints as part of their care.
Inadequate Incontinent Care During Night Shift
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate incontinent care for a resident during the night shift. Observations and interviews revealed that a resident was left in a soaked brief, indicating that the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not change the resident during the last rounds. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) confirmed the resident's condition and acknowledged the potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to wet briefs, such as urinary tract infections and skin issues. The resident, who has moderate cognitive deficits and is frequently incontinent, expressed that he had not been changed during the night. Interviews with the CNA and the Director of Nursing (DON) highlighted that the facility's protocol requires CNAs to make rounds every two hours and change residents' briefs if they are wet or soiled. The CNA admitted that the night shift typically makes their last rounds before clocking out, and the DON emphasized the importance of thorough checks during rounds. Despite this, the resident was not changed as required, leading to the deficiency noted in the report.
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