The Enclave At Barnesville
Inspection history, citations, penalties and survey trends for this long-term care facility in Barnesville, Ohio.
- Location
- 400 Carrie Avenue, Barnesville, Ohio 43713
- CMS Provider Number
- 366261
- Inspections on file
- 25
- Latest survey
- February 13, 2025
- Citations (last 12 mo.)
- 0
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at The Enclave At Barnesville during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not submit required staffing data for the fourth quarter of 2024 to the PBJ, affecting all residents with a census of 46. The review showed a one-star staffing rating, low weekend staffing, no RN hours, and lack of 24-hour licensed nursing coverage. The Administrator indicated that corporate handles submissions but had not provided proof of submission despite multiple requests.
A resident was observed taking ice from the ice chest near the nurses' station without practicing hand hygiene, and the ice scoop was left inside the chest. Two aides were present, and a CNA confirmed that residents should not help themselves to ice.
The facility failed to accurately complete PASARR for three residents, leading to deficiencies in identifying mental health conditions. A resident's PASARR inaccurately indicated no mental illness despite diagnoses of major depressive disorder and PTSD. Another resident's PASARR failed to reflect bipolar disorder and medication use. A third resident's PASARR misclassified alcohol dependence and omitted anxiety disorder. The facility's policy requires screening for mental illness or developmental disabilities, but these procedures were not followed.
The facility failed to update and individualize care plans for two residents, one requiring continuous oxygen therapy and another receiving Zyprexa, an antipsychotic medication. The care plans did not reflect these treatment orders, as confirmed by facility staff during interviews.
The facility failed to monitor a resident's blood glucose before insulin administration and did not timely identify another resident's edema. One resident with diabetes did not have their blood glucose checked as ordered, and insulin was administered without this check. Another resident reported foot swelling for weeks, but it was not documented or assessed until a survey. The DON confirmed these oversights.
A facility failed to provide a prescribed low air-loss mattress for a resident at risk for pressure ulcers. Despite the care plan indicating the need for a pressure-reducing mattress, observations confirmed the absence of the mattress, which was verified by an LPN. The resident had multiple diagnoses, including dementia and chronic kidney disease, and was at risk for skin integrity issues.
A facility failed to follow an order for non-skid strips for a resident at risk for falls. The resident, with conditions such as dementia and osteoarthritis, had a care plan requiring non-skid strips by the bed. Observations showed the strips were missing, confirmed by an LPN.
A resident experienced a significant weight loss of 5.45% in one month, but the facility failed to implement necessary nutritional interventions. Despite a care plan that included monitoring diet and notifying a physician of significant weight loss, no additional orders were made. The resident's meal intake was low, with 70% of meals consumed at 0-50% and 11 meals refused. Staff interviews revealed fluctuating eating habits, but no supplements or medications were provided to assist in maintaining weight.
A facility failed to replace a resident's oxygen humidifier bottle weekly as required, affecting a resident with chronic respiratory conditions. The humidifier bottle was observed to be over a month old, contrary to the facility's policy that mandates weekly replacement. Interviews with an LPN and the DON confirmed the oversight.
A facility failed to provide a comprehensive assessment and individualized care plan for a resident with PTSD. The resident's admission assessment did not document PTSD or identify trauma history and triggers. Staff interviews revealed a lack of awareness about the resident's PTSD causes and triggers, and the facility's policy on Trauma Informed Care was not followed.
A resident with recurrent UTIs was prescribed Cipro prophylactically despite cultures showing resistance to it. The resident, with a history of chronic conditions, was given Cipro by a urologist in January, although no new UTI was present. An LPN expressed uncertainty about the choice of Cipro, noting the resident's allergy to Macrobid. There was no documentation supporting the prophylactic use of Cipro, and the resident's representative was unaware of the resistance issue.
The facility failed to ensure appropriate diagnoses for psychotropic medication and did not support declining GDR recommendations for two residents. One resident received increased doses of Abilify without documented behaviors, while another received Zyprexa without a supporting diagnosis. The facility did not adhere to its policy on tapering medication and GDRs.
The facility failed to meet financial obligations, resulting in delayed payroll for 39 staff members and an outstanding balance with a therapy provider, risking interruption of services for residents. The facility lacked an effective system to monitor financial solvency, leading to potential care disruptions.
The facility's governing body failed to manage financial obligations, leading to payroll issues and vendor payment delays. Multiple surveys revealed insufficient funds for employee paychecks and outstanding balances with vendors, resulting in service threats. The facility was placed under receivership due to financial mismanagement.
The facility failed to ensure financial obligations were met, leading to payroll issues and outstanding vendor balances. Interviews revealed a lack of effective financial monitoring and an ineffective QAPI program. Despite attempts to address payroll delays, the facility continued to struggle with financial solvency.
Failure to Submit Staffing Data to PBJ
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Summary
The facility failed to submit the required staffing information for the fourth quarter of 2024 to the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data, which had the potential to affect all residents, with a census of 46. A review of the PBJ staffing report for the period from July 1st, 2024, through September 30th, 2024, revealed that the facility did not submit the necessary data. This resulted in a one-star staffing rating, excessively low weekend staffing, no registered nurse (RN) hours, and a lack of licensed nursing coverage 24 hours per day. During an interview, the Administrator stated that the corporate office is responsible for submitting the staffing data. Despite reaching out to corporate multiple times for proof of submission, the Administrator had not received any evidence. A subsequent interview confirmed that corporate was unable to provide evidence that the facility had submitted the required staffing information for the specified quarter.
Infection Control Breach at Nurses' Station
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The facility failed to maintain proper infection control practices, which had the potential to affect 26 out of 46 residents. During an observation, a male resident was seen helping himself to ice from the ice chest located next to the nurses' station without practicing hand hygiene. The ice scoop was left inside the ice chest, which is against standard infection control practices. Two aides were present at the nurses' station during this observation. In an interview, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) confirmed the observation and stated that residents typically do not and should not help themselves to ice, but should ask for assistance.
Inaccurate PASARR Completion for Residents
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The facility failed to ensure accurate completion of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for three residents, leading to deficiencies in identifying mental health conditions. Resident #40 was admitted with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, PTSD, and dementia with behavioral disturbances. Despite these conditions, the PASARR dated 02/23/24 inaccurately indicated no mental illness, which was confirmed by the Director of Nursing (DON) during an interview. Similarly, Resident #43's PASARR failed to reflect their mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, and the use of medications such as Zoloft and Depakote, as confirmed by the DON. Resident #3's PASARR was also inaccurate, as it did not list anxiety disorder and misclassified alcohol dependence as a psychotic disorder. The Social Service Director (SSD) acknowledged the inaccuracies and the lack of a PASARR review upon the resident's admission. The facility's policy requires screening for serious mental illness or developmental disabilities prior to admission and within 14 days of a new diagnosis or significant change in status, but these procedures were not followed, leading to the deficiencies noted in the report.
Failure to Update Care Plans for Oxygen Therapy and Antipsychotic Medication
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The facility failed to revise and individualize the care plans for two residents, leading to deficiencies in their treatment management. Resident #7, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome, had a physician's order for continuous oxygen therapy at four liters per minute via nasal cannula. However, the resident's care plan was not updated to reflect this treatment order. This oversight was confirmed by a Registered Nurse during an interview, who acknowledged that the care plan did not indicate the resident was receiving oxygen therapy. Similarly, Resident #46, admitted with diagnoses such as gastrostomy, anemia, and malignant neoplasm of the colon, was receiving Zyprexa, an antipsychotic medication, as per the Medication Administration Record. Despite this, the resident's care plan was not individualized to include the treatment order for Zyprexa. The Director of Nursing confirmed during an interview that the care plan did not reflect the administration of the antipsychotic medication. These failures to update and individualize care plans for the residents' specific treatments were identified as deficiencies during the survey.
Failure to Monitor Blood Glucose and Identify Edema
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident's blood glucose level was obtained prior to administering insulin, as per physician orders. Resident #33, who has a history of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and diabetes mellitus, did not have their blood glucose level checked on two consecutive days, and insulin was administered without this critical check on one of those days. The resident had previously refused care, becoming aggressive, which was documented in the nursing progress notes. The Director of Nursing confirmed the oversight in obtaining the blood glucose levels as per the physician's orders. Additionally, the facility did not timely identify and document edema in another resident. Resident #26, who has hemiplegia and diabetes, reported right foot pain and swelling, which had been present for three to four weeks. Despite the resident and a CNA acknowledging the edema, it was not documented or assessed by nursing staff until it was brought to the attention of an LPN during the survey. The Director of Nursing confirmed the lack of documentation regarding the resident's condition, and the facility's policy requires prompt notification of changes in a resident's condition.
Failure to Provide Ordered Pressure-Reducing Mattress
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The facility failed to follow an order for an alternating air mattress for a resident at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Resident #32, who was admitted with diagnoses including stage three chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, anxiety disorder, dementia, and osteoarthritis, was identified as having the potential for skin integrity impairment. The care plan included interventions such as a pressure-reducing mattress. However, observations on multiple occasions revealed that the resident did not have the prescribed low air-loss mattress with side bolsters. This was confirmed by an LPN during an interview, indicating non-compliance with the care plan designed to prevent pressure ulcers.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Measures
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The facility failed to ensure that an order for non-skid strips was followed for a resident at risk for falls. Resident #32, who was admitted with diagnoses including stage three chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, anxiety disorder, dementia, and osteoarthritis, was identified as being at risk for falls due to confusion, gait/balance issues, and other factors. The resident's fall care plan included interventions such as ensuring non-skid footwear and placing non-skid strips to the right of the bed. However, observations on multiple occasions revealed that there were no non-skid strips in front of the resident's bed, as required by an order dated 03/22/23. This was confirmed by an interview with an LPN, who acknowledged the absence of the non-skid strips.
Failure to Implement Interventions for Significant Weight Loss
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The facility failed to implement necessary interventions for a resident who experienced a significant weight loss of 5.45% within one month. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including dementia, urinary tract infection, and type II diabetes, was on a consistent carbohydrate diet. Despite the care plan indicating the need to monitor diet tolerance, meal/fluid intakes, and notify the physician of significant weight loss, no additional nutritional interventions were ordered following the weight loss. The resident's meal intake records showed that 70% of meals were consumed at 0-50%, with 11 meals completely refused, indicating inadequate nutritional intake. Interviews with facility staff revealed that the resident's eating habits fluctuated, and although alternatives were offered, the resident was not receiving any medications or supplements to assist in maintaining weight. The Registered Dietician acknowledged the weight loss but did not implement any interventions, as the resident's weight was considered to be at baseline from a previous stay. This lack of action contributed to the deficiency in providing adequate nutrition to maintain the resident's health.
Failure to Timely Replace Oxygen Humidifier Bottle
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The facility failed to ensure timely replacement of a resident's oxygen humidifier bottle, affecting a resident who was receiving oxygen therapy. The resident, who had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, dementia, diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, was admitted with an order for continuous oxygen administration at four liters per minute via nasal cannula due to low oxygen saturation. During an observation, it was noted that the resident's oxygen humidifier bottle was dated over a month prior, indicating it had not been changed weekly as required by the facility's policy. Interviews with the LPN and the DON confirmed that the humidifier bottle should have been replaced weekly, as per the facility's policy on infection control and oxygen therapy. The policy specified that humidifier bottles are to be replaced weekly on the Sunday night shift. The failure to adhere to this policy resulted in the deficiency noted during the survey, as the humidifier bottle had not been changed in accordance with the established schedule.
Failure to Provide Individualized PTSD Care Plan
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The facility failed to ensure a comprehensive assessment and individualized plan of care for a resident with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, PTSD, and dementia with behavioral disturbances, did not have PTSD documented in the admission assessment. The assessment also failed to identify any history of trauma or triggers, and the 48-hour care plan included generic interventions without individualization. The comprehensive plan of care lacked evidence of an individualized approach to managing the resident's PTSD. Interviews with facility staff revealed a lack of awareness regarding the cause of the resident's PTSD and the absence of a comprehensive assessment or care plan. The Director of Nursing was unaware of the PTSD triggers, and an LPN had to reach out to the resident's family to gather information. The family indicated that the resident might have been physically or sexually abused as a child, with men being a trigger for her agitation and aggression. The facility's policy on Trauma Informed Care was not followed, as it required social services to interview new residents for trauma history and initiate a comprehensive care plan with individualized goals and interventions.
Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Resident with UTI
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary antibiotics, specifically affecting a resident with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including atherosclerotic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, urinary incontinence, and mild cognitive impairment, had multiple urine cultures showing resistance to the antibiotic Cipro. Despite this resistance, the resident was prescribed Cipro prophylactically by a urologist in January 2025, even though there was no new UTI at that time to justify starting another antibiotic. Interviews with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) revealed uncertainty about why Cipro was chosen for prophylaxis when the resident's cultures consistently showed resistance to it. The LPN also noted that the resident was allergic to Macrobid, the urologist's usual choice for prophylaxis, leading to the decision to use Cipro. However, there was no documentation from the urology department to support this prophylactic treatment, and the resident's representative was unaware of the resistance issue. The facility's policy on antibiotic stewardship emphasized the importance of appropriate antibiotic use and communication of lab results to prescribers, which was not adhered to in this case.
Inappropriate Psychotropic Medication Management
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The facility failed to ensure appropriate diagnoses for psychotropic medication and did not have supporting evidence for declining gradual dose reduction (GDR) recommendations and increasing doses of psychotropic medication for two residents. Resident #43 was admitted with diagnoses including dementia with psychotic disturbance, anxiety, major depressive disorder, and unspecified psychosis. Despite pharmacy recommendations for GDRs on medications such as Abilify, Zoloft, and Depakote, the physician disagreed, citing persistent target symptoms, although there was no documented evidence of behaviors. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the lack of documentation and justification for increasing Abilify and the absence of attempts for GDRs in the past eight months. Resident #46 was admitted with diagnoses including gastrostomy, anemia, malignant neoplasm of the colon, acute post-thoracotomy pain, depression, and anxiety. The resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated intact cognition with no hallucinations, delusions, or behavioral issues. However, the resident was receiving Zyprexa, an antipsychotic, without a supporting diagnosis. The pharmacist informed the physician of this discrepancy, and the DON verified the inappropriate prescription. The facility's policy on tapering medication and GDRs requires attempts to reduce antipsychotic drugs unless clinically contraindicated. Despite this policy, the facility did not adhere to the guidelines, as evidenced by the lack of documented behaviors and the absence of attempts to reduce medication dosages. The deficiencies highlight the facility's failure to follow its own policies and ensure appropriate medication management for residents.
Financial Mismanagement Leads to Care Deficiency
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The facility failed to meet its financial obligations, which led to a deficiency in the delivery of care and maintenance. This deficiency was identified when it was discovered that the facility did not have sufficient funds to make payroll on the scheduled date, resulting in 39 staff members not receiving their paychecks on time. This included various staff members such as the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other essential personnel. The delay in payroll was due to insufficient funds in the facility's bank account, which was confirmed by the Bank of Oklahoma Treasury Client Services Representative. Additionally, the facility neglected to pay its therapy provider, Broad River Rehabilitation, leading to a significant outstanding balance for services rendered from December 2023 through May 2024. The therapy provider had notified the facility that services would be terminated if a substantial payment was not received, which placed residents receiving therapy services at risk of having their care interrupted. The facility's financial instability also affected its ability to pay other vendors, such as Medline Medical Supplies, which had an outstanding balance and a past due amount. The investigation revealed that the facility did not have a comprehensive and effective system in place to monitor its financial solvency and ensure that all bills were paid timely. This lack of financial oversight and management led to the potential interruption of essential services and care for all residents, as the facility was unable to meet its financial obligations to staff and service providers.
Removal Plan
- The facility implemented corrective actions to remove Immediate Jeopardy.
- The Administrator identified payroll issues and verified payroll was met.
- All staff received education on the facility abuse/neglect policy.
- All residents and/or resident representatives were interviewed by the interdisciplinary team to ensure care needs were being met.
- Daily audits were implemented to ensure medical supplies, food, medications, and staff continue to be provided.
- R&R Management was appointed as the new management company to fund payroll.
- Payroll ACHs would be deposited, with audits completed to ensure all funds were received.
- Letters to notify vendors of the new receiver were sent.
- A Broad River payment plan was initiated to pay 25% of outstanding balances each month.
- Staffing contracts were verified, and incentives were offered for immediate/same-day shift pickups.
- Managers were educated on shift pickup via in-service.
- A plan for ancillary staffing was implemented, including sharing staff between facilities managed by the company.
- Weekly audits of financial obligations were implemented to ensure delivery of care continues as required.
- Results of audits and interventions would be brought to the QAPI meeting monthly and as needed.
Failure in Financial Management and Governance
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The facility failed to establish an effective governing body responsible for implementing policies regarding management and operation, including financial obligations. This deficiency was identified through multiple complaint surveys, revealing ongoing issues with financial solvency, particularly concerning employee payroll. On several occasions, employees did not receive their paychecks due to insufficient funds, and the facility was unable to provide adequate explanations for these financial shortcomings. Additionally, the facility had outstanding balances with vendors and suppliers, leading to shut-off notices and threats of service termination. Interviews with facility staff, including the Administrator and Director of Nursing, highlighted the lack of a comprehensive system to monitor financial solvency. The Administrator was unable to clarify the facility's financial processes, and it was unclear whether Epic Healthcare Solutions was responsible for payments. The facility's owner attempted to address payroll issues by offering bonuses to affected staff, but the underlying financial management problems persisted. The facility was placed under court-ordered receivership, indicating severe financial mismanagement. Vendor interviews further exposed the facility's financial instability. The therapy provider reported an outstanding balance of over $84,000, threatening to cease services without a substantial payment. Similarly, a medical supplies vendor noted a past due balance, though the facility failed to provide explanations or evidence of good standing. The facility's governing body policy outlined fiduciary duties and responsibilities, but the lack of active engagement and effective financial oversight contributed to the ongoing deficiencies.
Financial Solvency and QAPI Program Deficiency
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The facility failed to ensure continuous evaluations were in place to verify financial obligations were met as planned, which could potentially disrupt resident care and services. This deficiency was identified through multiple complaint surveys, revealing ongoing issues with financial solvency, particularly concerning employee payroll and vendor payments. On several occasions, employees did not receive their paychecks due to insufficient funds, and the facility had outstanding balances with various vendors, leading to shut-off notices and threats of service termination. During interviews, the facility's Administrator and Owner were unable to provide satisfactory explanations for the financial issues. The Administrator was unsure of the payment processes and whether Epic Healthcare Solutions was responsible for all payments. The Owner admitted to issues with payroll processing due to bank policies and attempted to compensate employees with bonuses for delayed payments. Despite these efforts, the facility continued to struggle with meeting its financial obligations, as evidenced by the ongoing issues with payroll and vendor payments. The facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program was found to be ineffective in addressing these financial deficiencies. The program was supposed to track and measure performance, identify and prioritize quality deficiencies, and implement corrective actions. However, the lack of a comprehensive system to monitor financial solvency and ensure timely payments to employees and vendors indicated a failure in the QAPI program's implementation. This deficiency was investigated under Complaint Number OH00154712.
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A resident with intact cognition receiving Medicare Part A skilled services for metabolic encephalopathy had services discontinued while benefit days remained, but the facility did not issue the required Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN). The Social Services Director later confirmed that no SNF ABN was provided and reported she believed only a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) was needed when all skilled services were stopped. This practice conflicted with the facility’s written policy, which required SNF ABNs to be issued when extended care items or services were initiated, reduced, or terminated due to expected non-coverage by Medicare.
Surveyors identified that the facility exceeded the acceptable medication error rate when two residents with type 2 DM received insulin doses that were not administered according to orders or manufacturer instructions. In two separate observations, an LPN administered Novolog and another LPN administered insulin glargine and insulin lispro without priming the insulin pens, and the insulin lispro and Novolog were given after the residents had already consumed a significant portion of their breakfast meals, despite orders for administration before meals. Manufacturer information for both insulin products required priming before each injection to ensure accurate dosing, and facility policy required medications, including insulin, to be administered safely, timely, and in accordance with prescriber orders and specified time frames.
Surveyors found that the facility failed to document tray line food temperatures for multiple meals served from two dining room kitchenettes, despite having a “Trayline Taste & Temperature Log” and a policy requiring food to be stored, prepared, distributed, and served according to professional food safety standards. Review of logs showed repeated missing entries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services in both the Harrison and McClellan dining areas, and the Senior Director of Culinary Services confirmed that temperatures had not been recorded for those meals, potentially affecting all residents receiving meals from those kitchenettes.
The facility failed to conduct and document required periodic care conferences for two residents, despite multiple comprehensive, quarterly, and significant change MDS assessments and a policy requiring periodic care conferences with resident and/or family participation. One resident with Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke hemiplegia, TIA, DMII, and depression had only two documented care conferences over a year, while another resident with aphasia, cerebrovascular disease, DMII, gait difficulty, coagulation defect, depression, and muscle weakness had no documented care conferences in the past year, aside from a declined invitation to the representative. The UCC confirmed that care conferences were expected to occur quarterly and that no additional documentation existed for either resident.
A resident with Alzheimer's disease and type II DM, who required extensive assistance with ADLs and was receiving scheduled Lantus and sliding-scale Humalog, experienced a severely elevated blood glucose level. The on-call provider was notified and ordered an additional dose of lispro insulin with a directive to recheck the blood glucose after administration. Nursing staff administered the extra insulin but did not document any follow-up blood glucose check, and the DON confirmed that this reevaluation was required by the facility's abnormal blood glucose policy and was not completed or documented.
A resident with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and hypothyroidism was prescribed levothyroxine once daily along with other medications. A consultant pharmacist’s monthly drug regimen review recommended that levothyroxine be given in the morning on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before food, per manufacturer instructions. The medical record contained no documented physician response to this recommendation, and the MAR showed the drug scheduled for morning administration while the resident was observed eating breakfast and receiving the medication at the same time. An LPN confirmed administering levothyroxine during the meal, and the DON verified there was no documentation explaining whether or why the pharmacist’s recommendation was or was not followed, resulting in a failure to act on and document the identified irregularity.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment, multiple comorbidities, documented gait and balance abnormalities, and a high fall risk was care planned and assessed by therapy to require contact guard assistance and use of a gait belt for transfers and ambulation. While being assisted by a CNA from a recliner to the bathroom with a walker, the CNA did not apply a gait belt, even though the resident had a known tendency to lean backward when standing. As the CNA reached to open the bathroom door, the resident lost balance and fell backward, striking the back of the head, and was later found by an LPN without a gait belt in place, contrary to the facility’s gait belt policy and the resident’s assessed needs.
A resident with CKD stage five requiring peritoneal dialysis (PD) was admitted with pre-admission physician orders for three daily PD exchanges and monitoring for peritonitis (fever, abdominal pain, cloudy effluent), but these monitoring orders were not entered into the facility’s physician orders. The care plan referenced PD and general monitoring but did not specifically address peritonitis monitoring. Paper PD flowsheets showed incomplete and inconsistent documentation of exchanges and resident condition, including missing condition/comments for individual treatments and no record of one ordered PD exchange. The PD cycler flowsheet lacked effluent descriptions on multiple days. The PD nurse reported facility staff were expected to monitor effluent and symptoms, and the DON confirmed the absence of specific peritonitis monitoring orders, lack of an order for the PD cycler, and documentation gaps, despite a facility policy requiring ongoing assessment and monitoring for complications before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
A nurse was observed preparing multiple oral medications for a resident with depression, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and impaired cognition by pushing tablets and capsules from unit-dose cards directly into her ungloved hand and then using her fingers to place them into a medication cup. In a follow-up interview, the RN confirmed this practice and acknowledged that the correct procedure is to dispense medications directly from the card into the cup, contrary to the facility’s medication administration policy requiring adherence to good nursing principles and practices.
A resident with Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, anxiety, significant ADL dependence, and behavioral symptoms was observed seated in a chair positioned against the nursing station with a locked wheelchair placed directly in front, also against the nursing station, effectively restricting movement. An LPN confirmed both wheelchair wheels were locked and that it should not have been placed there, while a CNA stated she had positioned the wheelchair to prepare for lunch, was unable to complete the transfer, and left it in place, acknowledging this was wrong. This arrangement conflicted with the facility’s restraint policy, which prohibits physical restraints except when alternatives are ineffective for treating a medical symptom and defines restraints as devices adjacent to the body that cannot be easily removed and that restrict freedom of movement or access to the body.
Failure to Issue Required SNF ABN When Discontinuing Medicare Part A Services
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to issue a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) when Medicare Part A services were discontinued for a resident who still had available benefit days. The resident was admitted with a diagnosis of metabolic encephalopathy and had intact cognition per the Minimum Data Set assessment. The facility’s own SNF Beneficiary Notification Review documented that Medicare Part A skilled services began on 02/11/26 and the last covered day was 03/11/26, and that the facility initiated discharge from Medicare Part A services before the resident’s benefit days were exhausted. Despite this, no SNF ABN was provided to the resident or the resident’s representative. During interviews, the Social Services Director stated that the SNF ABN was issued hours prior to the last covered day but, upon reviewing her files, confirmed that no SNF ABN had actually been issued for this resident. She further explained that she believed an SNF ABN was only required if one skilled service remained and that if all skilled services were being discontinued, only the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) needed to be issued. The Administrator, however, stated that a resident should always receive both a SNF ABN and a NOMNC when Medicare Part A services are discontinued and benefit days remain. Review of the facility’s written policy dated 03/28/23 showed that the facility was required to issue SNF ABNs for initiation, reduction, or termination of extended care items or services when Medicare payment was not expected, which did not occur in this case.
Plan Of Correction
This Plan of Correction is submitted as required under State and Federal law. This Plan of Correction does not constitute an admission on the part of the Facility that the findings cited are accurate, that the findings constitute a deficiency or that the scope and severity regarding the deficiency cited are correctly applied. Any changes to the Facility's policies and procedures should be inadmissible in any proceeding on that basis. Without admitting or denying the validity or the existence of the alleged noncompliance, the Facility submits this Plan of Correction with the intention that it be inadmissible by any third party in any civil or other action against the facility or any employee, agent, officer, director or shareholder of the Facility. The Facility is utilizing this Plan of Correction as its allegation of substantial compliance as of 05/29/2026 F-0582 Corrective action for resident/s: On 5/14/26 Resident #34 was informed of rights and responsibilities related to Advanced Beneficiary Notice and voiced understanding of information for future reference by administrator. Identification of other residents who may be affected: Any resident receiving skilled services from nursing or therapy services. The Administrator audited all residents who were discharged from skilled services in the past 30 days to ensure they were issued a Notice of Non-Coverage and Advanced Beneficiary Notice on 5/29/26. No non-compliance was noted. Measures for systemic change: On 5/14/2026 Business Office Manager, Director of Rehab, Minimum Data Set nurse, Director of Nursing and Social Services Director were educated on proper procedure of issuing of Notice Of Medicare Non Coverage and Advanced Beneficiary Notice by administrator. All upcoming discharges from skilled services will be reviewed weekly at Utilization Review meeting to ensure notices will be delivered timely. How Corrective Action will be monitored: Administrator or designee to complete audits of all residents being discharged from skilled services to ensure they were issued a Notice of Non-Coverage and Advanced Beneficiary. This audit will be completed weekly x 4 weeks, then monthly x 2 months. Corrective action will be initiated for any noted non-compliance. Audit findings will be reviewed as part of the monthly quality assurance process to determine the need for further monitoring. Date of Compliance 5/29/26
Insulin Administration Errors and Failure to Prime Insulin Pens
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to maintain a medication error rate below 5%, with surveyors identifying 3 errors out of 28 medication administration opportunities, resulting in a 10.71% error rate. For one resident with type 2 diabetes mellitus and moderate cognitive impairment, the physician’s order directed Novolog insulin 10 units via subcutaneous pen-injector to be given before meals. During an observed medication pass, the LPN administered 10 units of Novolog insulin without priming the pen and did so after the resident had already consumed approximately 50% of the breakfast meal. The LPN later confirmed she did not prime the pen and acknowledged that the insulin was ordered to be administered prior to meals. Manufacturer instructions for the Novolog FlexPen specified that an air shot (priming) must be performed before each injection to ensure proper dosing. Another resident, also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and with intact cognition, had orders for insulin glargine 35 units subcutaneously twice daily and insulin lispro 20 units subcutaneously before meals, plus 12 units subcutaneously if blood glucose was between 251 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL. During an observed medication administration, an LPN administered 35 units of insulin glargine and 32 units of insulin lispro without priming the insulin pens and after the resident had consumed approximately 90% of the breakfast meal, despite orders for insulin lispro to be given before meals. The LPN later stated she could not remember if she had primed the pen and acknowledged that the insulin was ordered to be administered prior to meals. Manufacturer information for insulin lispro stated that the pen must be primed before each injection to confirm insulin delivery and remove air, and that failure to prime could result in too much or too little insulin. The DON confirmed the expectation that insulin be administered as ordered, including priming each pen with two units before dialing the prescribed dose, and facility policy required medications, including insulin, to be administered safely, timely, and in accordance with prescriber orders and required time frames.
Plan Of Correction
This Plan of Correction is submitted as required under State and Federal law. This Plan of Correction does not constitute an admission on the part of the Facility that the findings cited are accurate, that the findings constitute a deficiency or that the scope and severity regarding the deficiency cited are correctly applied. Any changes to the Facility's policies and procedures should be inadmissible in any proceeding on that basis. Without admitting or denying the validity or the existence of the alleged noncompliance, the Facility submits this Plan of Correction with the intention that it be inadmissible by any third party in any civil or other action against the facility or any employee, agent, officer, director or shareholder of the Facility. The Facility is utilizing this Plan of Correction as an allegation of substantial compliance as of 5/29/2026. F-0759 Corrective action for resident/s: Residents #21 and #22 were assessed and evaluated by nurse and Director of Nursing 5/14/26. Resident #21 and #22 both denied any adverse effects and none were noted upon assessment by the Director of Nursing on 5/14/2026. Notification made to physician on 5/14/2026. LPN # 2 competency Eval on insulin administration with the Director of Nursing completed 5/14/2026. Identification of other residents who may be affected: Diabetic residents on assignment of LPN #2/station 2 have the potential to be affected and were assessed by the DON/Designee on 5/14/26 and found to be within normal limits. Measures for systemic change: All Nurses were educated by the Director of Nursing on the steps for Insulin administration per competency, diabetes clinical protocol policy, Medication and treatment orders policy, administering medications policy, and Obtaining fingerstick Glucose Level policy On 5/14/2026. How Corrective Action will be monitored: Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing will complete insulin administration audits on 5 nurses. This audit will be completed weekly x 4 weeks, then monthly x 2 months. Corrective action will be initiated for any noted non-compliance. Audit findings will be reviewed as part of the monthly quality assurance process to determine the need for further monitoring. Date of Compliance: 5/29/2026
Failure to Document Tray Line Food Temperatures in Dining Room Kitchenettes
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to document tray line food temperatures for meals served from the Harrison and McClellan Dining Room kitchenettes, as required by professional standards for food service safety and the facility’s own policy. Review of the “Trayline Taste & Temperature Log” (revised September 2018) showed missing temperature documentation for multiple meals from the Harrison Dining Room kitchenette, including dinner on 03/30/26 and 03/31/26, lunch and dinner on 04/01/26 and 04/02/26, dinner on 04/07/26, and lunch and dinner on 04/08/26 and 04/10/26. The Senior Director of Culinary Services confirmed during interview that tray line food temperatures were not documented on the log for these meals. Similarly, review of the same log for the McClellan Dining Room kitchenette revealed that tray line food temperatures were not documented for dinner on 04/01/26, breakfast and lunch on 04/02/26, and lunch and dinner on 04/07/26. The Senior Director of Culinary Services also verified these omissions during interview. The facility census at the time was 27 residents, and the governing “Food and Nutrition” policy, approved on 09/07/21, stated that the facility must store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
Plan Of Correction
F812 The facility will continue to ensure food temperatures are completed before meals are served for all residents. To ensure compliance with this standard the following measures have been taken: 1. Immediately 4/15/26 culinary supervisor #224 was re-educated by Dietary Manager to this standard and policy "Food and Nutrition" which includes documentation of food temperatures. 2. All dietary staff have been re-educated to the standard and policy "Food and Nutrition" during the month of April 2026. 3. Audits of food temperature documentation to be completed by Dietary Manager 4 x per week for 4 weeks then weekly for 4 weeks. 4. Administrator to validate audits/compliance and provide additional training as needed. Administrator will present to QAPI committee for ongoing monitoring and further direction.
Failure to Conduct and Document Required Care Conferences
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to complete and document comprehensive care conferences at required intervals in accordance with care plan regulations and facility policy. For one resident with Parkinson’s disease with dyskinesia, cognitive communication deficit, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, transient cerebral ischemic attack, type II diabetes mellitus, and major depressive disorder, the record showed multiple MDS assessments over a one-year period, including annual, quarterly, and significant change assessments. However, only two care conferences were documented during the last 12 months, despite the expectation that care conferences be conducted quarterly with the resident and family when possible. The Unit Care Coordinator confirmed that no additional care conference documentation existed for this resident beyond the notes dated 04/21/25 and 01/02/26. A second resident, with diagnoses including aphasia following cerebrovascular disease, cerebral infarction, type II diabetes mellitus, unsteadiness on feet, difficulty in walking, coagulation defect, depression, and muscle weakness, also had multiple MDS assessments completed over the review period, including quarterly and annual assessments. The record contained a note that a care conference was offered to the resident’s representative, who declined to attend, but there was no documentation of any care conferences for the most recent 12 months. The Unit Care Coordinator confirmed that no other care conference documentation was available for this resident. Facility policy stated that periodic care conferences involving the resident, family, and the interdisciplinary team are part of the care planning process, but the required periodic care conferences and corresponding documentation were not completed for these two residents.
Plan Of Correction
THIS PLAN OF CORRECTION SERVES AS BERKELEY SQUARE'S CREDIBLE ALLEGATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE AS OF June 1, 2026. Without admitting or denying the validity or existence of the alleged deficiencies, Berkeley Square provides the following Plan of Correction: F657 The facility will continue to document completion of care conferences at the required intervals for all residents, including residents #04 & #15. To ensure compliance with this standard the following measures have be taken: 1. The social service designee and the inter- disciplinary team were re-educated by the administrator to the facility policy "Care Conference" on 4/29/26 and verbalized understanding. 2. Care conferences for resident #04 and resident #15 were conducted on or before 4/29/2026 by the interdisciplinary team. 3. Review of all other residents was conducted by the social service designee to validate and ensure that care conference schedule is up to date with timely care conferences scheduled for them on 4/15/2026. Audits of care conferences to be completed weekly for four weeks and then monthly after that by the social service designee. Documentation of the care conference including any identified concerns in the medical record. Administrator to validate audits/compliance and provide additional training as needed. Administrator will present results of these audits to QAPI committee for ongoing monitoring and further direction.
Failure to Reevaluate Blood Glucose After Treatment for Hyperglycemia
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident with diabetes received treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice when nursing staff did not reevaluate the resident's blood glucose after treatment for severe hyperglycemia. The resident, admitted with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and depression, had physician orders for Humalog insulin on a sliding scale before meals, Lantus insulin 25 units daily, and lisinopril 5 mg daily. The resident required extensive assistance with activities of daily living, including transfers, toileting hygiene, eating, and bathing. On the evening in question, the resident's blood glucose was documented as 532 mg/dL, and the on-call provider was notified. The provider gave a new order to administer an additional 8 units of lispro (Humalog) and to recheck the blood glucose in 30 minutes. The electronic medication administration record showed that the blood glucose of 532 mg/dL was obtained at 9:00 p.m. and that the additional 8 units of lispro were administered at 9:21 p.m. However, there was no documentation in the resident's chart that the blood glucose was rechecked after the additional insulin was given. In an interview, the DON confirmed there was no evidence of reevaluation and verified that, according to the facility's "Abnormal Blood Glucose Procedure" policy, the resident should have been reevaluated and that the evaluation step should have been included in the progress note documentation.
Plan Of Correction
F684 The facility will continue to ensure all residents, including #03, receive treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice and reevaluated for hyperglycemia. To ensure compliance with this standard the following measures have been taken: 1. The director of nursing assessed resident #03, reviewed documentation and orders and found no ill effects immediately 4/16/26. 2. All licensed nurses were re-educated to facility policy "Blood Glucose Monitoring" by the Director of Nursing/designee in April 2026. 3. Audits of like-residents that require blood sugar checks to be completed by the director of nursing/designee two times a week for 4 weeks and then monthly after that to validate correct follow through when there is abnormally high blood glucose result. The Administrator will bring results of these audits to the QAPI committee for ongoing monitoring and further direction.
Failure to Act on Pharmacist Drug Regimen Recommendation for Thyroid Medication
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that pharmacy recommendations from the monthly drug regimen review were acted upon and documented for a resident. The resident was admitted with diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and hypothyroidism, and had current physician orders for levothyroxine 150 mcg once daily, buspirone 50 mg twice daily, and losartan 100 mg once daily. A medication regimen review dated 11/25/2025 included a consultant pharmacist recommendation that levothyroxine be administered consistently in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30–60 minutes before food, per manufacturer instructions. There was no specific physician response in the medical record to this recommendation, and the facility’s policy stated that consulting pharmacist reviews are sent to nursing and addressed with the primary care provider or consulting specialist for review and follow-up. Review of the resident’s medication administration record for April 2026 showed levothyroxine scheduled for 9:00 a.m. On observation, the resident was seen eating breakfast in the dining area at 8:03 a.m., and an LPN reported administering the levothyroxine 150 mcg to the resident while the resident was in the dining area eating breakfast. The DON confirmed there was no evidence in the resident’s medical record explaining why the consultant pharmacist’s recommendation from 11/25/2025 was or was not acted upon. This lack of documented physician review and action on the pharmacist’s identified irregularity constituted noncompliance with the drug regimen review requirements.
Plan Of Correction
F756 The facility will continue to ensure the pharmacy recommendations from the monthly drug regimen review by a licensed pharmacist are acted upon for all residents, including #08. To ensure compliance with this standard the following measures have been taken: 1. Resident #08 was assessed by the registered nurse and med review completed by 4/28/26. After review of resident's drug regime's, it was discovered that resident #8 had 2 separate medication recommendations on the same form, to be reviewed by two separate practitioners, pharmacy has been instructed and agreed to separate meds on individual forms. 2. Licensed nurses re-educated to facility policy "Drug Regimen Review" by Director of nursing/designee in April 2026 and no later than 5/8/26. Licensed nurses are responsible for ensuring the reviews and recommendations are given to the physician for timely review. 3. Review of all other current residents Drug Regimen orders completed by Director of nursing/designee on 4/16/26 to ensure recommendations were followed up on/reviewed by the physician and address concerns if needed. 4. Audit of drug regime recommendations, pharmacy recommendations, and physician follow up to be completed weekly for four weeks by the Director of nursing/designee. Administrator will present results of these audits to the QAPI committee for ongoing monitoring and further direction.
Failure to Use Required Gait Belt During Ambulation Resulting in Resident Fall
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure that a required gait belt was used while assisting a high fall‑risk resident with ambulation, resulting in a fall with head injury. The resident had multiple diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy, hypertension, osteoarthritis, muscle weakness, gait and mobility abnormalities, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and visual hallucinations. Admission and subsequent MDS and fall risk assessments documented that the resident was severely cognitively impaired, required moderate to maximal assistance with transfers and ambulation, could not independently come to a standing position, exhibited loss of balance while standing, used an assistive device, and had decreased muscle coordination. The resident had a history of falls prior to admission and was assessed as being at high, later moderate, risk for falls. The resident’s fall care plan identified her as at risk for falls and included interventions such as providing maximum to moderate assistance with transfers and walking short distances, use of a walker and wheelchair, and following the facility’s fall protocol. Therapy notes and care conference documentation indicated that the resident leaned backwards when standing, required contact guard to minimal assistance for bed mobility and transfers, and needed constant verbal cueing for safe sequencing during toilet transfers. The physical therapist confirmed that the resident was to use a gait belt with staff when ambulating, and the DON verified that therapy had assessed the resident as requiring contact guard assistance and a gait belt for ambulation and transfers. On the day of the incident, a CNA was assisting the resident from her recliner to the bathroom using a walker. The CNA walked beside the resident, providing guidance and support, and reported having a hand on the resident while assisting her. As they approached the bathroom door, the CNA reached for the doorknob to open it, and at that moment the resident began to lose her balance and fell backwards to the floor, striking the back of her head. The nurse who responded found the resident on her back at the foot of the bed with her feet near the bathroom, noted a red raised area on the back of the head, and documented that the resident was not wearing a gait belt and that the gait belt was on the dresser. In the facility’s investigative summary and in interviews, the CNA acknowledged that she did not have a gait belt on the resident while ambulating her, despite the resident’s assessed need for hands‑on assistance and gait belt use per facility policy and the resident’s care and therapy plans.
Failure to Implement PD Orders and Monitor Resident Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to implement pre-admission physician orders for peritoneal dialysis (PD) and to provide ongoing monitoring for a resident with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage five who required PD. Pre-admission orders dated 11/14/25 specified three daily PD exchanges at 6:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M., and 10:00 P.M., and directed staff to monitor for signs and symptoms of peritonitis, including fever, abdominal pain, and cloudy effluent. These monitoring orders were not entered into the facility’s physician orders. The resident’s care plan noted the need for PD and included general monitoring interventions (labs, signs of bleeding, bacteremia, septic shock, and significant vital sign changes), but did not specifically address the ordered monitoring for peritonitis. Review of PD documentation showed incomplete and inconsistent charting of treatments and resident condition. The paper peritoneal flowsheet had columns for time of PD and condition/comments, including instructions to call the nurse immediately for cloudy fluid, abdominal pain, or fever. However, the first entry on 11/15/26 at 2:00 P.M. only noted that the PD nurse completed the exchange, and the 10:00 P.M. entry that day had no condition/comment documentation. Subsequent days (11/16/25, 11/17/25, and 11/18/25) contained only one condition/comment entry per day rather than for each exchange, and there was no documentation that the 6:00 A.M. PD on 11/18/25 was completed. The PD cycler flowsheet starting 11/19/25 lacked any description of the effluent on multiple days. The PD nurse from the dialysis company stated facility staff were expected to monitor effluent for cloudiness and assess for abdominal pain and fever, and the DON confirmed there was no electronic physician order for peritonitis monitoring or for use of the PD cycler, that the paper charting did not allow for effluent description or symptom documentation for each treatment, and that PD was not documented at one ordered time. The facility’s dialysis policy required ongoing assessment and monitoring for complications before, during, and after treatments, which was not reflected in the documentation for this resident.
Improper Infection Control During Medication Administration
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Surveyors identified a deficiency in infection prevention and control related to medication administration for Resident #29. The resident was admitted on 02/28/14 with diagnoses including depression, traumatic brain injury, and anxiety, and had impaired cognition per a quarterly MDS assessment. During an observation on 03/25/26 at 6:58 A.M., RN #281 prepared the resident’s medications by removing an Amoxicillin-Pot Clavulanate tablet from the medication card and pushing it directly into her ungloved hand, then using her fingers to place the pill into a medication cup. The same process was observed for multiple other medications, including Escitalopram Oxalate, Furosemide, Sennosides, Lyrica, and Vitamin D, each being pushed from the card into the RN’s ungloved hand and then transferred by her fingers into the medication cup before administration to Resident #29. In a subsequent interview at 7:27 A.M. the same day, RN #281 confirmed she had placed each medication into her ungloved hands prior to administration and acknowledged that the proper procedure was to push the pills directly from the card into the medication cup. Review of the facility’s “Medication Administration – General guidelines” policy, revised 10/08/25, stated that medications are to be administered in accordance with good nursing principles and practices. This practice failure was cited as a deficiency under Complaint Number 2681777.
Improper Use of Wheelchair as a Physical Restraint
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Summary
Surveyors identified a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to ensure a resident was free from physical restraints. Resident #7, admitted with diagnoses including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes mellitus, and anxiety disorder, was documented on a recent MDS as rarely understood and dependent for ADLs except eating. The resident ambulated independently on the unit without an assistive device and had documented verbal and other behaviors occurring one to three days during the look-back period. The care plan noted the resident had potential to be physically aggressive, chase staff, throw objects, and be combative with care, with interventions such as offering choices, administering medications as ordered, and intervening early when agitation occurred. During an observation and interview, Resident #7 was found sitting in a chair with the right arm of the chair positioned against the nursing station and a wheelchair placed directly in front of him. The left arm of the wheelchair was also against the nursing station, and both wheelchair wheels were locked, creating a barrier that appeared to restrain the resident, who was sleeping with his knees touching the locked wheelchair. An LPN confirmed both wheelchair wheels were locked and that the wheelchair should not have been placed in front of the resident. A CNA reported she had placed the wheelchair there in preparation to get the resident up for lunch, was unable to transfer him, and left the wheelchair in that position, acknowledging it was wrong to keep it there. The facility’s physical restraint policy stated that physical restraints are not used except when alternatives are not appropriate or effective for treating a medical symptom and defined physical restraints as any device attached or adjacent to the body that the individual cannot easily remove and that restricts freedom of movement or access to the body.
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