Lewis & Clark Gardens

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1), was free from verbal abuse when Certified Medication Technician (CMT) B yelled and cussed at the resident and told the resident to shut up and when the resident refused cares. Resident #1 said he/she was shocked CMT B treated him/her in that manner and was scared of CMT B. The facility census was 73. The administrator was notified of the past noncompliance on 5/13/25, which occurred on 5/3/25. On 5/5/25 the administrator became aware of a staff to resident abuse allegation involving Resident #1. Upon discovery, the facility suspended the staff member, conducted an investigation, and notified appropriate parties and the police. Staff members were in-serviced on the facility abuse policy, including staff to resident abuse and reporting abuse, and all facility staff was educated on the facility abuse policy and expectations on monitoring and responding to residents. The deficiency was corrected on 5/6/25. Review of the facility's undated Abuse Policy showed the following: -It is the policy…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1), in a review of sampled residents, remained free from misappropriation of property when Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) A took the resident's government issued debit card without the resident's knowledge and permission and used the card to withdraw cash from several ATM's totaling $864.00, used the card to pay Boost Mobile (a cell phone company) $65.00, Spectrum for $140.86, Ameren for $100.00, and for doordash food totaling $140.23. The facility census was 76 On 4/11/25 at 3:00 P.M., the administrator was notified of the past noncompliance which occurred on 4/3/25. On 4/3/25, the administrator became aware of the violation of misappropriation of the resident's government issued debit card and monies taken from the account by CNA A. Upon discovery, the facility suspended CNA A, conducted an investigation, and notified appropriate parties. Staff reviewed the facility misappropriation policy, and all facility staff were…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Refer to CDGZ12. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed physician's orders for wound care for two residents (Resident #2 and Resident #1), in a review of ten sampled residents. The facility census was 85. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Physician Orders, showed the following: -Physician's orders must be signed by the physician and dated when such order was signed; -Physician orders must be reviewed and renewed; -The policy did not address following physicians orders. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Wound Care and Treatment, showed the following: -It is the purpose of the facility to prevent and treat all wounds; -There must be a specific order for the treatment. 1. Review of Resident #2's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 08/26/24, showed the following: -Surgical wound; -Application of non-surgical dressing other than to feet; -Diagnoses of…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Refer to CDGZ12. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an ongoing activities program designed to meet individual interests for two residents (Resident #2 and #5), in a review of 10 sampled residents and four additional residents (Resident #15, #18, #19 and #20). The facility also failed to provide activities in the evenings and on the weekends. The facility census was 85. Review of the facility policy, Role of the Activity Director, dated March 2012, showed the following: -The Activity Director provides a key role in enhancing the quality of a resident's daily life; -The Activity Director plans and promotes meaningful activities based on the resident's interests and desires to provide a more homelike atmosphere in the facility. 1. Review of the facility's activity calendar, dated September 2024, showed the following: -No activities scheduled after 3:00 P.M.; -No activities scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. 2. Review of the resident council minutes, dated 09/11/24, showed the…

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and maintained in a manner to ensure the safe storage, preparation, and distribution of food. Staff failed to wash hands and utilize gloves appropriately during meal preparation and service, failed to properly wash dishes in the three-compartment sink and ensure sanitizer solution was available for use, failed to properly clean food preparation surfaces with sanitizing solution, and failed to ensure the temperature in one freezer was at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The facility census was 82. 1. Review of the Registered Dietician's Kitchen Observation, dated 7/22/24, showed the following: -Open food items were not stored or properly sealed and labeled and dated; -Not all food was properly covered, labeled or dated; -The stove/oven was not clean. The front of the stove needs cleaned; -The microwave was not clean; -The cooler/freezer was not clean. Food debris was on the floor of the reach-in cooler/freezer; -The walls were not clean, without damage. The wall behind the dish…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed physician's orders for wound care for two residents (Resident #2 and Resident #1), in a review of ten sampled residents. The facility census was 85. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Physician Orders, showed the following: -Physician's orders must be signed by the physician and dated when such order was signed; -Physician orders must be reviewed and renewed; -The policy did not address following physicians orders. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Wound Care and Treatment, showed the following: -It is the purpose of the facility to prevent and treat all wounds; -There must be a specific order for the treatment. 1. Review of Resident #2's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by facility staff, dated 08/26/24, showed the following: -Surgical wound; -Application of non-surgical dressing other than to feet; -Diagnoses of anxiety disorder…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an ongoing activities program designed to meet individual interests for two residents (Resident #2 and #5), in a review of 10 sampled residents and four additional residents (Resident #15, #18, #19 and #20). The facility also failed to provide activities in the evenings and on the weekends. The facility census was 85. Review of the facility policy, Role of the Activity Director, dated March 2012, showed the following: -The Activity Director provides a key role in enhancing the quality of a resident's daily life; -The Activity Director plans and promotes meaningful activities based on the resident's interests and desires to provide a more homelike atmosphere in the facility. 1. Review of the facility's activity calendar, dated September 2024, showed the following: -No activities scheduled after 3:00 P.M.; -No activities scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. 2. Review of the resident council minutes, dated 09/11/24, showed the residents requested…

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure hazardous materials were kept secured and inaccessible to residents. The facility capacity was 142 and the census was 82. Observation on 8/5/24 from 11:28 A.M. to 6:58 P.M., during the life safety code tour of the facility, showed the following: -Six containers of chafing fuel were in an unlocked cabinet in the 200 hall dining and activity room; -A bottle of nail polish remover was in an unlocked lower cabinet in the ice cream/popcorn area located near the resident sitting area. The nail polish remover bottle label read '100% pure acetone, Warning: Keep away from children, Danger! Extremely flammable!; -A bottle of commercial surface disinfectant was in a lower unlocked cabinet in the 100/200 wing dining room. The label on the bottle read 'Keep out of reach of children'; -An unlabeled spray bottle containing purple liquid was in an unlocked cabinet near the lobby restrooms and resident sitting area; -An unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid and a bottle of liquid starch were in an unlocked cabinet below the…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure six residents (Residents #135, #136, #3, #22, #3, #43, and #42), in a review of 18 sampled residents, received respiratory therapy/care consistent with professional standards of practice and the residents' plan of care. The facility failed to administer Resident #135's oxygen per physician's orders, failed to obtain orders for his/her CPAP machine upon the resident's admission to the facility, and failed to label oxygen tubing per the resident's physician's orders. The facility failed to apply Resident #136's BiPAP as ordered, failed to label Resident #3's oxygen tubing and humidification, and failed to properly store nebulizer masks when not in use for Residents #22, #43 and #42. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility's undated policy, Oxygen Administration, showed the following: -Humidification bottles should be labeled with the date and time they were opened; -Place cannula tubing in plastic bag attached to the…

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff served food that was palatable and at an appetizing temperature. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility policy, Food Temperatures, dated April 2011, showed the following: -Hot foods should be at least 120 degrees F when served to the resident; -Place cold menu items in the steam table over an ice bath with the well of the steam table turned off. 1. During an interview on 08/06/24 at 10:23 A.M., Resident #135 said the food did not taste good. During interview on 8/6/24 at 10:35 A.M., Resident #72 said the food was often bland. During interview on 8/5/24 at 2:50 P.M., Resident #67 said the food was cold and had no seasoning. 2. Review of the spreadsheet menu on 8/5/24 showed the dinner meal included barbeque pork and pasta salad. Review of the recipe for the pasta salad showed to hold the temperature at 41 degrees or lower for the meal service. Observation on 8/5/24 at 5:04 P.M. showed the Dietary Manager identified Dietary [NAME] W had not prepared the pasta salad from the dinner meal.…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff offered nourishing evening snacks for residents who wished to have a snack for seven residents (Resident #3, #46, #43, #47, #54, #135 and #72), in a review of 18 sampled residents, and for two additional residents (Residents #13 and #67). The facility also failed to ensure all residents were provided equal opportunity to have a snack. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility's undated policy, Menus, showed a bedtime snack shall be offered to all residents per federal and state regulations. 1. Review of Resident #3's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment to be completed by the facility, dated 10/9/23, showed the following: -Cognition was intact; -He/She considered it very important to have snacks between meals. Review of the resident's Physician's Orders, dated August 2024, showed an order for staff to offer/provide bedtime snacks to the resident daily. During an interview on 8/6/24 at 4:00 P.M., the…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff performed appropriate hand hygiene and changed gloves during the provision of care for two additional residents (Residents #32 and #2), and four residents (Residents #23, #22, #43, and #47), in a review of 18 sampled residents. The facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for one resident (Resident #19), and failed to complete Tuberculin Skin Testing to rule out Tuberculosis (TB) for three employees, in a review of 10 sampled employees. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility policy, Hand Hygiene and Gloves, dated August 2009, showed the following: -Wash hands with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty or soiled with blood or other body fluids, or after using the restroom; -Clean your hands by rubbing them with an alcohol based formulation if your hands are not visibly soiled; -Use hand hygiene before touching a resident, before clean/aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure risk,…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the pneumococcal vaccine (a vaccine that can protect against pneumococcal disease) as indicated by the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for five residents (Residents #23, #78, #3, #19, and #45), in a review of 18 sampled residents. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility's undated policy, Immunization, showed the following: -The resident's physician will be consulted and determine the level of risk and need for the vaccinations; -A physician order is required to administer any vaccination; -The resident/or responsible party have been educated/given a copy of The Center for Disease Control Vaccine Information Sheet on pneumococcal vaccines and have had the immunization consent. or refusal form filled out and signed by resident/ or responsible party. Review of the CDC Pneumococcal Vaccination: Summary of Who and When to Vaccinate, reviewed 9/22/23, showed the following: -Adults 65 years or older who…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of needs for one resident (Resident #135), in a review of 18 sampled residents, when staff failed to recognize the resident's need for portable oxygen when out of in his/her room, failed to ensure the resident had means for locomotion after his/her requests for a wheelchair due to his/her shortness of breath, and failed to recognize the resident's use of a cardiac (heart) monitor for his/her pacemaker (surgically implanted device to control an irregular heart rhythm) and to contact the physician for orders to continue use of the monitoring device. The facility census was 82. During an interview on 08/08/24, the Director of Nursing said the facility did not have a policy for accommodation of needs. 1. Review of Resident #135's undated Continuity of Care Document (CCD) showed the following: -He/She was admitted to the facility on [DATE]; -Diagnoses included shortness of breath and disease of the pulmonary…

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prepare pureed food items according to the recipe to ensure the puree was a smooth consistency. The facility identified one resident on a pureed diet. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility policy, Types of Diets, dated April 2011, showed for a pureed diet, foods should be blended to a mashed potato consistency or altered to meet the needs of the resident, using as little liquid as possible. Review of the Resident Orders, dated 8/6/24, showed one resident had a physician order to receive a pureed diet. 1. Observation on 8/5/24 at 12:04 P.M. showed the Dietary Manager prepared the pureed meal tray from the steam table. The pureed chicken was the consistency of ground chicken with visible chunks of chicken, and the pureed carrots contained visible chunks of carrots. 2. Review of the recipe for pureed barbeque pork showed to process until smooth. Observation on 8/5/24 at 5:13 P.M. showed the Dietary Manager prepared pureed barbeque pork in the food processor. Pieces of the pulled pork were visible in…

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Refer to NITN12. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure facility staff provided two residents (Resident #1 and #5), of nine sampled residents who were unable to complete their own activities of daily living (ADL), the necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene. Staff failed to assist and provide nail care and grooming to include shaving. The facility census was 82.

Refer to NITN12. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply hand splints (an external device that is used to support and protect injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues and to treat contractures (a shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue leading to deformity and rigidity of joints) that can be caused by disease or trauma) for one resident (Resident #1) with hand contractures in a sample of nine residents. The facility also failed to apply palm protectors (used to prevent fingers from digging into the palm of your hand, to prevent skin damage and prevent further deformity) for Resident #1 as directed by Occupational Therapy. The facility census was 82.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure facility staff provided two residents (Resident #1 and #5), of nine sampled residents who were unable to complete their own activities of daily living (ADL), the necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene. Staff failed to assist and provide nail care and grooming to include shaving. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility policy Bath (partial), undated showed the following: -The purpose was to maintain skin integrity, comfort, and cleanliness; -Wash face and ears, wash neck arms chest and abdomen, give special care to the folds of skin, hands, and feet. Wash thighs, legs, and feet; -Care of fingernails and toenails was part of the bath. Be certain nails are clean. Review of the facility policy Bath (shower), undated showed the following: -The purpose was to maintain skin integrity, comfort, and cleanliness; -Wash face and shampoo hair, wash upper extremities and body, wash lower extremities and feet; -The policy did not direct staff to trim nails or to shave the residents…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply hand splints (an external device that is used to support and protect injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues and to treat contractures (a shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue leading to deformity and rigidity of joints) that can be caused by disease or trauma) for one resident (Resident #1) with hand contractures in a sample of nine residents. The facility also failed to apply palm protectors (used to prevent fingers from digging into the palm of your hand, to prevent skin damage and prevent further deformity) for Resident #1 as directed by Occupational Therapy. The facility census was 82. Review of the facility's Restorative Nursing Manual, dated 6/28/23, showed the following: -It is the purpose of the facility to see that each resident receives, and the facility provides the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being…

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Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to act promptly upon the grievances and recommendations of the Resident Council concerning issues of resident care and quality of life in the facility, and failed to provide the Resident Council with rationale, responses, and actions taken regarding their concerns. The facility census was 79. Review of the facility policy for Resident Council dated 3/2012 showed: -Monthly Meetings will be held with minutes of the meetings documented. Recommendations for changes by the council will be given to the Administrator who will evaluate the recommendations. The resident council serves as a liaison between the employees, residents and others who interface with the facility; -Monthly meetings are held to assist with activity planning for the following month; -The Activities Director will act as the facility liaison for resident council; -Minutes are recorded and retained by the Activity Director; -Concerns and needs are addressed as voiced by members of the council; -All department leaders are encouraged to attend the meeting for…

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to keep carpet in good repair and odor free and failed to ensure resident equipment was clean and in good repair for one resident (Resident #2) of five sampled residents. The facility census was 79. Review of the undated facility policy for Housekeeping showed resident rooms cleaning procedure should be used for all resident rooms to maintain cleanliness and to promote infection control. The facility did not have a policy to address carpet cleaning or removal of stains, urine, feces or odors from the carpet. 1. Observation of the facility on 12/27/23 at 9:45 A.M. showed the following: -Upon entry through the front door, the lobby, hallways and sitting area were carpeted. There was a strong odor of urine noted; -The 100 hall and resident rooms were carpeted; -A strong old urine odor noted upon entry to the 100 hall and coming from resident rooms. During an interview on 12/26/23 at 3:30 P.M. the Assistant Director of Nursing said there were odors on the 100 hall. Housekeeping had been doing deep cleaning, but there were several…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, facility failed to make a prompt effort to resolve resident grievances (cause for complaint) and provide written documentation of responses related to the grievances. The facility failed to develop a grievance policy and procedure that included all required components for three residents (Resident #2, #4 and #5) out of five sampled residents. The facility census was 79. Review of the undated facility policy for Grievance Protocol showed: -The purpose of the Grievance/Complaint Report and Grievance Log is to provide a written record of each resident and family concern and to insure proper follow-up through the appropriate discipline; -The Social Service Director is responsible for the program, although the Administrator is ultimately responsible for the proper implementation of the program. The Social Service Director informs the Administrator of each incident; -Any member of the Social Service staff can complete the Grievance Complaint Report. The appropriate situation for…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to create an environment respectful of the rights of each resident to make choices about significant aspects of their lives for two residents (Residents #4 and #5), in a review of five sampled residents, when staff failed to ensure residents' preferences for bathing were honored. The census was 79. The facility did not provide a policy for resident preferences for bathing. 1. Review of Resident #4's comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by staff dated 9/27/23 showed: -Able to understand others and able to make self understood; -Alert and oriented and able to make appropriate decisions; -Ability to make decisions about daily activities and choices very important -Dependent upon two staff members for Activities of Daily Living (ADL's); -Diagnoses of spinal cord injury with quadriplegia (a form of paralysis that affects all four limbs, plus the torso). During an interview on 12/26/23 at 11:10…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for two residents (Resident #2 and #3), of five sampled residents when failed to obtain and administer medications and supplements for weight loss as ordered by the physician. Review of the undated facility policy for admission Nurse's Note showed the following: -Ensure information is documented for the resident upon admission; -Upon admission of a resident the nurse will document the time the physician was notified of admission and verification of admission orders, and the time medication was ordered from the pharmacy. Review of the facility policy for Medication Orders, Standing Orders dated 7/2021 showed: -Policy: Certain, common, self-limited conditions are often amenable to treatment with nonprescription medications, using good nursing judgement. To facilitate prompt treatment of such conditions, and to avoid unnecessary telephone calls to those prescribers who approve, standing orders are used. Standing orders…

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Based on observation, interview,, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary services to provide oral hygiene, access to fluids and assistance with dining for one resident (Resident #2) in a review of five residents who was unable to carry out his/her own activities of daily living (ADLs). The facility census was 79. Review of the undated facility policy for Oral Hygiene showed the following: -The purpose is to clean he mouth, teeth and dentures; -Offer oral hygiene before breakfast, after each meal and at bedtime; -Equipment included toothbrush, toothpaste, water, emesis basin, towel, tissue and denture cup if necessary. Review of the undated facility policy for Hydration showed the following: -Each resident is supplied with sufficient fluid intake to maintain proper hydration; -Fresh water is distributed each shift, pitchers and glasses are within reach of the resident and residents who are unable to pour and drink independently will be given assistance by staff. 1. Review of Resident #2's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy for pressure ulcer prevention or care plan interventions to prevent the development of pressure ulcers, when staff failed to document skin assessments and wound assessments for one resident (Resident #2), developed a Stage II pressure ulcer, of five sampled residents. The facility census was 79. Review of the undated facility policy for Wound Care and Treatment showed: -Purpose: It is the purpose of this facility to prevent and treat all wounds; -There must be a specific order for the treatment; -The care plan should reflect the current status of the wound and appropriate goals and approaches -Prevention Strategies included on-going skin assessment with weekly documentation of status. 1. Review of Resident #2's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument completed by staff dated 11/22/23 showed the following: -The resident can sometimes make self understood and usually understands…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide notification that a resident no longer qualified for Medicare Part A skilled benefits for one resident (Resident #244) of 3 residents reviewed who should have received notification. Specifically, the facility failed to provide a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) or a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (SNF ABN) for Resident #244 when the resident was discharged from therapy services. Findings included: On 11/30/2022 a copy of the NOMNC and SNF ABN notifications were requested for three residents who received Medicare Part A skilled benefits and were required to have notifications. Resident #244 was one of the three residents and no NOMNC or SNF ABN notification was provided for Resident #244. A review of the SNF Beneficiary Notification Review form completed by the Social Services Director (SSD ) on 11/30/2022 indicated Resident #224's last covered day of Medicare Part A was 06/21/2022. The SSD wrote on…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse for one resident (Resident #8) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. Findings included: A review of a facility policy titled, Abuse Prohibition Protocol Manual, dated 11/28/2016, revealed the intent was the facility must take the following actions in response to alleged violation of abuse, neglect exploitation or mistreatment: Thoroughly investigate the alleged violation. Further review of the policy revealed under the Suggested Checklist: Comprehensive Abuse Prevention Management and Reporting Program and Policy and Procedure section, that The facility must have evidence (documentation forms) of a thorough investigation including resident statements, witness statements, staff statements, environmental review, resident physical assessment, etc.[et cetera], including a timeline of events. A review of Resident #8's Resident Face Sheet revealed the facility admitted the resident with…

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Based on interviews and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a Level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed for one resident (Resident #47) of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR. Findings included: An interview with the Social Services Director (SSD) on 12/02/2022 at 1:30 PM revealed the facility did not have a policy related to PASARR guidance and provided a PowerPoint presentation that included the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance on PASARR. A review of the Resident Face Sheet revealed the facility admitted Resident #47 on 12/01/2021 and readmitted the resident on 09/15/2022 with diagnoses including schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder. A review of Resident #47's medical record revealed there was no PASARR Level 1 completed. An interview on 12/02/2022 at 1:17 PM with the Social Services Director (SSD) revealed that after a referral had been approved for a new resident's admission, it was his/her responsibility to…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide assistance with bathing for one resident (Resident #19) of 3 residents reviewed for bathing. Findings included: A review of an undated facility policy titled, Bath (Shower), revealed the purpose was to maintain skin integrity, comfort and cleanliness. There was nothing in the policy addressing timeframes of bathing. A review of Resident #19's Resident Face Sheet revealed the facility admitted the resident with diagnoses including myoneural disorder and dementia with behavioral disturbance. A review of Resident #19's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed Resident #19 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. The resident was totally dependent on staff for bathing. A review of Resident #19's care plan, dated 05/29/2020, revealed the resident was limited in their ability to bathe themselves and needed assistance from staff. On…

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff served the correct portion sizes and prepared food items according to the dietary spreadsheet menu for residents on physician-ordered regular, mechanical soft, and pureed diets. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility's Order Report by Category, dated 6/12/19, showed 76 residents on a regular diet, 13 residents on a mechanical soft diet, and six residents on a pureed diet. 2. Review of the diet spreadsheet for lunch on 6/12/19 (Spring/Summer 2019, Week 2, Day 11) showed residents on a regular diet were to receive 6-ounces (2/3 cup) of ham and beans and 4-ounces (1/2 cup) of seasoned cabbage. Observation on 6/12/19 at 10:49 A.M. showed Dietary Staff W placed all pans of food on the steam table for the lunch service. The following serving utensils were visible in the pans of food on the steam table: -Ham and beans, 4-ounce (1/2 cup); -Seasoned cabbage, 3-ounce (3/8 cup). Observation on 6/12/19 between 11:10 A.M. and 12:05 P.M. showed Dietary Staff W served all residents on a regular…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure nursing staff washed their hands and changed soiled gloves when indicated by professional practices during personal care for five Residents (Resident #154, #7, #96, #76 and #15) of 21 sampled residents and for two additional residents (Resident #46 and #87). Staff failed to properly handle dirty linen and trash when staff allowed collection bags to remain on the floor throughout their shift, failed to properly store the cap of a feeding tube in a way that prevented the risk of contamination, failed to administer medications with appropriate infection control technique and failed to complete and document TB (serious infection, usually of the lungs caused by bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis) testing in the required time after admission. Further review showed the facility failed to maintain and implement a comprehensive infection control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of water-borne pathogens (a…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care in a manner that enhanced resident dignity for two residents (Resident #7 and #96) of 21 sampled residents and one additional resident (Residents #46) when staff left them exposed for an extended amount of time during personal cares. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the booklet, Resident Rights For Long-Term Care in Missouri provided to residents and families by the facility upon admission, showed residents should be treated with consideration and respect and with full recognition of dignity and individuality. 2. Review of the Nurse Assistant in a Long-Term Care Facility Student Reference, under Resident Rights (State of Missouri) revised 2001, showed the following: Right to be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and care of his/her personal needs. Respect resident's privacy, close doors, pull curtains, cover the resident's…

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to their personal funds on an ongoing basis. The facility managed funds for 55 residents. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the Facility/Business Office Manager Resident Trust Workflow and Facility Policy showed no documentation of times for facility banking hours. 2. Record review of the facility undated admission agreement, section titled Protection of Resident Funds, showed the following: -The facility would maintain resident personal funds that do not exceed $50.00 in a non-interest bearing account or petty cash fund; -These funds were kept in the facility; -Residents could withdraw or deposit these funds by contacting the office manager during normal business hours. 3. Observation from 06/11/19 through 06/14/19, showed no posting of banking hours throughout the facility. 4. During the resident group interview on 06/12/19 at 10:30 A.M., three of the five residents present said the following: -They were unable to get cash on the weekends; -If they wanted cash…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene and prevent body odors for four residents (Resident #7, #15, #16, and #96), in a review of 21 sampled residents. Staff failed to provide complete incontinence care, oral care and grooming to include shaving. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy, Oral Hygiene, dated March 2015, showed the following guideline in part: -Purpose was to cleanse the mouth, teeth and denture; -Offer oral hygiene before breakfast, after each meal and at bedtime. 2. Review of the facility policy, Enteral Nutritional Therapy, dated March 2015, showed during cares, staff was to check the resident's mouth and give oral hygiene if necessary. 3. Review of the facility policy, Care of Nails, dated March 2015, showed the following: -Purpose was to provide cleanliness, comfort and prevent spread of infection; -Soak hands in basin of warm water, scrub nails gently and dry. 4. Review of…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate care, treatment and services consistent with acceptable standards of practice to prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) for three residents (Resident #93, #15 and #76 ) with an indwelling urinary catheter (a sterile tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine) of 21 sampled residents The facility identified seven residents with indwelling catheters. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility's Catheter Care policy from the Nursing Guidelines Manual, dated March 2015, showed the following: -The purpose is to prevent infection and reduce irritation; -For the female, use a clean washcloth with warm water and soap to cleanse the labia; -Use one area of the wash cloth for each downward, cleansing stroke;; -Change the position of the wash cloth with each downward stroke; -Next, change the position of the cloth and cleanse around the urethral meatus; -With a clean washcloth, rinse…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to store all drugs in locked compartments when staff left the medication carts unlocked, failed to consistently reconcile controlled drugs listed as Schedule II (high potential for abuse potential), narcotics, failed to destroy expired narcotic medications, failed to ensure physician written prescriptions were obtained prior to removal of narcotic medications from the 300 Hall medication room narcotic cabinet, and failed to properly label narcotic medications removed (from the 300 Hall medication room narcotic cabinet) by one Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and administered by another Certified Medication Technician (CMT). The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy Narcotic Count dated [DATE] showed the following: -The purpose was to complete a physical inventory of narcotics at each shift change to identify discrepancies; -The narcotics supply was to be kept under two locks at all times. The lock on the medication cart and…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff prepared and provided food that is served at an appetizing temperature. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy, Food Temperatures, dated April 2011, showed the following: -Hot food should be at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F) when served to the resident; -The Dietary Services Manager or designee is responsible for seeing that all food is the proper temperature before trays are assembled. 2. During interview on 6/11/19 at 3:24 P.M., Resident #63 said the following: -The facility meals were terrible; -The food temperatures were always cold, even on foods that were supposed to be hot. During group interview on 6/13/19 at 10:00 A.M., Residents #5, #12, #82, and #89 said the food was usually cold. During interview on 6/11/19 at 1:23 P.M., Resident #54 said the facility food was cold and did not have much taste. 3. Review of the facility diet spreadsheet for lunch on 6/12/19 (Spring/Summer 2019 Week 2, Day…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician and/or responsible parties when two residents (Residents #91 and #93), in a review of 21 sampled residents, had a change in their condition. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility's Condition Change Policy, dated March 2015, showed the following: -Purpose; To observe, record, and report any condition change to the attending physician so that proper treatment can be implemented; -Guidelines: After all resident falls, injuries or change in physical or mental function; notify the resident's responsible party and notify the resident's physician of the change in condition, need for treatment orders and/or medication changes. 2. Review of Resident #93's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument, completed by facility staff, dated 5/8/19 showed the following: -The resident's diagnoses included Alzheimer's and dementia with behaviors; -The resident had severe cognitive impairment; -The…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an incident of staff to resident abuse for one resident (Resident #37) of 21 sampled residents, when the facility failed to follow their policy and interview other residents with similar care needs with specific questions related to the allegations and failed to interview staff, other than the staff involved with the allegation, who worked with the accused staff member. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the undated, facility Abuse Prohibition Protocol Manual showed the following: -Facility investigative documentation would include: -Residents' statements; -Resident's roommate statements (if applicable); -Interviews obtained from three to four residents who received care from the alleged staff; -Interviews obtained from three to four different department staff, (if applicable); -Involved staff and witness statements of events; -A statement on a separate piece of paper completed by the alleged offender; -Everyone seeing or…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a significant change in status assessment (SCSA) Minimum Data Set (MDS) a federally mandated assessment instrument required to be completed by facility staff) for two residents (Residents #43 and #15) in a review of 21 sampled residents, within 14 days after the facility determined, or should have determined, there had been a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition which had an impact on more than one area of the resident's health status and required interdisciplinary review and/or revision of the care plan. The facility census was 101. 1. During interview on 6/14/19 at 4:30 P.M. the MDS Coordinator said he/she followed the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 manual while completing residents' MDS. 2. Review of the Long Term Care Facility RAI User's Manual, version 3.0 showed a significant change is a decline or improvement in a resident's status that: -Will not normally resolve itself without…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and update a plan of care consistent with resident's specific conditions, needs, and risks for two residents (Residents #15 and #93), in a review of 21 sampled residents. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Users Manual, Version 3.0, Chapter 4, dated October 2011, showed the following: -The care plan is driven not only by identified resident issues and/or conditions but also by a resident's unique characteristics, strengths, and needs; -A well-developed and executed assessment and care plan looks at each resident as a whole human being with unique characteristics and strengths; -The care plan should be revised on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in the resident and the care that the resident is receiving; -The effectiveness of the care plan must be evaluated from its initiation and modified as necessary; -Changes to the care plan should occur as needed in…

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for one sampled Resident (Resident #90) by failing to ensure the resident recieved ordered narcotic medications and that staff who prepared the medications administered the medications and one additonal resident (Resident #87), when staff failed to administer eye drop medication in the prescribed amount and with the proper technique. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy Installation of Eye Medication dated March 2015 showed the following: -The purpose was to introduce medication into the eye for treatment or for examination purposes; -Wipe away any secretions present; -Tilt resident's head backward, draw down lower lid. Have resident look up; -To prevent dropper tip from touching eye or lids, nurse should support hand on resident's forehead or bridge of nose. Introduce drop on center of everted lower lid; -Instruct resident to close eye. Gently press tissue against lacrimal duct (press the tear duct for one minute after eye drop administration or by gentle eye…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff used proper technique during transfer for one resident (Resident #96) in a review of 21 sampled residents. During a transfer form the bed to wheelchair, staff lifted the resident under the arms and by pulling up on the back of the resident's pants and not with a mechanical lift as directed on the resident's care plan. The facility census was 101. 1. During interview on 6/25/19 at 4:00 P.M. the Administrator said the facility did not have a policy for transfers. 2. Review of the Nurse Assistant in Long Term Care Facility, student reference, 2001 revision, showed the following: -The nurse assistant should never transfer or ambulate residents by grasping their upper arms or under their arms; -Such a transfer could result in skin tears, damage to nerves and arteries, and possible dislocation of the shoulder. 3. Review of Resident #96's care plan dated 3/12/19 showed the following: -Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (a progressive…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide ileostomy (surgical opening in the abdominal wall also called a stoma) care to prevent excoriation of the peri-stomal skin (skin surrounding the stoma) for one resident (Resident #96), who had a history of peri-stomal skin excoriation, of four residents with ostomies. Staff failed to change the resident's leaking ostomy appliance (wafer and attached drainage pouch system used to collect feces) and failed to keep the skin surrounding the stoma clean and dry. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy Colostomy and Ileostomy Care dated March 2015 showed the following partial guidelines: -Purpose was prevent infection, skin irritation and alleviate unpleasant odors and to obtain accurate bowel measurement output; -Be sure skin under bag was clean and dry. 2. Review of Resident #96's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] showed the following: -Required extensive assistance of two staff members with bed mobility; -Required extensive assistance…

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were being fed by enteral (involving or passing through the intestine, either naturally via the mouth and esophagus, or through an artificial opening) means, received the appropriate treatment and services for the enteral feeding by failing to ensure the head of the bed was elevated during feeding and cares for one resident (Resident #7) in a sample of 21 residents. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of the facility policy titled Enteral Nutrition Therapy, dated March 2015, showed the resident should be placed in a Semi-Fowler's position (position where the back with the head and trunk are raised to between 15 to 45 degrees with 30 degrees being the most frequently used bed angle) unless contraindicated. 2. Review of Resident #7's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), a federally mandated assessment instrument, completed by facility staff, dated 01/29/19, showed the following: -Diagnoses included cerebral palsy (congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture), seizure disorder,…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to manage pain for one resident (Resident #90), in a review of 21 sampled residents, by not ensuring physician ordered medications were available and administered when scheduled. The facility census was 101. 1. During interview on [DATE] at 4:00 P.M., the Administrator said the facility did not have a policy for pain management. 2. Review of Resident #90's care plan, dated [DATE], showed the following: -The resident was at risk for pain. Needs pain management related to amputation of lower extremity; -Goal: The resident will maintain adequate level of comfort as evidenced by his/her ability to participate with activities of daily living (ADLs), and no verbal or non-verbal signs of distress; -Administer and monitor effectiveness. Assess and monitor the resident's pain as indicated using numeric scale or other evaluation tools as appropriate. Review of the resident's Physician Order Sheet (POS), dated [DATE], showed the following: -Diagnoses included…

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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a system to monitor residents who used psychopharmacological medications to ensure attempts were made for gradual dose reductions (GDR) in an effort to reduce or discontinue these medications for two residents (Resident #15, and #37) in a review of 21 sampled residents. The facility failed to identify and treat one resident (Resident #37) who exhibited symptoms of potential side effects associated with the use of antipsychotic medications including tongue thrusts, lip smacking and rhythmic movements. The facility also failed to ensure one resident (Resident #15's), orders for as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications were limited to 14 days as required except if an attending physician believed that it was appropriate the PRN order be extended beyond 14 days, then the physician should document their rationale in the resident's medical record and indicate the duration for the as needed order. The facility census was 101. 1. Review of…

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