The findings of the on-site investigation, conducted 07/20/23 are documented in this report. The investigation was conducted to determine compliance with the OARs 411 Division 54 for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities.
Abbreviations possibly used in this document:
ADL:activities of daily living
CBG:capillary blood glucose or blood sugar
CG:caregiver
CS: Compliance Specialist
cm:centimeter
ED:Executive Director
F:Fahrenheit
HH:Home Health
LPN:Licensed Practical Nurse
MT: Medication Tech
MAR:Medication Administration Record
MCC:Memory Care Community
OT:Occupational Therapist
PT: Physical Therapist
PRN:as needed
RCC:Resident Care Coordinator
RN:Registered Nurse
Based on interview and record review, conducted during a site visit on 07/20/23, it was confirmed the facility failed to carry out medication and treatment orders as prescribed for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#1). Findings include, but not limited to:
Resident 1's signed physicians orders, April 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR), and April 2023 progress notes, indicated that on 04/16/23, Resident 1 missed his/her 11:00 am dose of Furosemide 20 mg tablet. Progress note dated 04/17/23 reported "awaiting refills from provider."
During an interview, Staff 1 (Executive Director) stated medications should have been refilled one week prior to running out on the "blue cards", if they were not on cycle fill. S/he stated the facility was waiting on orders and the medication was not given.
The findings were reviewed with and acknowledged by Staff 1 on 07/20/23.
It was confirmed the facility failed to carry out medication and treatment orders as prescribed.
Verbal plan of correction: Starting in May 2023 the RN did education with staff regarding med passes, orders, documentation, and re-ordering timely. They are monitoring the Yardi system daily (clinicians and administration) after their stand-up meetings. Continuous med training ongoing, and they have hired 2 new LPNs.