Inspection Details: RL002417


Date
1/29/2025
Event ID
RL002417
Inspection type(s)
Re-Licensure
Deficiencies cited
5

Citation Details

C0310
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
1/29/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0055 (2) Systems: Medication Administration (2) MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. An accurate Medication Administration Record (MAR) must be kept of all medications, including over-the-counter medications that are ordered by a legally recognized prescriber and are administered by the facility.(a) Documentation of the MAR must be completed using one of the following processes. An alternative process may be used only with a written exception from the Department.(A) The MAR may be signed as the medications are set-up or poured. Medications must not be set-up in advance for more than one administration time. If a medicine cup or other individual container is used to set-up the medications, it must be placed in a closed compartment labeled with the resident's name. Changes to the MAR that occur after the medication is delivered, must be documented by the same staff person who administered the medication.(B) The facility may choose to sign the MAR after the medication is administered to a specific resident and prior to the next resident-specific medication or treatment.(b) MEDICATION RECORD. At minimum, the medication record for each resident that the facility administers medications to, must include:(A) Current month, day and year.(B) Name of medications, reason for use, dosage, route and date and time given.(C) Any medication specific instructions, if applicable (e.g., significant side effects, time sensitive dosage, when to call the prescriber or nurse).(D) Resident allergies and sensitivities, if any.(E) Resident specific parameters and instructions for p.r.n. medications.(F) Initials of the person administering the medication. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents' MARs were accurate and included resident-specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications for 1 of 4 sampled residents (#1) whose MARs were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 1 moved into the facility in 03/2024 with diagnoses including dementia and stroke with left-sided hemiplegia. Review of Resident 1's 01/01/25 through 01/27/25 MAR and physician orders identified the following: a. The following PRN medications for pain lacked resident-specific parameters, including sequential order of use: * Acetaminophen oral tablet 1000 mg (for pain); * Acetaminophen Suppository 650 mg (for pain or fever); and * Morphine Sulfate oral solution 100 mg/ml 500mg (for moderate-severe pain or dyspnea). The resident was administered morphine sulfate on 01/20/25 and 01/22/25, with documented pain levels of 10 and 5, respectively. The resident was administered oral acetaminophen on 01/25/25, with a documented pain level of 7. b. The following PRN medications for constipation lacked resident-specific parameters, including sequential order of use: * Bisacodyl rectal suppository; and * Polyethylene Glycol 3350 powder. The need to ensure MARs were accurate, including providing resident-specific parameters and instructions for PRN medications, was reviewed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director/RN) on 01/29/25. They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

A 1. Parameters were put into place for the Acetaminophen tablets and suppositories 2. RCC, Med Tech and RN to perform triple checks for new medications. RN to recheck parameters with the quarterly physicians orders. 3. Quarterly and as needed 4. RN and RCC B 1. Parameters have been adjusted for the Bisacodyl and Polyethylene Glycol 2. RCC, Med Tech and RN to perform triple checks for new medications. RN to recheck parameters with the quarterly physicians orders. 3. Quarterly and as needed 4. RN and RCC

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
4/22/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0055 (2) Systems: Medication Administration (2) MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. An accurate Medication Administration Record (MAR) must be kept of all medications, including over-the-counter medications that are ordered by a legally recognized prescriber and are administered by the facility.(a) Documentation of the MAR must be completed using one of the following processes. An alternative process may be used only with a written exception from the Department.(A) The MAR may be signed as the medications are set-up or poured. Medications must not be set-up in advance for more than one administration time. If a medicine cup or other individual container is used to set-up the medications, it must be placed in a closed compartment labeled with the resident's name. Changes to the MAR that occur after the medication is delivered, must be documented by the same staff person who administered the medication.(B) The facility may choose to sign the MAR after the medication is administered to a specific resident and prior to the next resident-specific medication or treatment.(b) MEDICATION RECORD. At minimum, the medication record for each resident that the facility administers medications to, must include:(A) Current month, day and year.(B) Name of medications, reason for use, dosage, route and date and time given.(C) Any medication specific instructions, if applicable (e.g., significant side effects, time sensitive dosage, when to call the prescriber or nurse).(D) Resident allergies and sensitivities, if any.(E) Resident specific parameters and instructions for p.r.n. medications.(F) Initials of the person administering the medication. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0362
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
1/29/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0037 (1)(b-g) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - ABST Time (1) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ACUITY-BASED STAFFING (b) Accurately capture care time and care elements that staff are providing to each resident as outlined in each individual service plan. Established care time must be resident specific, rather than a predetermined average. (c) Develop a staffing plan for each shift, that meets the scheduled and unscheduled needs of all residents. (d) Develop ABST reports and posted staffing plans that reflect distinct and segregated areas as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1). (e) If applicable, determine ABST time for residents on a Specific Needs Settings Contract and residents not on a Specific Needs Setting Contract to build posted staffing plan as outlined in this rule. (f) Develop written policies and procedures to accurately and consistently implement the ABST. The policy must explain how a facility evaluates and accounts for both scheduled and unscheduled resident needs. (g) Provide the relevant ABST information for a specific resident if requested by the Department, that specific resident, that specific resident’s legal representative, or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure they accurately captured care time and care elements that staff were providing to each resident as outlined in each individual service plan for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 1, 3 and 4) whose Acuity Based Staffing Tool (ABST) was reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Review of Residents 1, 3 and 4’s ABST input revealed multiple ADLs were not reflective of the residents' evaluated care needs. The need to ensure the facility's ABST addressed all evaluated care needs of residents, including the amount of staff time needed to provide care, was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director/RN) on 01/28/25 and 01/29/25. The staff acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. RN updated each resident in ABST to accurately reflect the resident's care needs 2. RN to update each resident's ABST care needs in conjunction with their 30 day, 60 day, and quarterly assessments as well as with any significant change of condition. 3. Upon admission, 30 days, 60 days, quarterly and as needed. 4. RN

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
4/22/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0037 (1)(b-g) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - ABST Time (1) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ACUITY-BASED STAFFING (b) Accurately capture care time and care elements that staff are providing to each resident as outlined in each individual service plan. Established care time must be resident specific, rather than a predetermined average. (c) Develop a staffing plan for each shift, that meets the scheduled and unscheduled needs of all residents. (d) Develop ABST reports and posted staffing plans that reflect distinct and segregated areas as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1). (e) If applicable, determine ABST time for residents on a Specific Needs Settings Contract and residents not on a Specific Needs Setting Contract to build posted staffing plan as outlined in this rule. (f) Develop written policies and procedures to accurately and consistently implement the ABST. The policy must explain how a facility evaluates and accounts for both scheduled and unscheduled resident needs. (g) Provide the relevant ABST information for a specific resident if requested by the Department, that specific resident, that specific resident’s legal representative, or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0363
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
1/29/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0037 (4-6) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Staffing Plan (4) FREQUENCY OF UPDATES. Facilities must complete or update and review the ABST evaluation for each resident according to the following schedule. (a) Before a resident moves in. (b) Whenever there is a significant change of condition as defined in OAR 411-054-0040(1)(b). (c) No less than quarterly at the same time the resident’s service plan is updated as required by OAR 411-054-0034. (5) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN UPDATED POSTED STAFFING PLAN. Each facility should use the results of an ABST to develop and routinely update the facility’s posted staffing plan. The staffing plan must outline the staffing numbers required to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of all residents in the facility, for each shift. The ABST and staffing plan must be reviewed at the frequency required in paragraph (4) of this rule. The facility must review the following and ensure accuracy between the posted staffing plan and ABST: (a) The total ABST care time required for the individual care elements as referenced in paragraph (3) of this rule. (b) Staffing plan must account for unscheduled care needs. (c) Documentation of consistently staffing to meet or exceed the posted staffing plan 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (d) The staffing requirements outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1). (e) Any other applicable factors to be considered. (e.g., disruptions to normal facility operations.) (f) Time for paid or unpaid staff meal breaks must be accounted for and should not be included in the total scheduled staff time per shift. (g) Distinct posted staffing plans for segregated areas as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1) to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents who reside in each segregated area. (h) The staffing needs required under the Specific Needs Contracts, if applicable. (6) ABST REPORTING OF SPECIFIC NEEDS CONTRACTS AND EXCEPTIONAL PAYMENTS. Staffing required by a Specific Needs Contract (Contract), as described in OAR chapter 411, division 027, must be included in a facility’s ABST. (a) If all residents within the facility are receiving service through a Contract: (A) The facility’s staffing plan must include the number of staff required by the Contract and additional staff time, if required to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents. (B) If the ABST staffing analysis indicates numbers higher than the Contract, the facility must staff to the numbers indicated by the ABST. (b) If certain residents within the facility are served under Contract, and other residents are not served by a Contract: (A) The facility must maintain a posted staffing plan that includes the staffing required for residents served by the Contract as well as the staffing required for residents not served by the Contract. (B) The facility must prepare two distinct ABST reports: one for residents served by the Contract and the other for residents not served by the Contract. (C) If the ABST indicates higher staffing numbers than the Contract for residents who are served by the Contract, the facility must staff to numbers indicated by the ABST. (c) If the facility has any residents funded by an exceptional payment, as provided in OAR 411-027-0050, that must be included in the ABST and the facility must staff to the greater of the exception or the ABST. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure ABST data was updated at least quarterly and with significant changes in condition. Findings include, but are not limited to: Review of the facilities ABST entries, staff schedule, calculated staffing hours and posted staffing plan were completed and showed the following: * Updates to the ABST were not made at least quarterly or with significant changes of condition for 24 of the residents currently residing in the facility. The need to ensure all residents ABST evaluations were updated at least quarterly and with changes in condition was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Health Services Director/RN) on 01/28/25 and 01/29/25. The staff acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. RN updated each resident in ABST to accurately reflect the resident's care needs 2. ED to verify and document that each resident's ABST was updated upon their initial assessment, 30 day, 60 day, quarterly and significant change of condition 3. With initial assessment, 30 day, 60 day, quarterly and significant change of condition 4. ED and RN

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
4/22/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0037 (4-6) Acuity Based Staffing Tool - Updates & Staffing Plan (4) FREQUENCY OF UPDATES. Facilities must complete or update and review the ABST evaluation for each resident according to the following schedule. (a) Before a resident moves in. (b) Whenever there is a significant change of condition as defined in OAR 411-054-0040(1)(b). (c) No less than quarterly at the same time the resident’s service plan is updated as required by OAR 411-054-0034. (5) DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN UPDATED POSTED STAFFING PLAN. Each facility should use the results of an ABST to develop and routinely update the facility’s posted staffing plan. The staffing plan must outline the staffing numbers required to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of all residents in the facility, for each shift. The ABST and staffing plan must be reviewed at the frequency required in paragraph (4) of this rule. The facility must review the following and ensure accuracy between the posted staffing plan and ABST: (a) The total ABST care time required for the individual care elements as referenced in paragraph (3) of this rule. (b) Staffing plan must account for unscheduled care needs. (c) Documentation of consistently staffing to meet or exceed the posted staffing plan 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (d) The staffing requirements outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1). (e) Any other applicable factors to be considered. (e.g., disruptions to normal facility operations.) (f) Time for paid or unpaid staff meal breaks must be accounted for and should not be included in the total scheduled staff time per shift. (g) Distinct posted staffing plans for segregated areas as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(1) to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents who reside in each segregated area. (h) The staffing needs required under the Specific Needs Contracts, if applicable. (6) ABST REPORTING OF SPECIFIC NEEDS CONTRACTS AND EXCEPTIONAL PAYMENTS. Staffing required by a Specific Needs Contract (Contract), as described in OAR chapter 411, division 027, must be included in a facility’s ABST. (a) If all residents within the facility are receiving service through a Contract: (A) The facility’s staffing plan must include the number of staff required by the Contract and additional staff time, if required to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents. (B) If the ABST staffing analysis indicates numbers higher than the Contract, the facility must staff to the numbers indicated by the ABST. (b) If certain residents within the facility are served under Contract, and other residents are not served by a Contract: (A) The facility must maintain a posted staffing plan that includes the staffing required for residents served by the Contract as well as the staffing required for residents not served by the Contract. (B) The facility must prepare two distinct ABST reports: one for residents served by the Contract and the other for residents not served by the Contract. (C) If the ABST indicates higher staffing numbers than the Contract for residents who are served by the Contract, the facility must staff to numbers indicated by the ABST. (c) If the facility has any residents funded by an exceptional payment, as provided in OAR 411-027-0050, that must be included in the ABST and the facility must staff to the greater of the exception or the ABST. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0372
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
1/29/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (5 & 9-10) Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff (5) TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) The facility is responsible to verify that direct care staff have demonstrated satisfactory performance in any duty they are assigned. (b) Knowledge and performance must be demonstrated in all areas within the first 30 days of hire, including, but not limited to: (A) The role of service plans in providing individualized resident care. (B) Providing assistance with the activities of daily living. (C) Changes associated with normal aging. (D) Identification of changes in the resident's physical, emotional and mental functioning and documentation and reporting on the resident's changes of condition. (E) Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting. (F) General food safety, serving and sanitation. (G) If the direct care staff person’s duties include the administration of medication or treatments, appropriate facility staff, in accordance with OAR 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments) must document that they have observed and evaluated the individual’s ability to perform safe medication and treatment administration unsupervised. (9) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Staff: (a) Under 18 years of age may not perform medication administration or delegated nursing tasks. Staff under the age of 18 must be directly supervised when providing bathing, toileting, incontinence care or transferring services. (b) Must be trained in the use of the abdominal thrust and First Aid. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is recommended, but not required. (c) Must have sufficient communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, and health care professionals, as needed. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 newly hired staff (#s 11, 12, and 13) demonstrated competency in their job duties within 30 days of hire. Findings include, but are not limited to: Staff training records were reviewed on 01/28/25 with Staff 1 (ED). 1. Staff 11 (MT/CG), Staff 12 (CG), and Staff 13 (MT/CG), hired 12/10/24, 11/29/24, and 11/13/24, respectively, had no documented evidence of completion of First Aid and Abdominal Thrust training within 30 days of hire. 2. Staff 11 and Staff 13 had no documented evidence of demonstrated satisfactory performance in all duties they were assigned, including the observation and evaluation of the ability to perform safe medication and treatment administration unsupervised. Documentation was provided by Staff 1 on 01/28/25 that no MT would be allowed to perform medication administration duties until evidence of competency was obtained. The need to ensure staff had demonstrated competence in all job duties within 30 days of hire was reviewed with Staff 1 and Staff 2 (Health Services Director/RN) on 01/29/25. They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

A 1. CPR classes were held on 2/11 and 2/13. All staff have current CPR certification 2. ED to schedule new hires for CPR class upon hire if they do not already have it. ED to check expiration dates on CPR training monthly to determine if anyone needs to update it. 3. As needed and monthly 4. ED B 1. All applicable staff were brought up to compliance. RN, RCC, or trainer observed and acknowledged that staff members were able to perform their required job duties. 2. RCC and/or RN to follow up on each staff member before they are allowed to be alone on the floor. Competencies reviewed at each staff member's annual review. 3. Within first 48 hours of a new hire and annually as needed. 4. RCC and RN

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
4/22/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (5 & 9-10) Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff (5) TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) The facility is responsible to verify that direct care staff have demonstrated satisfactory performance in any duty they are assigned. (b) Knowledge and performance must be demonstrated in all areas within the first 30 days of hire, including, but not limited to: (A) The role of service plans in providing individualized resident care. (B) Providing assistance with the activities of daily living. (C) Changes associated with normal aging. (D) Identification of changes in the resident's physical, emotional and mental functioning and documentation and reporting on the resident's changes of condition. (E) Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting. (F) General food safety, serving and sanitation. (G) If the direct care staff person’s duties include the administration of medication or treatments, appropriate facility staff, in accordance with OAR 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments) must document that they have observed and evaluated the individual’s ability to perform safe medication and treatment administration unsupervised. (9) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Staff: (a) Under 18 years of age may not perform medication administration or delegated nursing tasks. Staff under the age of 18 must be directly supervised when providing bathing, toileting, incontinence care or transferring services. (b) Must be trained in the use of the abdominal thrust and First Aid. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is recommended, but not required. (c) Must have sufficient communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, and health care professionals, as needed. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0374
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
1/29/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6-8) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (6) ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL INSERVICE FOR ALL STAFF. (a) Annual infectious disease training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees will be required to complete annual training on infectious disease outbreak and infection control. Such training will be included within the current number of required annual training hours and will not necessitate additional hours of training. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (c) Annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) training requires the following: (A) All staff will be required to complete annual training concerning the Home and Community-Based Services regulations. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (C) These annual trainings will be required as of April 1, 2025. (7) ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) All direct care staff must complete and document a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually on topics related to the provision of care for persons in a community-based care setting, including training on chronic diseases in the facility population, LGBTQIA2S+ and dementia training. Annual in-service training hours are based on the anniversary date of hire. (b) Requirements for annual in-service dementia training: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this section, each direct care staff must complete 6 hours of annual in-service training on dementia care. (B) Exception: Staff hired prior to January 1, 2019 must complete 6 hours of dementia care in-service training by the anniversary of their hire date in 2020 and annually thereafter. (C) Dementia care training may be included in the required minimum 12 hours of annual in-service training described in subsection (a) above. (D) Dementia care training must reflect current standards for dementia care and be informed by the best evidence in the care and treatment of dementia. (E) The facility shall determine the competency of direct care staff in dementia care in the following ways: (i) Utilize approved dementia care training for its direct care staff, coupled with methods to perform a competency assessment as defined in OAR 411-054-0005(19). (ii) Ensure direct care staff have demonstrated competency in any duty they are assigned. Facility staff in a supervisory role shall perform assessment of each direct care staff. (iii) Maintain written documentation of all dementia care training completed by each direct care staff and shall maintain documentation regarding each employee’s assessed competency. (8) APPROVAL OF DEMENTIA TRAINING CURRICULUM. All dementia care training provided to direct care staff must be approved by a private or non-profit organization that is approved by the Department through a ""Request for Application"" (RFA) process. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 sampled long-term direct care staff (#s 7 and 9) completed a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service training, including at least six hours of dementia care. Findings include, but are not limited to: Staff training records were reviewed on 01/28/25 with Staff 1 (ED). There was no documented evidence Staff 7 (MT/CG), hired 10/18/21, and Staff 9 (MT/CG), hired 11/24/21, completed at least 12 hours of annual training based on their anniversary date of hire, related to the provision of care in CBC, including a minimum of six hours of training on dementia care topics. The need to ensure that long-term direct care staff completed the required number of hours of annual in-service training based on their anniversary date of hire was discussed with Staff 1 on 01/28/25. She acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

1. We are moving forward with current training and planning to monitor for completion. Citation is past the time frame to correct 2. Quarterly audits of employees training files to track annual in service completion. 3. ED 4. Quarterly

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
4/22/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6-8) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (6) ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL INSERVICE FOR ALL STAFF. (a) Annual infectious disease training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees will be required to complete annual training on infectious disease outbreak and infection control. Such training will be included within the current number of required annual training hours and will not necessitate additional hours of training. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (c) Annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) training requires the following: (A) All staff will be required to complete annual training concerning the Home and Community-Based Services regulations. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (C) These annual trainings will be required as of April 1, 2025. (7) ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) All direct care staff must complete and document a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually on topics related to the provision of care for persons in a community-based care setting, including training on chronic diseases in the facility population, LGBTQIA2S+ and dementia training. Annual in-service training hours are based on the anniversary date of hire. (b) Requirements for annual in-service dementia training: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this section, each direct care staff must complete 6 hours of annual in-service training on dementia care. (B) Exception: Staff hired prior to January 1, 2019 must complete 6 hours of dementia care in-service training by the anniversary of their hire date in 2020 and annually thereafter. (C) Dementia care training may be included in the required minimum 12 hours of annual in-service training described in subsection (a) above. (D) Dementia care training must reflect current standards for dementia care and be informed by the best evidence in the care and treatment of dementia. (E) The facility shall determine the competency of direct care staff in dementia care in the following ways: (i) Utilize approved dementia care training for its direct care staff, coupled with methods to perform a competency assessment as defined in OAR 411-054-0005(19). (ii) Ensure direct care staff have demonstrated competency in any duty they are assigned. Facility staff in a supervisory role shall perform assessment of each direct care staff. (iii) Maintain written documentation of all dementia care training completed by each direct care staff and shall maintain documentation regarding each employee’s assessed competency. (8) APPROVAL OF DEMENTIA TRAINING CURRICULUM. All dementia care training provided to direct care staff must be approved by a private or non-profit organization that is approved by the Department through a ""Request for Application"" (RFA) process. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: