Inspection Details: RL005310


Date
7/2/2025
Event ID
RL005310
Inspection type(s)
Re-Licensure
Deficiencies cited
5

Citation Details

C0310
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
7/2/2025
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 MARs included resident-specific parameters for PRN medications for 1 of 2 sampled residents (# 2) whose medications were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 02/2025 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, depression, and traumatic brain injury. Review of Resident 2’s MAR, dated 06/01/25 through 06/30/25, revealed the following: Two PRN pain medications, acetaminophen and morphine, and two PRN psychotropics, lorazepam (for “restlessness and anxiety”) and haloperidol (for “agitation”), lacked specific parameters on when to administer, and for sequential order of use. On 07/02/25, the need to ensure MARs included clear resident-specific parameters for PRN medications was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Assistant Administrator). They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Harmony House of Salem will implement the following: 1. All staff approving orders will be retrained on double checking all previous medication orders and paramaters before approving orders, nurse will double check them. 2. All orders will be double checked by a nurse to be sure correct. 3. Weekly monitoring will be done for any new and changed orders. And quarterly by a pharamist. 4. The Executive Director or Assistant Director will be responsible to be sure the correction is being monitored and completed.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
9/25/2025
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:

C0510
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Widespread
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
7/2/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0200 (3) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the RCF common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) A RCF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) RCF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as a RCF must be located on the ground floor. A CF cannot be endorsed as a memory care community.(e) A RCF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by a third-party contract.(f) A RCF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory Care Communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 057.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the RCF has written approval from the Department for an exception or the RCF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 057 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-019-0100 through 309-019-0220.(h) A RCF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all exterior pathways were made of hard, smooth material, and maintained in good repair. Findings include, but are not limited to: On 06/30/2025, a tour of the facility courtyard identified uneven exterior cement pathways. These uneven pathways created tripping hazards for residents. On 07/01/2025, the need to ensure exterior pathways were made of hard, smooth material, and maintained in good repair was discussed with Staff 1 (ED). She acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Harmony House of Salem will implement the following: 1. The Executive Director has made sure the Exterior pathways in the courtyard has been fixed and is safe. 2. The Executive Director has added this to the maintenance checklist to check monthly. 3. The Executive Director will do weekly walks around the building to double-check that there is not anything that needs to be repaired or filled in. 4. The Executive Director will be responsible that corrections are completed and monitored.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
9/25/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0200 (3) General Building Exterior (3) GENERAL BUILDING EXTERIOR.(a) All exterior pathways and accesses to the RCF common-use areas, entrance, and exit ways must be made of hard, smooth material, be accessible, and maintained in good repair.(b) A RCF must take measures to prevent the entry of rodents, flies, mosquitoes, and other insects. There must be locked storage for all poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and other toxic materials. All materials must be properly labeled.(c) RCF grounds must be kept orderly and free of litter and refuse. Garbage must be stored in covered refuse containers.(d) As described in OAR 411, division 057, memory care communities licensed as a RCF must be located on the ground floor. A CF cannot be endorsed as a memory care community.(e) A RCF must provide storage for all maintenance equipment, including yard maintenance tools, if not provided by a third-party contract.(f) A RCF must provide an accessible outdoor recreation area. The outdoor recreation area must be available to all residents. Lighting must be equal to a minimum of five foot candles. Memory Care Communities must provide residents with direct access to a secure outdoor recreation area as described in OAR chapter 411, division 057.(g) Outdoor perimeter fencing may not be secured to prevent exit unless the RCF has written approval from the Department for an exception or the RCF is in compliance with OAR chapter 411, division 057 (Memory Care Communities) or OAR 309-019-0100 through 309-019-0220.(h) A RCF must have an entry and exit drive to and from the main building entrance that allows for a vehicle to pick up and drop off residents and mail deliveries without the need for vehicles to back up. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

Z0142
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Widespread
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
7/2/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C510.

Plan of Correction

Refer to C520

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
9/25/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

Z0162
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
7/2/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0160(2b) Compliance with Rules Health Care (b) Health care services provided in accordance with the licensing rules of the facility. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide health care services in accordance with the licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C310.

Plan of Correction

Refer to C310

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
9/25/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0160(2b) Compliance with Rules Health Care (b) Health care services provided in accordance with the licensing rules of the facility. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

Z0164
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
7/2/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0160(2d) Activities (d) Meaningful activities that promote or help sustain the physical and emotional well-being of residents. The activities must be person centered and available during residents ' waking hours. (A) Each resident must be evaluated for activities according to the licensing rules of the facility. In addition, the evaluation must address the following: (i) Past and current interests; (ii) Current abilities and skills; (iii) Emotional and social needs and patterns; (iv) Physical abilities and limitations; (v) Adaptations necessary for the resident to participate; and (vi) Identification of activities for behavioral interventions. (B) An individualized activity plan must be developed for each resident based on their activity evaluation. The plan must reflect the resident ' s activity preferences and needs. (C) A selection of daily structured and non-structured activities must be provided and included on the resident ' s activity service or care plan as appropriate. Daily activity options based on resident evaluation may include but are not limited to: (i) Occupation or chore related tasks; (ii) Scheduled and planned events (e.g. entertainment, outings); (iii) Spontaneous activities for enjoyment or those that may help diffuse a behavior; (iv) One to one activities that encourage positive relationships between residents and staff (e.g. life story, reminiscing, music); (v) Spiritual, creative, and intellectual activities; (vi) Sensory stimulation activities; (vii) Physical activities that enhance or maintain a resident ' s ability to ambulate or move; and (viii) Outdoor activities. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to evaluate residents for activities and develop individualized activity plans based on the evaluation for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 1 and 2) whose records were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Review of Resident 1 and 2’s most recent service plans and evaluations revealed the following: a. The service plans lacked individualized plans for meaningful activities that promoted the physical and emotional well-being of the residents, and were person-directed; and b. The activity evaluations failed to address one or more of the following required elements: * Past and current interests; * Current abilities and skills; * Emotional and social needs and patterns; * Physical abilities and limitations; * Adaptations necessary for the resident to participate; and * Activities for behavior interventions. On 07/02/25, the lack of individualized activity plans that were based on an activity evaluation and addressed all required elements was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 (Assistant Administrator). They acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Harmony House of Salem will implement the following: 1. Individual activities for each resident have been made and will retrain staff on activities per the oar. 2. The system has individual ideas and questions for each individual residents. 3. Activities will be monitored three times a week 4. Executive Director will be responsible for monitoring.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
9/25/2025
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-057-0160(2d) Activities (d) Meaningful activities that promote or help sustain the physical and emotional well-being of residents. The activities must be person centered and available during residents ' waking hours. (A) Each resident must be evaluated for activities according to the licensing rules of the facility. In addition, the evaluation must address the following: (i) Past and current interests; (ii) Current abilities and skills; (iii) Emotional and social needs and patterns; (iv) Physical abilities and limitations; (v) Adaptations necessary for the resident to participate; and (vi) Identification of activities for behavioral interventions. (B) An individualized activity plan must be developed for each resident based on their activity evaluation. The plan must reflect the resident ' s activity preferences and needs. (C) A selection of daily structured and non-structured activities must be provided and included on the resident ' s activity service or care plan as appropriate. Daily activity options based on resident evaluation may include but are not limited to: (i) Occupation or chore related tasks; (ii) Scheduled and planned events (e.g. entertainment, outings); (iii) Spontaneous activities for enjoyment or those that may help diffuse a behavior; (iv) One to one activities that encourage positive relationships between residents and staff (e.g. life story, reminiscing, music); (v) Spiritual, creative, and intellectual activities; (vi) Sensory stimulation activities; (vii) Physical activities that enhance or maintain a resident ' s ability to ambulate or move; and (viii) Outdoor activities. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: