cms_AZ: 27

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rowid facility_name facility_id address city state zip inspection_date deficiency_tag scope_severity complaint standard eventid inspection_text filedate
27 DESERT TERRACE HEALTHCARE CENTER 35014 2509 NORTH 24TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85008 2019-03-08 656 D 0 1 QDGY11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that a care plan for [MEDICAL CONDITION] risk was developed for one resident (#32). This deficient practice has the potential to cause delays in assessments and care. The sample size was 2. The universe was 17. Findings include: Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on (MONTH) 5, (YEAR), with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the clinical record revealed a care plan dated (MONTH) 17, (YEAR), which included goals and interventions related to a [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. The resident was discharged from the facility with a return anticipated on (MONTH) 13, (YEAR). The resident was readmitted on (MONTH) 25, (YEAR). A new care plan was initiated for the resident on (MONTH) 25, (YEAR). However, the care plan did not include the resident's [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Review of the PPS (Prospective Payment System) 5 day MDS assessment dated (MONTH) 2, (YEAR), revealed the resident continued to have a [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. An interview was conducted on (MONTH) 6, 2019 at 8:36 a.m. with the Director of Nursing (DON/staff #56). She stated that facility's protocol directs staff to discontinue a resident's orders and care plan if the resident is discharged from the facility for more than 24 hours. The DON stated that new orders and a new care plan would be initiated upon the resident's re-admission to the facility. A follow-up interview was conducted with the DON on (MONTH) 6, 2019 at 9:28 a.m. She stated that her expectation is that the comprehensive care plan include the resident's risk for [MEDICAL CONDITION]. The DON also stated there was a lapse in communication, and that the resident's risk for [MEDICAL CONDITION] was not included in the care plan when the resident was readmitted . Review of the facility's policy for care planning revealed the following: -The interdisciplinary team shall develop a comprehensive care plan for each resident. -The resident's care plan will be developed and implemented within 48 hours of admission. 2020-09-01