cms_NE: 64
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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 |
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| 64 | HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION CENTER | 285049 | 4735 SOUTH 54TH STREET | LINCOLN | NE | 68516 | 2019-09-30 | 609 | G | 1 | 0 | UZYC11 | **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** > LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 NAC 12-006.02(8) Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure that resident abuse resulting in injury was investigated for 1 resident (Resident 87) and the facility failed to ensure that misappropriation of resident property was investigated for 1 resident (Resident 86). Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure incident investigations were submitted to the state agency within 5 working days. This affected 5 residents (Residents 14, 40, 69, 86, and 87) of 10 residents reviewed. The facility census was 123. Findings are: A) Interview with Resident 87 on 9/30/19 at 10:26 AM occurred in the resident room. A splint was observed in place on the resident's right pinky finger. When asked by this surveyor what happened to the resident's right pinky finger the resident responded that the resident (Resident 87) hit another resident in the head when another resident attempted to kiss the resident (Resident87). Resident 87 confirmed that this was reported to facility staff in (MONTH) (2019). Record review of the nurse progress note for Resident 87 dated 3/5/19 at 10:45 PM revealed that the resident had complained of itching to the small right finger earlier in the evening at 9:00 PM. The finger was swollen, reddish purple in color and painful to touch, ice was applied at that time and continuing to monitor for any changes. Record review of the X-Ray report for Resident 87 dated 3/6/19 revealed that the resident had a [MEDICAL CONDITION] digit (pinky finger) of the right hand. Record review of the facility policy titled Abuse Investigations dated (MONTH) 2014 revealed the Policy Statement: All reports of resident abuse, neglect and injuries of unknown source shall be promptly and thoroughly investigated by facility management. Step 14. The Administrator will provide a written report of the results of all abuse investigations and appropriate action taken to the state survey and certification agency, the local police department, the ombudsman, and other as may be required by state or local laws, with five (5) working days of the reported incident. Interview with the Clinical Services Consultant (CSC) on 9/30/19 at 11:07 AM confirmed that a state report was not completed or submitted for the resident to resident altercation that resulted in a [MEDICAL CONDITION] pinky finger for resident 87. B) Record review of the Progress note for Resident 86 dated 5/26/19 10:19 PM revealed that the family reported that the resident's watch was missing and that it was gold in color. Record review of the Progress note for Resident 86 dated 5/31/19 9:59 AM revealed that the resident's family member was here and reported that they bought the resident a new watch, gave the receipt to Social Services for reimbursement of the lost item and stated that it may have been stolen by a former employee. Record review of the facility grievances revealed an email dated 5/31/19 from the facility Social Services Director (SSD J) to the facility Grievance Officer. The email revealed that Resident 86 was missing a watch since 5/26/19. A resident family member bought a new watch for the resident on 5/31/19 and the receipt was submitted to the business office for reimbursement. Record Review of the facility policy titled Reporting Abuse to Facility Management dated (MONTH) 2014 revealed Step 2 definitions: To help with recognition of incidents of abuse, the following definitions of abuse are provided: Step 2 h. Misappropriation of resident property is defined as the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent. Interview with the facility Administrator on 9/24/19 at 2:55 PM confirmed that if an item is reported as stolen, it is reported right away. If an item is missing, the facility looks for it to try and find it first. The Administrator confirmed that the facility was unable to provide documentation showing that an investigation was completed and submitted to the state agency within 5 working days. C) Review of Abuse/Neglect Investigation Report Form dated 5/30/19 revealed that on 5/25/19 Resident 14 was walking by Resident 40 when Resident 40 reached out and hit Resident 14 on the arm. No documentation related to submission of the investigation report to the state agency within 5 working days was present. Interview on 9/30/19 at 8:23 AM with the DON (Director of Nursing) revealed the facility was unable to provide documentation showing the investigation was submitted to the state agency within 5 working days. D) Review of Abuse/Neglect Investigation Report Form dated 6/12/19 revealed that on 6/7/19 Resident 69 reported NA-C (Nurse Aide) pushed Resident 69 into a wheelchair while being assisted to the bathroom. No documentation related to submission of the investigation report to the state agency within 5 working days was present. Interview on 9/24/19 at 3:24 PM with CSC (Clinical Services Coordinator) revealed the facility was unable to provide documentation showing the investigation was submitted to the state agency within 5 working days. | 2020-09-01 |