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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
37 ASBURY PLACE AT MARYVILLE 445017 2648 SEVIERVILLE RD MARYVILLE TN 37804 2018-08-20 692 D 0 1 Q9H011 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented and monitored to prevent further weight loss for 2 residents (#34, #54) of 5 residents reviewed for nutrition, of 52 residents sampled. The findings include: Review of the Facility Weight Assessment and Intervention Policy revised 9/08 revealed 6 .threshold for significant unplanned weight and undesired loss will be based on the following criteria (where percentage of body weight loss = (usual weight - actual weight) / (usual weight) x 100): a. 1 month- 5% weight loss is significant; greater than 5% is severe. b. 3 months - 7.5% weight loss is significant; greater than 7.5% is severe .Continued review revealed .Individualized care plans shall address .identified causes of weight loss .Goals and benchmarks for improvement .Time frames and parameters for monitoring and reassessment . Medical record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Medical record review of a Quarterly Minimum Data Set ((MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident scored 3 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Continued review revealed Resident #34 was independent with eating with assistance of set up only, and had no weight loss. Medical record review of the weight record from (MONTH) (YEAR) through (MONTH) (YEAR) revealed: 5/6/18 126.2 pounds 6/3/18 126 pounds 7/3/18 121.8 pounds 8/5/18 weight 111.2 pounds 8/12/18 weight 115.4 pounds Review of Nutrition Progress assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #34's current weight was 126 pounds, Nutrition [DIAGNOSES REDACTED].Intervention: Liberalization of diet, Evaluation .monitor weights and intake . Review of a clinical notes report dated 8/10/18 at 1:45 PM entered by Dietitian #2 revealed a significant weight loss of 8.7 percent, 10.6 pounds from 7/3/18 through 8/5/18. Medical record review of physician's orders [REDACTED].RD (Registered Dietician) recommendation -Weekly wts (weights) x (for) 4 weeks r/t (related to) 8.7% wt loss x 1 month, Refer to Psychiatry (Psych) d/t (due to) wt loss . Review of Physicians Order Sheet and Progress Notes dated 8/15/18 revealed .recommendation per RD: 1) Boost Plus (nutritional supplement drink) TID (3 times per day) between meals . Review of Resident #34's care plan dated 8/16/18 revealed .therapeutic diet as ordered CCD (consistent carbohydrate diet) regular diet. Therapeutic restriction of choice .provide ques and encouragement. Feed (Resident #34) remaining food items .monitor food intake at each meal .Boost three times a day between meals . Interview with LPN #5 in nurse's office in secure unit on 8/18/18 at 3:10 PM revealed the nutritional supplement Boost was documented as given on the Medication Administration Record [REDACTED]. Review on 8/18/18 at 3:10 PM of the Psychiatry referral book in the Nurses office revealed Resident #34 was referred to Psychiatry on 8/10/18. Continued review revealed no documentation the referral had been addressed by Psychiatry. Interview with the DON on 8/18/18 at 4:55 in the conference room confirmed Resident #34 had not been seen by Psychiatry since the referral date of 8/10/18, . should have been since Psych is in the building 2 times a week . Interview on 8/20/18 at 10:19 AM with Dietary Manager and Registered Dietician #1 in the conference room confirmed the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented to prevent further weight loss. Medical record review revealed Resident #54 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Medical record review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed no behaviors, required 1 person assistance with hygiene, 2 person assistance with transfers, and dressing, and set up help for eating. Continued review revealed Resident #54 was on a mechanically altered diet, weighed 219 pounds, and had no oral or dental issues. Continued review revealed a BIMS Score of 14 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Medical record review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed no behaviors, required 1 person assistance with dressing and hygiene, 2 person assistance with transfers, and set up help for eating. Continued review revealed Resident #54 was on a mechanically altered diet, had a weight loss of 20 pounds from the previous MDS assessment, with a current weight of 199 pounds, and had no oral or dental issues. Medical record review of the quarterly care plan print date of 6/14/18 revealed .potential for weight loss .tremors of hands decrease his ability to self feed, dysphagia, swallowing difficulty .Staff to assist .when tremors are increased .Complete set-up and provide assistance with .eating . Continued review revealed at risk for Aspiration/Choking due to Dysphagia/Cough with intervention to .Assist .no straws .plate guard and weighted utensils with all meals . Further review revealed the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized care plan to address the identified weight loss of 20 ponds. Observation of Resident #54 on 8/13/18 at 10:06 AM, in the resident's room, revealed the resident was eating breakfast provided in a divided plate with no plate guard, had hand tremors and was noted to have food on clothing. Further observation revealed no weighted utensils in use. Observation of Resident #54 on 8/14/18 at 9:23 AM, in the resident's room, revealed breakfast was provided in a divided plate with no plate guard, and regular silverware. Continued observation revealed the resident had difficulty feeding self due to tremors of hands. Observation of Resident #54 on 8/15/18 at 8:35 AM, in the resident's room, revealed breakfast was served on a regular plate, with regular silverware and bowl. Interview with RD #1 on 8/15/18 at 2:50 PM, in the conference room, revealed RD #1 was unfamiliar with this resident and was not aware of the resident's weight loss or any interventions. Further interview revealed the RD was not able to determine the interventions that were previously initiated on the care plan and if the interventions of weighted utensils and plate guard were discontinued. Interview with MDS Coordinator #3 on 8/17/18 at 7:55 AM, in the MDS office, revealed the MDS Coordinators updated the care plans quarterly with the MDS assessments. Continued interview revealed the care plans were updated all other times by the nurses on the floor. Continued interview revealed no straws, and the plate guard were active on the care plan for Resident #54. Observation of Resident #54 on 8/18/18 at 9:20 AM, in the resident's room, revealed the resident had breakfast food pureed consistency, a regular plate and regular silverware. Continued observation revealed no plate guard or weighted utensils. Interview with LPN #1 on 8/18/18 at 10:15 AM, on the 2 South Hall way revealed the resident had a plate guard but it was discontinued. Continued interview revealed the resident used a divided plate with meals. Further interview, in the resident's room, confirmed resident did not have a plate guard, a divided plate or weighted utensils. Interview with LPN #1 on 8/18/18 at 3:00 PM, on 2 South Hall, revealed the interventions were to be placed on the care plan and updated by the .care plan manager . Continued interview revealed LPN #1was unaware of Resident #54's 20 pound weight loss or any weight loss interventions except a divided plate that had been used. Interview and observation with Resident #54 on 8/18/18 at 10:00 AM, in the resident's room, revealed the resident had never used weighted silverware and did not want to utilize. Continued interview revealed Resident #54 had used a plate guard when provided and it made eating easier. Continued observation revealed the resident had a regular plate without a plate guard. 2020-09-01