cms_TN: 49

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49 NHC HEALTHCARE, JOHNSON CITY 445024 3209 BRISTOL HWY JOHNSON CITY TN 37601 2017-05-24 242 D 0 1 2T0S11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to honor individual choices for daily schedules for 2 residents (#84, #211) of 21 residents interviewed. The findings included: Medical record review revealed Resident #84 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Medical record review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #84 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Review of the medication record completed on 5/23/2017 at 3:48 PM revealed Resident #84 had a blood pressure medication ordered with parameters to hold the medication based on the resident's current blood pressure. The medication is set for an 8:00 AM administration schedule. Resident #84 also had an order for [REDACTED]. Observation and interview with Resident #84 on 5/22/2017 at 1:26 PM, in the resident's room confirmed she had not been given the opportunity to choose the time she preferred to be awakened in the morning nor the type of bathing she received. They wake me up at 5 (AM) but I don't get breakfast till 9 (AM). I would like to get up at 7 (AM) .I go (to the shower) on Tuesday and Friday. I didn't choose those days. An interview was completed with Activity Assistant (AA) #1 on 5/23/2017 at 2:10 PM. AA #1 stated, On admission, we fill out an assessment .We don't ask about what time they want to get up in the morning. On 5/23/2017 at 2:55 PM, an interview was completed with Certified Nursing Assistant #1 (CNA). CNA #1 stated she was familiar with Resident #84. I come in at 6:30 (AM). She is usually sleeping then. I go in to get her vitals (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) about 7 (AM). They get done every day. I ask if she wants to get up and she usually gets started with her day at that time. Breakfast comes out about 7:45 AM. Sometimes she says she doesn't want to get up at 7. Observation on 5/24/2017 at 7:05 AM, revealed staff checking vital signs. Observation on 5/24/2017 at 7:50 AM, revealed the breakfast tray was delivered to Resident #84. On 5/24/2017 at 8:05 AM an interview was completed with LPN #1. LPN #1 stated the activities staff ask residents about bedtimes, but not morning wake up times, and LPN #1 was unable to find any documentation in the record indicating Resident #84's preferred time to get up in the mornings. On 5/24/2017 at 8:05 AM, a review of the CNA Point of Care data noted no information about the time Resident #84 preferred to get up in the mornings. Medical record review revealed Resident #211 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Medical record review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #211 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 14 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. On 5/22/2017 at 2:53 PM, an interview was completed with Resident #211. Resident #211 stated she was not able to choose the time she was awakened in the morning. They get me up about 8:30 (AM). I prefer 9:00 (AM) or later. On 5/23/2017 at 3:00 PM, an interview was completed with CNA #1 who stated she was familiar with Resident #211. (Resident #211) eats about 7:45 (AM). She likes to sleep in. She will say, I don't feel like it and I want to wait awhile. She gets vital signs each morning around 7:00 (AM) and she will usually say she doesn't want to get up; she wants to wait till after breakfast. Review of the medication record on 5/23/17 at 3:45 PM noted no medications that required vital sign parameters before administering the resident's prescribed medication. On 5/23/2017 at 4:09 PM, an interview was completed with LPN # 2 who stated she was familiar with Resident #211. We get everyone's vital signs every day. We would get Resident #211's vitals each shift. On day shift they would start getting vital signs at 7:00 AM. On 5/24/2017 at 7:48 AM, Resident #211's breakfast tray was noted delivered. On 5/24/2017 at 8:05 AM, a review of the Nursing Assistant Point of Care data noted no information about the time Resident #211 preferred to get up in the mornings. An interview was completed with LPN #1 on 5/24/2017 at 8:05 AM, who stated activities staff ask residents about bedtimes, but not morning wake up times, and that she couldn't find any documentation in the record indicating Resident #211's preferred time to get up in the mornings. 2020-09-01