cms_TN: 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 | NASHVILLE COMMUNITY CARE & REHABILITATION AT BORDE | 445033 | 1414 COUNTY HOSPITAL RD | NASHVILLE | TN | 37218 | 2018-03-28 | 609 | D | 1 | 0 | 8HII11 | **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** > Based on review of facility policy, medical record review,and staff interview, the facility failed to timely report an injury of unknown origin to the facility administration; and failed to notify the State Agency (SA) within 2 hours for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #10) reviewed for injury of unknown origin. Failing to report allegations of injury of unknown origin could increase the risk to all 176 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: Review of the undated facility Abuse, Neglect and Misappropriation or Property policy, revealed the definition of an injury of unknown origin as: .means an injury that meets both of the following conditions: (1) the source of the injury was not observed by any person, or the source of the injury could not be explained by the resident; and (2) the injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury; or the location of the injury. Every Stakeholder, contractor and volunteer immediately shall report any allegation of abuse, injury of unknown source, or suspicion of crime .the charge nurse will inform the Facility Administrator (the abuse coordinator), Director of Nursing (DON) .of the allegation of abuse .The facility Administrator will determine whether the report constitutes an allegation of abuse or suspicion of crime as defined in this policy, and, if so, he or she, or the DON, will notify State agencies according to State reporting procedures within two hours . Medical record review revealed Resident #10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Medical record review of the Quarterly Minimum (MDS) data set [DATE], revealed Resident #10 with severe cognitive impairment, no behaviors, and requiring extensive assist of 1 person for bed mobility, dressing, and eating. Resident #10 was dependent with 1 person assist for transfers, toilet needs, and bathing. Medical record review of a nursing assessment, completed by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #7, dated 12/29/17 at 1:00 AM, revealed Resident #10 complained of pain and the LPN assessed the resident with swelling and pain in the right arm. The assessment did not indicate if the Administrator, or the DON were notified. Medical record review of a radiology report for Resident #10, dated 12/30/17 and faxed at 7:14 AM, revealed an acute mildly displaced distal humerus fracture. Medical record review of a Nursing Progress Note, dated 12/30/17, written by LPN #7 revealed the night shift nurse reported an x-ray indicating a right arm fracture. The resident was transported to the emergency room at 10:15 AM. The DON and Administrator were contacted as well (first observation of pain and swelling was on 12/29/17 at 1:00 AM). Review of the facility documentation report revealed the SA was notified on 12/30/17 at 1:35 PM, 36 1/2 hours after the event. Interview with the DON on 3/28/18 at 1:00 PM in the Conference Room revealed when CNA #9 came on duty at 11:00 PM Resident #10 complained of pain when being turned. CNA #9 reported the issue to LPN #7 and the resident was assessed with [REDACTED]. The Night Shift Supervisor/Registered Nurse (RN) #2 was notified and came to assess the resident. An x-ray was obtained with the results of a right arm fracture. Further interview confirmed the RN did not notify the DON or the Administrator per policy of the injury of unknown origin. Further interview confirmed the facility failed to report the injury of unknown origin to the SA within 2 hours as required and per policy. Interview with the Administrator on 3/28/18 at 1:35 PM in the Conference Room confirmed there was a delay in notification of the injury of unknown origin to administrative staff resulting in the facility's failure of not reporting the injury within two hours to the State Agency as required and per policy. | 2020-09-01 |