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32 | On 6/8/22 it was noted by Skilled Nursing staff that R1 was weighing 140 lbs. Although R1 did lose 12 lbs. between 5/31/22 and 6/8/22, R1 had a history of abnormal weight loss. Weight loss began in SNF and was noted as abnormal weight loss during the stay at the SNF. In addition, R1 had a history of anemia. Per records review facility staff encouraged R1 to eat meals between 6/3/22 and 6/6/22. However, R1 refused meals on 6/6/22 and facility staff notified physician within 24 hours of R1 refusing meals. Interviews with staff revealed that when residents refused a meal staff notifies HRS to monitor and once a resident continues to refuse all three meals staff notifies physician. Facility staff followed the facility’s procedures for the change in condition.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.
Regarding allegation: Resident developed a wound while in care. It is alleged R1’s surgical wound re-opened, new wound on lower back, and a hematoma on heel of left foot was discovered once arrived at SNF. On 4/11/22, R1 was hospitalized due to hip fracture and required surgery. On 4/27/22, Advantage Wound Care was in place for R1, who provided care for wound on left hip and thigh upper area for surgical wounds. On 6/1/22, Advantage Surgical Wound Care visited R1 and managed wounds in multiple locations which were not described in records reviewed. On 6/3/22, facility noted that R1 is receiving wound care for a stage 2 wound upon readmission. The location of the wound was not identified. On 6/7/22, R1 was readmitted to SNF. On 6/8/22, SNF staff noted the following regarding R1’s skin. R1 had “multiple sites of skin discoloration; left hip surgical wound, sacrum pressure Deep Tissue Injury (DTI), right 1st toe trauma, and left heel DTI”. Physician noted care for R1 to monitor left heel for signs of infection, monitor surgical hip for signs of infection, monitor right toe, and order heel protectors to prevent from opening. On 6/15/22, Advantage Surgical and Wound care notes the following four wounds “(1) pressure left heel DTI no drainage, (2) surgical left hip wound was resolved, (3) pressure sacral coccyx DTI debris, surgical, and (4) trauma to right 1st toe no drainage and monitor”. On 6/15/22, pressure sacral coccyx developed into a stage 3 wound. Based on documents reviewed, R1 had two surgical wounds when admitted at SNF on 4/18/22 for which R1 was receiving care. On 6/1/22, R1 continued to receive care for surgical wound. On 6/3/22, facility noted the surgical wounds. On 6/8/22, R1 had three sites of deep tissue injury. However, the sites were not staged. The sacral coccyx wound got first stage on 6/15/22 while R1 was at the skill nursing. Therefore, there is not enough evidence to say that R1’s wounds developed while in care at the facility. Deep Tissue Injuries(DTI) can develop as soon as within 24 hours due to friction while moving or transferring a resident. R1 was away from the facility from 4/11/22 to 6/2/22. (CONTINUED ON LIC 9099C) |