Rockcastle Health And Rehabilitation Center

F-F656

The facility provided an acceptable Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) Removal Plan on 06/29/2024 at 9:31 AM, alleging removal of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 04/18/2023, prior to the State Survey Agency's (SSA's) survey and investigation. The SSA validated the facility's IJ Removal Plan, on 06/29/2024 at 4:00 PM, and determined the deficient practice was corrected as alleged on 04/18/2023, prior to the initiation of the investigation. Therefore, the IJ was determined to be Past Immediate Jeopardy.

The findings include:

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date

these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 1 of 10 185246 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/22/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights, revised 09/15/2023, revealed all residents had the right to be treated with respect and dignity. Continued review revealed the facility was to promote and protect the Level of Harm - Immediate rights of the residents. Further review revealed resident rights included providing all residents with a manner jeopardy to resident health or and environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of quality of life. safety

Review of the facility's, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description, revised December 2011, revealed Residents Affected - Few the CNA was to perform direct care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychological environment for the residents. Continued review of the CNA's performance standards in the following areas, such as Essential Duties and Responsibilities, included the CNA to ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.

1(a). Review of Resident R41's admission record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 12/18/2017, with diagnoses of acquired absence of left leg above knee, diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, muscle weakness, and limitation of activities due to disability.

Review of Resident R41's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 06/26/2020, revealed the facility assessed the resident to have a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 of 15, which indicated intact cognition. Continued review of Resident R41's MDS Assessment revealed the resident's functional status for locomotion on the unit revealed the facility assessed that activity to have not occurred. Per the MDS Assessment review the facility assessed Resident R41's (ADL) support as family and/or non-facility staff provided care 100% of the time over the entire 7-day period. Further review revealed

the facility assessed Resident R41's locomotion off the unit for self-performance as the activity occurred once or twice with one-person physical assist (with self-sufficiency once in wheelchair).

Review of Resident R41's Care Plan, dated 08/31/2020, revealed the facility added an intervention to place the right foot petal on the wheelchair prior to transportation needs for right leg.

Review of Resident R41's Care Plan revealed the facility added a problem for ADL functional status on 02/01/2023, for transfers for the resident to have extensive assist X2 (times two) staff with use of a sliding board. Continued

review revealed after the first incident in 2020, the facility added the right foot pedal to the wheelchair at all times intervention.

Review of the facility's Event Report dated 08/29/2020, noted by Registered Nurse (RN 5) revealed an incident occurred at 2:45 PM (on that date) involving Resident R41. The resident sustained an injury to the right knee while being transported. Continued review revealed the leg was extended during transportation under the wheelchair. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) had stated the resident was being wheeled down the hall, and resident had been asked to keep the leg up and to let the CNA know if his leg became tired. Further

review of the Event Report revealed the CNA said the resident did not say anything but suddenly let the leg fall causing the leg to jerk back under the wheelchair, overextending the right leg. Further review revealed

the Physician was contacted and an order was obtained for an x-ray and to add the right leg pedal to the wheelchair.

Review of Resident R41's Progress Note dated 08/29/2020 at 4:04 PM, documented by RN 5, revealed awaiting mobile x-ray of right knee. Further review revealed the resident had been given pain medication with effective relief for right leg pain.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the mobile x-ray report of Resident R41's right leg dated 08/29/2020 at 7:59 PM, revealed no acute fracture or dislocation seen. However, a small joint effusion and diffuse osteopenia were noted. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or Review of the Progress Note dated 09/01/2020 at 2:55 PM, revealed Resident R41 had complaints of right knee pain. safety Continued review revealed the physician was notified and an order for Tramadol (medication for moderate to severe pain) every six hours and an order for a Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Residents Affected - Few

Review of the CT imaging report dated 09/08/2020, revealed Resident R41 had an insufficiency fracture of the distal right femur, and recommendations for an x-ray to confirm the results.

Continued record review revealed a progress note dated 09/08/2020, documenting Resident R41 was sent to the Emergency Department (ER) for the x-ray to be performed.

Review of the hospital x-ray report dated 09/08/2020, revealed Resident R41 had a fracture of the distal right femur meta-diaphysis (shaft portion of the long bone) above the prosthesis with impaction, a 2-centimeter gap between the fracture fragments and medial subluxation (partial dislocation) of the proximal femur. Review of

the hospital nursing progress note dated 09/08/2020, revealed the resident was placed in a right knee immobilizer and new medications were prescribed.

During interview with Resident R41 on 06/25/2024 at 11:25 AM, the State Survey Agency (SSA) Surveyor asked about

the resident's right leg fracture and he stated, Which time? They broke my leg twice. Resident R41 stated the first time

the CNA, (whose name started with A), came to get him from the day room on the East Wing to weigh him.

He stated his wheelchair would not go through the door to the area where the scale was located due to the anti-tippers (device to keep a wheelchair from tipping over backwards) on his wheelchair. Resident R41 said the CNA proceeded to take him over to the [NAME] Wing to weigh him there. In continued interview, Resident R41 stated after being weighed when the CNA was taking him back to his room his leg became tired and before he could tell

the CNA, his leg dropped. He stated when his leg dropped it resulted in the leg being pulled under the wheelchair.

During an interview on 06/27/2024 at 4:04 PM, LPN 4 stated CNA3 had informed her that while pushing Resident R41

in the wheelchair, the resident's leg dropped and went backwards under the wheelchair. LPN4 stated she contacted LPN 3, who was the Unit Coordinator at that time, and the resident's representative (RP). LPN4 further stated she could not recall if CNA3 was placed on leave after the incident.

During interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 06/27/2024 at 4:10 PM, she stated CNA3 was the staff person transporting R#41 during the first incident. The DON stated RN5, who had written the progress note, passed away. She stated no investigation or report was made to the State Survey Agency (SSA) or any other entity due to the fact the facility knew how the incidents involving Resident R41 happened and it had not been a reportable incident.

However, later in another interview on 06/29/2024 at 2:50 PM, the DON stated the facility had completed an investigation, but that information was to be in the IJ Removal Plan to be provided to the SSA.

Review of CNA3's employee file revealed the facility hired the CNA on 10/11/2019, and had performed a background check and completed an Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry review with no issues. Further

review revealed no documented evidence of education provided or of any reprimands.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 3 of 10 185246 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/22/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 A telephonic (phone) interview was attempted to contact CNA3 on 06/22/2024 at 9:42 AM. However, she was unsuccessful as the person who answered stated the SSA Surveyor had the wrong number. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or 1(b). Review of the facility's policy titled, Gait Belts, dated 03/2011 revealed staff providing direct care to safety residents might use a gait belt during ambulation, transfer, or movement of residents. Further review of the policy revealed all CNA's, licensed nurses and therapists received education related to gait belt use during Residents Affected - Few their schooling related to their licensure or certification.

In continued interview on 06/25/2024 at 11:25 AM, Resident R41 stated the second time his leg was broken two male CNAs were transferring him from his bed to the wheelchair as he was going out to a physician's appointment. The resident said with the assistance of two persons he could use a slide board to transfer. Resident R41 stated the two male CNAs who were assisting him were rushing him to transfer that day and did not use

a gait belt. He stated during the transfer the one CNA was behind the wheelchair, with the other in front of him and his wheelchair wheels were not locked. Per Resident R41, as he was transferred he was only sitting on the edge of the seat, and the CNA behind him put his arms around Resident R41's chest to try to pull him back, but the wheelchair kept moving. He stated the CNA in front of him was trying to hold him (Resident R41) by his wrists to get him back onto the wheelchair, and his leg twisted somehow during the incident.

Review of Resident R41's Progress Note, dated 04/22/2022 2:42 PM, documented by LPN 8 revealed the resident returned from an appointment with complaints of discomfort to the right knee. Continued review revealed Resident R41 stated he pivoted wrong this am when getting into w/c. MD notified, awaiting orders.

Review of the physician's order, dated 04/22/2022, revealed at order to send Resident R41 to the hospital for evaluation of discomfort to the right knee.

Review of the Hospital Discharge Summary, dated 04/23/2022 revealed Resident R41 arrived at the ED on 04/22/2022 at 10:22 PM, and was discharged back to the facility on [DATE REDACTED] at 12:35 AM. Per review of the Summary, the mechanism of trauma was noted as a fall or jump, and under the comment section, Patient arrived from facility via Emergency Medical System (EMS) with chief complaint of no pulse in right foot and blue toes on right foot per facility nurse. Continued review revealed patient (Resident R41) stated his right foot has had purple appearance with petechiae on right great toe like this for about 1 week. Further review revealed patient stated he was going to an appointment this morning from the nursing home, and the aides who had been assisting him transferred him to the wheelchair too quickly and he went backwards. Review of the hospital x-ray report dated 04/22/2022, revealed a fracture of Resident R41's anterior right tibial (bone in the lower leg) tubercle measuring 2 1/2 by 0.7 centimeters. Additional review of the Hospital Discharge Summary dated 04/23/2022, revealed the final diagnosis for Resident R41 was a displaced fracture of the right tibial tuberosity.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) note dated 04/23/2022 at 3:11 PM, revealed the IDT met to

review Resident R41's plan of care. Per review of the IDT note, Resident R41 was transferred to the wheelchair yesterday via Level of Harm - Immediate two person assist with a gait belt and transfer board to go out to an appointment. Continued review revealed jeopardy to resident health or when Resident R41 returned from the appointment, he stated his knee was hurting and he thought something was safety wrong. Review revealed Resident R41 stated when the two CNA's transferred him yesterday, his leg caught on the floor and twisted. Per review of the IDT note, Resident R41 had no initial complaints of pain; however, the knee was Residents Affected - Few noted to be swollen and the resident later complained of pain in the knee. Review revealed Resident R41 was sent to

the Emergency Department ( ED) for evaluation, and treatment, and was diagnosed with right tibial fracture.

The review of the IDT note revealed Physical Therapy (PT)/Occupational Therapy (OT) were to evaluate and treat. Additional review revealed care plan interventions were added for a pain assessment every four hours, and new pain medications.

Review of the facility's Event Report dated 04/23/2022 at 3:09 PM, completed by prior DON, revealed an incident occurred on 04/22/2022 at 10:06 AM, in which Resident R41 sustained a right tibia fracture during transfer when preparing to go to an appointment. Continued review revealed Resident R41 was sent to the hospital for evaluation.

Review of CNA1's witness statement located in the facility's investigation documentation, dated 05/03/2022, revealed the CNA noted, We were transferring the resident very gently and slowly because he likes to move slowly with transfers. Then just out of nowhere during the transfer he just dropped his weight. We didn't do anything to him, he just dropped down like he was trying too purposely.

Review of CNA2's witness statement, dated 05/05/2022 revealed, During a transfer of a man, I was helping CNA 1 [sic]. We were just transferring the guy and in the middle of it he kind of jerks and sits down in the air.

We kept ahold of him though. He just out of nowhere tried to sit down, but we were doing good and had a good transfer.

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Review of the employee file for CNA1 revealed his date of hire was 09/14/2021 as a CNA. Further review revealed the facility performed a background check and a check of the Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry with no issues.

Review of the employee file for CNA2 revealed he was hired as a Hospitality Aide on 12/01/2020, and on 03/07/2022, he became a Personal Care Assistant (PCA). Further review revealed the facility performed a background check and a check of the Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry with no issues.

Review of the facility's Personal Care Aide (PCA) job description, undated, revealed the PCA could assist with transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair with use of a gait belt, for one person standby assist/transfer. Further review revealed for anything beyond a one-person transfer, the PCA might only assist and must be directed by a certified/licensed staff member.

During an telephonic (phone) interview on 06/27/2024 at 9:20 AM, with CNA 1 he stated that he did recall transferring Resident R41 from the bed to wheelchair using a slide board. CNA 1 stated, I gave my report to them

during their investigation He stated he had not used a gait belt during the transfer because I didn't have to, it wasn't called for. CNA 1 further stated he was not aware Resident R41's leg was injured initially, and then stated, I need to hang up now and ended the call.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 5 of 10 185246 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/22/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 A phone attempt was made to contact CNA 2 on 06/27/2024 at 9:29 AM. However, it was unsuccessful as

the number provided by the facility was a wrong number. No other number was provided by the facility. Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or During an interview on 06/27/2024 at 10:30 AM with the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), she stated she was safety not at the facility during the first incident in 2020, but did recall the 04/22/2022 incident. She stated Resident R41 was

a slide board transfer with minimal assistance from 01/22/2022 through 04/22/2022. The DOR stated after Residents Affected - Few the incident on 04/22/2022, and returning from the hospital stay Resident R41 had been a (mechanical) lift transfer for

a short time. She stated when Physician's Orders were received for Resident R41 to be weight bearing on the right leg, Physical Therapy (PT) saw the resident from 05/31/2022 through 09/15/2022. According to the DOR training/education was provided to all staff in 05/2022 that consisted of transfer training. The DOR further stated gait belts were usually not specified on the resident's care plan, but gait belts were a standard of care when transferring residents.

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3. Review of the facility's policy titled, Mechanical Lifts, dated 06/01/2015, and revised on 12/07/2023, revealed the policy was regarding safely transferring residents with mobility limitations using a mechanical lift to prevent falls and injuries from transfers. Continued policy review revealed provisions for general guidelines and procedural steps, including staff being alert for any resident requiring or needing a mechanical lift device upon admission and throughout the resident's stay for transfer needs. Further review of the policy revealed each certified nurse aide, licensed nurse, or licensed therapist utilizing a mechanical lift was to receive training on the proper use of the mechanicals as part of their schooling, during which they received certification or licensure.

Review of the facility's guidelines and procedures revealed the mandatory training module titled, Day 1: New Hire Orientation: All Aides Competency-Full Body Lift Bed to Wheelchair undated, revealed Guideline #1, which instructed all aides to check the care plan and make sure to transfer a resident in accordance with the care plan.

Review of Resident R29's electronic medical record (EMR) Face Sheet revealed the facility admitted the resident on 02/29/2016, with diagnoses to include dementia, adult failure to thrive, multiple sclerosis (MS), age-related physical debility and osteoporosis without current pathological fracture.

Review of Resident R29's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/14/2023, revealed the facility assessed the resident as being unable to interview and as rarely or never understood. Continued review of the MDS Assessment revealed the facility also assessed Resident R29 as totally dependent on two staff for transfers.

Review of Resident R29's Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) dated 12/21/2022, revealed the facility developed a focus

on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Functional Status/Rehabilitation Potential Profile Care Guide for the resident. Continued review revealed for transfers the interventions included the resident requiring total dependent care from two staff assistants, using a mechanical lift, staff to use the green lift sling.

Review of the Mechanical Lift Evaluation dated 12/21/2022, revealed the facility assessed Resident R29 for the correct sling size to use: the green lift sling with mechanical lift, referenced in the care plan for staff awareness.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 6 of 10 185246 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/22/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the Nurse Aide Care Plan found in Resident R29's EMR under the Reports tab for the resident's ADL status

on the Plan of Care (POC), specific to transfers revealed the resident required total care with two (2) staff Level of Harm - Immediate assist, a mechanical lift with the use of a green lift sling for transfers. Further review revealed that jeopardy to resident health or intervention was noted and tagged to the Kardex (Nurse Aide Care Plan) from Resident R29's comprehensive care safety plan intervention initiated on 12/21/2022.

Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility's Stop and Watch documentation revealed a change in Resident R29's skin color or condition, dated 04/07/2023 at 9:54 PM, completed by Registered Nurse (RN) 3. Further review revealed the resident's skin color was lighter on the left arm/hand and very weak.

Review of Resident R29's Progress Note, dated 04/07/2023 at 11:37 PM, completed by RN3, revealed CNA 7 reported the resident's left arm was weaker. Continued review revealed RN 3 observed Resident R29 and noted it appeared the resident was not using the left arm. In addition, review of the Note revealed RN3 notified the physician and received an order for Occupational Therapy (OT) to evaluate and treat Resident R29.

Review of Resident R29's Progress Note, dated 04/10/2023 at noon (late entry), revealed the nurse (RN4) was told by staff that Resident R29 was in pain. Continued review revealed x-rays were ordered for Resident R29's shoulders, and the results were pending. Further review revealed the nurse gave Resident R29 650 mg of acetaminophen for pain with some relief noted.

Review of the facility's Initial-Self-Reported Incident Form, dated 04/10/2023 at 7:38 AM, completed by the former Administrator, revealed on that date stakeholder (CNA7) observed at approximately 6:00 AM-7:00 AM, during Resident R29's bathing, bruising of unknown origin to the resident's bilateral upper extremities (BUE) and left clavicle. Continued review of the Form revealed nurses completed a full skin assessment and a pain assessment and identified no further issues. Review further revealed immediate notification was made to the physician, resident's responsible party (RP), State Agencies and an investigation was initiated.

Review of RN3's Witness Statement dated 04/10/2023, located in the facility's investigation documentation, revealed the Nurse Aide (CNA7) called the RN to the shower room on 04/10/2023 at approximately 5:00 AM. RN3 noted she observed Resident R29 in the shower chair and observed discoloration to the resident's bilateral upper arms. Continued review revealed RN3 documented on 04/10/2023 at 5:08 AM, she notified the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) of her observation of Resident R29, and the ADON stated she was on her way to the facility to assess the resident. Per review of RN3's Witness Statement, at approximately 6:49 AM, she received a physician's order for bilateral shoulder x-rays related to her observation and assessment of Resident R29's shoulders which were swollen. Further review revealed RN3 also noted she left a message with Resident R29's RP to call the facility. Additional review revealed after Resident R29's shower, CNA7 and CNA9 transferred the resident back to bed using a mechanical lift, as ordered, and a head-to-toe assessment was completed by the ADON and

an investigation initiated.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of CNA7's Witness Statement, dated 04/10/2023, located in the facility's investigation revealed she cared for Resident R29 on Friday, 04/07/2023, Saturday, 04/08/2023, and Sunday, 04/09/2023. Continued review Level of Harm - Immediate revealed on Friday night (04/07/2023), CNS7 noticed Resident R29's left arm and hand were significantly weaker; jeopardy to resident health or therefore, she filled out a Stop and Watch with the nurse. Per review of the witness statement, CNA7 noted safety she did not notice any skin discoloration, bruising, or swelling, nor had the resident exhibited any signs of pain. Per review of the Witness Statement, she cared for Resident R29 on Saturday (04/08/2023), and did not notice Residents Affected - Few anything out of the resident's baseline. Further review of the Witness Statement, revealed on Monday morning, (prior to the end of her shift) when she took Resident R29 to the shower room to bathe the resident she observed bruises on both Resident R29's arms above the bends of her armpits. In addition, she stated she also noticed Resident R29's shoulders were swollen, and the resident cried out in pain, so she immediately notified the nurse.

Review of CNA4's Witness Statement, dated 04/12/2023, located in the facility's investigation revealed the CNA reported having been asked to assist CNA8 in transferring Resident R29 for the shower task to be completed. Continued review of the Witness Statement revealed CNA4 reported assisting Resident R29 to sit on the side of the bed and then completed a manual (without the use of the mechanical lift) transfer. Further review revealed following Resident R29's shower, CNA4 noted he and CNA8 utilized the (mechanical) lift to assist in getting the resident back to bed.

Review of CNA8's Witness Statement dated 04/14/2023, revealed she had been assigned to shower Resident R29 on 04/05/2023, which she performed closer to the end of her shift. Continued review of the Witness Statement revealed CNA4 came to assist her with Resident R29's transfer from the bed and CNA4 sat the resident up on the side of the bed and performed a manual transfer, without using the mechanical lift. Further review revealed CNA8 reported she showered Resident R29, and when she was finished, CNA4 helped the resident back to bed, doing another manual transfer.

Review of the facility's Final Report-Incident Summary dated 04/15/2023, revealed on 04/10/2023, between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM, CNA (7) was getting Resident R29 ready for a shower and noticed both upper arms had yellow/purple bruising and bruising around the clavicle. Continued review revealed a portable x-ray revealed left and right humeral neck fractures, and Resident R29 was sent to the hospital, where they confirmed bilateral humeral neck fractures. Further review revealed Resident R29 was sent back to the facility with a sling and to continue

on the pain medications. Additional review revealed the Administrator reported the injury of unknown origin to all State Agencies and parties timely.

Review of the facility's Final Report-Fracture Investigation dated 04/15/2023 revealed that on 04/05/2023, CNA8 requested help to get Resident R29 up with the lift, and a CNA (CNA 4) assisted CNA 8. Per review, although

the lift was in the room, CNA 4 manually lifted Resident R29 from the bed to the shower chair and returned the resident to the bed after the shower the same way. Contiuned review revealed the outcome of the facility's fracture investigation revealed the fractures occurred from the actions performed by CNA4. Additionally, Resident R29 was not gotten up any other time until 04/10/2023 when staff observed the bilateral bruising to upper arms and clavicle.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 8 of 10 185246 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/22/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the facility's Final Report-Conclusion, dated 04/15/2023, revealed the facility determined Resident R29's fractures were caused when she was moved manually and not with the mechanical lift as required. Per Level of Harm - Immediate review, during CNA 4's interview, he acknowledged he moved Resident R29 manually and had not used the jeopardy to resident health or mechanical lift. Continued review revealed CNA4 was suspended initially, but terminated after that based on safety his personal decision to move Resident R29 manually and not follow the resident's care plan. In addition, however, the facility acknowledged staff (CNA4) did not follow the care plan related to transfers caused Resident R29's fractures. Residents Affected - Few

Review of Resident R29's facility portable Radiology Report, dated 04/10/2023 at 6:32 PM, completed on the resident's left and right shoulder revealed Recent Left and Right Humeral Neck Fracture.

Further review of Resident R29's Progress Note dated 04/10/2023 at 7:36 PM, completed by Licensed Practical Nurse #5 (LPN5), revealed the x-ray results of the left and right shoulders were called to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) by the dayshift nurse at approximately 7:00 PM. Further review revealed the results reported to the APRN showed recent left and right humeral neck fractures. Additional

review revealed an order was received to send Resident R29 to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation and treatment and the ADON and RP were notified.

Review of Resident R29's Medical Decision Making/Emergency Department Course (MDM/ED) documentation dated 04/10/2023 at 8:24 PM, revealed the ER Physician assessed the resident and found scattered bruising to the proximal (point closer to the point of attachment) medial (center of the body) aspect of the bilateral upper arms which appeared yellowish/purple. Continued review revealed the ER Physician noted a similar yellow/purple bruise was noted on Resident R29's left clavicle/lateral neck region. Review of the MDM/ED course also revealed the ER Physician considered neglect or abuse within the facility as a reason for Resident R29's fractures, as

the resident was bedbound. Further review revealed the ED nursing staff filed an Adult Protective Service (APS) report related to Resident R29's bilateral humeral fractures with no reported trauma/injury.

Review of the hospital Radiology Impression results for Resident R29 revealed x-ray imaging of the resident's bilateral shoulders revealed a comminuted (broken in two or more areas) left humeral head/neck fracture and comminuted mildly displaced right humeral head/neck fracture, with no shoulder dislocation.

Review of Resident R29's Emergency Department Departure dated 04/10/2023 at 8:30 PM, revealed the resident was discharged back to the nursing home facility with instructions to continue taking the prescription of Norco (narcotic pain medication) 7.5/325 mg (milligram) as prescribed by the provider; wear the bilateral slings for comfort and supportive care.

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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 185246 B. Wing 06/29/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center 371 West Main Street Brodhead, KY 40409

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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0689 Review of the Physician Progress Note, dated 04/11/2023, for Resident R29 revealed the resident was seen for a follow-up assessment after an ER visit and resident's condition reported by the nurse and Interdisciplinary Level of Harm - Immediate Team (IDT). Per review, the Physician assessment revealed Resident R29 was reported to have increased weakness jeopardy to resident health or starting on Friday (04/07/2023), and a stop and watch was put into place by the nurse, and an OT evaluation safety was ordered. Continued review revealed on Monday (04/10/2023), the nurse notified the physician before the physician arrived at the facility and reported Resident R29 had swelling to the bilateral upper extremities (BUE), Residents Affected - Few bruising, and appeared to be in pain. Review of the Note revealed an x-ray was ordered at that time and completed later that evening with the physician notified of the results showing a right humeral neck fracture.

The physician documented orders were given to send Resident R29 to the ER for further evaluation, and the resident returned from the ER evaluation with orders for a sling to the bilateral arms with a neck strap in place when

the resident was sitting up related to bilateral humeral neck fractures. Further review revealed no surgical intervention was recommended.

During a phone interview with RN3 on 06/29/2024 at 10:20 AM, she stated Resident R29 was nonverbal and required complete total care related to her debility, chronic diagnoses and comorbidities; therefore, the resident required a mechanical lift with all transfers. RN3 stated all staff, including CNA6, agency staff, and newly hired staff, were all educated and aware of Resident R29's requirement for a mechanical lift with transfers. She stated staff, especially nursing staff including CNAs, knew to reference the care plan for a resident's ADL plan of care, including their transfer interventions. RN3 emphasized the importance of referencing the care plan because it was the resident's overall assessment of what they required, and stated more importantly, it provided staff direction to ensure the resident's safety and not cause harm.

In continued interview on 06/29/2024 at 10:20 AM, RN3 stated she had worked the weekend shift starting on Friday evening (04/07/2023) through Monday morning (04/10/2023). She stated on that Friday night, at approximately 9:30 PM, CNA7 informed her that Resident R29's left arm/hand appeared significantly weaker. RN3 stated after completing her assessment of Resident R29, she filled out a Stop and Watch form. RN3 stated she did not notice any bruising, or swelling, and the resident was not exhibiting any signs of pain and/or discomfort. She stated she recalled obtaining an order for the OT evaluation. RN3 stated that early on Monday morning (04/10/2023) at approximately 6:00 AM, while the CNAs were performing their morning showers, they requested she go look at some areas of bruising/discolorations they had found on Resident R29's arms and clavicle area. She said she immediately assessed Resident R29

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