(4) Effective July 1, 2023, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, 1 LPN per 30 residents during the evening, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.
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Observations:
Based on a review of nurse staffing and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the minimum licensed practical nurse staff to resident ratio was provided on each shift for 21 shifts out of 63 reviewed.
Findings include:
A review of the facility's weekly staffing records revealed that on the following dates the facility failed to provide minimum licensed practical nurse (LPN) staff of 1:25 on the day shift, 1:30 on the evening shift, and 1:40 on the night shift based on the facility's census.
May 24, 2024 - 1.94 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. May 25, 2024 - 1.44 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. May 25, 2024 - 0.94 LPNs on the night shift, versus the required 1.33 for a census of 53. May 26, 2024 - 1.59 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. May 26, 2024 - 1.02 LPNs on the night shift, versus the required 1.33 for a census of 53. May 27, 2024 - 2 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. May 28, 2024 - 1 LPN on the night shift, versus the required 1.33 for a census of 53. May 30, 2024 - 2 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. May 30, 2024 - 1.05 LPNs on the night shift, versus the required 1.35 for a census of 54. June 7, 2024 - 2.03 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. June 7, 2024 - 1.67 LPNs on the evening shift, versus the required 1.80 for a census of 54. June 8, 2024 - 2 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. June 9, 2024 - 2.04 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. June 10, 2024 - 1.06 LPNs on the evening shift, versus the required 1.83 for a census of 55. June 18, 2024 - 1.94 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. June 19, 2024 - 2 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. June 20, 2024 - 2.09 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.16 for a census of 54. June 21, 2024 - 1.81 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. June 22, 2024 - 2 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. June 23, 2024 - 1.63 LPNs on the day shift, versus the required 2.12 for a census of 53. June 23, 2024 - 0.91 LPNs on the evening shift, versus the required 1.77 for a census of 53.
On the above dates mentioned no additional excess higher-level staff were available to compensate for this deficiency.
An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on June 28, 2024, approximately 1:45 PM, confirmed the facility had not met the required LPN to resident ratios on the above shifts/dates.
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1. Facility cannot retroactively correct the alleged deficiency. 2. DON/designee will complete an audit of the last two weeks of LPN staffing ratios to verify compliance. 3. DON/designee to educate nurse administration on minimum LPN ratio. labor meeting will be completed throughout the week with DON, NHA, and scheduler to verify compliance of LPN ratios. 4. DON/designee to audit LPN staffing ratios 5 times weekly x4 and monthly x 2 to verify compliance. Results will be brought to monthly QAPI meeting.
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