F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. Review of
the medical record for Resident #18 revealed an admission date of 08/18/2020 with diagnoses including
dementia with behavioral disturbance, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, and depression.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the physician's order dated 10/01/21 revealed Resident #18 had an advance directive including
palliative care program for chronic kidney disease. There were no physician's orders for hospice services.
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessments dated 01/18/22 and 04/18/22 and the significant change
MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed hospice services had been documented for Resident #18.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 12:44 P.M. with Resident #18's daughter revealed Resident #18 had never
received hospice services while in the facility. She verified Resident #18 received palliative care.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 1:29 P.M. with LPN #512, who was also the MDS nurse, revealed she had
documented hospice services for Resident #18. LPN #512 verified Resident #18 was not receiving hospice
services and she had documented this in error.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure assessments were accurately completed.
This affected four (Resident's #1, #8, #18 and #35) of six residents reviewed for Minimum Data Set (MDS)
3.0 assessments recorded for hospice services. The facility census was 40.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus.
Review of the physician's order dated 12/27/21 revealed Resident #1 had an advance directive including
palliative care program for chronic kidney disease. There were no physician's orders for hospice services.
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed hospice services had been
documented for Resident #1.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 1:29 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #512, who was also the MDS
nurse, revealed she had documented hospice services for Resident #1. LPN #512 verified Resident #1 was
not receiving hospice services and she had documented this in error.
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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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Cleveland, OH 44112
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #8 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, and dementia.
Review of the physician's order dated 08/26/21 revealed Resident #8 had an advance directive including
palliative care program for COPD. There were no physician's orders for hospice services.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed hospice services had been
documented for Resident #8.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 1:29 P.M. with LPN #512, who was also the MDS nurse, revealed she had
documented hospice services for Resident #8. LPN #512 verified Resident #8 was not receiving hospice
services and she had documented this in error.
3. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia with behavioral disturbances.
Review of the physician's order dated 02/10/21 revealed Resident #35 had an advance directive including
palliative care program for dementia. There were no physician's orders for hospice services.
Review of the quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed hospice services had been
documented for Resident #35.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 1:29 P.M. with LPN #512, who was also the MDS nurse, revealed she had
documented hospice services for Resident #35. LPN #512 verified Resident #35 was not receiving hospice
services and she had documented this in error.
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Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were
administered as ordered. This affected three (Resident's #1, #20 and #22) of 11 residents reviewed for
medications being administered as ordered. The facility census was 40.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of the medial record for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 04/04/19 with diagnoses
including diabetes mellitus, dementia, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and chronic kidney disease.
Review of the physician's orders dated 06/03/22 for Resident #1 revealed he had an order for Insulin Aspart
Solution 100 units/milliliters (mL.), inject seven units subcutaneously with meals related for hyperglycemia
and Insulin Aspart Solution 100 units/mL., sliding scale with meals (insulin amount given depending on
blood sugar readings).
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June 2022 for Resident #1 revealed nursing
staff did not administer Insulin Aspart Solution seven units with meals on 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22
at 5:00 P.M. The MAR also revealed nursing staff did not check Resident #1's blood sugar or administer
sliding scale coverage with Insulin Aspart Solution on 06/12/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 at 5:00
P.M.
Review of the MAR for July 2022 for Resident #1 revealed nursing staff did not administer Insulin Aspart
Solution seven units with meals on 07/0/3/22 at 5:00 P.M. The MAR also revealed nursing staff did not
check Resident #1's blood sugar or administer sliding scale coverage with Insulin Aspart Solution on
07/03/22 at 5:00 P.M.
Review of Resident #1's care plan dated 05/09/22 revealed he was at risk for hyperglycemia (high blood
sugar) and hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) reactions. Interventions included for the staff to administer
medications as the physician ordered.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 10:34 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the nursing staff had not
signed off the MAR for the Insulin Aspart orders on the dates listed above.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administration Procedures for All Medications, dated September 2018,
revealed nursing staff were to document administration of medications in the MAR.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #20 revealed an admission date of 02/08/22 with diagnoses
including diabetes mellitus, dementia, congestive heart failure, and anxiety.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #20 revealed she was to have Ambien 5 milligrams (mg)
(medication for insomnia) one time a day in the evening dated 04/28/22; Atorvastatin Calcium (medication
for high cholesterol) 40 mg at bedtime dated 04/28/22; Protonix 40 mg (medication for acid reflux) to be
given daily in the morning dated 04/29/22; Buspirone HCL 15 mg (medication for anxiety) to be
administered one time a day at 4:00 P.M. dated 05/25/22; and Novolog Flex Pen Solution Pen-Injection 100
units/mL sliding scale based on blood sugar at meals for diabetes mellitus dated 06/13/22.
Review of the MAR for June 2022 for Resident #20 revealed nursing staff did not administer Ambien 5
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
mg the evening of 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22; Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg at bedtime on 06/14/22;
Protonix 40 mg in the morning on 06/25/22 and 06/30/22; and Novolog Solution sliding scale or blood sugar
on 06/14/22 at 11:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., and 06/15/22 at 4:30 P.M.
Review of the MAR for July 2022 for Resident #20 revealed nursing staff did not administer Ambien 5 mg
the evening of 07/03/22; Buspirone HCL 15 mg on 07/03/22 at 4:00 P.M.; and Protonix 40 mg in the
morning of 07/02/22 and 07/10/22.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 2:59 P.M. with the DON verified the medications were not signed off indicating they
were not administered on the days listed above.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administration Procedures for All Medications, dated September 2018,
revealed nursing staff were to document administration of medications in the MAR.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 10/21/21 with diagnoses
including diabetes mellitus, heart failure and depression.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #22 revealed orders for Insulin Glargine Solution 100 unit/mL,
inject 6 units subcutaneously at bedtime for diabetes mellitus dated 01/27/22; Melatonin 5 mg at bedtime
for insomnia dated 01/27/22; Polyethylene Glycol Powder 17 grams in the evening for constipation dated
02/04/22; Insulin Lispro Solution 100 units/mL, per sliding scale based on blood sugar results before meals
dated 03/17/22; Lipitor 20 mg (medication for high cholesterol) in the evening dated 03/21/22; and
Carvedilol 6.25 mg (medication for high blood pressure and heart failure) in the evening dated 05/21/22.
Review of the MAR for June 2022 for Resident #22 revealed nursing staff did not administer Insulin
Glargine Solution six units on 06/02/22, 06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 at 8:00 P.M.; Melatonin
5 mg on 06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 at 9:00 P.M.; Polyethylene Glycol Powder 17 grams on
06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 on the evening shift; Insulin Lispro sliding scale and blood sugar
checks on 06/02/22, 06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 at 4:00 P.M.; Lipitor 20 mg on 06/10/22,
06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22 in the evening; and Carvedilol 6.25 mg on 06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22
and 06/24/22 in the evening.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 10:34 A.M. with the DON verified the medications were not signed off indicating
they were not administered on the days listed above.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administration Procedures for All Medications, dated September 2018,
revealed nursing staff were to document administration of medications in the MAR.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure pressure relieving interventions were
implemented and pressure ulcer treatments were performed for Resident #35. This affected one (Resident
#35) of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility census was 40.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia, lack of coordination, and hypertension.
Review of the care plan dated 03/12/20 for Resident #35 revealed she had the potential for alteration in skin
integrity related to incontinence, depression, need for personal assistance, and obesity. Interventions
included to administer treatments as ordered, therapeutic specialty mattress to bed and monitor for
functioning, and to turn and reposition as needed.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #35 revealed orders for skin prevention included a low air loss
pressure mattress to the bed, check function every shift dated 05/12/20 and protective moisture barrier
topically to bilateral buttocks every shift for protection, wash with soap and water and pat dry area before
applying dated 05/12/20. Resident #35 had an order for turning and repositioning every two hours dated
07/05/22. She also had an order for a treatment to her left buttock and to clean with normal sterile saline,
pat dry and apply Triad Cream (zinc-based cream) per incontinence episodes every shift dated 07/05/22.
Review of Wound Physician #573's progress note dated 07/04/22 revealed Resident #35 had an abrasion
to her left buttock observed initially on 07/04/22. The nursing staff was to cleanse the area with wound
cleanser, apply Triad Cream twice daily and as needed, turn and reposition her every two hours, keep the
peri area clean and dry, and use an air mattress.
Review of the Wound Physician #573's progress note dated 07/11/22 revealed Resident #35 still had the
left buttock abrasion but also had developed a right buttock stage two pressure area (partial-thickness loss
of dermis) which was first observed on 07/11/22. The nursing staff was to cleanse the areas, apply Triad
Cream twice daily and as needed, reposition the resident every two hours, keep her peri area clean and
dry, and utilize an air mattress.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for June 2022 revealed nursing staff did not apply
moisture barrier on dayshift on 06/15/22, in the evening of 06/05/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22, and
on 06/03/22, 06/06/22, 06/11/22, 06/14/22, 06/21/22, 06/22/22, 06/23/22 and 06/26/22 at night; and did not
check the function of the low air loss pressure redistribution mattress to the bed in the evening of 06/05/22,
06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22, and on 06/03/22, 06/06/22, 06/11/22, 06/14/22, 06/21/22, 06/22/22,
06/23/22 and 06/26/22 at night.
Review of the TAR for July 2022 revealed nursing staff did not apply moisture barrier on the evening shift on
07/04/22 and 07/10/22 and on night shift on 07/01/22, 07/04/22, 07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22; check
function of the low air loss pressure redistribution mattress to the bed on the evening shift on 07/04/22 and
07/10/22 and on night shift on 07/01/22, 07/04/22, 07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22; turn and reposition the
resident every two hours on 07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22 in the evening and on 07/06/22 at night; and
perform the treatment to the left buttock on 07/10/22 in the
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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F 0686
evening and at night on 07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 07/13/22 at 10:34 A.M. with the Direct of Nursing (DON) verified the TARs for June 2022 and
July 2022 to have treatments and skin prevention orders not documented as completed for the dates listed
above.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility policy titled, Pressure Ulcer Prevention Protocols/Risk Assessment, dated 11/13/19,
revealed the facility was to place a pressure redistribution mattress to the bed and to protect skin from
moisture by utilizing techniques including applying moisture barrier and turning and repositioning the
resident as appropriate to meet the resident's needs.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility policy on falls, the facility failed to ensure new
fall prevention interventions were implemented after Resident #18 experienced falls. This affected one
(Resident #18) of one resident reviewed for falls. The census was 40.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #18 revealed an admission date of 08/18/20 with diagnoses
including dementia with behavioral disturbance, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, depression,
muscle weakness, and difficulty in walking.
Review of the fall investigations revealed Resident #18 experienced falls on 04/16/22, 05/21/22, and
07/01/22. Further review of the fall investigations revealed no new fall prevention interventions were
implemented after Resident #18 experienced falls.
Review of the falls care plan revised 07/12/22 revealed no new fall prevention interventions were
implemented on or around 04/16/22, 05/21/22, and 07/01/22.
Interview on 07/14/22 at 12:46 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified no new interventions were
implemented after Resident #18 experienced falls.
Review of the facility policy titled Falls - Clinical Protocol, dated 11/13/2019, revealed facility staff and the
resident's physician would identify pertinent interventions to try to prevent subsequent falls.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on record review, interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure scheduled pain medications
were administered to Resident #22 as ordered by the physician. The facility also failed to ensure pain
assessments were performed as ordered by the physician for Resident #22. This affected one (Resident
#22) of one resident assessed for pain management. The facility census was 40.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medial record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 10/21/21 with diagnoses
including diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and osteoarthritis.
Review of the care plan dated 11/03/21 for Resident #22 revealed she was at risk for pain discomfort
related to osteoarthritis, cancer to her head/scalp area, depression, and diabetic neuropathy (weakness,
numbness, and pain from nerve damage). Interventions included to assess for pain and to administer pain
medications per the physician's order.
Review of the physician's order dated 01/27/22 revealed nursing staff were to monitor for pain every shift.
Resident #22 also had a physician's order dated 06/07/22 for Gabapentin 300 milligrams (mg) (nerve pain
medication) two times a day for pain.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June 2022 revealed nursing staff had not
assessed Resident #22 for pain on the evening shifts of 06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22. The
MAR also revealed Resident #22 had not received her Gabapentin 300 mg doses on the evening shift of
06/10/22, 06/14/22, 06/15/22 and 06/24/22
Review of the MAR for July 2022 revealed staff had not assessed Resident #22 for pain on the evening shift
of 07/03/22. The MAR also revealed Resident #22 had not received her Gabapentin 300 mg. dose on
07/03/22 on the evening shift.
Interview on 07/11/22 at 9:41 A.M. with Resident #22 revealed she did not get medications on time or at all
including her pain medications. She stated she was in pain at times because the nursing staff did not
administer her pain medications as ordered.
Interview on 07/18/22 at 2:35 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Gabapentin was not signed
off on the MAR as administered on the dates listed above. The DON also verified the pain assessments
were not signed off as completed on the MAR on the dates listed above.
Review of the facility policy titled, Pain Assessment and Management, dated 11/13/19, revealed the staff
were to assess the resident's pain and consequences of pain at each shift and document.
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COMPLETED
07/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure dialysis residents were monitored before and after
dialysis treatments. The facility also failed to ensure resident dialysis catheters were assessed as ordered
by the physician. This affected three (Resident's #12, #22, and #140) of three residents receiving dialysis.
The facility census was 40.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #12 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
end stage renal disease and dependence on renal dialysis. There were no dialysis assessments performed
for Resident #12 before going to dialysis or after returning.
Review of the physician's order dated 02/01/22 revealed Resident #12 had dialysis on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays. Resident #12 also had a physician's order dated 01/05/22 for staff to monitor
the left inter-jugular dialysis site every shift for signs of infection and to ensure that ports are clamped;
document abnormal findings; report to dialysis center and nephrologist; dressing changes per dialysis
center-reinforce if needed; if the catheter was dislodged or bleeding was found, apply pressure for 15
minutes; and if bleeding does not stop call 911 and notify the physician and dialysis center.
Review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for June 2022, revealed assessments of the left
inter-jugular dialysis site were not performed as ordered by the physician on dayshift on 06/15/22; on the
evening shift on 06/04/22, 06/05/22, 06/14/22, 06/24/22; and on the night shift on 06/03/22, 06/06/22,
06/11/22, 06/14/22, 06/22/22, 06/23/22 and 06/26/22. Review of the TAR for July 2022, revealed
assessments of the left-inter jugular dialysis site were not performed as the physician had ordered on the
evening shift on 07/04/22, 07/06/22 and on 07/10/22; and on the night shift on 07/01/22, 07/04/22,
07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22.
Interview on 07/14/22 at 9:46 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON), verified there were no assessments
before or after dialysis for Resident #12. The DON verified nursing staff had not signed off on the TAR for
the dialysis site assessments ordered by the physician on the dates listed above.
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #22 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
chronic kidney disease and dependence on renal dialysis. There were no dialysis assessments performed
for Resident #22 before going to dialysis or after returning.
Review of the physician's order dated 04/05/22 revealed Resident #22 had dialysis on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays. Resident #22 also had a physician's order dated 04/05/22 for staff to assess her
dialysis shunt every shift; assess for bruit, thrill, and signs of infection; document abnormal findings and
report to the dialysis center and nephrologist; if bleeding was noted to apply pressure for 15 minutes, and if
bleeding continued to call 911 and notify the doctor.
Review of the TAR for June 2022, revealed assessments of the dialysis shunt were not performed as
ordered by the physician on dayshift on 06/15/22; on the evening shift on 06/04/22, 06/05/22, 06/14/22,
06/24/22; and on the night shift on 06/03/22, 06/06/22, 06/11/22, 06/14/22, 06/21/22, 06/22/22, 06/23/22
and 06/26/22. Review of the TAR for July 2022, revealed assessments of the dialysis shunt were not
performed as ordered by the physician on the evening shift on 07/06/22 and on 07/10/22; and
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Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365006
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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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 0698
on the night shift on 07/01/22, 07/04/22, 07/06/22, 07/09/22 and 07/10/22.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 07/14/22 at 9:46 A.M. with the DON, verified there were no assessments before or after
dialysis for Resident #22. The DON verified nursing staff had not signed off on the TAR for the dialysis
shunt assessments ordered by the physician on the dates listed above.
Residents Affected - Many
3. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #140 was admitted on [DATE] with end stage renal
disease and dependence on renal dialysis. There were no dialysis assessments performed for Resident
#140 before going to dialysis or after returning. There were no physician's orders to assess Resident #140's
dialysis shunt.
Review of the physician's order dated 06/23/22 revealed Resident #140 had dialysis on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Review of the TAR for June 2022, revealed Resident #140 had dialysis on 06/29/22. The nursing staff had
not signed off on the TAR if Resident #140 had gone to dialysis on 06/24/22 or 06/27/22. Review of the TAR
for July 2022, revealed Resident #140 had dialysis on 07/01/22 and 07/06/22. The nursing staff had not
signed off on the TAR if Resident #140 went to dialysis on 07/04/22, 07/08/22 or 07/11/22.
Review of the care plan dated 07/08/22 for Resident #140 revealed nursing staff were to notify the
physician if dialysis shunt problems; if no bruit or thrill or bleeding; if signs and symptoms of infection at port
site; abnormal lab values; signs and symptoms of fluid retention; peripheral edema; weight gain; neck vein
distension, orthopnea (shortness of breath with lying flat), elevated blood pressure, tachycardia (fast heart
rate); and tachypnea (fast breathing).
Interview on 07/14/22 at 9:46 A.M. with the DON, verified there were no assessments before or after
dialysis for Resident #140.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365006
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident #20 was free of significant medication
errors. This affected one (Resident #20) of one resident reviewed for significant medication errors. The
facility census was 40.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #20 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety.
Review of the handwritten physician medication order dated 06/23/22 revealed Resident #20 was ordered
Lexapro 10 milligrams (mg) daily for seven days and then increase Lexapro to 20 mg daily.
Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June 2022 revealed Resident #20 had an order
for Lexapro 10 mg one time a day for antidepressant for seven days then increase to 20 mg daily dated
06/24/22. Review of the MAR for July 2022 revealed Resident #20 was administered Lexapro 10 mg on
07/01/22, 07/02/22, 07/04/22 and 07/05/22 at 4:00 P.M. Lexapro 10 mg was discontinued on 07/06/22.
Resident #20 had another order for Lexapro dated 07/01/22 for 20 mg and was administered this
medication on 07/01/22, 07/03/22, 07/04/22 and 07/05/22 at 6:00 A.M. Resident #20 received Lexapro 30
mg on 07/01/22, 07/04/22, and 07/05/22.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 4:05 P.M. with Pharmacist #567 revealed Lexapro is given at 10 mg for the first
seven days to assess for toxicity to the resident. Pharmacist #567 stated the medication is then increased
to Lexapro 20 mg daily.
Interview on 07/13/22 at 4:11 P.M. with the Direct of Nursing (DON) verified the medication error of
Resident #20's Lexapro 10 mg not being discontinued on 06/30/22 after seven days per the physician's
order. The DON verified Resident #20 received a total of 30 mg of Lexapro on 07/01/22, 07/04/22, and
07/05/22 per the MAR.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365006
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hillside Plaza
18220 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, staff interview, and review of the facility's administration procedures for all medications, the
facility failed to ensure medications were dated when opened and disposed of when expired or
discontinued. This affected two (Resident's #1 and #20) of two residents whose insulins were stored in the
medication cart. The facility census was 40.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
diabetes mellitus and dementia.
Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #1 had an order dated [DATE] for Insulin Aspart
Solution (medication for diabetes), inject seven units subcutaneously with meals. He also had an order
dated [DATE] for Insulin Aspart Solution for sliding scale, which would provide a dose depending on the
resident's blood sugar. Resident #1's blood sugars were noted to range from 123 to 435 in [DATE]. Resident
#1's blood sugars were noted to be between 68 to 538 in [DATE].
Observation on [DATE] at 12:43 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #557 of the [NAME] Medication
Cart revealed Resident #1 had two Insulin Aspart vials. One vial was dated [DATE] (the date the medication
was opened) and the other vial was undated but had a pharmacy dispense date of [DATE]. LPN #557
stated she did not have time to go through the medication cart to date medications that the other nurses
had opened.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administration Procedures for All Medications, updated [DATE], stated
staff were to check the expiration date on the package/container before administering any medications. The
staff were to place a date on the container when opening multi-dose containers.
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #20 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including
diabetes mellitus and dementia.
Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #20 had an order dated [DATE] for Humalog KwikPen
Solution (medication for diabetes), inject per sliding scale three times a day with meals. This order was
discontinued on [DATE]. Resident #20's insulin order changed to Novolog Flex Pen on [DATE].
Observation on [DATE] at 12:43 P.M. with LPN #557 of the [NAME] Medication Cart revealed Resident #20
had two Humalog Kwik Pens. One Humalog Kwik Pen was dated [DATE] (the date the medication was
opened) and the other Humalog Kwik Pen was undated but had a pharmacy dispense date of [DATE]. LPN
#557 verified the Humalog Kwik Pens were expired and had been discontinued.
Review of the facility policy titled, Administration Procedures for All Medications, updated [DATE], stated
staff were to check the expiration date on the package/container before administering any medications. The
staff were to place a date on the container when opening multi-dose containers.
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