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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure proper physical
assistance was provided to prevent a fall. This affected one resident (#107) of three residents reviewed for
falls.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Former Resident #107 revealed an admission date of 10/06/22. Diagnoses
included epilepsy, hemiplegia, and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, acquired absence of left leg
above knee, and acquired absence of right leg below knee. The resident was discharged to the hospital on
[DATE].
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #107 had
intact cognition. The resident had the behavior of rejection of care. Functional Abilities: used a wheelchair,
no impairment upper extremities, impairment on one side lower extremities.
Review of the plan of care dated 10/20/22 revealed Resident #107 was at risk for falls. Interventions
included: Assist with all transfers, etc., Bed in lowest position while in bed, call light accessible when in
room. Grab bars to both sides of bed to assist with turning and repositioning was added 12/15/23 as an
intervention.
Review of physician orders for January 2024 identified orders for occupational therapy evaluation and
treatment, one time only for one day, on 12/20/23. Grab bars to BOTH sides of bed to assist with turning
and repositioning, transfers, and to promote safety due to weakness, dated 12/15/23.
Review of the nurse's note dated 12/15/23 at 7:09 A.M. revealed at approximately 5:00 A.M. Resident #107
fell from the bed when aide was providing care. An assessment was completed. Vital signs were completed
blood pressure was 127/81, pulse 64, oxygen saturation was 94% on room air, temperature was 97.8
degrees Fahrenheit (F), range of motion (ROM) was within normal limits, resident moved all extremities
without pain, no visible injury was observed. The resident's bed moved when locked, a bed rail was not on
the side where the resident fell. Maintenance was notified about the bed. The Wong-Baker FACES pain
scale indicated zero, no pain. Interventions: keep items within reach, nonskid footwear, half siderail for bed
mobility, maintenance to check the bed.
Review of the fall review on 12/15/23 revealed a fall risk assessment was completed with a score of
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365033
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cedarwood Plaza
12504 Cedar Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
12, indicated the resident was a high fall risk. At approximately 5:00 A.M. Resident #107 fell from the bed
when an aide was providing care. An assessment was completed. Vital signs were completed blood
pressure was 127/81, pulse 64, oxygen saturation was 94% on room air, temperature was 97.8 degrees F,
ROM was within normal limits, resident moved all extremities without pain, no visible injury was observed.
The resident's bed moved when locked, a bed rail was not on the side where the resident fell. Maintenance
was notified about the bed. The Wong-Baker FACES pain scale indicated zero, no pain. Interventions: keep
items within reach, nonskid footwear, half siderail for bed mobility, maintenance to check the bed.
Symptoms prior to fall: none noted. Interventions: keep items within reach, nonskid footwear, half siderail for
bed mobility, maintenance to check the bed. The resident's family and physician were notified of the fall.
Review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) note on 12/15/23 at 10:18 A.M. revealed the IDT team met to
review the fall on 12/15/23. While being assisted with toiletings needs, Resident #107 rolled out of bed onto
floor. Resident #107 denied hitting his head. Risk factors included but were not limited to epilepsy, anxiety
and bilateral below knee amputation (BKA). Immediate intervention: the resident was assisted back into bed
with three-person assistance, evaluated by nurse, physician notified, and neurological checks were
initiated. Locks on bed wheels were found not to be working properly. New intervention: a new bed and grab
bars to both sides of bed. All parties were notified.
Review of the Physician's Monthly Progress Note on 12/26/23 at 4:04 P.M. revealed Resident #107 was a
new resident for the nurse practitioner (NP) at the facility. The musculoskeletal exam revealed no
tenderness, normal ROM, and right lower leg edema (above the amputation).
Interview on 02/08/24 at 10:42 A.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator revealed that during
care the aide turned Resident #107 toward the wall, the bed moved away from the wall, and he rolled off.
The resident was immediately assessed. Staff got him back to bed. That was when they noticed the lock
was broken on the bed. The facility got him a new bed and had grab bars put on both sides. During that
time the resident never complained of pain or said anything that indicated he wasn't feeling okay. The
resident never complained of pain after that, or we would have had x-rays done. We did a re-education with
the state tested nurse aide (STNA) about making sure the bed was locked before doing care and about
how the need to turn a resident toward yourself, not away.
Interviews on 02/08/24 from 12:19 P.M. through 12:48 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #302, LPN
#303, LPN #304, and STNA #304 revealed all had been trained in fall prevention and in what to do after a
resident fell. All residents were assessed by a nurse after a fall. None of the staff interviewed had heard
Resident #107 complain of any pain in the days after his fall.
The deficient practice was corrected on 12/16/23 when the facility implemented the following corrective
actions:
•
On 12/15/23 at 10:18 A.M. the IDT met to review Resident #107's fall. The interventions included a new bed
and grab bars to both sides of bed.
•
On 12/15/24 at 7:09 A.M. the nurse assessed Resident #107 after the fall. The assessment at the time did
not reveal any injuries.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
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
365033
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/14/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Cedarwood Plaza
12504 Cedar Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
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
•
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 12/15/23 Resident #107's plan of care (POC) and [NAME] were reviewed and updated.
•
Residents Affected - Few
On 12/15/23 the physician ordered grab bars to both sides of bed to assist with turning and repositioning,
transfers and to promote safety due to weakness.
•
Bed Safety Inspection Audits were held 12/15/23, 12/19/23, 12/26/23, 01/02/24, 01/09/24, 01/16/24, and
01/23/24.
•
On 12/16/23 a re-education was done with STNA#305 about making sure the bed was locked before doing
care and about the need to turn a resident toward yourself, not away.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00150400.
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