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Inspection visit

Inspection

EASTBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3651292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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** Based on interview, record review, facility investigation review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #73 was transferred safely resulting in a fall. This affected one resident (#73) of three residents reviewed for accidents. Facility census was 83. Findings include: Review of Resident #73's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/10/19 with diagnoses included but not limited to systolic congestive heart failure, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, and artificial opening of urinary tract status and need for assistance with personal care. Review of the care plan dated 05/10/19 revealed Resident #73 had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to activity intolerance and impaired balance. Interventions included toileting dependent with assist of two persons and mechanical lift with two person assist for transfers. Review of Resident #73's quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting hygiene and was dependent on staff for mobility. Review of the progress noted dated 06/14/24 at 4:49 P.M. authored by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) # 223 revealed she was notified by State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #305 regarding Resident #73 fell out of bed while being provided care with one assist for peri care. LPN #223 did an assessment, notifications, and started neurological (neuro) checks. LPN #223 and STNA #305 lifted resident back to bed with two-staff assistance without mechanical lift. Review of the investigation report dated 06/14/24 revealed Resident #73 received care by one staff and fell out of bed. LPN #223 assessed Resident #73, and she was lifted from floor mat back into bed with two staff assist manually. Resident #73 sustained no injuries or complaints of pain. Interview on 08/19/24 at 11:06 A.M. with Nurse Practitioner (NP) #326 revealed she was notified of the fall and reported the STNA #305 was new and was only using one assist for care and there should have been two assisting with peri care/toileting. Interview on 08/19/24 at 11:53 A.M. with LPN #223 revealed STNA #305 reported Resident #73 had fallen out of bed during peri care/toileting. LPN #223 reported she believed Resident #73 was a two person assist for peri care/toileting. (continued on next page) 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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 365129 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 365129 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Eastbrook Healthcare Center 17322 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 08/19/24 at 12:39 P.M. with LPN #212 revealed Resident #73 was a two person assist for peri care/toileting. Interview on 08/19/24 at 12:41 P.M. with STNA #297 revealed Resident #73 was a two person assist for peri care/toileting. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 08/19/24 at 12:49 P.M. with STNA #305 revealed at the time of Resident #73's fall, the resident was supposed to be a two person assist for peri care and he only had himself assist because he didn't check the [NAME] to see what assistance was required. STNA #305 reported he received education after the incident to include she was two person assist with peri care. Interview on 08/20/24 at 7:30 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #73 had a fall during peri care with only one staff present, and Resident #73 required two staff per the care plan and [NAME]. Review of the facility policy, Falls and Fall Risk, Managing, revised March 2018, revealed staff will implement a resident-centered fall prevention plan to reduce the specific risk factor(s) of falls for each resident at risk or with history of falls. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00156029. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365129 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 365129 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/21/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Eastbrook Healthcare Center 17322 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 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered with an error rate of less than 5%. A total of two errors out of 29 opportunities observed resulting in a 6.9% medication error rate. This affected two resident (#36 and #73) out of four observed for medication administration. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #36's medical records revealed an admission date of 02/07/23. Diagnosis included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side. Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident had intact cognition. Review of physician orders for 07/07/23, revealed resident was ordered Aspirin 81 milligram (mg) chewable to give one tablet by mouth (PO) in the morning. Observation of medication administration on 08/15/24 at 8:29 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #266 for Resident #36 revealed the LPN administered Aspirin 81 mg enteric coated (EC), not chewable. Interview on 08/15/24 at 10:08 A.M. with LPN #266 verified she gave the wrong medication. LPN #266 reported she didn't look to see it was Aspirin 81 mg chewable and administered Aspirin 81 mg EC. 2. Review of Resident #73's medical records revealed an admission date of 05/19/24. Diagnosis included but not limited to systolic congestive heart failure, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, artificial opening of urinary tract status and need for assistance with personal care. Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident had intact cognition. Review of physician orders for 12/29/23 revealed resident was ordered Senna 8.6 mg give 50 mg PO (by mouth), one tablet, two times a day for constipation. Observation of medication administration on 08/15/24 at 8:01 A.M. with LPN #249 for Resident #73 revealed LPN administered Senna 8.6 mg, one tablet PO. Interview on 08/15/24 at 10:13 A.M. with LPN #249 verified she gave incorrect medication. LPN #249 verified it should have been Senna 8.6-50 mg 1 tablet PO. Interview on 08/15/24 at 12:30 P.M. with Regional [NAME] President of Clinical Services (RVPCS) # 329 verified the wrong medication was administered and education provided to the nurse. Review of facility policy, Administering Mediations, revised April 2019, revealed medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders and the individual administering the medication checks the label three (3) times to verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage, right time and right method (route of administration before giving the medication. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigation Complaint Number OH00155885. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365129 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 21, 2024 survey of EASTBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of EASTBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 21, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EASTBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER on August 21, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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