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Health inspection

LAURELS OF NORWORTH THECMS #3652221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate below five percent (%). There were three medication errors out of 27 opportunities, resulting in a medication error rate of 11.11%. This affected three residents (#6, #39, and #93) of three residents observed during the medication pass observation. The facility census was 114. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #93 revealed an admission date of 03/17/23 and the diagnoses of chronic kidney disease stage three, protein calorie malnutrition, and iron deficiency anemia. Review of the physician orders revealed Resident #93 was ordered Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 50 micrograms (mcg) (2,000 units (iu)) with instructions to give one tablet by mouth daily for vitamin deficiencies. Observation and interview on 05/03/23 at 7:50 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #212 revealed she prepared Resident #93's medications, including the resident's Cholecalciferol. She placed one tablet of Cholecalciferol 400 iu into the pill cup, she confirmed she had 13 medications to administer, and she administered the medications. Interview on 05/03/23 at 10:22 A.M. with LPN #212 confirmed she only placed one Cholecalciferol 400 iu tablet into the pill cup, which was less than the dosage ordered. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #39 revealed an admission date of 06/04/19 and the diagnosis of seasonal allergies. Review of the physician orders for Resident #39 revealed orders for Fluticasone Propionate Suspension 50 micrograms per actuation (mcg/act) with instructions to administer two sprays in both nostrils daily for allergies. Review of the care plan dated 03/16/23 revealed Resident #39 had the potential for difficulty breathing and she was at risk for respiratory complications related to asthma, smoking and seasonal allergies with interventions to administer medications and treatments as ordered. Observation and interview on 05/03/23 at 8:10 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #213 revealed she administered Resident #39's by mouth medications and her insulin. After the administration of medications, LPN #213 arrived back at her mediation cart, she placed the Fluticasone medication into (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 2 Event ID: 365222 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 365222 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laurels of Norworth The 6830 North High Street Worthington, OH 43085 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 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few the top drawer of the medication cart and shut the drawer. She then proceeded to sign all of the medications off as administered, including the Fluticasone. LPN #213 verified she did not administer Fluticasone to Resident #39 and stated she forgot to administer it. 3. Review of the medical record for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 10/08/19 and the diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency. Review of the physician orders revealed Resident #6 was ordered Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 50 micrograms (mcg)(2,000 units (iu)) with instructions to give one capsule by mouth daily for Vitamin D deficiency. Review of the care plan dated 08/22/22 revealed Resident #6 had chronic right hip pain related to osteoarthritis of the hips with diagnosis including Vitamin D deficiency with interventions to include administer medications as ordered. Observation and interview on 05/03/23 at 8:20 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #213 revealed she prepared Resident #6's medications, including the resident's Cholecalciferol. She placed four tablets of Cholecalciferol 25 mcg (1,000 iu) into the pill cup and stated she was ready to administer them. Surveyor intervened for clarification of the medication. The order on LPN #213's Medication Administration Record (MAR) stated 50 mcg (2,000 iu). LPN #213 stated she was giving the correct order, that four 25 mcg tablets would equal the 50 mcg or 2,000 iu ordered. Surveyor stated the math would equal that she was attempting to administer 100 mcg or 4,000 iu. LPN #213 argued for multiple minutes that her dosage of four tablets of Cholecalciferol 25 mcg (1,000 iu), was correct. Surveyor requested her to obtain guidance from her unit manager. Interview on 05/03/23 at 8:24 A.M. with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #111 (and LPN #213 present) verified two of the 25 mcg (1,000 iu) tablets would equal the correct dosage, not four tablets. LPN #213 then finally confirmed the medication error. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Medication Administration, dated 10/14/22, revealed staff should verify the medication label against the medication administration record for guest/resident name, time, drug, dose, and route. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00142422. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365222 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 3, 2023 survey of LAURELS OF NORWORTH THE?

This was a inspection survey of LAURELS OF NORWORTH THE on May 3, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAURELS OF NORWORTH THE on May 3, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."

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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