F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, record review, resident interview, staff interview, and family interview, the facility failed to
preserve the dignity of one resident by having her use a bedside commode instead of providing her
assistance to use the toilet in the bathroom which would provide privacy. This affected one (Resident #7) of
one resident reviewed for resident rights. The census was 45.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #7 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included dementia
with behavioral disturbances, unspecified lack of coordination, mono-arthritis, left knee, pain in right wrist,
muscle weakness and difficulty in walking.
Review of the plan of care for Resident #7 revealed the resident was at risk for falling related to a history of
falls and decline in her Activity of Daily Living (ADL)'s. Her goal was to remain free from falls with major
injury. Her interventions included the resident required two staff assistance with transfers and to encourage
the commode during bedtime care.
Review of the Individual Plan Report for Resident #7 for ADL's from Matrix Care which was what the aides
used to assist residents, revealed she used a walker and required one to two assistance with ADL's. Fall
interventions included to use the commode for toileting for safety.
Review of progress notes for Resident #7 dated 03/31/18 at 11:52 A.M. which was an interdisciplinary team
note revealed the resident tends to show signs of weakness with ambulating to the restroom. When
resident was returning to the bed, the resident lost balance and was lowered to the floor. Intervention was
to have the resident use the commode due to increased weakness and balance concerns.
Interview with spouse of Resident #7 of 07/08/19 at 9:26 A.M., revealed she was not able to use the toilet in
her room because there was a male resident in the adjoining room who uses it so she had to use a bed
side commode.
Observation of toileting on 07/09/19 at 11:59 P.M., with Certified Resident Care Associate (CRCA) (#400,
#401) in the room of Resident #7 for toileting before lunch was completed. They used a two-assistance
transfer with a gait belt to the commode. Resident #7 was in her wheelchair in her room, the bedside
commode was by the curtain which was pulled. Resident pulled up using the walker and moved her feet
slightly to aide with the transfer.
Interview with CRCA #400 on 07/10/19 at 11:17 A.M. revealed Resident #7 had not walked to the
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365387
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/11/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Hill Health Campus
600 Sterling Dr
North Baltimore, OH 45872
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 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
bathroom for about a year and she was pivoted to the bedside commode unless she was having a shower
then they take her to the shower room toilet but never use the toilet in her room.
Interview with CRCA# 401 on 07/09/19 at 12:10 P.M., verified they do not take her into the bathroom
because they use the commode with her all the time. She stated the resident can't use the regular toilet due
to it being used by the male resident in the adjoining room.
Observation on 07/09/19 at 1:30 P.M., of Resident #7 in therapy room revealed she was on the bike
machine using her arms and legs.
Interview with Director of Therapy #500 on 07/09/29 at 1:30 P.M., revealed Resident #7 does work with the
therapist and uses the toilet in the therapy room.
Interview with Resident #7 on 07/11/19 at 10:30 A.M. revealed she does not like using the bedside
commode due to it seems very public and she expressed she was a private person. She would rather go
into a toilet with a door for privacy. She likes her room and does not want to move but just wants to use the
bathroom for toileting.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365387
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
365387
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/11/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Hill Health Campus
600 Sterling Dr
North Baltimore, OH 45872
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 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a
resident with a special shoe accommodation. This affected one Resident (#37) of three residents reviewed
for accommodations. The facility census was 45.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #37's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/14/15. Diagnoses included
atherosclerotic heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, wedge compression fracture of the first
lumbar vertebra, osteoarthritis, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, history of falling, anxiety disorder, and
diabetes mellitus.
Review of the physician orders revealed an order dated 12/11/18 for Resident #37 to be fitted for diabetic
shoes.
Review of the progress notes dated 12/12/18 at 11:18 A.M., revealed notification had been made to a shoe
company initiating the process of retrieving diabetic specialty shoes for Resident #37.
Review of Resident #37's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the
resident to be dependent on staff for mobility and transfers.
Interview and observation on 07/08/19 at 10:08 A.M., with Resident #37 revealed the resident reported she
was waiting on specially ordered shoes that were to be of a wider width to accommodate her bunions. The
resident stated the shoes were ordered approximately four months ago but had not received the shoes as
to date. Observation at this time revealed the resident did not have diabetic specialty shoes in place and
was wearing house slippers. Resident #37 did confirm the availability of tennis shoes but stated they were
tight fitting across her toes.
Interview on 07/09/19 at 10:43 A.M., with Social Services Staff (SSS) #100 confirmed Resident #37 had
informed staff that she had been measured for diabetic specialty shoes. SSS #100 revealed the resident
had been seen by the podiatrist at the facility but was not aware of any shoes being ordered.
Interview on 07/09/19 at 2:40 P.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #200 confirmed awareness of Resident #37
being fitted for specialty shoes but was unaware of the date in which this occurred.
Review of the progress notes dated 07/09/19 at 2:57 P.M., revealed SSS #100 notified the family and
resident regarding the cost for private payment of the specialty shoes.
Interview on 07/09/19 at 3:15 P.M., with SSS #100 confirmed Resident #37 had been fitted for specialty
diabetic shoes in December 2018 and that she had forgotten about it. SSS #100 revealed calling the shoe
company on 07/09/19 to inquire about the specialty shoes and was advised Resident #37's insurance
required prior authorization and had denied the claim for the shoes.
Interview on 07/10/19 at 2:30 P.M. with SSS #100 revealed a fax had been sent to the medical director of
the facility at a number that was not the facility's fax number on 12/30/18 regarding the shoe company not
being in Resident #37's insurance provider network.
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