F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to timely order Resident #62 ileostomy and
catheter care to ensure treatment was in place. This affected one resident (Resident's #62) out of three
reviewed for catheter and ostomy care. The facility census was 167.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #62's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/19/24 and diagnoses included
benign neoplasm of the cecum, schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and obstructive and reflux
uropathy.
Review of Resident #62's progress notes dated 10/19/24 at 3:31 P.M. revealed Resident #62 was admitted
to the facility with 28 staples to the abdomen and a JP drain to the left side of his abdomen. Resident #62
had a suprapubic catheter and ileostomy bag.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 10/19/24 through 11/04/24 did not reveal orders for the
care of Resident #62's suprapubic catheter or ileostomy.
Review of Resident #62's Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record
(TAR) dated 10/19/24 through 11/04/24 did not reveal evidence treatments for the care of Resident #62's
suprapubic catheter and ileostomy were completed.
Review of Resident #62's care plan dated 10/24/24 included Resident #62 was at risk for infection and, or
trauma related to use of a suprapubic catheter and obstructive uropathy. Resident #62 would be free from
infection and, or injury related to foley (indwelling catheter) use. Interventions included to change
suprapubic catheter per physician order and as needed; monitor ostomy site for redness, irritation, signs
and symptoms of infection and report abnormalities to physician; indwelling suprapubic catheter per
physician order, provide catheter care, catheter changes and CD (continuous drainage) bag changes per
facility policy; irrigate suprapubic catheter as ordered. Resident #62 had an ileostomy. Resident #62 would
maintain a patent colostomy (ileostomy) and have no evidence of peristomal breakdown or skin irritation.
Interventions included change colostomy bag (ileostomy) one time weekly and as needed; apply skin
barrier, center the pouch over the stoma and apply to skin, press area directly around stoma to maximize
adherence, apply closure clip to bag; empty ostomy bag every shift and as needed; monitor stoma and
surrounding skin for irritation; rinse pouch keep pouch tail free of stool.
Review of Resident #62's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
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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
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365388
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COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #62 was cognitively intact. Resident #62 required substantial to maximal assistance for bathing
and supervision or touching assistance for personal hygiene. Resident #62 had an indwelling catheter and
an ostomy.
Review of Resident #62's care plan dated 10/31/24 included Resident #62 had an ADL (activity of daily
living) self-care performance deficit related to activity intolerance and had a catheter, ileostomy, and JP
(Jackson Pratt) drain. Resident #62 would improve current functional status related to ADL's. Interventions
included Resident #62 required extensive assistance with toilet use.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 11/04/24 revealed change ileostomy bag one time weekly
and as needed, apply skin barrier, center the pouch over the stoma and apply to skin, press area directly
around stoma to ensure adherence to skin, monitor stoma and surrounding skin for irritation, apply closure
clip to bag, every night shift every seven days for routine skin care and as needed for routine skin care.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 11/04/24 revealed orders for ileostomy care every shift
and as needed, empty pouch when one third to one half full with gas or stool, wipe tail opening clean, then
clamp to prevent odor or spillage, every shift for ostomy care monitor surgical incision for signs and
symptoms of infection, dehiscence and as needed for ostomy care.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 11/04/24 revealed orders for suprapubic catheter, cleanse
with normal saline, apply drain sponge and secure with tape daily, every night shift for cath care.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 11/04/24 revealed for suprapubic catheter, change as
needed.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 8:50 A.M. of Resident #62 with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 revealed
he was sitting on the edge of his bed and a catheter bag was secured to his left leg and draining dark
yellow urine. The bag was approximately half full and when asked how often Resident #62's catheter bag
was emptied LPN #400 stated every shift and emptied the bag which had 200 cc of urine collected in it.
Resident #62 had an ileostomy and the pouch covering the ileostomy was clean, intact and draining loose
greenish colored stool.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 3:15 P.M. of Unit Manager (UM) #401 revealed LPN #402 completed Resident
#62's admission paperwork and she did not know why LPN #402 did not make sure Resident #62 had
orders for his suprapubic catheter and ileostomy when his admission was done. UM #401 stated she was
off for a few days and when she returned she was told Resident #62 did not have orders in place for the
care of his ileostomy and suprapubic catheter, she obtained physician orders on 11/04/24 and placed them
in Resident #62's electronic medical record. UM #401 stated the nurse who did the admission should have
made sure Resident #62 had orders for his suprapubic catheter and ileostomy. UM #401 confirmed
Resident #62 had a care plan completed on 10/24/24 for the care of his ileostomy and suprapubic catheter
and stated the MDS nurse captured it on 10/24/24, and could not explain why orders were not obtained on
10/24/24.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159028.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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F 0693
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and
provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure appropriate
care and services were followed for Resident #158's PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube per
physician orders. This affected one resident (Resident #158) out of three reviewed for appropriate care for
PEG tubes. The facility census was 167.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #158's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/12/23 and a re-entry date of
10/16/24. Resident #158's diagnoses included epilepsy, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, and
chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of Resident #158's physician orders dated 10/16/24 revealed enteral feed order, every night shift for
routine care cleanse around stoma site with normal saline, apply DCD (dry clean dressing), four by four,
monitor stoma and surrounding skin for irritation every shift.
Review of Resident #158's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status was not completed due to resident was rarely, never understood. Resident
#158 was dependent for all activities of daily living (ADL's). Resident #158 received 51 percent or more of
total calories through tube feeding.
Review of Resident #158's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated 11/05/24 revealed enteral feed
order, every night shift for routine care cleanse around stoma site with normal saline, apply DCD (dry clean
dressing) four by four, monitor stoma and surrounding skin for irritation every shift was signed off it was
completed.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:50 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 of Resident #158's PEG
tube and dressing revealed the dressing was dated 11/04/24. LPN #400 confirmed the dressing was dated
11/04/24 and it should be changed daily and as needed. Further observation revealed there was a
moderate amount of crusty brownish-red drainage on the PEG tube and PEG tube dressing, and the
surrounding skin was reddened. The redness was also noted on Resident #158's upper left side, just below
the PEG tube insertion site, and it looked like the redness could have been caused by fluid running down
Resident #158's side. LPN #400 stated it looked like the redness could have been caused from the tube
feeding running down Resident #158's side.
Review of Resident #158's progress notes dated 10/26/24 through 11/06/24 did not reveal documentation
Resident #158 had brownish-red drainage from around the PEG tube site or Resident #158's skin around
the PEG tube was reddened.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159028.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure Resident
#158's tracheostomy was properly cared for to keep the surrounding tissue clean. This affected one
resident (Resident #158) out of three residents reviewed for respiratory care. The facility census was 167.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #158's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/12/23 and a re-entry date of
10/16/24. Resident #158's diagnoses included epilepsy, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, and
chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of Resident #158's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status was not completed due to resident was rarely, never understood. Resident
#158 was dependent for all ADL's. Resident #158 received oxygen therapy, suctioning and tracheostomy
care.
Review of Resident #158's physician orders dated 10/16/24 revealed orders for trach care every shift and
as needed.
Review of Resident #158's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated 11/05/24 revealed trach care
every shift and as needed was signed off it was completed on the day, evening and night shift.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:31 A.M. of Resident #158 with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 revealed
Resident #158's trach dressing was not dated, had a moderate amount of of greenish brown crusty
drainage on the dressing and around Resident #158's tracheostomy, and the skin around the tracheostomy
was purplish-red in color. Further observation of Resident #158's bedside table revealed his tracheostomy
suction canister was half full and 600 cc of mucousy greenish-yellow fluid could be seen. LPN #400
confirmed Resident #158's trach dressing was not dated, there was a moderate amount of greenish-brown
crusty drainage on the dressing and around the tracheostomy , the skin was purplish-red around the
tracheostomy tube, and the suction canister should have been emptied.
Review of Resident #158's progress notes dated 10/20/24 through 11/06/24 did not reveal documentation
of Resident #158's skin integrity under his trach ties, or redness around the trach tube.
Review of the facility policy titled, Tracheostomy Care, undated included an objective was to keep the
surrounding tissue clean and free from infection. Trach care should be done daily and as needed. Clean
and inspect the skin under the trach ties all around the neck using a gauze pad soaked in sterile water. Use
cotton tipped applicators to clean under the flange of the trach tube itself. The skin should not be reddened
or swollen at all. Place a four-by-four gauze pad under and around the trach tube. Documentation should
include the date and time, integrity of skin under the trach ties, and change in the color, consistency, or
odor of secretions.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159028.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure medications
were administered in accordance to current nursing standards of practice. This affected two residents
(Resident #4 and Resident #158) out of four residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility
census was 167.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/19/24 and diagnoses included
unspecified fracture of the shaft of the right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine
healing, type two diabetes with diabetic neuropathy, and shortness of breath.
Review of Resident #4's physician orders dated 10/19/24 revealed orders for Fluticasone Proprionate
Diskus inhalation aerosol powder breath activated 100 mcg per ACT, one puff orally two times a day for
SOB (shortness of breath).
Review of Resident #4's Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed on 11/06/24 at 9:00 A.M.,
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 signed off she administered Cetirizine HCl oral tablet 10 mg for
allergies, Cholecalciferol tablet 1000 units for supplement, Cyanocobalamin tablet 1000 mcg for
supplement, Flomax capsule 0.4 mg for benign prostatic hyperplasia, Fluoxetine HCl oral capsule 20 mg for
depression, Rexulti (antipsychotic) oral tablet 0.5 mg for MDD (Major Depressive Disorder), Vitamin D3 oral
tablet 5000 units for vitamin D deficiency, Calcium Carbonate oral tablet 1250 mg for supplement, Docusate
Sodium oral capsule 100 mg for constipation, Loperamide HCl oral capsule 2 mg for diarrhea, Magnesium
Oxide oral tablet 400 mg for supplement, Metformin HCl oral tablet 1000 mg for diabetes mellitus, Tylenol
(acetaminophen) oral tablet for pain, and Methocarbamol 750 mg oral tablet for spasms.
Review of Resident #4's MAR dated 11/06/24 in the morning revealed Resident #4's Fluticasone
Proprionate Diskus inhalation powder was not administered with his other morning medications.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:31 A.M. of LPN #400 revealed she was standing at the medication cart
preparing medications to be administered to Resident #4. LPN #400 prepared Resident #4's medications
and placed the medications in a small plastic cup. UM #401 did not stand at the medication cart and watch
LPN #400 prepare Resident #4's medication, but walked to the medication cart when LPN #400 finished
preparing the medications, took Resident #4's medications, walked into his room and administered the
medications to Resident #4. UM #401 did not administer Resident #4's Fluticasone Proprionate Diskus
inhalation powder with the other medications.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 10:25 A.M. of LPN #400 confirmed she prepared Resident #4's medications, UM
#401 was not standing and watching her prepare Resident #4's medications, and when she was finished
she gave Resident #4's medications to UM #401 to administer to him. LPN #400 confirmed she signed
Resident #4's medications off that she administered them, but the medications were administered by UM
#401.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 10:42 A.M. of the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed it was not okay for LPN #400
to prepare Resident #4's medications and give to UM #401 to administer. The DON stated UM
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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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 0726
#401 should have prepared Resident #4's medications if she was planning to administer the medications.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 11/06/24 at 11:34 A.M. of UM #401 revealed LPN #400 prepared Resident #4's medications,
and she did not prepare the medications herself. UM #401 confirmed she administered Resident #4's
medications which were prepared by LPN #400. UM #401 confirmed she did not administer Resident #4's
Fluticasone Proprionate Diskus inhalation powder with the other medications.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility policy titled Preparation and General Guidelines, Medication Administration dated
11/2021 included medications were administered as prescribed in accordance with good nursing principles
and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so. The person who prepared the dose for
administration was there person who administered the dose.
2. Review of Resident #158's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/12/23 and a re-entry date of
10/16/24. Resident #158's diagnoses included epilepsy, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, and
chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of Resident #158's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status was not completed due to resident was rarely, never understood. Resident
#158 was dependent for all ADL's. Resident #158 received oxygen therapy, suctioning and tracheostomy
care.
Review of Resident #158's MAR dated 11/06/24 at 9:00 A.M. revealed LPN #400 signed off she
administered Ascorbic Acid tablet 500 mg for supplement, Aspirin oral tablet 81 mg chewable, Ferrous
Sulfate liquid 5 ml, Glycolax powder 17 Gm for constipation, multiple vitamins, minerals tablet for
supplement, Zinc Sulfate capsule 220 mg for zinc deficiency, Docusate Sodium liquid 50 mg per 5 ml, 10 ml
for constipation, Levetiracetam oral solution 500 mg per 5 ml, give 2000 mg for seizures,
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:31 A.M. of LPN #400 revealed she was standing at the medication cart
preparing medications for Resident #158. Review of Resident #158's MAR revealed LPN #400 signed off
medications she had not yet administered to Resident #158. LPN #400 confirmed she signed off Resident
#158's medications including levetiracetam for seizures, but had not administered the medications. LPN
#400 stated she signed Resident #158's medications off she administered them because she had to stop
preparing Resident #158's medications to prepare Resident #4's medications for administration by UM
#401. LPN #400 confirmed she signed off Resident #158's medications before she gave them.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 10:42 A.M. of the DON revealed it was not okay to sign resident medications off on
the MAR before the medications were given. The DON stated LPN #400 should not have signed Resident
#158's medications off before she administered them.
Review of the facility policy titled Preparation and General Guidelines, Medication Administration dated
11/2021 included medications were administered as prescribed in accordance with good nursing principles
and practices and only by persons legally authorized to do so. The individual who administered the
medication dose recorded the administration on the residents MAR directly after the medication was given.
Right resident, right drug, right dose, right route and right time are applied for each medication being
administered.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00158785.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure staff donned
appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when providing care for Resident's 62 and #158 and
failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions were implemented for Resident #62 timely. This affected two
residents (Resident's #62 and #158) of three residents reviewed for infection control. The facility census
was 167.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #62's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/19/24 and diagnoses
included benign neoplasm of the cecum, schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and obstructive and
reflux uropathy.
Review of Resident #62's progress notes dated 10/19/24 at 3:31 P.M. revealed Resident #62 was admitted
to the facility with 28 staples to the abdomen and a JP drain to the left side of his abdomen. Resident #62
had a suprapubic catheter and ileostomy bag.
Review of Resident #62's care plan dated 10/24/24 included Resident #62 was at risk for infection and, or
trauma related to use of a suprapubic catheter and obstructive uropathy. Resident #62 would be free from
infection and, or injury related to foley (indwelling catheter) use. Interventions included to change
suprapubic catheter per physician order and as needed; monitor ostomy site for redness, irritation, signs
and symptoms of infection and report abnormalities to physician; indwelling suprapubic catheter per
physician order, provide catheter care, catheter changes and CD (continuous drainage) bag changes per
facility policy; irrigate suprapubic catheter as ordered. Resident #62 had an ileostomy. Resident #62 would
maintain a patent colostomy (ileostomy) and have no evidence of peristomal breakdown or skin irritation.
Interventions included change colostomy bag (ileostomy) one time weekly and as needed; apply skin
barrier, center the pouch over the stoma and apply to skin, press area directly around stoma to maximize
adherence, apply closure clip to bag; empty ostomy bag every shift and as needed; monitor stoma and
surrounding skin for irritation; rinse pouch keep pouch tail free of stool.
Review of Resident #62's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed
Resident #62 was cognitively intact. Resident #62 required substantial to maximal assistance for bathing
and supervision or touching assistance for personal hygiene. Resident #62 had an indwelling catheter and
an ostomy.
Review of Resident #62's physician orders dated 10/30/24 revealed orders for Enhanced Barrier
Precautions (EBP), use gown and gloves for high-contact resident care including dressing, bathing,
showering, transfers, hygiene care, changing linens, changing briefs, assisting with toileting, dressing
changes and care of any device (trach, central line, tube feeding, catheter), every shift for reducing the
chance of spreading infection.
Review of Resident #62's care plan dated 10/31/24 included Resident #62 had an ADL (activity of daily
living) self-care performance deficit related to activity intolerance and had a catheter, ileostomy, and JP
(Jackson Pratt) drain. Resident #62 would improve current functional status related to ADL's. Interventions
included Resident #62 required extensive assistance with toilet use; Enhanced Barrier Precautions with
high-contact care, use gown and gloves for dressing, bathing, showering,
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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 0880
transfers, toileting, hygiene, linen changes, dressing changes and device care.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation on 11/06/24 at 8:50 A.M. of the door leading into Resident #62's room revealed a CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign was posted at the
entrance to the room. The sign indicated everyone must clean their hands, including before entering and
when leaving the room. Providers and staff must also wear gloves and a gown for the following high-contact
resident care activities: dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, changing linens, providing hygiene,
changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use (central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube,
tracheostomy), wound care, any skin opening requiring a dressing.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 11/06/24 at 8:50 A.M. of Resident #62 with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 revealed
he was sitting on the edge of his bed and a catheter bag was secured to his left leg and draining dark
yellow urine. The bag was approximately half full and when asked how often Resident #62's catheter bag
was emptied LPN #400 stated every shift and emptied the bag which had 200 cc of urine collected in it.
LPN #400 did not don an isolation gown when she emptied Resident #400's catheter bag. Resident #62
had an ileostomy and the pouch covering the ileostomy was clean, intact and draining loose greenish
colored stool. LPN #400 confirmed she did not don an isolation gown before emptying Resident #62's
catheter bag.
Interview on 11/06/24 at 3:15 P.M. of Unit Manager (UM) #401 confirmed Resident #62's physician orders
for Enhanced Barrier Precautions were not written until 10/30/24 and did not know why it took so long to
implement Resident #62's Enhanced Barrier Precautions when he was admitted with an ileostomy,
suprapubic catheter, and JP drain.
Review of the facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions reviewed 11/30/23 included Enhanced
Barrier Precautions (EBP) was an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of
multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs). EBP were to be used for residents with wounds, indwelling
medical devices (for example, central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy, ventilator), known
infection or colonization with a novel or targeted MDRO when contact precautions did not apply. Gowns and
gloves were to be used for high-contact resident care activities for residents known to be colonized or
infected with a MDRO as well as those at increased risk of MDRO acquisition (for example residents with
wounds or indwelling medical devices). Examples of high-contact resident care activities requiring gown
and glove use for EBP included dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, providing hygiene, changing
linens, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding
tube, tracheostomy, ventilator, wound care, any skin opening requiring a dressing.
2. Review of Resident #158's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/12/23 and a re-entry date of
10/16/24. Resident #158's diagnoses included epilepsy, type two diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia, and
chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.
Review of Resident #158's physician orders dated 10/16/24 revealed orders for Enhanced Barrier
Precautions (EBP), use gown and gloves for high-contact resident care including dressing, bathing,
showering, transfers, hygiene care, changing linens, changing briefs, assisting with toileting, dressing
changes and care of any device (trach, central line, tube feeding, catheter), every shift for reducing the
chance of spreading infection.
Review of Resident #158's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed a
Brief Interview for Mental Status was not completed due to resident was rarely, never understood.
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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
365388
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Franklin Plaza Extended Care
3600 Franklin Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44113
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 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #158 was dependent for all ADL's. Resident #158 received 51 percent or more of total calories
through tube feeding. Resident #158 received oxygen therapy, suctioning and tracheostomy care.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:50 A.M. of the door leading into Resident #158's room revealed a CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign was posted at the
entrance to the room. The sign indicated everyone must clean their hands, including before entering and
when leaving the room. Providers and staff must also wear gloves and a gown for the following high-contact
resident care activities: dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, changing linens, providing hygiene,
changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use (central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube,
tracheostomy), wound care, any skin opening requiring a dressing.
Observation on 11/06/24 at 9:50 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 revealed she provided
Resident #158's tracheostomy and PEG tube care. LPN #400 did not don an isolation gown before
providing tracheostomy and PEG tube care for Resident #158. During the care LPN #400's clothing
brushed against Resident #158's bed linens and Resident #158's gown. LPN #400 confirmed she did not
don and isolation gown before providing Resident #158's tracheostomy and PEG tube care, stated she
should have, and confirmed the presence of the EBP sign posted by the entrance to Resident #158's room.
Review of the facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions reviewed 11/30/23 included Enhanced
Barrier Precautions (EBP) was an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of
multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs). EBP were to be used for residents with wounds, indwelling
medical devices (for example, central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy, ventilator), known
infection or colonization with a novel or targeted MDRO when contact precautions did not apply. Gowns and
gloves were to be used for high-contact resident care activities for residents known to be colonized or
infected with a MDRO as well as those at increased risk of MDRO acquisition (for example residents with
wounds or indwelling medical devices). Examples of high-contact resident care activities requiring gown
and glove use for EBP included dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, providing hygiene, changing
linens, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use: central line, urinary catheter, feeding
tube, tracheostomy, ventilator, wound care, any skin opening requiring a dressing.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159028.
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