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Inspection visit

Inspection

ROCKY RIVER GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CTRCMS #3653921 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to administer rapid-acting insulin in a timely manner. This affected two Residents (#5 and #6) of 15 residents who required insulin daily. The facility census was 104. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #5 revealed an admission date of 09/11/21. Diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus and need for assistance with personal care. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition. Review of physician order for Resident #5 revealed an order for 18 units of Humalog solution (paid acting insulin) (dated 08/04/23) subcutaneously before meals for glucose control. The time of administration ordered by the physician was 6:30 A.M. Review of breakfast service revealed Resident #5 was not expected to receive breakfast until 8:20 A.M. Review of the medication administration records (MAR) for April 2023 revealed Resident #5 received18 units of Humalog insulin at 6:13 A.M. on 04/07/23, 5:50 A.M. on 04/08/23, 5:49 A.M. on 04/11/23, and 5:45 A.M. on 04/14/23. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #6 revealed an admission date of 03/03/23. Diagnoses included type two diabetes mellitus with hypo/hyperglycemia. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #6 had intact cognition. Review of physician order for Resident #6 revealed an order for Humalog solution (dated 03/14/23) subcutaneously before meals (sliding scale) for glucose control. The time of administration ordered by the physician was 6:30 A.M. Review of the MAR for April 2023 revealed Resident #6 received eight units of Humalog at 6:19 A.M. on 04/01/23, six units at 6:36 A.M. on 04/03/23, two units at 6:00 A.M. on 04/07/23, and eight units at 6:22 A.M. on 04/14/23. Review of breakfast service revealed Resident #6 was not expected to receive breakfast unit 7:50 (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: 365392 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 365392 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/14/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Rocky River Gardens Rehab and Nursing Ctr 4102 Rocky River Dr Cleveland, OH 44135 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 0684 A.M. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interviews on 04/14 23 from 8:08 A.M. to 8:43 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #204, Registered Nurse (RN) #205, LPN #206 and LPN #207 stated rapid-acting insulin should be administered 10 to 15 minutes before meals. Residents Affected - Few Interviews on 04/14/23 from 10:57 A.M. to 11:03 A.M., Residents #5 and #6 stated they had no adverse effects from receiving insulin hours before a meal; however, both residents stated that staff had administered insulin a couple hours before breakfast was served. Interview on 04/14/23 at 10:40 A.M., LPN #208 verified the administration times for Residents #5 and #6, and stated the insulin should be given right before meals to prevent low blood sugars. Interview on 04/14/23 at 11:15 A.M., the Regional Director of Clinical Services (RDCS) #210, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #211 and Administrator were informed of the concern related to the time of the insulin administration. RDCS # 210 stated rapid-acting insulins like Humalog should be administered 15-20 minutes before meals are consumed. Review of the facility policy titled Insulin Administration, dated 2015, revealed limited information indicating the appropriate time to administer rapid-acting insulin. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00140218. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365392 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 14, 2023 survey of ROCKY RIVER GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CTR?

This was a inspection survey of ROCKY RIVER GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CTR on April 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ROCKY RIVER GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CTR on April 14, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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