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Inspection visit

Health inspection

OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBERCMS #3654163 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of medical record, review of hospital records, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a supporting diagnosis for use of an antipsychotic medication. This affected one resident (#102) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 118. Findings include: Review of medical record revealed Resident #102 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included anoxic brain damage, other symbolic dysfunctions, type two diabetes with neuropathy, other specified anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance. Review of Resident #102's hospital record dated 06/07/19 through 06/14/19 revealed no evidence the resident had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Review of comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was rarely or never understood and the mental status interview was not conducted. The resident did not have indicators of potential psychosis and did not exhibit behavioral symptoms. Review of current physician orders on 07/31/19 revealed Resident #102 had an order for Zyprexa (an antipsychotic medication) 2.5 milligrams (mg) daily for bipolar disorder. There was no evidence the resident had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Review of physician progress notes for Resident #102, dated 06/21/19, 06/27/19, 07/08/19, and 07/12/19, revealed no evidence the resident had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Interview on 08/01/19 at 9:24 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #102 did not have a diagnosis of bipolar disorders for the use of Zyprexa. Review of facility policy titled Psychotropic Medications, dated 04/09/19 revealed no medications were to be used for off label purposes; they must be used for their intent and purpose. 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: 365416 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 365416 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber 717 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 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 Based on observation, staff interview and review of the medication safety alert for insulin pen use, the facility failed to ensure their medication error rate was less than 5%. Two medication errors were noted out of 28 opportunities for a medication error rate of 7.14%. This affected one resident (#64) of three residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 118. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Observation of medication administration on 07/31/19 at 8:38 A.M., revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #207 prepared medications for Resident #64 which included insulin injections. A Lantus and Novolog Flex pen were prepared by the nurse. The nurse first prepared the Lantus insulin syringe by placing a needle onto the syringe. She dialed one unit and pressed the button on the syringe to prime the needle holding the needle in a horizontal manner. She then dialed 18 units of insulin. She then prepared the Novolog Flex pen in the same manner by priming the needle with 1 unit holding the pen in a horizontal position. She then dialed 8 units on the pen. The nurse confirmed at the time of the injection that she primed the needle with one unit. Review of the literature from the pharmacy provided by the facility revealed step 1, turn the dose selector to 2 units. Step 2 Hold the insulin pen with the needle pointing up and tap the cartridge gently a few times to move the air bubbles to the top. Step 3 Press the push button all the way until the dose selector is back to 0 (zero). A drop of insulin should appear at the tip of the needle. A small air bubble may remain at the needle tip, but it will not be injected. If no drop appears, repeat Steps 1, 2, 3 two to six times, before changing the needle and repeating Steps 1, 2, and 3. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365416 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 365416 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber 717 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43215 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed in the kitchen. This had the potential to affect 116 of 118 residents who receive food from the kitchen. The facility identified two residents (#102 and #104) who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 118. Findings include: 1. Observation on 07/29/19 at 8:36 A.M., revealed dented cans of prunes, peaches, great northern beans, and jellied cranberry sauce stored on the shelf in the dry storage area. At 8:41 A.M., an observation of the cooler revealed a container of parmesan cheese with a use by date of 07/06/19. Interview with Chef/Production Manager (CPM) # 202 on 07/29/19 at 8:45 A.M., verified the above observations. 2. Observation on 07/29/19 at 12:30 P.M., revealed CPM #202 and [NAME] #206 were in the food preparation area without wearing facial hair protectors. They both at the time of the observation verified they should be wearing a facial hair protector while in the food preparation area but were not. 3. Observation on 07/30/19 at 3:33 P.M., revealed [NAME] #201 was not wearing a facial hair protector while preparing food. Interview with [NAME] #201 at the time of the observation verified he was not wearing a facial hair protector and should have been. 4. Observation of refrigerator by the health care center kitchenette on 07/30/19 at 3:37 P.M. revealed a half gallon carton of skim milk with a best by date of 07/24/19. Interview with Dietary Manager (DM) #207 at the time of the observation verified the skim milk was expired. Review of the undated policy titled Dry Storage Areas, revealed leaking or severely dented cans and spoiled foods should be disposed of promptly to prevent contamination of other foods. Review of the undated policy titled Personal Hygiene Training, revealed staff are to keep beards and mustaches closely cropped and neatly trimmed. When around foods, beards are to be kept restrained. Review of the undated policy titled General Food Preparation and Handling, revealed the kitchen is to be kept neat and orderly. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365416 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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What happened during the August 1, 2019 survey of OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER?

This was a inspection survey of OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER on August 1, 2019. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBER on August 1, 2019?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiatin..."

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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