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Inspection visit

Health inspection

MOUNT WASHINGTON CARE CENTERCMS #3654233 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff and resident interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure when a resident formulated an advanced directive, the information regarding the advanced directive was accurate in all areas where advanced directive information was included in the medical record. This affected one (#107) out of 24 residents reviewed for Advanced Directives. The facility census was 123. Findings include: Review of Resident #107's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in August of 2012 with current diagnoses including pneumonia, sepsis, peptic ulcer perforation, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, acute gastritis with bleeding, major depressive disorder, and personality disorder. The facility completed an annual minimum data set assessment (MDS) of Resident #107's cognitive status on 04/04/19. The 04/04/19 assessment identified the resident as having good memory and recall, and good cognitive skills for daily decision making. Review of Resident #107's electronic medical record revealed the resident was sent out to the hospital 08/16/18, and returned to the facility on [DATE]. The resident's current advance directive status listed in the electronic medical record was Full Code. Review of Resident #107's current physician's orders revealed an order for the resident's advance directive to be Full Code, effective 08/31/18. Review of Resident #107's hard chart (paper medical record) on 04/15/19 revealed documents under the tab labeled advanced directives specifying the resident's advanced directive was Do not resuscitate, comfort care (DNRCC). The form was signed by the resident herself and the nurse practitioner on 07/13/16. On 04/15/19 at 6:14 P.M. Unit manager, Registered Nurse (RN) #42 was asked to review Resident #107's hard chart and advanced directives readily available to staff. RN #42 confirmed the resident's advance directive in the hard chart included a DNRCC document signed by the resident dated 07/13/16, as well as a green sticker on the inside, front cover indicating the resident was also a Full Code. RN #42 then checked the resident's electronic health record and reported the resident had orders for a Full Code when she returned from the hospital in August of 2018, and removed the DNRCC paper work from the hard chart. (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 6 Event ID: 365423 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 365423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mount Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On 04/16/19 at 12:35 P.M., Resident #107 was asked if she had any advanced directive and if so what she had chosen. She stated that she had requested to be a Full Code. A follow-up interview was conducted with RN #42 on 04/17/19 at 3:52 P.M. regarding the discrepancy between Resident #107's advanced directive information present in the electronic health record and the hard chart. She stated when an order is written, or a resident makes an choice regarding an advance directive, the order is written and added to the electronic health record. RN #42 stated then a sticker consistent with the advanced directive is added to the inside cover of the hard chart, and if a DNR the paper work usually signed by the resident and their physician is added to the hard chart. When asked where staff if supposed to check first in an emergency, she stated that the hard chart was faster in an emergent situation. The facility's policy and procedure titled Advance Directives, revised on 11/2017 was requested and reviewed. The policy specified the facility would recognize an individual's right under state law to make decision concerning medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate Advance Directives FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365423 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 365423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mount Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Based on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement one resident's plan of care to prevent potential elopement from the facility. This affected one (#20) out of two resident reviewed for Accidents. The facility census was 123. Findings include: Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in September of 2016 with current diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, repeated falls, difficulty in walking, major depressive disorder, and degenerative diseases of the nervous system. The facility completed a quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment of the resident's cognitive and physical functional status dated 03/04/19. The 03/04/19 assessment identified the resident as having moderately impaired cognitive skills, behavioral symptoms not directed towards others, required limited assistance to transfer, and was able to self-propel her wheel chair with supervision and oversight. Resident #20 was observed propelling herself about in her room, and on the first floor on the facility to and from the dining room over three days of survey. Review of Resident #20's current comprehensive plan of care revealed a care plan to address the resident's problem/need related to having impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired through processes related to placement of deep brain stimulator and Parkinson's. The goal was for the resident to be able to communicate basic needs on a daily basis, and to maintain her current level of functioning through the review date of 07/15/19. Interventions included but were not limited to applying a security transmitter for wandering (wander guard) to the resident's wheel chair, and to check the placement and the function of the wander guard every shift. Review of the Resident #20's nursing progress notes revealed an entry by Registered Nurse (RN) #46 on 03/02/19 at 8:27 A.M. RN #46 documented the resident was up in her wheel chair and noted going towards the back door stating she was going to go home to start my life over. The nurse documented the resident was easily redirected to the dining room, and a new order was obtained to apply a wander guard to the resident's wheel chair. RN #46 documented the wander guard was applied and was functional at that time. On 03/02/19, RN #46 completed an elopement risk assessment for Resident #20. RN #46 noted on the assessment that a wander guard was applied to the resident's wheel chair today. The resident was verbalizing she was going home to start her life over, and was observed by staff going to the door twice. Resident #20's treatment record was requested from the DON and reviewed. The treatment record, printed at 9:13 A.M., indicated that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #22 had marked on the electronic record that he had already checked the placement and function of the wander guard to the wheel chair for the 04/17/18 first shift of duty; 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. An interview was conducted with LPN #22 on 04/17/19 at 3:09 P.M. regarding any attempt by the resident to leave the facility. He confirmed the resident is up and does move about the facility on her (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365423 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 365423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mount Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230 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 0656 own, but had never observed the resident attempting to leave or stating she was going to leave. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 04/17/19 at 3:25 P.M. a follow-up interview was conducted with LPN #22 regarding Resident #20's wander guard i.e. security transmitter. When asked if the residents had a wander guard device. LPN #22 stated he was unsure and went to check the resident and reported he did not find one. The LPN #22 then went with the surveyor to look at the resident's chair. There was a wander guard device affixed to the lower frame of the resident's wheel chair. LPN #22 was then asked how he checked the wander guard device to make sure it was functioning he did not reply but stated he would find out. LPN #22 then returned and reported to the surveyor on 04/17/19 at 3:34 P.M. that there were two ways to check the wander guard devices for proper function. He stated that one way was for to roll the resident close to a door equipped with a wander guard receiver i.e. the front door, and use the portable device. When asked how he had checked off that he had checked Resident #20's wander guard device for placement and function already today, if he did not know one was there or how to check it, he smiled and said he was going to today. Residents Affected - Few On 04/17/19 at 3:43 P.M. LPN #22 reported to the surveyor that the wander guard transmitter/receiver device was just to check the doors equipped with the wander guard devices for function, that to test a resident's wander guard device for function you have to take the resident near a door equipped with a wander guard. On 04/17/19 5:22 P.M. LPN #22 checked Resident #20's wander guard security transmitter. He asked the resident if it was okay to wheel her near the front door on the way to the main dining room. As Resident #20 approached the set of front doors an alarm sounded and the doors latched. Observation of the facility's door security devices revealed that first floor two exit access doors, the front doors/main entrance and the exit door from the dining room, were equipped with wander guard security receivers. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365423 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 365423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mount Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement one resident's plan of care to prevent potential elopement from the facility. This affected one (#20) out of two resident reviewed for Accidents. The facility census was 123. Findings include: Review of Resident #20's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in September of 2016 with current diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, repeated falls, difficulty in walking, major depressive disorder, and degenerative diseases of the nervous system. The facility completed a quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment of the resident's cognitive and physical functional status dated 03/04/19. The 03/04/19 assessment identified the resident as having moderately impaired cognitive skills, behavioral symptoms not directed towards others, required limited assistance to transfer, and was able to self-propel her wheel chair with supervision and oversight. Resident #20 was observed propelling herself about in her room, and on the first floor on the facility to and from the dining room over three days of survey. Review of Resident #20's current comprehensive plan of care revealed a care plan to address the resident's problem/need related to having impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired through processes related to placement of deep brain stimulator and Parkinson's. The goal was for the resident to be able to communicate basic needs on a daily basis, and to maintain her current level of functioning through the review date of 07/15/19. Interventions included but were not limited to applying a security transmitter for wandering (wander guard) to the resident's wheel chair, and to check the placement and the function of the wander guard every shift. Review of the Resident #20's nursing progress notes revealed an entry by Registered Nurse (RN) #46 on 03/02/19 at 8:27 A.M. RN #46 documented the resident was up in her wheel chair and noted going towards the back door stating she was going to go home to start my life over. The nurse documented the resident was easily redirected to the dining room, and a new order was obtained to apply a wander guard to the resident's wheel chair. RN #46 documented the wander guard was applied and was functional at that time. On 03/02/19, RN #46 completed an elopement risk assessment for Resident #20. RN #46 noted on the assessment that a wander guard was applied to the resident's wheel chair today. The resident was verbalizing she was going home to start her life over, and was observed by staff going to the door twice. Resident #20's treatment record was requested from the DON and reviewed. The treatment record, printed at 9:13 A.M., indicated that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #22 had marked on the electronic record that he had already checked the placement and function of the wander guard to the wheel chair for the 04/17/18 first shift of duty; 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. An interview was conducted with LPN #22 on 04/17/19 at 3:09 P.M. regarding any attempt by the resident to leave the facility. He confirmed the resident is up and does move about the facility on her (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365423 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 365423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Mount Washington Care Center 6900 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45230 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 0689 own, but had never observed the resident attempting to leave or stating she was going to leave. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 04/17/19 at 3:25 P.M. a follow-up interview was conducted with LPN #22 regarding Resident #20's wander guard i.e. security transmitter. When asked if the residents had a wander guard device. LPN #22 stated he was unsure and went to check the resident and reported he did not find one. The LPN #22 then went with the surveyor to look at the resident's chair. There was a wander guard device affixed to the lower frame of the resident's wheel chair. LPN #22 was then asked how he checked the wander guard device to make sure it was functioning he did not reply but stated he would find out. LPN #22 then returned and reported to the surveyor on 04/17/19 at 3:34 P.M. that there were two ways to check the wander guard devices for proper function. He stated that one way was for to roll the resident close to a door equipped with a wander guard receiver i.e. the front door, and use the portable device. When asked how he had checked off that he had checked Resident #20's wander guard device for placement and function already today, if he did not know one was there or how to check it, he smiled and said he was going to today. Residents Affected - Few On 04/17/19 at 3:43 P.M. LPN #22 reported to the surveyor that the wander guard transmitter/receiver device was just to check the doors equipped with the wander guard devices for function, that to test a resident's wander guard device for function you have to take the resident near a door equipped with a wander guard. On 04/17/19 5:22 P.M. LPN #22 checked Resident #20's wander guard security transmitter. He asked the resident if it was okay to wheel her near the front door on the way to the main dining room. As Resident #20 approached the set of front doors an alarm sounded and the doors latched. Observation of the facility's door security devices revealed that first floor two exit access doors, the front doors/main entrance and the exit door from the dining room, were equipped with wander guard security receivers. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365423 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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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.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the April 18, 2019 survey of MOUNT WASHINGTON CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of MOUNT WASHINGTON CARE CENTER on April 18, 2019. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MOUNT WASHINGTON CARE CENTER on April 18, 2019?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."

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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