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Inspection visit

Inspection

BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLESCMS #3654451 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to discuss and notify the resident's family of changes in his care/treatment. This affected one (Resident #22) of three residents reviewed for notification of change. The census was 74. Findings include: Resident #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses were Parkinsonism, dementia, change in skin texture, erythema, mixed incontinence, abnormal posture, dry eye syndrome, cognitive communication deficit, dysarthria and anarthria, repeated falls, lack of coordination, major depressive disorder, preglaucoma, muscle weakness, anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, adjustment disorder, vitamin D deficiency, spondylosis, arthropathy, osteoporosis, dysphonia, hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder. Review of his minimum data set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/01/24, revealed he had a severe cognitive impairment. Review of Resident #22's progress notes, dated 09/12/24, revealed a note that stated the following, Resident no longer attempts to get out of his w/c (wheelchair) independently. It was IDT (interdisciplinary team) decision to discontinue the seat belt. Review of Resident #22's progress notes and medical records found no evidence to support the family was contacted, consulted, or notified about the discontinuation for Resident #22's seat belt as a fall intervention. Interview with Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator on 11/15/24 at 2:30 P.M. and 5:36 P.M. confirmed there was no evidence to support Resident #22's family was notified or consulted about the removal of the seat belt. DON confirmed it is typical for the facility staff to speak with various members of a resident's IDT, which includes the physician, facility staff, and resident/representative prior to removing a fall intervention, and the resident/representative should be notified at the time it's removed as well. Review of facility Change in Health Status policy, dated 07/01/23, revealed resident will be routinely monitored by all associates to determine the need for additional health services monitoring of chronic, unstable, or acute changes in condition. Upon the identification of a change in condition in a resident, non-nurse associates will notify the nurse. Upon the identification of a change in condition in a resident the nurse will observe the resident's status, and document findings in the resident's electronic medical record. The nurse will inform the resident; consult with the resident's physician; and notify, consistent with his or her authority, the resident's representative regarding (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: 365445 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 365445 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Beechwood Home for Incurables 2140 Pogue Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few the following: an accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention or a significant change in resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status such as a deterioration in health, mental, or psychosocial status in either life threatening conditions or clinical complications. The notification shall include a description of the circumstances and cause, if known, of the illness, injury, or death. A notation of change in health status and any intervention taken shall be documented in the medical record. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00158993. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365445 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 15, 2024 survey of BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES?

This was a inspection survey of BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES on November 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BEECHWOOD HOME FOR INCURABLES on November 15, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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