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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTERCMS #3654691 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored with accurate labeling for safe administration when staff prepped medications and took the medications out of their original packaging. This affected two (#57 and #59) out of four residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 93. Findings included: 1. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #59 readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included but were not limited to paraplegia, urinary tract infection, overactive bladder, neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder, constipation, anemia, bladder disorder, and chronic pain syndrome. Review of Resident #59's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed he was cognitively intact. Observation on 12/28/23 at 5:45 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #156 pulling medication for Resident #59 revealed the resident's medications were observed to be in a foam cup with no name or label. The medications stored in the cup included Baclofen 10 milligrams (mg), Baclofen 5 mg, and Gabapentin 300 mg. 2. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident #57 had an admission date of 02/13/12. Her diagnoses included, but were not limited to, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, age-related osteoporosis, major depressive disorder, heart failure, hypothyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, anxiety disorder, anemia, cognitive communication deficit, polyosteoarthritis, and chronic pain syndrome. Review of Resident #57's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed she had moderate cognitive impairment. Observation on 12/28/23 at 6:26 A.M. of LPN #56 pulling medication for Resident #57 revealed the resident's medications were observed to be in a foam cup with no name or label. The medication stored in the cup included Famotidine 20 mg, Amlodipine 5 mg, Levothyroxine 75 micrograms (mcg), Clopidogrel 75 mg, Benazepril 20 mg, and Venlafaxine Hydorchloride 25 mg. Interview on 12/28/23 at 5:45 A.M. with LPN #156 revealed she set up her medications for the 5:00 (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: 365469 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 365469 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Batavia Nursing Care Center 4000 Golden Age Drive Batavia, OH 45103 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm A.M. and 6:00 A.M. medication administration ahead of time to make sure all of the ordered medication was in the medication packages. It would give her time to obtain medication from the e-box if needed. An interview with the Administrator on 12/28/23 at 7:20 A.M. verified it was not their policy to have medications set up ahead of time for administration. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Storage, dated 06/21/17 revealed the pharmacy dispenses medications in packaging/containers that meet regulatory requirements. It also stated medications shall be kept and stored in these packages/containers. It stated transfer of medications from one container to another is not permitted except by a licensed pharmacist or except as necessary in the event of an unplanned leave of absence of 24 hours duration or less. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365469 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 28, 2023 survey of BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTER on December 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BATAVIA NURSING CARE CENTER on December 28, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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