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Inspection

STILLWATER SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #3654832 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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, medical record review, staff interview and review of policies, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered according to physician's order, resulting in a medication error rate which exceeded 5 percent (%). Thirty-five opportunities were observed with four medications errors, resulting in 11.42% error rate. This affected three (#1, #33, #43) of three residents observed during medications administration. The census was 61. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: 1. Review of the medical chart for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 09/02/15, with diagnosis included hyperlipidemia. Review of the physician's order dated 06/20/23, for Resident #1, revealed an order for Fish Oil 500 milligrams (mg) tablet to give two tablets, one time a day for supplement. Observation of medication administration with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #151 on 08/22/23 at 7:15 A.M., to Resident #1, revealed LPN #151 gave Fish Oil 1000 mg 2 tablets by mouth. Interview with LPN #151 on 08/22/23 at 8:52 A.M., verified she gave Resident #1 Fish Oil 1000 mg two tablets by mouth. Interview with Director of Nursing (DON) on 08/22/23 at 8:23 A.M., verified Resident #1 was to be given Fish Oil 1000 mg total with two tablets of 500 mg, which was not given per physician's order. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #33 revealed an admission date of 08/14/21, with diagnosis included diabetes mellitus. Review of physician orders for Resident #33 revealed an order for Novolog Flex Pen 100 unit per milliliters (ml), to give six units with meals for diabetes mellitus. Observation of insulin injection on 08/22/23 at 7:40 A.M., revealed LPN #151 took out the Novolog Flex Pen, placed a new needle on and dialed up six units of insulin. She injected Resident #33 in the left abdomen. This surveyor did not observe the nurse prime the Flex Pen prior to dialing up the dosage amount. Interview on 08/22/23 at 7:40 A.M., with LPN #151 verified she did not prime the Flex Pen with two unit prior to dialing up the dosage of six unit for Resident #33. Interview with Unit Manager #107 verified the Flex Pen needle needs to be primed with two units (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 3 Event ID: 365483 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 365483 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 75 Mote Drive Covington, OH 45318 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 before dialing up the dosage amount of insulin. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 3. Review of the medical record for Resident #43 revealed an admission date of 02/09/23, with diagnosis included hypertension. Residents Affected - Few Review of the physician orders for Resident #43 revealed an order dated 08/14/23 for Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg to give 0.5 tablet by mouth two times a day for hypertension hold for systolic blood pressure less than 100 or pulse less than 60 and a completed order dated 08/14/23 for Tetracycline HCI capsule 500 mg, to give one capsule two times per day for urinary tract infection for 14 administrations. Review of Resident #43's medication administration record revealed Tetracycline HCI capsule 500 mg, to give one capsule two times per day for urinary tract infection for 14 administrations was started on 08/14/23 at 8:00 P.M. and received her 14 th dose on 08/21/23 at 8:00 A.M. Observation of LPN #157's medication administration with Resident #43 on 08/22/23 at 7:03 A.M., revealed the resident received Metoprolol 25 mg one-half tablet orally and one Tetracycline 500 mg one tablet orally. The resident blood pressure was taken and was 89 systolic and 59 diastolic with a pulse of 64 beats per minute. Interview with LPN #157 on 08/22/23 at 8:58 A.M., revealed she gave Resident #43 the medications: Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg to give 0.5 tablet by mouth and Tetracycline HCI capsule 500 mg, to give one capsule. LPN #157 verified the order for the Metoprolol does have perimeters to hold if systolic was less than 100 and the Tetracycline was not on the medication administration record for her to give for the date of 08/22/23 which she did administer. Review of the undated policy titled, Administering Insulin via a Flex Pen, revealed Step 6: Prime the insulin pen. Priming means removing the air bubbles form the needled and ensures the needle is open and working. The pen must be primed before each injection. Step 7: To prime the insulin pen, turn the dosage kob to 2 units indicator. With the pen pointing upward, push the knob all the way up. At least one drop of insulin should appear. Review of the policy titled, Administering Medications dated April 2019 revealed medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed. The individual administering the medication will verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage. Right time and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145373. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365483 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 365483 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/22/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 75 Mote Drive Covington, OH 45318 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff primed the insulin Flex Pen prior to dialing up medication dose, thus resulting in significant medication error due to resident not receiving the correct amount of insulin. This affected one (#33) of one resident observed for insulin administration. The census was 61. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: Review of the medical record for Resident #33 revealed an admission date of 08/14/21, with diagnosis included diabetes mellitus. Review of physician orders for Resident #33 revealed an order for Novolog Flex Pen 100 unit per milliliters (ml), to give six units with meals for diabetes mellitus. Observation of insulin injection on 08/22/23 at 7:40 A.M., revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #151 took out the Novolog Flex Pen, placed a new needle on and dialed up six units of insulin. She injected Resident #33 in the left abdomen. This surveyor did not observe the nurse prime the Flex Pen prior to dialing up the dosage amount. Interview on 08/22/23 at 7:40 A.M., with LPN #151 verified she did not prime the Flex Pen with two unit prior to dialing up the dosage of six unit for Resident #33. Interview with Unit Manager #107 verified the Flex Pen needle needs to be primed with two units before dialing up the dosage amount of insulin. Review of the undated policy titled, Administering Insulin via a Flex Pen, revealed Step 6: Prime the insulin pen. Priming means removing the air bubbles form the needled and ensures the needle is open and working. The pen must be primed before each injection. Step 7: To prime the insulin pen, turn the dosage kob to 2 units indicator. With the pen pointing upward, push the knob all the way up. At least one drop of insulin should appear. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145373. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365483 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 22, 2023 survey of STILLWATER SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of STILLWATER SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on August 22, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at STILLWATER SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on August 22, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."

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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