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Inspection visit

Inspection

WELCOME NURSING HOMECMS #3655087 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 7 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide wound care treatment as ordered for a resident with wounds. This affected one Resident (#78) out of two Residents (#78 and #7) observed for wound care. The facility identified four Residents (#7, #30, #32 and #78) with wounds and who required interventions for wound care. The facility census was 84. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #78's medical records revealed an admission date of 01/12/22. Diagnosis included cerebral vascular attack (CVA/stroke) with right sided weakness, diabetes, and muscle weakness. Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed resident had impaired cognition as well as depression. Review of care plan dated 10/06/22 revealed Resident #78 at risk for skin breakdown related to decreased mobility. Interventions included apply treatments per physician orders, encourage Prevalon boots (pressure reducing boots) while in bed and float heels if resident refuses. Review of physician orders for Resident #78 dated 10/05/22 revealed resident was ordered to receive skin prep (protective film) applied to right heel and to be covered with an absorbent dressing and gauze placed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Review of Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for October 2022 revealed treatments had been documented as being completed. Observation of wound care on 10/26/22 at 10:13 A.M. for Resident #78 with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #862, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #865 and Wound Nurse Practitioner (NP) #928 revealed resident had an undated gauze dressing to his right leg. NP #928 had proceeded to remove the gauze and observation revealed resident had an open area to the outer portion of his right heel. NP #928 stated the area must have opened recently due to not being opened when she last assessed resident one week ago. NP #928 further stated the orders were for Resident to have an absorbent dressing to the right heel and then wrap the leg with gauze. ADON #865 and NP #928 confirmed there was no absorbent dressing on the resident's heel as ordered. Review of facility policy titled Dressing Change Policy and Procedure undated, revealed to apply dressings as ordered. 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: 365508 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 365508 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/27/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Welcome Nursing Home 417 South Main Street Oberlin, OH 44074 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 - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observations and staff interview the facility failed to maintain a sanitary ice machine. This affected all residents except Residents (#3, #4, #27, #34, #75, #77 and #80) who received nectar like fluids and Residents (#40 and #42) who received no nourishment by mouth. The census was 84 residents. Findings Include: Observations on 10/25/22 at 2:50 P.M. revealed black fuzzy substance located on the upper inside frame of the ice machine. This ice machine was in the hall on the unit. Staff used the machine to provide fresh drinks to the residents. Interview on 10/25/22 at 2:56 P.M., the Administrator and Director of Nursing verified that black fuzzy substance identified on the upper frame above the available ice. Interview on 10/25/22 at 3:23 P.M., the Maintenance Director stated he completed general cleaning every Monday and completed deep cleaning once a month. Review of staff signature page for cleaning revealed the ice machine was cleaned on 10/17/22. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365508 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

7 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential 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.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0362GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0741GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F741 - The facility must have sufficient staff who provide direct services to

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 27, 2022 survey of WELCOME NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of WELCOME NURSING HOME on October 27, 2022. The surveyor cited 7 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WELCOME NURSING HOME on October 27, 2022?

Yes, 7 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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