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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NONCOMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Residents Affected - Few
Based on medical record review, review of the facility incident log, staff interview, and policy review, the
facility failed to ensure an intravenous (IV) medication was administered as ordered. This affected one (#31)
resident out of the three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 36.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed an admission date of 11/19/2020 with medical
diagnoses of anoxic brain injury, chronic respiratory failure, dependence on respirator, and persistent
vegetative state. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #31 was discharged to the hospital on
[DATE] and returned to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed an annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment,
dated 04/23/24, which indicated Resident #31 was noncommunicable due to persistent vegetative state.
The MDS indicated Resident #31 was dependent upon all staff for activities of daily living (ADL).
Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed hospital discharge orders dated 06/11/24 for
Avycaz (antibiotic) 2.5 grams IV every eight hours with end of treatment on 06/14/24. Review of physician
orders revealed the resident had Avycaz 2.5 grams IV every eight hours for six administrations dated
06/14/24. Review of Resident #31's Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed documentation to
support Resident #31 received Avycaz as ordered until 06/16/24.
Review of the medical record for Resident #31 revealed an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) note on 06/14/24 at
1:53 P.M. which stated Resident #31 readmitted from the hospital on [DATE] with a diagnosis of chronic
respiratory failure, anoxic brain damage, pseudomonas, and Klebsiella pneumonia. The note stated
Resident #31 was ordered Avycaz for eight doses and one dose was given at the hospital before discharge
and per Nurse Practitioner (NP) the first dose of the antibiotic could be administered at 10:00 A.M. when
arrived from the pharmacy to the facility on [DATE]. The note continued to stated Resident #31 was noted to
have a decrease in oxygen saturation throughout the night and pulmonologist group was notified and an
order was received to increase oxygen to keep pulse oxygen saturation above 89% with oxygen at eight
liters per tracheostomy mask, elevate head of bed, and order to continue Avycaz for six doses with flush
orders. The note stated the guardian was notified and stat complete metabolic panel and complete blood
count labs were obtained. The note stated NP stated no x-rays were needed as the facility is aware
Resident #31 had pneumonia and pseudomonas and felt that facility needed to complete the antibiotic as
ordered. Further review of the medical record for Resident
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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)
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Event ID:
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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
365527
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbors at Springfield
1600 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
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)
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#31 revealed no documentation to support Resident #31 demonstrated any further respiratory issues.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the facility incident report revealed documentation of a medication error for Resident #31 on
06/14/24.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 07/19/24 at 11:20 A.M. with Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #31 returned to the
facility on [DATE] from the hospital with an order for Avycaz 2.5 grams IV for eight doses to be administered
for three days. DON stated on 06/14/24 it was discovered that Resident #31 had six doses of Avycaz IV
medication remaining in the medication storage room. DON stated an investigation was initiated and it was
determined the night shift nurse had not administered the IV medication as ordered. DON stated NP was
notified and new orders were received to administer the remaining six doses of Avycaz and to obtain stat
complete metabolic panel and complete blood count lab work. DON stated Resident #31 was assessed and
did not sustain any negative outcomes from Avycaz not being administered as ordered. DON stated all the
nursing staff were educated on medication administration, all medication carts and medication storage
rooms were audited for excessive medications and an ad hoc Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement
(QAPI) was conducted. DON stated the night shift nurse was terminated.
Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, revised 01/17/23 stated medications are
administered by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered
by the physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent
contamination.
As a result of the incident, the facility took the following actions to correct the deficient practice by 06/17/24:
•
06/14/24 DON notified Physician and Guardian of medication error.
•
06/14/24 Resident #31 was assessed by licensed nurse with no negative findings.
•
06/14/24 stat lab work was obtained from lab company.
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06/14/24 DON received new order for Avycaz 2.5 gram IV to be continued every eight hours for six doses.
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06/14/24 Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) audited all medication carts and IV medications in
medication storage room for excessive medications or evidence of medications not administered as
ordered.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365527
If continuation sheet
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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
365527
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arbors at Springfield
1600 Saint Paris Pike
Springfield, OH 45504
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)
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•
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
06/14/24 DON provided education to all clinical staff on medication administration policy, labeling/dating of
IV bags and tubing, MAR to be signed when administering medications, and call physician if medication
orders need clarify.
Residents Affected - Few
•
06/14/24 DON/designee would complete IV medication administration audit five days per week for four
weeks.
•
06/14/24 ad hoc QAPI completed.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155335.
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