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Inspection visit

Health inspection

OAK HILLS NURSING CENTERCMS #3655502 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 2. Observation on 08/03/22 at approximately 2:50 P.M., of Receptionist #438 standing behind the receptionist desk with her mask pull down exposing her nose and mouth. Observations of Resident #17 at this time, revealed the resident was sitting in her wheelchair on the other side of the receptionist desk. Residents Affected - Many Interview on 08/03/22 at 2:53 P.M., with Receptionist #438 verified the observation. 3. Observation on 08/04/22 at approximately 10:15 A.M., of the Director of Maintenance (DM) #470 sitting at the nurses' station with his face mask pulled down exposing his nose and mouth and observed two sets of glasses on top of his head. Another unidentified staff was observed standing next to DM #470 taking his blood pressure and Resident #17 was sitting in her wheelchair next to the nursing station. Interview at the time of the observation with DM #470 verified the observation and pulled up his mask. Based on observations, staff interviews, medical record reviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure supplies necessary for proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage were readily accessible and signage for specified PPE needs were posted. This affected two (#213 and #217) of two residents reviewed for transmission-based precautions. The facility also failed to ensure staff properly wore PPE while in patient care areas throughout the facility. This directly affected one (#17) resident observed with the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 65. Findings include 1. Interview on 08/01/22 at 10:49 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #434 indicated only Resident #213 was on transmission-based precautions (TBP). LPN #434 indicated there are usually bins for PPE or a door hanger and signs indicating type of precautions. LPN #434 verified when looking down hallway towards Resident #213's room and no PPE bin or signage was observed. Observation on 08/01/22 at 10:56 A.M., revealed LPN #434 placing bins for PPE and Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) signage for Resident #213 and Resident #217. Review of the medical record for Resident #213 revealed admission date of 07/22/22 and order for isolation for 14 days related to non-vaccinated. The order was set to expire on 08/05/22. Review of the medical record confirmed no evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Review of the medical record for Resident #217 revealed admission date of 07/25/22 and order for (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: 365550 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 365550 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oak Hills Nursing Center 3650 Beavercrest Drive Lorain, OH 44053 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many isolation for 14 days related to non-vaccinated. The order was set to expire on 08/07/22. Review of the medical record confirmed no evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Interview on 08/01/22 at 10:56 A.M., with LPN #434 and Director of Nursing (DON) revealed Resident #213 and #217 should be on TBP for new admission with unvaccinated COVID-19 status. DON verified there was no signage to indicate TBP status and Resident #213 and #217's rooms lacked readily available PPE. Interview on 08/01/22 at 11:24 A.M., with Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP) revealed all of nursing staff are responsible for putting TBP into place when a resident is admitted . ADON/IP indicated Resident #213 and #217 were to be on TBP related to new admissions not COVID-19 vaccinated. ADON/IP indicated she was unaware of the lack of PPE and signage for TBP was not posted. Review of facility policy, Isolation Precautions, dated 05/27/22 revealed when TBP isolation was implemented an isolation cart would be used for supplies. The policy indicated the cart would be kept stocked with supplies used to minimize risk for cross-contamination and a sign placed on resident door indicating type of precautions and personal protective equipment required. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365550 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 365550 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/04/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oak Hills Nursing Center 3650 Beavercrest Drive Lorain, OH 44053 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain an environment that was clean and in good repair in the vending area leading to the smoke area. The facility also failed to ensure the wall near Resident #31's bed was in good repair. This directly affected one resident and had the potential to affect an undetermined number of residents that may utilize the vending machine areas. The facility census was 65. Findings include: Observation on 08/02/22 at 8:44 A.M., of the wall around the air conditioner (AC) unit near Resident #31's bed revealed it was in disrepair. Interview at this time, Resident #31 stated it had been that way for a long time. Observation and interview on 08/02/22 at 1:38 P.M., with Director of Maintenance (DM) #470 of Resident #31's wall around the AC unit verified the wall was in disrepair and further observation revealed a wire coming out wall on the lower right side. Observation 08/03/22 at 3:26 P.M., with Housekeeping Director (HD) #479 of the vending machine area that leads to the outside smoke area, revealed several dead bugs on the light fixture above, dead bugs on the curtains, and the black carpet in front of the doorway was dirty. Interview at this time, with HD #479 verified the observation. Observation on 08/04/22 at 8:00 A.M., with HD #479 of the vending area that leads to the smoke area revealed the dead bugs were cleaned off the light fixture and curtain except the top portion of curtain there were still dead bugs. Also observed the wall to the left were two areas near the molding where the plaster was crumbling with holes. Near this wall were three Hoyer lifts and an old looking, dusty buffer. Interview at this time, with HD #479 verified the observation and stated he had to get permission to throw out the buffer and would inform DM #470 of the holes in the wall. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365550 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 4, 2022 survey of OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER on August 4, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OAK HILLS NURSING CENTER on August 4, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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