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Inspection visit

Inspection

AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTERCMS #3655632 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 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, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #46's right side non-pressure wound was assessed and monitored and the physician was notified for wound care orders in a timely manner. This finding affected one resident (#46) of three residents reviewed for wounds. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #46's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including diabetes, heart transplant, and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #46's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's memory was intact. Review of Resident #46's physician orders did not reveal an order for wound care for the open lesion on the resident's right side. Observation on 10/16/23 at 10:02 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Wound Nurse #808 of Resident #46's right side revealed a foam dressing dated 10/12/23. When the dressing was removed, a 2.0 cm (centimeter) length by 3.0 cm width reddened non-pressure wound with the top layer of skin removed was noted on the resident's right lateral side. No drainage was noted at the time of the observation. Interview on 10/16/23 at 10:08 A.M. with Resident #46 revealed the wound on his right side just showed up on 10/12/23, and the nursing staff put a dressing on it. Interview on 10/16/23 at 10:08 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Wound Nurse #808 indicated she was unaware of the open wound on Resident #46's right side as no staff had notified her. This is an incidental finding discovered during the course of the complaint investigation. 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: 365563 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 365563 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center 275 East Sunset Drive Rittman, OH 44270 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 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, record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Resident #46's multivitamins were stored appropriately. This finding affected one resident (#46) of three residents observed for medication administration. Findings include: Review of Resident #46's medical record revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including diabetes, heart transplant, and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #46's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident's memory was intact. Review of Resident #46's physician orders did not reveal a physician order for the multivitamin. Observation on 10/16/23 at 9:45 A.M. revealed Resident #46 was in bed. On his overbed table, there was a half-full bottle of Centrum Silver multivitamins with an underdetermined number of pills in the bottle. Interview on 10/16/23 at 9:50 A.M. with Resident #46 revealed he self-administered the multivitamins twice a day at lunch and dinner. Observation on 10/16/23 at 9:55 A.M. with the Administrator of Resident #46 confirmed the resident's wife had brought the Centrum Silver multivitamins into his room about a year ago and he self-administers the pills at lunch and dinner. The resident stated the last time he gave the facility his multivitamins, the facility refused to administer the medication. Interview on 10/16/23 at 9:56 A.M. with the Administrator confirmed the Centrum Silver multivitamin medication bottle would have to be locked up and an order obtained to administer the medications as requested by the resident. Review of the Medication Storage policy, effective 07/23/19, indicated medications and biological's were stored safely, securely, and properly following manufacturer's recommendations or those of the supplier and the medication supply was accessible only to the licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel or staff members authorized to administer medications. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146407. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365563 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 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 October 16, 2023 survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on October 16, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AUTUMNWOOD NURSING & REHAB CENTER on October 16, 2023?

Yes, 2 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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