F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #60 was transferred properly
from bed to wheelchair as ordered resulting in a fall. This affected one Resident (#60) of three reviewed for
falls. The facility census was 69.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #60 revealed admission date of 03/15/23 and diagnoses
included hypertension, osteoarthritis, and personal history of cerebral infarction.
Review of Medicare Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #60 had
impaired cognition. The assessment indicated Resident #60 required total two staff assistance for transfers
and used a manual wheelchair.
Review of physician order dated 03/16/23 revealed Resident #60 was to be transferred using stand up lift
and assistance of two staff.
Review of Fall Risk/Fall Prevention Intervention assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #60 was at
risk for falls related to intermittent confusion, poor recall/judgement/safety awareness, required use of
assistive devices, and bed/chair bound.
Review of Witnessed Fall Event dated 07/07/23 revealed Resident #60 had fall in bedroom during transfer
from bed to wheelchair with one staff assistance. Resident #60 reported moderate pain however there were
no visible injuries.
Review of progress note dated 07/07/23 at 11:55 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #803 was
called to room by a state tested nursing assistant (STNA) and Resident #60 was found sitting upright on
buttocks on floor near foot of bed with legs extended outwards. Resident #60 reported she did not hit her
head but was complaining of pain to right knee. There was no injury noted on assessment. Resident #60
was made comfortable and vital signs were taken. Once assessment was complete Resident #60 was
assisted off floor back to bed by two staff using stand up lift. Nursing Supervisor notified of fall.
Review of progress note dated 07/07/23 at 12:25 P.M. revealed physician was notified of fall and informed
of complaints of knee pain. Physician gave order for X-ray of bilateral knees/femurs. Physician gave order
for as needed ibuprofen for pain.
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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.
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365567
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Slovene Home for the Aged
18621 Neff Rd
Cleveland, OH 44119
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Radiology Reports from 07/07/23 for bilateral knees and bilateral femurs revealed Resident #60
had no acute fractures or dislocation. Noted right knee replacement with no hardware complication.
Review of Nursing Assignment Sheet dated 07/07/23 revealed Resident #60 required wheelchair with staff
assistance for mobility and mechanical lift with two staff assistance.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI) #236856 dated 07/08/23 revealed on 07/07/23 Former STNA
#806 transferred Resident #60 from bed to wheelchair without using stand up lift or two-person transfer
resulting in fall for Resident #60. Former STNA #806 attempted pivot transfer without following physician
orders or specific instructions on assignment sheet. Former STNA #806 did not request assistance from
other staff for transfer.
Review of statement dated 07/14/23 written by Former STNA #806 revealed on 07/07/23 at 11:45 A.M. she
entered Resident #60's room to prepare her for day. Former STNA #806 indicated Resident #60 was still in
bed, so she helped her get legs over edge of bed and come to edge of bed in seated position. Former
STNA #806 indicated she positioned the wheelchair and helped Resident #60 to stand like normal and
once on her feet instructed Resident #60 to turn. Former STNA #806 indicated Resident #60 flopped down
onto the chair and caught the edge of chair and fell out onto floor landing on bottom. Former STNA #806
indicated she fell backwards with the wheelchair into roommate's bed.
Review of statement dated 07/14/23 for STNA #805 revealed she was not asked by Former STNA #806 for
assistance to transfer Resident #60 on 07/07/23.
Review of statement dated 07/16/23 for LPN #803 revealed she was not asked by Former STNA #806 for
assistance to transfer Resident #60 on 07/07/23.
Review of STNA Competency Skills Review dated 12/19/22 for Former STNA #806 was signed off for
demonstrating proper use of mechanical lift with two persons.
Interview on 07/19/23 at 1:40 P.M. with LPN #803 revealed on 07/07/23 she was the nurse on duty
assigned to Resident #60. LPN #803 indicated she was called to Resident #60's room by Former STNA
#806 when Resident #60 had a fall. LPN #803 confirmed Former STNA #806 was not using stand up lift
while transferring as ordered. LPN #803 indicated there was an assignment book for the STNAs with
information on each resident and the type of services they require. LPN #803 indicated had Resident #60
been transferred correctly there would not have been a fall.
Interview on 07/19/23 at 1:51 P.M. with Resident #60 revealed she used a stand up lift for transfers.
Resident #60 indicated most times staff used the stand up lift. Resident #60 indicated about one week prior
the aide did not use the stand up lift and she fell. Resident #60 indicated she did not get hurt. Resident #60
was unable to provide additional details when asked further questions about fall.
Interview on 07/20/23 at 7:43 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator revealed on 07/07/23
LPN #803 called to notify her of Resident #60's witnessed fall with no visible injuries. RN Clinical
Coordinator notified family and physician. RN Clinical Coordinator indicated Resident #60's daughter called
and reported she had video footage of the fall from camera family had placed in room. Daughter of
Resident #60 was noted to be very upset by the footage and indicated RN Clinical Coordinator needed to
review it with her. RN Clinical Coordinator indicated due to the daughter's concern
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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
365567
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Slovene Home for the Aged
18621 Neff Rd
Cleveland, OH 44119
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Former STNA #806 was sent home pending investigation. RN Clinical Coordinator indicated herself and
Administrator viewed the video with Daughter of Resident #60 and confirmed Former STNA #806 had failed
to perform transfer for Resident #60 as ordered causing the fall. RN Clinical Coordinator indicated she had
verified each STNA assignment sheet was up to date and found no discrepancies.
Interview on 07/20/23 at 10:21 A.M. with STNA #805 revealed she was working on the other side of
Newburgh unit on 07/07/23 and was not assigned to Resident #60. STNA #805 indicated Former STNA
#806 was assigned to Resident #60. STNA #805 indicated she was sitting at nursing station completing
charting when she heard Former STNA #806 shout down hallway for help. STNA #805 indicated herself
and LPN #803 went down hall and found Resident #60 on floor in room. STNA #805 indicated Resident #60
required a stand up lift for transfers and the lift was not seen in room. STNA #805 indicated she was not
asked for assistance to transfer Resident #60 by Former STNA #806. STNA #805 indicated two staff were
required for use of stand up lift. STNA #805 indicated there was an nurse aide assignment book available to
all staff. The book gave information on all residents and what care/services they required.
Observation on 07/20/23 at 10:49 A.M. of a two minute and four second video dated 07/07/23 at 11:50 A.M.
with Assistant Administrator present revealed Former STNA #806 standing to left side of wheelchair
positioned by foot of Resident #60's bed. Resident #60 was observed to be sitting in the middle of her bed
with legs partially dangling over edge. Former STNA #806 instructed Resident #60 to scoot further to edge
of bed and Resident #60 attempted to scoot however was unsuccessful. Former STNA #806 moved
bedside table out of way and grabbed onto Resident #60's left bicep and pulled her to edge of bed. Former
STNA #806 stood back by wheelchair and instructed Resident #60 to get into chair. Resident #60 observed
to struggle to get self to feet and stand slightly bent forward at waist. Resident #60 was observed with
hands reached out and appeared to be attempting to stabilize herself. At no time did Former STNA #806
reach for Resident #60 to stabilize or assist. Resident #60 was observed to attempt to pivot and abruptly
sat back into wheelchair. Resident #60 missed the chair and fell to ground between wheelchair and foot of
bed. When Resident #60 fell it caused the wheelchair to push away and knock Former STNA #806 onto
footboard of roommate's bed. Former STNA #806 was noted to be holding her back. Resident #60
remained on floor holding onto wheelchair and footboard of bed. Former STNA #806 walked to doorway of
room and was seen calling down hallway for help when the video ended. At no time was it evident Former
STNA #806 checked on Resident #60's condition or ensured safety/comfort. There was no evidence of use
of stand up lift or two staff assistance for transfer as ordered. The lock did not appear to be engaged on
wheelchair to prevent it from moving during transfer.
Interview on 07/20/23 at 10:54 A.M. with Assistant Administrator confirmed video showed Former STNA
#806 and Resident #60. Assistant Administrator confirmed Former STNA #806 had not used stand up lift or
two staff assistance as ordered nor had she locked brakes of wheelchair.
Review of facility policy, Fall Risk Reduction Protocol, dated March 2021, revealed residents would
ambulate and transfer with appropriate devices to reduce risks for falls.
Review of facility policy, Mechanical Lift, dated May 2020 revealed a mechanical lift would require at least
two people were present during transfer.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00144413 and is an
example of continued non-compliance from survey ending 06/15/23.
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