F 0740
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and
services.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide continued mental health services and
implement interventions for a resident at risk of suicide. This affected one resident (#24) of three residents
reviewed for depression. The facility census was 74.
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia without behavioral disturbance, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, contracture of muscle
to right lower leg, unspecified personality disorder, and bilateral osteoarthritis of knees. Additional
diagnoses of anxiety disorder and brief psychotic disorder were added on 06/19/24.
Review of orders revealed Resident #24 had orders in place for Aricept tablet 10 milligrams (mg) one tablet
by mouth (06/20/24); sensor bed alarm to alert staff of resident's desire to transfer and check placement
every shift (06/20/24); low bed for safety (06/20/24); and lurasidone hci tablet 60 mg give one tablet by
mouth once daily (08/02/24).
Review of a discharge minimum data set (MDS) completed on 06/17/24 revealed Resident #24's memory
was OK and her ability to make decisions required modified independence, she had an acute onset of
mental status change, had delusions, refused care daily, required maximum assistance for bed mobility,
and was dependent for transfers.
Review of nursing note dated 06/19/24 at 9:39 P.M. revealed during an emergency telehealth visit with
Psych360, Resident #24 was asked if she had suicidal thoughts and replied, yes, the voices are telling me
do to it. They are saying I don't belong. When asked if she had a plan, Resident #24 stated, yes and was
placed on one to one with staff at all times and charting every two hours until further orders received from
physician and a Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment was completed per facility policy. Physician and
Director of Nursing (DON) were made aware.
Review of a Columbia Suicide Risk assessment dated [DATE] at 9:39 P.M. revealed Resident #24 had
thoughts of wishing she was dead, had suicidal thoughts, suicidal intent without a specific plan, and scored
a 6 indicating moderate suicide risk.
Review of an additional nursing note dated 06/19/24 at 9:39 P.M. revealed Resident #24 received new
orders to start Ativan 0.5 mg by mouth as needed for 14 days and risperidone 0.5 mg by mouth every 12
hours for bipolar disorder, then discontinue order once Latuda arrives from the pharmacy. Family and
primary care physician (PCP) made aware.
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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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365589
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4th Street
The Plains, OH 45780
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0740
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of a note dated 06/19/24 at 10:39 P.M. revealed multiple purple colored bruising noted to bilateral
upper extremities and a discontinued peripheral IV site on left arm. Tiny multiple red colored scattered
scratch marks were noted to Resident #24's face, bilateral arms, and chest. Resident #24 voiced she is
scratching her body as a result of being anxious. PCP and family made aware and a new order was
received for lotion applied twice a day for dry skin.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of a nursing note dated 06/19/24 at 11:39 P.M. revealed Resident #24 continued one to one with
staff and had no behaviors at this time.
Review of a provider note from Nurse Practitioner (NP) #121 revealed she received a call regarding
Resident #24 having worsening symptoms of agitation and restlessness including clawing at her eyes and
was not able to be redirected. A new order was given to send Resident #24 to the emergency room for
psychiatric evaluation.
Review of nursing notes dated 06/20/24 at 1:39 A.M. and 3:39 A.M. revealed Resident #24 continued to be
one to one with staff and had no behaviors at this time.
Review of a behavior note dated 06/20/24 at 4:16 A.M. revealed Resident #24 was attempted to scratch her
right eye then attempted to gouge right eye and pull off her eyelid stating she was digging her own grave
and knows the drug cartels and all the drugs Dr. [NAME] and all his drugs. Resident continued to have
increased false beliefs and remained one to one with staff. Physician was made aware.
Review of an addendum to behaviors note dated 06/20/24 at 4:35 A.M. revealed Resident #24 was
redirected by staff with success, with a cold wash clothe to wipe her face. Psych360 was made aware and
gave an order to send Resident #24 to hospital for evaluation.
Review of a Transfer out of Facility Form dated 06/20/24 revealed Resident #24 transferred to the
emergency room for self-harm, increased false beliefs, and increased hallucinations.
Review of a nursing note dated 06/20/24 at 2:40 P.M. revealed Resident #24 returned to the facility with no
new orders, was placed on one to one with staff, and precautions. Resident #24 was refusing to speak to
staff. PCP was made aware and gave an order to change Ativan 0.5 mg to every three hours as needed for
48 hours. Family aware.
Review of a social service note dated 06/20/24 at 3:13 P.M. revealed an attempt was made to complete the
Columbian Suicide Risk Assessment, but Resident #24 kept her eyes closed and refused to speak.
Review of a social service note dated 06/20/24 at 3:15 P.M. revealed Resident #24 was one to one with
staff for safety until the Columbian Suicide Risk Assessment could be completed over a period of time and
no further concerns are reported.
Review of a social service note dated 06/20/24 at 4:24 P.M. revealed the Columbian Suicide Risk
Assessment was completed and Resident #24 scored a 0 indicating no risk at this time.
Review of a nursing note dated 06/20/24 at 8:31 P.M. revealed Psych360 gave a new order to discontinue
risperidone 0.5 mg due to Latuda being delivered and available.
Review of a social service note dated 06/21/24 at 4:01 P.M. revealed a Columbian Suicide Risk
Assessment was completed and Resident #24 was pleasant, smiling, and stated she would never try to
hurt
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365589
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
365589
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4th Street
The Plains, OH 45780
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 0740
herself in any way.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of a nursing note dated 08/02/24 at 8:56 A.M. revealed a new order was received from Psych360 to
discontinue Aricept and increase Lurasidone to 60 mg at dinner. PCP was notified and gave an order not to
discontinue Aricept, resident and family were notified.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 08/05/24 at 8:27 A.M. revealed Resident #24 was resting in bed with a slight lean to the left
and the bed was not in a low position.
Observation on 08/05/24 at 10:59 A.M. revealed Resident #24 was resting in bed, but the bed was not in a
low position.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 12:56 P.M. with Resident #24 revealed she struggles with depression, and she
does have negative thoughts such as wanting to hurt herself. Resident #24 stated she does not know if the
facility assists with managing depression well, she thinks she gets medications and she sees doctors and
the social worker. During the interview, Resident #24's bed was not in a low position. At the end of the
interview, a state tested nursing assistant (STNA) entered Resident #24's room and was made aware of
her statements.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 1:03 P.M. with Social Worker (SW) #125 revealed Resident #24 had a sudden
change overnight, was sent to the hospital, came back and was placed on one to one with staff, they traded
her call light with a bell, served meals on paper plates and gave plastic silverware, family was notified and
Pysch360 evaluated her. SW #125 revealed the facility used to have a counselor but she went on maternity
leave and never came back. SW #125 stated the facility is switching psych companies in the next couple
weeks. SW #125 stated Resident #24 had scored 0's on her suicide risk assessments for awhile but she
could benefit from counseling services.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 2:15 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed Resident #24 has an order
in place for a low bed because of her behaviors, they were worried she would throw herself out of bed. The
DON confirmed Resident #24's bed was not in low position during observations. The DON stated she was
not sure if Resident #24 received counseling services but thought counseling could help anybody.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 3:32 P.M. with Regional Nurse (RN #130) revealed Resident #24 was seen by
psychiatric services, but not counseling services. RN #130 stated the psychiatric services reviewed
Resident #24's medications but also provided behavioral health services because they asked how she was
doing and if she had thoughts of harming herself. RN #130 confirmed counseling services were not
provided because the facility wanted to make sure medications were effective prior to attempting another
intervention. RN #130 did not express knowledge of benefits of therapeutic intervention versus
pharmacologic intervention.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155225.
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