F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff and resident interviews, policy review, and review of the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to conduct Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing as per
facility policy and CDC guidelines. This affected one (#54) resident out of the five residents reviewed for
infection control. The facility census was 78.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #54 revealed an admission date of 08/12/23 with medical
diagnoses of Parkinson's disease, hypertensive heart disease, and chronic kidney disease Stage III.
Review of the medical record for Resident #54 revealed an admission minimum data set (MDS)
assessment, dated 08/19/23, which indicated Resident #54 had moderate cognitive impairment and
required extensive staff assistance for bed mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting. Further review of the
medical record revealed documentation to support Resident #54 was up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Review of the medical record for Resident #54 revealed Resident #54 shared a room with Resident #168,
who his/her spouse. The medical record did not contain documentation to support Resident #54 had
COVID-19 testing completed since admission to the facility.
Interview on 10/04/23 at 11:10 A.M. with Resident #54 confirmed Resident #168 was his/her spouse and
the two residents shared a room. Resident #54 confirmed Resident #168 was transferred to the hospital
where he/she tested positive for COVID-19. Resident #54 also confirmed he/she had not been tested for
COVID-19 since admission to the facility. Resident #54 confirmed he/she had close contact with Resident
#168.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #168 revealed an admission date of 07/28/23 with medical
diagnoses of pneumonia, congestive heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. Further
review of the medical record revealed Resident #168 discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and that
Resident #168 shared a room with his/her spouse (Resident #54).
Review of the medical record for Resident #168 revealed an admission MDS, dated [DATE], which indicated
Resident #168 was cognitively intact and required extensive staff assistance with bed mobility, toileting,
dressing and was dependent for transfers.
Review of the medical record for Resident #168 revealed a nurses note, dated 09/29/23 at 7:09 A.M., which
stated resident complained of shortness of breath and oxygen saturation was 68% on high flow
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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
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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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Event ID:
365615
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
365615
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/04/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs.
221 North School Street
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
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 - Few
oxygen. The note stated the physician was notified and Resident #168 was sent to the hospital. Further
review revealed a nurse's note, dated 09/29/23 at 10:58 A.M. which stated Resident #168's son came to the
facility and informed the nurse Resident #168 was transferred to a different hospital and he/she had tested
positive for COVID-19.
Interview on 10/04/23 at 2:15 P.M. with Director of Nursing (DON) stated the facility follows CDC guidelines
for staff and resident testing for COVID-19. DON confirmed Resident #54 and Resident #168 were in the
same room at the time Resident #168 was discharged to the hospital on [DATE]. DON also confirmed
Resident #168 tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital. DON confirmed Resident #54 had not been
tested for COVID-19 since admission to the facility. DON confirmed Resident #54 had close contact with
Resident #168.
Review of facility policy titled COVID-19, revised May 2023, stated staff and resident testing would be
conducted following nationally accepted standards, such as CDC guidelines.
Review of the CDC website revealed the CDC guidelines stated asymptomatic patients with close contact
with someone with SARS-CoV-2 (also known as COVID-19) infection should have a series of three viral
tests for COVID infection. Close contact is being within six feet for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more
over a 24-hour period with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The testing is recommended immediately
(but no earlier than 24 hours after the exposure) and, if negative, again 48 hours after the first negative test
and, if negative, again 48 hours after the second negative test. This would typically be on day one (where
day of exposure is zero), day three, and day five.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146953.
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