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Inspection visit

Inspection

AUTUMN HILLS CARE CENTERCMS #3656721 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure pain medication was ordered and was timely available for administration for Resident #26. This affected one resident (#26) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 105. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident # 26 revealed an admission date of 06/13/24 with diagnoses including malignant neoplasm of the pelvic bones, sacrum, coccyx, scapula, skull, and face (bone cancer), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prediabetes, hypertension, and the presence of atherosclerotic heart disease of the coronary artery with the presence of aortocoronary bypass graft (bypass due to the narrowing of arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle). Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #26 was cognitively intact. Review of the physician order dated 06/13/24 revealed an order for the administration of Morphine 30 milligrams (mg) (opioid pain medication) twice a day. Review of the care plan dated 06/13/24 revealed Resident #26 was at risk for pain related to cancer. An intervention was to administer pain medication as ordered and monitor for effectiveness. Review of the nursing progress notes dated 06/13/24 revealed a family member of Resident #26 was upset that medications were not available for administration. The family member was educated that medications must be verified and signed by the prescriber. The family member offered to provide Resident #26's pain medication that was available at home. Review of Nurse Practitioner notes from 06/13/24 and 06/14/24 revealed no documented evidence Resident #26's pain medication was ordered. An interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #515 on 07/02/25 at 9:00 A.M. revealed an attempt was made to obtain a pull code (a code to enter to unlock a medication storage box that contains controlled substance medications for immediate use when the facility has not yet received the pharmacy shipment) on 06/13/24. The provision of the code was denied by the pharmacy because the pharmacy had not yet received the signed order for the pain medication from the prescriber. An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 07/02/24 at 1:42 P.M. verified the signed order (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 2 Event ID: 365672 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 365672 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/08/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Autumn Hills Care Center 2565 Niles Vienna Rd Niles, OH 44446 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few was not provided to the pharmacy by Nurse Practitioner #502 until 06/15/24. The DON also verified providing direction allowing a family member of Resident # 26 to bring the ordered pain medication that was available at Resident #26's home. An interview with Pharmacist #503 on 07/01/24 at 8:46 A.M. revealed that to fill a narcotic medication, there needs to be a signed order from the ordering prescriber. The signed order for Resident # 26's Morphine 30 mg was received on 06/15/24, and the medication was sent to the facility on the same date. Review of the undated facility policy titled Medication Administration General Guidelines revealed medications are to be administered as prescribed in accordance with good nursing principles and practices. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00155057. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365672 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 8, 2024 survey of AUTUMN HILLS CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AUTUMN HILLS CARE CENTER on July 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AUTUMN HILLS CARE CENTER on July 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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