Health inspection·January 23, 2025

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure physician notification occurred with a change in resident condition . This affected one (Resident#1) of three reviewed for change in condition. Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included paraplegia, morbid obesity, obstructive hydrocephalus, presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, major depressive disorder, and abnormal posture. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had intact cognition. The resident required physical assistance with activities of daily living. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/25/24 at 11:30 A.M. revealed the resident received Zofran 4 mg (ordered 11/04/24) by mouth for nausea and vomiting. The administration was listed as effective. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/26/24 at 8:55 A.M. revealed Resident #1 had frequent episodes of emesis for the last three days and was unable to keep medications, fluids, and food down. The physician was notified. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/26/24 at 3:34 P.M. revealed a physician order was given for promethazine 12.5 mg intramuscularly (IM) injection to be given every six hours as needed for nausea and vomiting. Review of the Medication Administration Record, dated December 2024, revealed Resident #1 was administered promethazine 12.5 mg IM on 12/26/24 at 3:56 P.M. and 10:38 P.M. The medication administration was noted to be effective. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 1:48 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed brown colored emesis, varying from thick to watery. Vital signs: blood pressure 94/52, pulse 120, respirations 20, and oxygen saturation 90% on room air. Physician notified. (There was no information documented in regards to how the physician was notified or what information was provided to the physician during the notification). Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 1:54 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed acetaminophen 325 mg, two tablets, were given for pain. Page 1 of 5 365674 365674 01/23/2025 Arbors at Minerva 400 Carolyn Court Minerva, OH 44657

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 5:15 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed this nurse went into resident's room to re-assess after Tylenol was given at 1:45 A.M. The resident stated she was not feeling right. This nurse observed the resident to have short, rapid respirations, her skin was cold and moist, pale in color. This nurse attempted to obtain another full set of vital signs; blood pressure was unable to be read, oxygen saturation was 76% on room air, and temperature was 96.2. Oxygen was applied via nasal cannula and the physician was notified. An order was given to send the resident to the ER. EMS was notified of the emergency need of transport. Second nurse arrived to assist this nurse (LPN #200), and the Director of Nursing (DON) was notified of the resident's rapid change in condition. This nurse grabbed the crash cart and automated external defibrillator (AED) from the wall. At 4:49 A.M. CPR was initiated by this nurse and second nurse. EMS arrive at 4:51 A.M. and stated they were unaware of need for an emergency and had to go back out to the ambulance to retrieve equipment. CPR was continued by nursing staff. Resident #1 was intubated. After 20 minutes, an emergency medical technician (EMT) told the nursing staff to stop CPR and called an ER doctor to get the time of death. The physician, DON, and power-of-attorney were notified. Interview on at 01/21/25 at 1:51 P.M. with LPN #200 revealed on 12/27/24, Resident #1 had complained of not feeling well and had vomited brown emesis. LPN #200 stated she administered Tylenol at this time. LPN#200 stated she went back to re-assess Resident #1 and the resident complained that she didn't feel well. LPN #200 stated she was unable to obtain a blood pressure reading and the resident's oxygen saturation was low, so she notified the physician, who ordered the resident to be sent to the ER. LPN #200 stated the resident continued to decline and coded about one minute prior to the arrival of EMS. LPN #200 stated she and LPN #290 began CPR while awaiting the arrival of EMS. Interview on 01/25/25 at 4:32 P.M. with Physician #400 revealed he had not been notified on 12/27/24 around 2:00 A.M. concerning Resident #1. Physician #400 stated Resident #1's vomiting and abnormal vitals were concerning and indicated the resident was on the edge, and he would have hoped the nursing staff would have called him. Physician #400 stated there should have been action beyond administering Tylenol. Review of the facility policy titled, Notification of Changes, dated 08/29/24, revealed the purpose of the policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults the resident's physician; and notifies the resident's representative when there is a change requiring notification. Circumstances requiring notification include significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychological condition such as deterioration in health, mental, or psychological status. This may include life threatening conditions or clinical complications. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00161084. 365674 Page 2 of 5 365674 01/23/2025 Arbors at Minerva 400 Carolyn Court Minerva, OH 44657

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, emergency medical services (EMS) run report review, death certificate review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to adequately monitor and provide timely and necessary care and treatment following a change in condition for Resident #1. This affected one (Resident#1) of three reviewed for change in condition. Residents Affected - Few Actual Harm occurred on 12/27/24 at 1:48 A.M. when Resident #1 (who had previously been medicated for nausea/vomiting on 12/26/24 at 3:56 P.M. and 10:38 P.M.) vomited brown-colored emesis and had a decline in her baseline vital signs. The resident's blood pressure was 94/52 millimeters of Mercury (mm/Hg) (normal blood pressure is 120/60 mm/Hg), heart rate was 120 beats per minute (normal is 60-90), temperature was 99.4 Fahrenheit (F), and oxygen saturation was 90% on room air (normal is 92% or higher on room air). Resident #1 complained of aching all over and was given Tylenol (analgesic and fever reducer) 325 milligrams (mg) two tablets. On 12/27/24 at 4:49 A.M. Resident #1 required cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) following cardiac arrest. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #200 went into the resident's room to reassess the effectiveness of the Tylenol administered earlier at 1:48 A.M., when Resident #1 complained that she did not feel right and was observed to have short, rapid respirations and was pale, cold and moist. The resident's blood pressure was unable to be read, oxygen saturation was 76% on room air, and temperature was 96.9 F. The physician was notified, and an order was given to send the resident to the emergency room (ER). Prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel, Resident #1's condition further declined, and CPR was initiated by nursing staff. Resident #1 required tracheal intubation (a flexible tube is inserted to maintain an open airway) and CPR was unsuccessfully administered for approximately 27 minutes in the facility. The resident was pronounced dead on 12/27/24 at 5:16 A.M. when the heart monitor revealed asystole (no pulse or electrical activity of the heart) following cardiac arrest. Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included paraplegia, morbid obesity, obstructive hydrocephalus, presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, major depressive disorder, and abnormal posture. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had intact cognition. The resident required physical assistance with activities of daily living. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/25/24 at 11:30 A.M. revealed the resident received Zofran 4 mg (ordered 11/04/24) by mouth for nausea and vomiting. The administration was listed as effective. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/26/24 at 8:55 A.M. revealed Resident #1 had frequent episodes of emesis for the last three days and was unable to keep medications, fluids, and food down. The physician was notified. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/26/24 at 3:34 P.M. revealed a physician order was given for promethazine 12.5 mg intramuscularly (IM) injection to be given every six hours as needed for nausea and vomiting. Review of the Medication Administration Record, dated December 2024, revealed Resident #1 was 365674 Page 3 of 5 365674 01/23/2025 Arbors at Minerva 400 Carolyn Court Minerva, OH 44657

F 0684 administered promethazine 12.5 mg IM on 12/26/24 at 3:56 P.M. and 10:38 P.M. The medication administration was noted to be effective. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 1:48 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed brown colored emesis, varying from thick to watery. Vital signs: blood pressure 94/52, pulse 120, respirations 20, and oxygen saturation 90% on room air. Physician notified. (Subsequent interview with physician revealed he was not notified as documented in the progress note). Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 1:54 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed acetaminophen 325 mg, two tablets, were given for pain. Review of the nursing progress note dated 12/27/24 at 5:15 A.M. (authored by LPN #200) revealed this nurse went into the resident's room to re-assess after Tylenol was given at 1:45 A.M. The resident stated she was not feeling right. This nurse observed the resident to have short, rapid respirations, her skin was cold and moist, pale in color. This nurse attempted to obtain another full set of vital signs; blood pressure was unable to be read, oxygen saturation was 76% on room air, and temperature was 96.2. Oxygen was applied via nasal cannula and the physician was notified. An order was given to send the resident to the ER. EMS was notified of the emergency need of transport. Second nurse arrived to assist this nurse (LPN #200), and the Director of Nursing (DON) was notified of the resident's rapid change in condition. This nurse grabbed the crash cart and automated external defibrillator (AED) from the wall. At 4:49 A.M. CPR was initiated by this nurse and second nurse. EMS arrive at 4:51 A.M. and stated they were unaware of need for an emergency and had to go back out to the ambulance to retrieve equipment. CPR was continued by nursing staff. Resident #1 was intubated. After 20 minutes, an emergency medical technician (EMT) told the nursing staff to stop CPR and called an ER doctor to get the time of death. The physician, DON, and power-of-attorney were notified. Review of the EMS Run Report revealed on 12/27/24 at 4:32 A.M. a call was received from the nursing facility for a low pulse oximetry and general illness. EMS arrived at the nursing facility at 4:51 A.M. Upon arrival, nursing staff informed EMS they were concerned Resident #1 was going to code. EMS personnel continued to the resident's room and observed nursing staff doing manual compressions to the resident who was in bed. Staff had their own AED applied and it was informed that compressions needed to be pushed harder. Paramedic #448 took over the compressions. Paramedic #448 noticed the resident's skin was cold on her upper extremities and chest. Staff reported the resident was talking before EMS arrived and coded one minute prior to EMS arrival. AED was advising no shock advised and the EMS cardiac monitor was showing asystole. The estimated time of cardiac arrest was 4:50 A.M. as witnessed by facility staff. CPR was discontinued at 5:16 A.M. EMS alerted hospital physician per protocol for the time of death. Review of Resident #1's Certificate of Death revealed the date of death was 12/27/24 at 5:16 A.M. The resident was [AGE] years old. The immediate cause of death was listed as sepsis syndrome with an approximate onset of 12 hours prior to death. The secondary cause of death was due to pyelonephritis, and the third cause of death was due to gastroenteritis. The Certificate of Death indicated no autopsy. Interview on at 01/21/25 at 1:51 P.M. with LPN #200 revealed on 12/27/24, Resident #1 had complained of not feeling well and had vomited brown emesis. LPN #200 stated she administered Tylenol at this time. LPN#200 stated she went back to re-assess Resident #1 and the resident complained that she didn't feel well. LPN #200 stated she was unable to obtain a blood pressure reading and the resident's oxygen saturation was low, so she notified the physician, who ordered the resident to be sent to 365674 Page 4 of 5 365674 01/23/2025 Arbors at Minerva 400 Carolyn Court Minerva, OH 44657

F 0684 the ER. LPN #200 stated the resident continued to decline and coded about one minute prior to the arrival of EMS. LPN #200 stated she and LPN #290 began CPR while awaiting the arrival of EMS. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview on at 01/21/25 at 2:35 P.M. with DON stated she had noticed during her investigation that almost three hours elapsed between LPN #200 giving Resident #1 Tylenol and reassessing the resident. The DON confirmed she would have expected LPN #200 to have re-assessed the resident sooner. Interview on 01/25/25 at 3:53 P.M. with CNA #30 revealed she was assigned to provide care to Resident #1 on 12/27/24. CNA #30 stated Resident #1 complained of not feeling well and of aching all over. CNA #30 stated she reported this to the nurse and the nurse medicated the resident. CNA #30 stated she did not check back on the resident because she had to leave her shift at 2:30 A.M. due to an elevated body temperature and her assignment was given to CNA #40. Interview on 01/25/25 at 4:07 P.M. with CNA #40 revealed she was assigned to care for Resident #1 after CNA #30 left early and did not recall checking on the resident until after 4:00 A.M. CNA #40 stated Resident #1's call light went off and LPN #200 told her not to bother with it because she was going in to check on her. CNA #40 stated she went into Resident #1's room to assist LPN #200 and the corner of Resident #1's lips were blue, and the resident stated she didn't feel good. CNA #40 stated after another nurse came into the room, she left. CNA #40 stated she later went back into the room and the nurses were doing CPR on the resident. Interview on 01/25/25 at 4:32 P.M. with Physician #400 revealed he had not been notified on 12/27/24 around 2:00 A.M. concerning Resident #1. Physician #400 stated Resident #1's vomiting and abnormal vitals were concerning and indicated the patient was on the edge, and he would have hoped the nursing staff would have called him. Physician #400 stated there should have been action beyond administering Tylenol. Physician #400 stated his expectation would have been for staff to check on the resident after the vomiting incident before the time that they did. Review of the facility policy titled, Notification of Changes, dated 08/29/24, revealed the purpose of the policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults the resident's physician; and notifies the resident's representative when there is a change requiring notification. Circumstances requiring notification include significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychological condition such as deterioration in health, mental, or psychological status. This may include life threatening conditions or clinical complications. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00161084. 365674 Page 5 of 5