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Inspection visit

Inspection

DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #3656761 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 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 interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure wound care was completed per physician orders. This affected one (#10) of three residents reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 46. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Review of resident #10's medical record revealed and admission date of 01/23/18. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non dominant side, cardiomyopathy, chronic systolic congestive heart failure, hypertension, osteoarthritis of knee, abnormalities of gait and mobility, weakness, and atrial fibrillation with long term use of anticoagulants. Resident #10 was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] per her request. Review of the discharge, return anticipated Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 12/08/23, revealed Resident #10 had one facility acquired, unstageable pressure ulcer. Review of a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) wound progress note, dated 08/08/23, revealed Resident #10 had a new right heel pressure wound, measuring 5.5 centimeters (cm) length by 7.5 cm width, with dark brown to black eschar covering the wound bed. Wound edges were pink and no wound drainage was noted. The note indicated the wound was caused by a brace/boot ordered by the orthopedic physician following an ankle fracture while out with family on 06/17/23. Review of Resident #10's right heel wound treatment orders revealed the following: • From 08/08/23 to 09/09/23, apply clean dry dressing to the right heel then wrap with gauze at bedtime. • From 08/09/23 to 11/27/23, apply Marathon (skin protectant) to right heel every 72 hours. • From 09/13/23 to 10/11/23, cleanse right heal with normal saline, apply betadine to the edge and apply foam dressing every day. Do not wrap with Kerlix (gauze roll). (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: 365676 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 365676 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Delaware Court Health Care Center 4 New Market Dr Delaware, OH 43015 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 0686 • Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm From 10/12/23 to 11/15/23, cleanse with acetic acid then rinse, apply Santyl (debridement agent) ointment to the edge of the wound with Q-tip sparingly and cover with a foam dressing every night and as needed at bedtime. Residents Affected - Few • From 11/15/23 to 11/23/23, cleanse with acetic acid then rinse, apply Santyl ointment to the edge of the wound with a Q-tip sparingly and cover with a foam dressing twice daily and as needed. • Beginning 11/23/23, cleanse with Dakin's ¼ strength, apply Santyl ointment and cover with saline moistened gauze, NOT soaked, and secure with a dry dressing every day and as needed. Review of the Treatment Administration Records (TAR) from October 2023 and November 2023 revealed Resident #10 did not receive the ordered right heel wound treatment on 10/13/23, 11/01/23, 11/08/23, 11/10/23, the evening treatment on 11/16/20 and the morning treatment on 11/22/23. Further review revealed Resident #10 did not receive the Marathon treatment to the right heel on 10/11/23, 11/10/23 and 11/16/23. Review of nursing progress notes from October 2023 through November 2023 revealed no documentation Resident #10 refused wound care treatments on the dates identified on the TAR as not completed. Additionally, there was no documentation indicating why treatments had not been completed as ordered. Interview on 01/04/24 at 1:45 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #333 verified Resident #10's right heal wound treatments were not completed as ordered on 10/11/23, 10/13/23, 11/01/23, 11/08/23, 11/10/23, 11/16/23, and 11/22/23. Review of facility policy titled Delaware Court Skin Care Policy, undated, revealed the facility will provide comprehensive assessment and care to skin in an effort to prevent and/or treat skin breakdown through a process of identification, daily monitoring, treatment, and re-evaluation that is based on the resident's individual assessment. Additionally, for treatment, nursing will follow the Delaware Court Wound Care protocols with the physician's approval or a treatment regimen as directed by the physician. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149221. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365676 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.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 4, 2024 survey of DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTER on January 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DELAWARE COURT HEALTH CARE CENTER on January 4, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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