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Inspection

NORTHWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCMS #3656841 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, review of the outside provider cardiologist notes, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure ordered oxygen was applied prior to transporting a resident, who required continuous oxygen, to an outside appointment. This resulted in Actual Harm when Resident #01 was sent to an outside provider appointment without ordered continuous oxygen, suffered hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood), difficulty breathing and required supplemental oxygen prior to the resident being transported back to the facility. This affected one resident (#01) out of three residents reviewed who required oxygen. The census was 80. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record revealed Resident #01 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included acute respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, heart disease, protein-malnutrition, atrial fibrillation, and hypotension. Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #01 had impaired cognition, required supplemental oxygen, and was a one-person assist for Activities of Daily (ADL). Review of Resident #01's care plans dated 05/31/23 revealed a focus for respiratory function related to respiratory failure, history of pulmonary embolism, and oxygen use. Resident #01 would remove his oxygen at times. Interventions included administer oxygen per order, encourage compliance, medications per order, monitor blood oxygen levels, and observe for signs of shortness of breath. Review of Resident #01's physician orders dated 06/01/23 revealed the resident was ordered two liters of oxygen via nasal cannula continuously. Review of the cardiologist's office documentation dated 06/13/23 revealed Resident #01's chief complaint was shortness of breath. Per the document, the patient presented without nasal cannula oxygen. The patient was hypoxic with 66 percent oxygen saturation and breathing very hard. Further review of the physician documentation revealed no explanation of Resident #01 provided oxygen prior to leaving to return to the facility. Review of Resident #01's vital signs documented in the facility's medical records revealed the nurse assessed the resident upon their return to the facility on [DATE] at 4:54 P.M. and the resident's oxygen saturation was 97 percent on two liters via a nasal cannula. Interview on 06/21/23 at 2:30 P.M. with the Administrator revealed on 06/13/23 he received a call (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: 365684 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 365684 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/26/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2000 Villa Road Springfield, OH 45503 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 0695 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few from Resident #01's physician office stating the resident was in respiratory distress upon arriving at the facility due to having no oxygen tank on his wheelchair. The Administrator verified Resident #01 was ordered by the physician to have continuous supply of oxygen. The Administrator stated he retrieved an oxygen tank and nasal cannula from the supply and drove the oxygen supplies to the physician's office and gave them to the nurse at the office. The Administrator stated he did not assess or observe Resident #01 at the office. Interview on 06/22/23 at 11:22 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #200 revealed on 06/13/23 in the afternoon the nurse had prepared all Resident #01's transportation paperwork for the resident which stated the resident required supplemental oxygen during transport. RN #200 stated Resident #01's physician appointment was scheduled for 3:15 P.M. and transportation was scheduled to pick him up at 3:00 P.M., the physician's office was a 10 minute drive from facility. Per RN #200, State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #300 was told to get the resident ready for his appointment. RN #200 stated she checked on the resident around 2:30 P.M. and saw him sitting in his wheelchair with oxygen being supplied by the concentrator. RN #200 stated she informed STNA #300 the resident would need a supplemental oxygen tank put on his wheelchair prior to leaving the facility. RN #200 stated she was not made aware the transport company came early to pick up Resident #01 and the resident left the facility without an oxygen tank on his wheelchair. RN #200 stated STNA #300 was scheduled to attend the appointment with Resident #01 but due to another resident needing assistance another staff member attended the office visit with Resident #01. RN #200 stated she had no knowledge the resident had no oxygen applied when he left the facility and stated the transport company staff did not collect the resident's information paperwork to be transported with him Interview on 06/22/23 at 2:45 P.M with Regional Registered Nurse (RRN) #500 revealed when Resident #01 was being dressed and prepared for his physician appointment and the aide assigned to him put him on a concentrator for oxygen supply and not a travel tank. RRN #500 stated the nurse and aide were unaware the transporter came into Resident #01's room and took the resident onto the van without any travel oxygen on his wheelchair. RRN #500 verified due to a scheduling conflict the aide who was originally scheduled to attend Resident #01's appointment had to attend to another resident so the Activity Director (AD) #501 volunteered to attend Resident #01's appointment. RRN #500 stated the AD #501 does not have any medical training and did not know the resident required oxygen. RRN #500 verified Resident #01 suffered hypoxemia and heavy breathing per the nurse's notes during his office visit and stated the doctor's office had to supply oxygen to the resident during the visit. RRN #500 stated the resident returned to the facility with the travel oxygen supplied by the Administrator and the facility was taking action to ensure the incident would not occur again. Review of the policy titled Oxygen Policy, dated 10/2010 revealed all residents are to receive supplemental oxygen per physician order at all times. This citations is an example of non-compliance relating to Complaint Number OH00143747. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365684 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.

  • 0695SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 26, 2023 survey of NORTHWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

This was a inspection survey of NORTHWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on June 26, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NORTHWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION on June 26, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

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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