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Health inspection

O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLECMS #3656851 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of incident log, review of witness statements, and staff interviews, the facility failed to properly transfer a resident which caused an injury. This affected one (#69) of the three residents reviewed for transfers. The census was 128.Findings Include: Review of the medical record for Resident #69 revealed an admission date of 07/16/24. Diagnoses included Parkinson's Disease, dementia, muscle weakness and brain stem stroke syndrome.Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #69 was cognitively impaired. The resident required substantial to maximum assistance for bed-to-chair transfers.Review of weekly skin checks dated 01/08/25 and 01/15/25, revealed no new skin issues identified.Review of the incident log revealed Resident #69 had a skin tear incident on 01/18/25 at 9:15 P.M.Review of a witness statement dated 01/18/25 and authored by former Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #700, revealed she used the sit-to-stand on Resident #69 and when they placed the resident on the side of the bed, the resident complained of leg pain. When former CNA #700 looked down, the resident was bleeding and so got the nurse.Review of a witness statement dated 01/18/25 and authored by CNA #750, revealed they went to put Resident #69 in bed and do a check and change. CNA #750 asked CNA #700 for assistance with the sit-to-stand lift. Resident #69 complained of pain in her left leg. CNA #750 lifted the resident's pant leg and saw blood on the resident's pants and there was a cut. She notified the nurse.Review of an undated witness statement by the former Director of Nursing (DON), now Regional Director of Clinical Services (RDCO) #600, revealed Resident #69's husband requested a meeting to review the laceration from 01/18/25. RDCO #600 met with the resident's husband, daughter and son. They reviewed the positioning of the wheelchair, the mechanical (sit-to-stand) lift and the environment with them. They discussed edema to her legs and potential for injury related to the mechanical lift leading to the laceration on the outer aspect of her leg. The resident had reported she felt pressure on her leg during the transfer and when the CNA went to reposition her leg in the bed, there was blood on her hand, and she notified the nurse. After reviewing the incident, it was determined the laceration occurred during the transfer. The resident was changed from a sit-to-stand mechanical lift to a Hoyer mechanical lift to prevent further injury.Review of nurse's progress note recorded as a late entry on 01/19/25 at 5:02 A.M., revealed Resident #69 returned from the emergency room (ER) at 1:45 A.M. with diagnoses of laceration with 14 sutures. The resident's leg was wrapped with non-adherent dressing, kerlix and an ace wrap. The resident also returned with Hibclens cleaning solution and an order for bacitracin ointment (over the county antibiotic ointment). The resident's leg was elevated. There were no correlating progress notes documented about the incident which led to the ER visit and the resident receiving the 14 sutures. Review of a physician order dated 01/19/25 for Resident #69, revealed the resident was ordered to have right lower leg sutures covered with Bacitracin external ointment 500 unit/grams (gm) every shift for laceration/wound for five days and monitor for infection. The order was (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 3 Event ID: 365685 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 365685 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE O'Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville 38600 Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville, OH 44039 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few discontinued 01/24/25. Review of the physician progress note dated 01/19/25 and authored by the Physician #500, revealed Resident #69 was assessed with a laceration on the leg. Physician #500 documented the staff notified him the prior day, but they did not know how the laceration happened. A photograph of the laceration was sent to him, and he thought it needed to be repaired. Resident #69 was sent to the ER where sutures were applied. The resident was assessed with leg swelling; skin was warm and dry with laceration and a wound present.Review of a nurse's progress noted dated 01/20/25 at 5:13 A.M. for Resident #69, revealed the nurse spoke with Resident #69's husband about the incident on 01/18/25 resulting in a laceration to right lower leg, the origin of the laceration, the education that was provided to staff to prevent further injury and the treatment being provided. Review of physician orders dated 01/20/25 for Resident #69, revealed the resident's bed frame was to be padded for safety, Tubi grips (elasticated tubular bandages to help with swelling/edema) were to be in place and wheelchair legs were to be removed prior to transfers. Review of physician orders dated 01/22/25 for Resident #69, revealed the resident was ordered to have the right lower leg cleansed with Hibiclens solution, bacitracin applied to the wound, covered with abdomen (ABD) pad, wrapped with Kerlix daily and monitor for signs and symptoms of infection. The order was discontinued on 02/02/25. Review of the facility's Concern Log dated 01/22/22, revealed Resident #69's family was concerned with the resident's transfer status which resulted in a skin tear. The resolution included therapy evaluating the resident's transfer status and transfer status changed to a Hoyer transfer. The wheelchair leg and bedframe were padded, and nursing staff competency was completed. The comments section on the concern log indicated the family was satisfied with the resolution. Review of a therapy note dated 02/04/25 for Resident #69, revealed the resident was evaluated due to a new onset of decrease in strength, transfers, range of motion, balance, functional activity tolerance, static and dynamic balance and increased need for assistance which placed the resident at risk for falls and further decline in function. The resident sustained a calf laceration on 01/18/25 and required 14 stitches. The stitches were removed on 02/03/25. The resident was consulted to improve strength and balance. The resident was assessed with strength, balance, activity intolerance and functional mobility deficits. The resident was unsteady with weight bearing activities in the stand-up lift, and it was painful. The resident has a decreased quality of life and recommended a Hoyer lift for transfers. Interview via phone on 09/11/25 at 11:56 A.M. with former CNA #750, revealed she transferred Resident #69 to the bed on 01/18/25 when the resident complained of pain. CNA #750 stated she looked at the resident's leg and it was bleeding, so she called for the nurse. CNA #750 stated the blood was dry and thought something happened earlier. She denied resident hitting her leg on anything.Interview via phone on 09/11/25 at 11:59 A.M. with CNA #700, stated she could not remember exactly what happened but stated they used a sit-to stand lift on Resident #69 and was not sure if the resident hit her leg on the bed frame or what happened. CNA #700 stated the blood on Resident #69's leg was still wet. CNA #700 stated the resident did not complain until they picked her legs up and put them on the bed. They told the nurse who immediately came to assess the resident. CNA #700 stated she had to review how to use the sit-to stand with the unit manager.Interview on 09/11/25 at 12:03 P.M. with the DON, revealed RDCO #600 was training her to become the DON at the time of the incident on 01/18/25 involving Resident #69. The DON's understanding was Resident #69 was being transferred via a sit-to-stand mechanical lift, when the resident complained of pain and the CNAs noticed blood on the resident's pants. The physician was consulted and wanted Resident #69 to be sent to the ER. The husband was upset, and the family came into the facility to discuss the incident. Therapy staff looked at the bed and the sit-to-stand mechanical lift after the incident and there was nothing sharp on the bed frame or the sit-to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365685 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 365685 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE O'Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville 38600 Center Ridge Rd North Ridgeville, OH 44039 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete stand lift and thought it could be pressure causing edema to open. The DON stated Resident #69 had edema and the laceration could have been caused by the pressure against the equipment. The facility did training with all staff members on sit-to-stand lifts and the staff started using a Hoyer mechanical lift instead of a sit-to-stand and put pool noodles on the bedrails after the incident. The DON stated they did teach-back competency training with the CNAs and then did audits on other units for residents who used the sit-to-stand and found no issues. Interview on 09/11/25 at 2:11 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #220, revealed two CNAs were transferring Resident #69 from her wheelchair to the bed via a sit-to-stand mechanical lift. LPN #220 stated the CNAs took the leg rests off the wheelchair prior to transfer. LPN #220 stated when she assessed the resident the blood was still wet. LPN #220 stated after the resident went to the ER, they determined the resident's leg got scraped along the top of where the leg rest fits onto the wheelchair. LPN #220 did not recall any edema but stated the resident did not have her legs wrapped because that would have prevented the injury. LPN #220 stated she discussed this with RDCO #600 at the time of the incident.Interview on 09/15/25 at 12:32 P.M. with RDCO #600, revealed he investigated the incident involving Resident #69 then met with the family to discuss it. RDCO #600 stated he believed the laceration occurred while Resident #69 was in the sit-to-stand and described it as more of a crushing injury than any issues with edema or swelling.The deficient practice was corrected by 02/22/25 when the facility implemented the following corrective actions: On 01/18/25, the resident was sent to the ER for evaluation and returned with 14 sutures in her right lower leg. On 01/18/25, the facility conducted a comprehensive investigation of the incident causing the laceration to Resident #69. The investigation included collecting witness statements and interviewing staff and facility determined it was caused by an unsafe transfer using a sit-to-stand lift. On 01/19/25, Resident #69's transfer orders were reviewed and changed from a sit-to-stand to a Hoyer mechanical lift. On 01/20/25, Resident #69's bed and wheelchair were inspected for sharp edges. The bed rails were padded for safety, tubi grips on the resident were to be in place and the wheelchair legs were to be removed prior to transfers. On 01/20/25, CNA #700 and CNA #750 were educated on transfer and returned a competency demonstrating on how to properly use a sit-to-stand. On 01/20/25 started education and training all nursing staff on proper usage of the sit-to-stand mechanical lift. On 01/22/25, Resident #69 was assessed by wound nurse On 01/23/25, the facility conducted audits of all residents being transferred by a sit to-stand lift. The audits continued through 04/02/25 and no additional issues were discovered. On 02/04/25, the resident was assessed by the Therapy Department due to new onset of decrease in strength, range of motion, balance, and increased need for assistance which placed the resident at risk for falls and further decline in function. The resident was assessed with strength, balance, activity intolerance and functional mobility deficits. The resident was unsteady with weight bearing activities in the stand-up lift, and it was painful. The resident has a decreased quality of life and recommended a Hoyer lift for all transfers. On 02/22/25, the facility reviewed the incident log, and no current issues were identified with sit-to-stand.This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH001357840. Event ID: Facility ID: 365685 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the September 16, 2025 survey of O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLE?

This was a inspection survey of O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLE on September 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at O'NEILL HEALTHCARE NORTH RIDGEVILLE on September 16, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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