F 0774
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure transportation to and from a
planned physician appointment for Resident #94. This affected one (Resident #94) of three residents
reviewed for transportation assistance. The facility census was 95.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #94 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Medical
diagnoses included malignant neoplasm of right lung, malignant neoplasm of lower right lung,
cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, vertigo, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, major depression, gastro
esophageal reflux, and abnormal gait.
Review of facility document dated 03/25/25, revealed Resident #94 was to have an appointment on
05/02/25 for a CT (computed tomography) of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and a Radiation Oncology
appointment to establish a new patient. In addition, on 05/08/25 Resident #94 was to have an appointment
with Hematology and Oncology to establish Resident #94 and infusion therapy.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #94's
cognition was intact. Supervision was needed to transfer from bed to chair. Resident #94 did not have pain
at present and life expectancy was not less than six months. Resident #94 received chemotherapy.
Review of the care plan dated 04/19/25 revealed Resident #94 was at risk for complications related to the
administration of chemotherapy. Interventions included encouraging fluids, following up with
oncologist/hematologist, administering medication as ordered and monitoring for signs of activity
intolerance such as fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor or cyanosis, vertigo, weakness.
Review of facility document title Appointment Information dated 05/08/25 revealed Resident #94 was
scheduled for a Hematology and Oncology visit for small cell right Atezolizumab (immunotherapy) infusion;
but Resident #94 was documented as not seen.
Review of facility Appointment Calendar dated May 2025, revealed Resident #94 was scheduled on
05/02/25 for an appointment with transportation, but no appointments were scheduled on 05/08/25.
Review of Resident Grievance Form, dated 05/13/25, revealed Resident #94 had a concern regarding a
missed appointment. Investigation findings revealed the appointment was missed due to transportation
error. The resolution revealed the appointment was rescheduled.
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LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
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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
365691
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mentor Hills Post Acute
8200 Mentor Hills Drive
Mentor, OH 44060
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0774
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 06/04/25 at 2:00 P.M. with the Administrator revealed the Unit Manager was on vacation during
the week of 05/08/25, therefore transportation was not scheduled for Resident #94's appointment. The
Administrator verified Resident #94 missed the 05/08/25 infusion appointment.
The interview on 06/04/25 at 3:00 P.M. with Unit Manager (UM) #309 revealed she was responsible for
setting up residents outside appointments and transportation. UM #309 verified Resident #94 missed an
infusion appointment in May 2025 because she did not see the appointment come through.
Interview on 06/04/25 at 3:15 P.M. with the Social Worker # 301 revealed the nursing staff scheduled
transportation for residents to outside appointments and verified Resident #94 missed her infusion
appointment.
An interview on 06/05/25 at 10:43 A.M. with UM #308 revealed the Unit Managers reviewed orders in the
medical records and followed up with transportation for appointments. UM #308 stated she assumed UM
#309 had taken care of all appointments prior to her vacation.
Interview on 06/05/25 at 12:02 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #94's family filed a
grievance on 05/13/25 because Resident #94 missed the 05/08/25 appointment. The DON stated the
appointment was missed and transportation was not set up because UM #309 was on vacation that week.
The DON verified no physician order was placed in the electronic medical record for 05/08/25 and verified
the transportation calendar did not have an appointment for Resident #94 on 05/08/25, and the facility was
notified on 03/25/25 regarding the CT of chest, abdomen, pelvis and Radiation Oncology physician
appointment on 05/02/25 and the Hematology and Oncology physician appointment with infusion
scheduled for 05/08/25.
Review of the undated facility policy Transportation, Social Services revealed the facility would help arrange
transportation for residents as needed.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00165684.
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