F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #15, who was status post brain
surgery, received the appropriate care and services to attend to his scheduled neurologist appointments.
This affected one (Resident #15) of three residents reviewed for physician appointments. The facility census
was 82.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #15 revealed an admission date of 03/20/23. Diagnoses included
acute respiratory failure, seizures, cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, hydrocephalus, and chronic pain.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #15's
cognition was unable to be assessed.
Review of Resident #15's after care visit summary dated 03/20/23 revealed Resident #15 had status post
cranioplasty on 01/23/23 and had hydrocephalus (water on the brain) with shunt placement on 02/20/23.
Resident #15 was transferred to another hospital on [DATE] for neurology evaluation and fever work up. On
03/20/23, Resident #15 was discharged from the hospital to the facility. Resident #15 had a post operative
appointment on 04/17/23 at 12:45 P.M. with the neurological surgical physician and a telehealth
appointment with the neurological physician on 05/12/23 at 10:45 A.M.
Resident #15's medical record was silent for Resident #15 attending any scheduled neurological physician
services appointment on 04/17/23 or 05/12/23. There was no documentation of the neurological
appointments being canceled or rescheduled.
Review of Resident #15's plan of care initiated 05/04/23 for seizure disorder indicated the potential for
unmanaged seizure disorder and complications related to seizure disorder, neurogenic fever,
hydrocephalus, and encephalopathy. Interventions included to arrange and assist with telehealth
appointment with neurologist.
Interview with Transportation Assistant #256 on 03/21/24 at 2:30 P.M. stated because Resident #15 was
dependent on a ventilator and oxygen and had a tracheostomy, transportation to an outside appointment
would need to be provided in advance for scheduling of a medical transport service. Resident #15's
responsible party would attend his appointments with the facility providing documentation regarding
Resident #15's care/services being provided at the facility.
Interview with Director of Nursing (DON) on 03/21/24 at 3:00 P.M. verified Resident #15's after care visit
summary dated 03/20/23 indicated a post operative appointment on 04/17/23 at 12:45 P.M. with
neurological surgical physician and a telehealth appointment with neurological physician on
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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.
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The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
05/12/23 at 10:45 A.M. The DON stated Resident #15 was dependent on staff for activities of daily and was
non-verbal, a nurse would need to attend the telehealth visit in the room to provide clinical information,
obtain any orders provided during the visit and documentation of the visit would be documented in Resident
#15's medical record.
Interview with Regional Nurse #401 on 03/25/24 at 2:00 P.M. verified Resident #15 did not have any
documented record of Resident #15 attending the scheduled neurological physician's appointment on
04/17/23 at 12:45 P.M. or the telehealth appointment with neurological physician on 05/12/23 at 10:45 A.M.
The neurological physician's office verified Resident #15 has not attended his scheduled appointments.
Regional Nurse #401 stated the facility was unaware Resident #15 missed these appointments and did not
have a policy regarding transportation to outside physician services.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152002 and
Complaint Number OH00152143.
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6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed
to provide a safe environment that was free from accident hazards and failed to complete a thorough
investigation into a resident's fall. This resulted in Actual Harm for one resident when on 03/04/24, Resident
#04 was attempting to enter the main entrance of the facility with an uneven surface transition causing
Resident #04 to fall backwards out of his wheelchair sustaining a subdural hematoma (serious condition
where the blood collected between the skull and the surface of the brain), retrolisthesis (backward slippage
of one vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra) of cervical vertebrae and a scalp laceration
requiring three sutures. Additionally, a second resident (Resident #02) was placed at risk for the potential
for more than minimal harm that was not actual harm when the cognitively impaired resident was not
provided with adequate supervision when he was let outside the secured facility by another resident in the
middle of the night and fell behind an emergency squad truck. This affected two (#04 and #02) of three
residents reviewed for falls and accidents. The facility census was 82.
Finding include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #04 revealed an admission date of 12/11/23. Diagnoses
included end stage renal disease with hemodialysis, atrial fibrillation, hepatic encephalopathy, cognitive
communication deficit, cirrhosis of the liver, muscle weakness, congestive heart failure, and right above the
knee amputation.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #04 had a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating intact cognition. Resident #04 required
partial/moderate assistance from staff for shower/bathing and upper body dressing, and
substantial/maximal assistance from staff for lower body dressing. Resident #04 utilized a manual
wheelchair, had no behaviors, no rejection of care, or wandering during the review period.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/25/24 revealed Resident #04 was at risk for increased falls with or
without injury, related to right above the knee amputation, dialysis, chronic congestive heart disease,
cirrhosis of the liver, neuropathy, and non-compliance with care needs. Interventions included keeping the
resident's call light within reach, Dycem to seat of wheelchair, commonly used items within reach, and to
encourage the resident to ask for help before opening the door for another resident. Resident #04 was at
risk for impaired communication, usually understood and understands others related to respiratory failure,
encephalopathy, depression, hypotension, and atrial fabulation. Interventions included ensuring or providing
a safe environment.
Review of the fall risk evaluation assessment on 03/01/24 revealed Resident #04 was assessed to be at
risk for falls.
Review of the progress notes dated 03/04/24 at 7:57 P.M. revealed Resident #04 was sent to the hospital
following a fall outside. Resident #04 hit the back of his head and was bleeding a lot. Staff called emergency
9-1-1 immediately and responsible parties were notified.
Review of the incident report dated 03/04/24 revealed Resident #04 was on the ground and bleeding
outside in front of the building. The nurse assessed Resident #04 and emergency services transported
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident #04 to the hospital. No witness statements were provided in the report. The incident report did not
identify an environmental hazard where Resident #04 fell outside. There was also no statement from
Resident #04 when he returned to the facility on [DATE]. The incident report did not state what was
occurring at the time of the fall; however, the new intervention was to educate Resident #04 to not hold onto
a powered wheelchair and allow another resident's powered wheelchair to pull him forward.
Review of the hospital records for 03/04/24 to 03/07/24 revealed Resident #04 received treatment for
traumatic subdural hematoma, retrolisthesis of the cervical five and six vertebrae, and a 1.5-centimeter
(cm) laceration to posterior scalp requiring three staples from a fall out of a wheelchair. Resident #04
received treatment for his injuries and was discharged back to the facility on [DATE].
Interview with Resident #04 on 03/19/24 at 7:45 A.M. revealed he went outside to get some fresh air on
03/04/24 in the evening and he talked with other residents in the parking lot area like he had done in the
past. At some point, he started to head back to the main entrance when another resident (Resident #50) in
an electric wheelchair told him to grab a hold to the back of her wheelchair. Resident #50 proceeded to pull
him up to the front entrance where the overhang was located. Once they got to the front door area, there
was a transition from pavement to concrete that has a rough transition. Resident #04 explained the bump
caused his wheelchair to flip backwards, hitting the back of his head on the pavement. Resident #04 stated
Resident #50 who was in the electric wheelchair went in immediately and got help. The nurse held
something to the back of his head, and he was transported to the hospital.
Interview with Resident #50 on 03/19/24 at 8:35 A.M. revealed on 03/04/24, she attempted to assist
Resident #04 from the parking lot area up to the front of the building because of all the potholes on the
driveway and the sidewalk being hazardous. Resident #50 stated she had Resident #04 hold onto her
electric wheelchair to assist him back to the front of the building, but once she got to the hump at the front
of the building (at the covered entrance) she heard and felt Resident #04 get stuck. As she turned her
wheelchair around, she saw Resident #04's wheelchair had flipped, and Resident #04 was lying on his
back with blood everywhere. Resident #50 went directly into the facility, yelled for help, a nurse came, and
Resident #04 went to the hospital. Resident #50 stated she has resided at the facility since July 2023
(approximately eight months) and the parking lot, the entry bump, and the sidewalk have been hazards
since she moved in. Resident #50 stated she had told the previous administration and maintenance staff
about it, and nothing has been repaired. Resident #50 stated many residents go out in the parking lot area,
but they cannot use the sidewalk because it was falling apart and they must avoid all the bumps and
potholes in the driveway/parking lot area causing it to be hazardous to navigate.
Interview and observations of the main entrance, parking lot/driveway and sidewalk on 03/14/24 at 10:45
A.M. with Maintenance Director #115 revealed there were areas of hazards on the sidewalk marked with six
large orange cones. Maintenance Director #115 stated some areas of repair had been completed, and
some areas still needed to be repaired. The facility was working towards fixing along with the sidewalk's
broken concrete but was hindered by weather. Maintenance Director #115 verified there were cracking
edges/missing pieces of concrete at the sidewalk areas leading from the entrance to the parking lot.
Observation of the covered front entrance revealed there were approximately two-to-three-inch
differentiation in surface transitions between the concrete and pavement at the main entrance under the
covered front entrance, and several areas of potholes in the driveway from the front covered entrance to the
side parking lot of the facility. Maintenance Director #115 verified residents often use the parking lot
throughout the day to get fresh air. Residents were observed in the side
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365717
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COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
parking lot. Maintenance Director #115 verified the differentiation in surface transitions. Maintenance
Director #115 stated he had assessed the parking lot/sidewalk and transitioning areas at the main
entrance, and he identified they were areas of concern for fall/trip hazards. Maintenance Director #115
verified the height of the transition from pavement to concrete at the main entry was an area of hazard that
could have contributed towards Resident #04's fall on 03/04/24.
Interview and observation with Director of Nursing (DON) on 03/18/24 at 2:30 P.M. verified the location of
Resident #04's fall on 03/04/24. The DON verified the transitional area at the main entrance, under the
covered front entrance at the transition between the concrete and the pavement area was an accident
hazard and could have contributed to Resident #04's fall on 03/04/24. The DON verified the facility's
incident report did not include the environmental hazard which could have contributed to Resident #04's fall
and the facility did not obtain witness statements for the incident report.
Review of the facility policy titled Falls and Fall Risk Managing, with a reviewed date of 08/2023, revealed
staff will identify interventions related to the resident's risks. The environmental factors that contribute to the
risk of falls include obstacles in the footpath.
2. Closed medical record review for Resident #02 revealed an admission date of 02/20/24. Diagnoses
included dementia, type II diabetes mellitus with neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and seizures. Resident
#02 was discharged home with his family on 03/05/24. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS)
assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #02 had severe cognitive impairment and did not wander.
Resident #02 required partial or moderate assistance from staff for toileting, bathing, and upper body
dressing.
Review of the care plan dated 02/20/24 revealed Resident #02 had impaired cognition function /dementia
as evidence by impaired thought processes and history of multiple falls. Interventions included to provide
supervision/assistance with decision making.
Review of the elopement risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #02 was not at risk for
elopement.
Review of the fall risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #02 was at a fall risk.
Review of Resident #02's incident report for 03/03/24 at 3:40 A.M. revealed a resident (#45) let Resident
#02 out of the building (by entering the facility's door alarm code) because Resident #02 wanted to find his
truck. Resident #02 had an unwitnessed fall outside in the front of the building. Resident #02 sustained no
injuries. The resident who witnessed the fall (#45) would not provide a witness statement. There was no
environmental hazards that contributed Resident #02's fall. The facility's conclusion after speaking with
EMS was they felt Resident #02 may have tried to climb into the squad truck because Resident #02 thought
it was his truck and fell.
Review of Resident #02's physician order dated 03/03/24 revealed an order for Accutech (wanderguard) to
his right ankle and check placement every shift.
Interview on 03/14/24 at 9:00 A.M. with Maintenance Director #115 stated the facility's door alarm codes
were changed routinely and on an as needed basis for safety concern of a non-staff member knowing the
code. The front door alarm was turned off at 6:00 A.M. and was turned back on at 5:30 P.M. Maintenance
Director #115 stated the facility did not have a policy on how often the door alarm codes were to be
changed.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 03/18/24 at 10:30 A.M. revealed an investigation had been
conducted regarding Resident #02's exit and subsequent fall in the A.M. on 03/03/24. At approximately 3:30
A.M. on 03/03/24, emergency services were called for another resident, and the squad was parked outside
the front entrance. The emergency services team (EMS) had loaded the other resident into the squad, and
were about to leave when they heard yelling. EMS got out of the squad, walked to the back of the squad,
and found Resident #02 lying on the ground behind the squad with another resident (#45). EMS called the
building to alert staff of Resident #02 and placed him on the bench outside of the building and left for the
emergency department with the other resident. The staff rushed outside to find Resident #02 sitting on the
bench with no injuries. Resident #02 was immediately placed on one-on-one supervision with staff and a
wanderguard was placed. During the facility's investigation, Resident #45 verbally confessed to letting
Resident #02 outside with him after putting in the door alarm code so Resident #02 could go see the truck.
There was an unknown amount of time had gone by since the door codes had been changed and verified
staff members were the only ones that were to have the door alarm codes.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152002 and
Complaint Number OH00151683.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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F 0790
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #15 was provided with dental
services. This affected one (Residents #15) of three residents who were reviewed for dental services. The
facility census was 82.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #15 revealed an admission date of 03/20/23. Diagnoses included
acute respiratory failure, tracheostomy, cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, dysphagia, anemia, and
transient ischemic attack.
Review of Resident #15's admission agreement dated 03/20/23 revealed the responsible party for Resident
#15 signed an authorization form for Resident #15 to be provided with dental services.
Review of Resident #15's care plan dated 04/03/23 revealed Resident #15 had the potential for oral/dental
health problems having natural teeth in poor condition related to anemia, dysphagia, fluids/nutrition
provided by gastric tube and tracheostomy. Individualized interventions included to coordinate
arrangements for dental care and transportation and to monitor/document/report to medical doctor as
needed of signs or symptoms of oral or dental problems.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #15 was
unable to complete a cognitive assessment and Resident #15 was dependent on staff for eating, oral care,
and personal hygiene. Resident #15 had natural teeth, no abnormal mouth tissues, and no mouth or facial
pain.
Resident #15's medical record did not have any physician orders for routine dental services or any records
Resident #15 was seen by the dentist.
Interview with State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) #333 on 03/21/24 at 11:30 A.M. revealed Resident #15
was dependent for mouthcare and had natural teeth. STNA #333 stated while providing mouth care, she
observed Resident #15 to have bad breath and was not sure the last time Resident #15 had seen the
dentist.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on 03/21/24 at 3:00 P.M. revealed dental services were provided for
residents who have signed authorization requesting services. The residents were put on a dental list to be
seen for routine prevention and treatment associated with dental/ mouth issues if clinically indicated.
Interview with Respiratory Therapist #322 on 03/25/24 at 8:00 A.M. revealed the residents with a
tracheostomy, ventilator, and/or who were oxygen dependent need to be provided with routine oral care and
dental care because of the high risk for unrecognized dental or mouth infections leading to pneumonia or
air way complications.
Interview with Regional Nurse #401 on 03/25/24 at 2:00 P.M. verified Resident #15 did not have any
documented record of dental services being provided.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152143.
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365717
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Convalarium of Dublin
6430 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
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F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe outside
environment for the residents. This affected two (#04 and #50) of two residents reviewed for the physical
environment and had the had the potential to affect all 82 residents residing in the facility.
Finding include:
Observation on 03/14/24 at 6:28 A.M. revealed there was an identified resident in a wheelchair with a neon
yellow shirt on in the facility's parking lot. When you drive into the facility's property there is a driveway with
pot holes and there was a parking lot to the left of the building. There several pot holes in the driveway and
parking lot. There were orange cones noted on the sidewalk of the facility.
Interview and observations of the main entrance, parking lot/driveway and sidewalk on 03/14/24 at 10:45
A.M. with Maintenance Director #115 revealed there were areas of hazards on the sidewalk marked with six
large orange cones. Maintenance Director #115 stated some areas of repair had been completed, and
some areas still needed to be repaired. The facility was working towards fixing along with the sidewalk's
broken concrete but was hindered by weather. Maintenance Director #115 verified there were cracking
edges/missing pieces of concrete at the sidewalk areas leading from the entrance to the parking lot.
Observation of the covered front entrance revealed there were approximately two-to-three-inch
differentiation in surface transitions between the concrete and pavement at the main entrance under the
covered front entrance, and several areas of potholes in the driveway from the front covered entrance to the
side parking lot of the facility. Maintenance Director #115 verified residents often use the parking lot
throughout the day to get fresh air. Residents were observed in the side parking lot. Maintenance Director
#115 verified the differentiation in surface transitions.
Interview with Resident #04 on 03/19/24 at 7:45 A.M. stated the area by the front entrance to the facility
had a transition from pavement to concrete that has a rough transition. Resident #04 explained the bump in
the pavement caused his wheelchair to flip backwards.
Interview with Resident #50 on 03/19/24 at 8:35 A.M. revealed she has resided at the facility since July
2023 (approximately eight months) and the parking lot, the entry bump, and the sidewalk have been
hazards since she moved in. Resident #50 stated she had told the previous administration and
maintenance staff about it, and nothing has been repaired. Resident #50 stated many residents go out in
the parking lot area, but they cannot use the sidewalk because it was falling apart and they must avoid all
the bumps and potholes in the driveway/parking lot area causing it to be hazardous to navigate.
This was an incidental finding discovered during the course of the complaint investigation.
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