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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3657322 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure showers were completed as scheduled and preferred for Resident #7, #8, #36 and #42 who required staff assistance for showers. This affected four Residents (Residents #7, #8, #36, and #42) out of four residents reviewed for showers. The facility census was 83. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #7's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/06/24. Medical diagnoses include hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side, repeated falls, epilepsy, and muscle weakness. Review of Resident #7's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition and was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene and showers. Review of Resident #7's care plan dated 10/10/24 revealed they were to have a shower every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Review of Resident #7's shower documentation dated 09/19/24 to 10/12/24 revealed the resident did not receive their shower on 09/21/24, 09/26/24, 10/01/24, 10/08/24, and 10/10/24. 2. Review of Resident #8's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/15/24. Medical diagnoses included necrotizing fasciitis, stage four pressure ulcer to sacral region, type two diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, hypertension, and lack of coordination. Review of Resident #8's quarterly MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition and was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene and required partial to moderate assistance for showers. Review of Resident #8's care plan dated 09/19/24 revealed the resident was to have a shower on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Review of Resident #8's shower documentation dated from 09/17/24 to 10/12/24 revealed the resident did not receive their shower on 09/21/24, 09/24/24, 10/01/24, 10/08/24, 10/10/24, and 10/12/24. 3. Review of Resident #36's medical record revealed an admission date of 08/30/24. Medical diagnoses included neuroleptic induced parkinsonism, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorder, pressure ulcer of right hip, viral hepatitis C, and hypertension. (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: 365732 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 365732 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Austintown Healthcare Center 650 S Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Review of Resident #36's end of skilled stay MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had slightly impaired cognition and required substantial to maximal assistance for toileting hygiene, personal hygiene, and showers. Review of Resident #36's care plan dated 08/30/24 revealed the resident was to receive showers on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Review of Resident #36's shower documentation dated 09/16/24 to 10/15/24 revealed the resident did not receive showers on 09/17/24, 09/19/24, 09/21/24, 09/24/24, 09/26/24, 09/29/24, 10/03/24, 10/12/24, and 10/15/24. 4. Review of Resident #42's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/22/24. Medical diagnoses included necrotizing fasciitis, encephalopathy, altered mental status, sepsis, alcohol abuse, hypertension, need for assistance with personal care, and anxiety disorder. Review of Resident #42's Medicare Five Day MDS 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had slightly impaired cognition and required substantial to maximal assistance with toileting hygiene, personal hygiene, and showers. Review of Resident #42's care plan dated 07/22/24 revealed the resident was to have showers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Review of Resident #42's shower documentation dated 09/09/24 to 10/14/24 revealed the resident did not receive a shower on 09/13/24, 09/20/24, and 10/04/24. Interviews conducted on 10/15/24 from 11:15 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #800, RN #801, RN #802, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #803, LPN #804, and State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #805 and STNA #806 revealed showers were done most of the time, but some are not and that Resident #7, #8, #36 and #42 did not always receive showers as scheduled and preferred. There was no reason as to why the showers were not done when asked. Interviews conducted on 10/15/24 from 11:25 A.M. to 4:40 P.M. with Residents #7, #8, #36, #40, #41, #42, and #50 revealed they did not always get their showers as scheduled or per their preference. This deficiency represents non-compliance identified during the investigation of Complaint Number OH00157322. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365732 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 365732 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/15/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Austintown Healthcare Center 650 S Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and interview the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were followed for Resident #8. This affected one resident (Resident #8) out of four residents reviewed for infection control. The facility census was 83. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #8 revealed an admission date of 04/15/24. Medical diagnoses included necrotizing fasciitis, pressure ulcer of the sacral region stage four, type two diabetes mellitus, morbid obesity, hypertension, and neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #8 had intact cognition, required set up or clean up assistance with oral hygiene, was independent with eating, was dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, and required partial to moderate assistance for showers, dressing, personal hygiene, and bed mobility. Review of Resident #8's physician orders dated October 2024 revealed the resident was in Enhanced Barrier Precautions related to wound and ostomy. Observation made on 10/15/24 at 11:00 A.M. of wound care for Resident #8 performed by Registered Nurse (RN) #800 and RN #801 revealed wound care was completed per physician orders. Resident #8 was in Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) with appropriate signage and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied, however RN #800 and RN #801 did not wear the supplied PPE including gowns while performing care. Interview on 10/15/24 at 11:15 A.M. with RN #800 and RN #801 revealed they confirmed Resident #8 was in EBP and they should have worn PPE during wound care including gowns. Review of the undated facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions revealed enhanced barrier precautions refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of Multi Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) that employs hand hygiene, targeted gown and glove use, during high contact resident care activities that include; Dressing, Bathing/Showering, Transferring, Providing hygiene, changing linens, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use, central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheostomy/ventilator, wound care, any skin opening requiring a dressing. This deficiency represents non-compliance as an incidental finding during investigation of Complaint Number OH00157322. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365732 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 15, 2024 survey of AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER on October 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AUSTINTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER on October 15, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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