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CHAMBERLIN HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3657343 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies, 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with a dignified dining experience. This affected two (Residents #81 and #102) of three residents reviewed for dining. The facility census was 110. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #102 revealed an admission date of 12/28/22 with a diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease and dementia with behavior disturbance. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #102 was cognitively impaired and required supervision and set up assistance with eating. Review of the medical record for Resident #81 revealed an admission date of 08/30/22 with a diagnoses including eating disorder, cardiac arrhythmia, and dementia without behavioral disturbance. Review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #81 was cognitively impaired and was independent with eating with set up help only required. Observations on 03/29/23 from 12:57 P.M. to 1:25 P.M. revealed lunch trays were delivered to the dining room at 12:57 P.M. Residents #81, #96, and #102 were seated at a table together. At 1:00 P.M., Resident #96 received her tray and began feeding herself. At 1:15 P.M., Resident #81 stated she was upset because Resident #96 was almost done eating and she hadn't even been offered something to drink yet. At 1:17 P.M., State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #715 brought a tray to Resident #81, and she began feeding herself. Resident #81 was done consuming her meal at the time Resident #81's tray was delivered and she left the dining room. STNA #715 then brought a tray to Resident #102 and began to feed Resident #102 from a standing position. Resident #102 started to get out of her chair and STNA redirected her to sit down and gave Resident #102 verbal cues to eat. STNA #715 was attempting to assist Resident #102 from a standing position for about two minutes. The Director of Nursing (DON) brought a chair to STNA #715 and encouraged STNA #715 to feed Resident #102 from a seated eye to eye position. Resident #102 then consumed the food and did not attempt to get up from the table. Interview on 03/29/23 at 1:23 P.M. with the DON confirmed all residents at a table should be served at the same time when possible for a more dignified dining experience. The DON confirmed meal trays were delivered to the floor at 12:57 P.M., and trays for Residents #81, #96, and #102 were all available on the cart at that time and could have been served together. The DON also confirmed it was considered a dignity issue to stand over a resident to feed them. Review of the facility policy titled Routine Resident Care, dated 01/19/22, revealed the facility (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 6 Event ID: 365734 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 365734 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chamberlin Healthcare Center 3889 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 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 0550 staff would provide assistance with eating and maintaining adequate fluid and nutritional intake. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00141401. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365734 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 365734 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chamberlin Healthcare Center 3889 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the resident's care plans reflected the care and presence of implantable cardiac devices. This affected one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for cardiac devices. The facility census was 110 residents. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed a readmission date of [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertensive heart disease, atrial fibrillation, atherosclerotic heart disease, and presence of pacemaker. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 was cognitively intact. Resident #1 died in the facility on [DATE]. Review of the cardiology visit note dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 came to the office for a device check of her implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) which was found to be in place and functioning properly. Review of the [DATE] monthly physician orders revealed Resident #1 had an appointment on [DATE] with the cardiologist for a device check. Review of the written statement by the Director of Nursing (DON) dated [DATE] (one day after Resident #1 passed away) revealed the DON called the cardiologist's office to find out if Resident #1's ICD did or did not have any external monitor which needed to be maintained by the facility. The statement confirmed the cardiologist's office was able to monitor the ICD remotely. Review of the care plan for Resident #1 revealed it did not include information regarding care or presence of an ICD. Interview on [DATE] at 12:42 P.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #1 had an ICD which was able to be monitored remotely by the cardiologist. The DON confirmed she called the cardiologist's office on [DATE] following Resident #1's death on [DATE] to obtain clarification on how the device worked as resident's representative had questioned if the device was in place and functioning at the time of the resident's death. Review of the facility's policy titled Plan of Care Overview, dated [DATE], revealed the facility would develop a care plan in coordination with the resident and/or resident's representative which was the written treatment provided for a resident that was resident-focused and provided for optimal personalized care. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00141494. This deficiency is an example of continued non-compliance from the survey dated [DATE]. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365734 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 365734 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chamberlin Healthcare Center 3889 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation, staff interview, review of the facility policy, and review of the guidelines from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), the facility failed to thoroughly assess the resident's skin, failed to timely identify a resident's pressure ulcer until it reached an advanced stage, and failed to ensure pressure ulcer prevention interventions were in place. This resulted in Actual Harm to Resident #110 who was at risk for pressure ulcers and the facility found Resident #110's pressure ulcer as an unstageable pressure ulcer (slough and/or eschar: known but not stageable due to coverage of wound bed by slough and/or eschar) to his left hip and did not assess the wound upon identification of the wound. This affected one (Resident #110) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified two residents with pressure ulcers. The facility census was 110. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #110 revealed an admission date of 10/06/20. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), encephalopathy, and acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #110 was cognitively intact and required extensive assistance of one staff with activities of daily living (ADLs.) Review of the pressure ulcer risk assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #110 was at high risk for the development of pressure ulcers. Review of the care plan, last updated 03/22/23, revealed Resident #110 had impaired skin integrity and was at risk for further altered skin integrity and poor healing ability due to immobility, history of cerebrovascular accident with left hemiplegia, weakness, cardiac illness, and seizure disorder. Resident had a stage IV pressure ulcer (Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle. Slough or eschar may be present on some parts of the wound bed.) to his left hip. Interventions included the following: to administer treatments as ordered by medical provider, apply barrier creams post incontinent episodes, complete skin at risk assessment upon admission/readmission, quarterly, and as needed, complete weekly skin checks, educate the resident/resident representative on need for turning and repositioning, evaluate wound daily, low air loss mattress, and provide heel protectors when in bed as resident will tolerate. Review of the weekly skin check for Resident #110 dated 10/26/22 revealed the resident had no new skin issues. There were no further weekly skin checks documented from 10/27/22 to 12/11/22. Review of the nurse progress note for Resident #110 dated 12/11/22 revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #340 documented Resident #110 had a new open area noted to the left hip and a treatment order was put in place. There was no assessment of the new open area to the left hip to include measurements and a description of the wound until 12/20/22. Review of the physician orders for Resident #110 dated 12/11/22 revealed an order to cleanse the wound to the left hip with normal saline (NS), pat dry, apply Medihoney to wound then cover with gauze and an AND pad once daily. On 12/17/22, there was an order to encourage Resident #110 to wear heel protectors when in bed, as tolerated by the resident. Review of the wound nurse practitioner (NP) evaluation for Resident #110 dated 12/20/22 revealed (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365734 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 365734 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chamberlin Healthcare Center 3889 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 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 0686 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few the pressure ulcer to the resident's left hip measured 3.84 centimeters (cm) in length by 3.84 cm in width. The wound bed was covered with 100% slough/eschar and was classified by the wound NP as an unstageable pressure ulcer. Treatment was initiated for the resident's left hip pressure ulcer. Other recommendations included the following: low air loss mattress, frequent turning, repositioning, and offloading, heel protection, and pressure reduction to bony prominences. Review of the wound NP evaluation for Resident #110 dated 03/28/23 per the facility wound care nurse, revealed the wound to the resident's left hip measured 4.26 cm in length by 3.10 cm in width with undermining of 3.5 cm. Wound was noted to be an in-house acquired pressure ulcer and now presented as a stage IV pressure ulcer with exposed muscle, exposed tendon, and exposed bone. Observation on 03/29/23 at 12:53 P.M. of Resident #110 revealed the resident was resting on a low air loss mattress. Resident's heels were resting directly on the mattress and were not floating. Interview on 03/29/23 at 12:53 P.M. with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #555 confirmed Resident #110 had a bandage on his left heel and his feet were resting directly on the mattress. STNA #555 stated she was unsure if Resident #110 had orders for heel protectors since he was on a special mattress. Observation and interview on 03/29/23 at 3:55 P.M. with LPN #615 revealed Resident #110 was resting on a low air loss mattress. There was a dressing in place to the resident's left heel which was dated 03/29/23. LPN #615 confirmed Resident #110 had a pressure ulcer to his left hip. LPN #615 stated she wasn't sure if the resident had a physician's order for heel protectors, but she would place one on his left foot since he had an ulcer on that foot. #615 confirmed Resident #110's heels were resting directly on the mattress and were not floating. After the interview with LPN #615, she placed a heel protector boot on resident's left foot which he tolerated well. Observation of wound care for Resident #110 on 03/30/23 at 7:48 A.M. with LPN #800 and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the resident had a baseball sized pressure ulcer to his left hip with undermining and exposed muscle. LPN #800 cleansed the wound with normal saline and applied gauze soaked with Hydrogel to pack the wound and covered the wound with a clean dry dressing. After wound treatment was completed, the DON applied bilateral heel protector boots to the resident's feet which the resident tolerated well. Interview on 03/30/23 at 8:02 A.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #110 had a physician's order to wear heel protectors to both feet while in bed. The subsequent interview on 03/30/23 at 12:42 P.M. with the DON confirmed the residents should have weekly skin checks which should be recorded in the resident's electronic medical record. The DON confirmed Resident #110 had a skin check completed on 10/26/22 which indicated there were no new skin issues. The DON confirmed there were no skin checks recorded for Resident #110 from 10/27/22 through 12/11/22. The DON confirmed LPN #340 identified Resident #110 had an open area on 12/11/22 and she obtained a treatment order. The DON confirmed the facility did not assess the wound nor did the record include a description of the wound until the wound NP evaluated the wound on 12/20/22 and classified it as an unstageable pressure ulcer. The DON confirmed she was not in her role at the time Resident #110's wound developed so she was unsure why the resident was not evaluated by the wound NP until 12/20/22. Interview on 03/30/23 at 2:45 P.M. with LPN #340 confirmed she noticed Resident #110 had an area to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365734 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 365734 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chamberlin Healthcare Center 3889 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 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 0686 Level of Harm - Actual harm his left hip which looked like a scabbed area and was brownish in color and was about two inches wide in diameter. LPN #340 confirmed she did not attempt to classify the wound and did not document a description of the wound but she did leave a note for the DON so they could arrange for the wound NP to take a look at the area because she thought it might be a pressure ulcer. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility policy titled Skin Care and Wound Management Overview, dated 05/30/19, revealed each resident should be evaluated weekly for changes in skin condition. Pressure ulcer documentation should be included in the medical record for all pressure ulcers. The facility would implement prevention strategies to decrease the potential for developing pressure ulcers and/or to promote the healing of existing wounds and would communicate these strategies to the care team. Review of the NPUAP guidelines dated 2014 revealed the facilities should educate health professionals on how to undertake a comprehensive skin assessment that includes the techniques for identifying blanching response, localized heat, edema, and induration. Further review of the guidelines revealed ongoing assessment of the skin was necessary to detect early signs of pressure damage. Visual assessment for erythema (redness of the skin) was the first component of every skin inspection. Skin redness and tissue edema resulting from capillary occlusion was a response to pressure, especially over bony prominences. Staff should conduct a head-to-toe assessment with particular focus on skin overlying bony prominences including the sacrum, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanters and heels and each time the patient was repositioned was an opportunity to conduct a brief skin assessment. Ideally, heels should be free of all pressure, a state sometimes called floating heels. Pressure can be relieved by elevating the lower leg and calf from the mattress by placing a pillow under the lower legs, or by using a heel suspension device that floats the heel. Consequently, the pressure will instead spread to the lower legs, and the heels will no longer be subjected to pressure. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00141073. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365734 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0686SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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What happened during the April 3, 2023 survey of CHAMBERLIN HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CHAMBERLIN HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 3, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHAMBERLIN HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 3, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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