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Inspection visit

Inspection

AYDEN HEALTHCARE OF FAIRFIELDCMS #3657382 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, resident interviews, staff interviews, Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) interview, review of the facility's Self-Reported Incidents (SRIs), and review of the facility's abuse policy, the facility failed to timely report an allegation of staff to resident verbal/emotional abuse to the State Agency. This affected one (Resident #58) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility's census was 63. Findings include: Record review for Resident #58 revealed the resident was readmitted to the facility from the hospital on [DATE]. Diagnoses included congestive heart failure, bipolar disorder, essential primary hypertension, schizophrenia, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease, type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, Dementia, and anxiety. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #58 was cognitively intact and required supervision from staff with all activities of daily living. Interview on 03/27/23 at 11:55 A.M. Resident #58 reported he was concerned about the facility, Kicking him out, if he reported how staff treated him, and stated he had to sign a, Behavior contract. Resident #58 further reported when he admitted to the facility, a nurse pulled down her pants, exposed her bottom, and said he could, Kiss her ass. Resident #58 pointed across the hall and stated, Resident #57 witnessed the alleged incident. Resident #58 confirmed he told management about the incident and the Administrator met with him. Interview on 03/27/23 at 1:03 P.M. with the Administrator confirmed he became aware of the incident between Resident #58 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #341 on 03/09/23. The Administrator verified he did not report the incident to the State Agency and complete a SRI until 03/22/23, because he did not feel this incident was abuse. The Administrator felt the LPNs behavior was inappropriate but not abuse. Interview on 03/28/23 at 4:34 P.M. with Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) #500 revealed he spoke with both Resident #58 and Resident #57. Both residents reported on 03/08/23, LPN #341 pulled down her pants, exposed her bottom, and told Resident #58, You can kiss my ass. LTCO #500 verified he reported this incident to the Administrator and advised this was a reportable incident. LTCO #500 followed up with the Administrator and questioned why he never reported the incident in which the Administrator replied, I forgot. (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 4 Event ID: 365738 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 365738 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ayden Healthcare of Fairfield 3801 Woodridge Boulevard Fairfield, OH 45014 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Interview on 03/28/23 at 5:00 P.M. with Resident #57 revealed she observed a nurse pull down her pants, expose her bottom, and tell Resident #58 he could, Kiss her ass. Resident #58 stated she did not remember the nurse's name, however, confirmed it was the night Resident #58 returned to the facility. Follow up interview on 03/30/23 at 11:28 A.M. with the Administrator confirmed he spoke with LTCO #500 about the issue that occurred between LPN #341 and Resident #58. The Administrator confirmed LTCO #500 felt he should report the incident that occurred on 03/08/23, however the Administrator stated he chose not to because he felt the LPNs behavior was inappropriate and not considered a reportable incident. Review of the facility's SRIs for March 2023 revealed the incident between LPN #341 and Resident #58 occurred on 03/08/22 and was not reported to the State Agency until 03/22/23. Review of the undated facility policy titled, Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident Property, revealed the Administrator or his/her designee will notify the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation is made or serious bodily injury identified. All other allegations involving neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property and injuries of unknown source will be reported to ODH immediately but no later than twenty-four hours from the time of the incident/allegation was made known to the staff member. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00141105. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365738 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 365738 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ayden Healthcare of Fairfield 3801 Woodridge Boulevard Fairfield, OH 45014 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 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, resident interviews, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to remove a staff member from the facility pending an investigation of staff to resident verbal/emotional abuse. This affected one (Resident #58) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility's census was 63. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Record review for Resident #58 revealed the resident was readmitted to the facility from the hospital on [DATE]. Diagnoses included congestive heart failure, bipolar disorder, essential primary hypertension, schizophrenia, hyperlipidemia, Alzheimer's disease, type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, Dementia, and anxiety. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #58 was cognitively intact and required supervision from staff with all activities of daily living. Interview on 03/27/23 at 11:55 A.M. Resident #58 reported he was concerned about the facility, Kicking him out, if he reported how staff treated him, and stated he had to sign a, Behavior contract. Resident #58 further reported when he admitted to the facility, a nurse pulled down her pants, exposed her bottom, and said he could, Kiss her ass. Resident #58 pointed across the hall and stated, Resident #57 witnessed the alleged incident. Resident #58 confirmed he told management about the incident and the Administrator met with him. Interview on 03/27/23 at 1:03 P.M. with the Administrator confirmed he became aware of the incident between Resident #58 and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #341 on 03/09/23. The Administrator verified LPN #341 was not removed from the facility pending an investigation, and was allowed to continue working until 03/22/23, when he decided to complete a Self-Reported Incident (report sent to the State Agency). The Administrator reported he did not feel this incident was abuse but felt the LPNs behavior was inappropriate. The Administrator confirmed he had Resident #58 sign a behavior contract and told him he would be discharged if his behavior continued. The Administrator reported Resident #58 allegedly called LPN #341 a, N lover. Interview on 03/28/23 at 2:04 P.M. with LPN #341 revealed Resident #58 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. LPN #341 stated Resident #58 was very upset because his phone did not work. LPN #341 stated Resident #58 called her a, N, lover and F-ing, liar. LPN #341 denied pulling her pants down or telling Resident #58 to kiss anything. Interview on 03/28/23 at 4:34 P.M. with Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) #500 revealed he spoke with both Resident #58 and Resident #57. Both residents reported on 03/08/23, LPN #341 pulled down her pants, exposed her bottom, and told Resident #58, You can kiss my ass. LTCO #500 verified he reported this incident to the Administrator. Interview on 03/28/23 at 5:00 P.M. with Resident #57 revealed she observed a nurse pull down her pants, expose her bottom, and tell Resident #58 he could, Kiss her ass. Resident #58 stated she did not remember the nurse's name, however, confirmed it was the night Resident #58 returned to the facility. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365738 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 365738 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/03/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ayden Healthcare of Fairfield 3801 Woodridge Boulevard Fairfield, OH 45014 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the undated facility policy titled, Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident Property, revealed if a staff member is accused or suspected the facility should immediately remove that staff member from the facility and the schedule pending the outcome of the investigation. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00141105. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365738 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 3, 2023 survey of AYDEN HEALTHCARE OF FAIRFIELD?

This was a inspection survey of AYDEN HEALTHCARE OF FAIRFIELD on April 3, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AYDEN HEALTHCARE OF FAIRFIELD on April 3, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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