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, medical record review, staff interview, and clean dressing change policy review, the facility
failed to prevent cross- contamination between soiled elimination containers, clean wound dressings, food,
and beverages. This affected one (#1) of three residents reviewed for infection control interventions in a
facility census of 80.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an admit date of 10/29/23, with the diagnoses
including: type II diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer, urinary tract infection, non-pressure chronic ulcer of right
heel and midfoot, atrial fibrillation, hemiplegia, aortocoronary bypass graph, heart failure, hypertension,
benign prostatic hyperplasia, and major depression.
Review of the most current minimum data set assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 was
assessed with intact cognition (BIMS-15), ability to make needs known, required substantial to maximal
assistance with activities of daily living, incontinent of bowel and bladder, at risk for pressure ulcer
development with presence of diabetic foot ulcer and associated application of wound treatment (dressing).
Review of the medical record noted on 03/18/24, a physician orders were implemented for the treatment of
diabetic ulcers to Resident #1 right plantar heel and right posterior heel. Treatments were ordered as
follows: Right plantar heel, cleanse with wound cleanser. Pat dry. Pack collagen in area at 10 o'clock and
place on wound bed. Cover with abdominal dressing (ABD) pad. Wrap with kerlix. Secure with tape.
Complete every day shift for diabetic ulcer and as needed for Diabetic ulcer. Right posterior heel, cleanse
with wound cleanser. Pat dry. Apply Collagen to wound bed. Cover with ABD pad. Wrap with kerlix. Secure
with tape. Complete every day shift for Diabetic ulcer and as needed for diabetic ulcer.
Observation on 04/11/24 at 7:11 A.M., noted Resident #1 resting in bed. A urinal was placed on the
overbed table and located four inches from an empty cup and water pitcher. At 7:17 A.M., a State Tested
Nurse Aide (STNA) #200 was observed to place the residents breakfast tray on the overbed table and
proceeded to empty the urinal. No cleansing of the overbed table occurred. At 10:26 A.M., Registered
Nurse (RN) #300 placed clean dressing supplies on the overbed table within one inch of a soiled urinal. RN
#300 proceeded to open and apply the dressing to the residents wound. No cleansing of the table or clean
field was attempted.
Interview on 04/11/24 at 10:40 A.M., with RN #300 confirmed the soiled urinal was setting on the bedside
table next to clean dressing supplies. RN #300 stated the overbed table was not cleaned or
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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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
365756
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Whitehouse Country Manor
11239 Waterville St
Whitehouse, OH 43571
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 0880
sanitized prior to dressing application.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 04/11/24 at 10:45 A.M., with Director of Nursing verified Resident #1 frequently places urinal
on overbed table. The table is also used for personal effects, water pitcher, beverage cup, meals, and
dressing changes. Prior to placing clean items on bedside table, the surface should be cleansed.
Residents Affected - Few
Observations on 04/11/24 at 11:47 A.M., noted Resident #1 in bed eating lunch. The residents meal tray
with food contents were positioned on the overbed table. Located within one inch was a urinal containing
approximately 300 cubic centimeters of yellow urine. Resident #1 was consuming the lunch meal while
seated in bed.
Interview on 04/11/24 at 11:54 A.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 revealed she delivered the
meal tray to the resident and placed the meal tray on the overbed table. LPN #200 indicated the urinal was
not located on the table when the meal tray was delivered. LPN #200 confirmed no additional location was
provided to Resident #1 regarding the placement of the urinal when in bed other than the overbed table.
Interview on 04/11/24 at 12:10 P.M., with the Director of Nursing confirmed all potentially soiled continence
collection equipment is to be stored away from food, clean wound dressing supplies or beverages.
Review of the undated policy titled, Clean Dressing Change stated when completing a dressing change
establish a clean field, place equipment on clean field.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152257.
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