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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0553
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff, family, and resident representative interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents and representatives participated in care conference meetings. This affected one resident (#59) out of two residents reviewed for care conferences. The facility census was 88. Finding include: Review of the medical record for the Resident #59 revealed an admission date of 05/11/21. Diagnoses included Parkinson's disease, cognitive communication deficit, dysphasia, dementia, urine retention, tremors, psychotic disorder with delusions, neurocognitive disorder with lewy bodies, aphasia, hemiplegia, and urgency of urination. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #59 was cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of one staff member for transfers and mobility. Review of the care conferences dated 12/27/21, 03/15/22, 06/21/22, 09/20/22, and 12/01/22 revealed care conferences had no evidence of the resident or the resident representative was invited or attended. Review of the progress notes dated 12/2021 to 12/2022 revealed no documentation of the resident or the resident representative invited or attending care conferences. Interview on 01/23/23 at 11:07 A.M., with Resident #59's representative revealed she had never been invited to attend any multidisciplinary care conferences. She revealed she would have interest in attending had she been invited. Interview on 01/23/23 at 1:30 P.M., with Resident #73's family revealed they typically received the letter after the care conference had occurred. Interview on 01/24/23 at 2:35 P.M., with Social Services designee (SSD) #118 revealed the facility held care conferences for each resident quarterly and revealed they were typically held in the residents room. She revealed she tried to invite family to the meetings about one week to 10 days ahead of time either through phone call or through a mailed letter. The SSD #118 said residents do not sign the sheet when they attend the meeting and families do not always sign the attendance form. No families were informed of care conferences on 01/24/23 due to the SSD #118 being off, and revealed she informed resident's families today for meetings on 01/26/23. The SSD #118 revealed Resident #59's power of attorney (POA) was his girlfriend and could not remember if resident's POA had been been
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2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0553
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
invited to attend any care conferences. The SSD #118 said she had not documented in the medical record about who was invited to attend the care conferences. Review of the facility policy titled Care Conferences, dated 08/23/18 revealed the facility failed to implement the policy regarding the allegation. The policy revealed the care conference are a time when staff resident and family/POA/guardian can discuss concerns. The care conference should include resident, family/POA/Guardian if able to participate and staff including State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA), nurse, dietary, activities, and social services. The procedure included to make sure the resident and family are aware of the date and time of the care conference. All attendees would sign the bottom of the care conference summary form used during the meeting.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Review of the medical record for Resident #21 revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, sprain ligaments of the cervical and lumbar spine, hypertension, suicidal ideation, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety, and morbid obesity. Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #21 was cognitively intact. His functional status is listed as independent set up only. Review of the PASARR dated 06/21/19 revealed Resident #21 had no indications of serious mental illness nor a developmental disability. The resident had not qualified for a PASARR II at that time. Review of Resident #21's diagnosis revealed chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, schizoaffective disorder bipolar type, on his diagnosis list dated 06/14/19. Review of the physician orders dated 01/13/22 revealed aripiprazole tablet 20 mg, give one tablet by mouth, one time a day related to schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, give with 5 mg tablet to equal 25 mg. Fluoxetine capsule 40 mg, give one capsule by mouth one time a day related to schizoaffective disorder bipolar type and anxiety disorder. Interview with the Social Services Designee #118 on 01/24/23 at 2:35 P.M., verified the PASARR was not completed properly. 4. Review of the Medical record for Resident #02 revealed admission date 02/17/12. Diagnoses included dementia, acute and chronic respiratory failure, chronic pain, emphysema, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, hallucinations, psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition, and major depressive disorder. Review of the PASARR dated 02/13/12 revealed Resident #02 did not have a documented diagnosis of dementia and had no diagnosis of mental disorders. Interview on 01/24/23 at 2:29 P.M., the SSD #118 stated the admissions staff took care of the PASARR. She stated she had helped with them, but admissions usually completed them. She stated the PASARR should be updated with change of diagnosis or status. She stated she usually was not informed when there was a change in diagnosis, or updates. She stated she usually received notification of a drug change, but not a diagnosis. She stated if she were aware of changes the PASARR would have been updated.
Based on medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) were accurately completed and updated. This affected four residents (#02, #21, #23, and #61) out of four residents reviewed. The facility census was 88.
Findings include 1. Review of the medical record for the Resident #61 revealed an admission date of 10/17/20.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Diagnoses included heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dysphagia, dementia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #61 was cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of one staff members for transfers and mobility.
Residents Affected - Some Review of the plan of care dated 01/04/23 revealed Resident #61 had impaired cognition with interventions for medications, clip call light with bright colors, establish a routine for resident and provide cueing and prompting to resident. The care plan also revealed the resident had diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety with interventions including acknowledge resident moods, provide medication as ordered, encourage group activities and encourage family visits. Review of the physician orders dated 10/17/20 revealed an order for citalopram hydrobromide tablet 20 milligram (mg) for depression, buspirone tablet five mg for anxiety, and donepezil tablet 10 mg for dementia. An order dated 03/21/22 for hydroxyzine tablet 25 mg for anxiety. Review of the PASARR document dated 03/25/19 revealed Resident #61 had no dementia diagnosis listed. The resident also had no mental health diagnosis listed under section D of the PASARR. 2. Review of the medical record for the Resident #23 revealed an admission date of 07/23/16. Diagnoses included pulmonary embolism, heart failure, edema, peripheral vascular disease, anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression. Review of the MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #23 was cognitively intact and was independent with transfers and mobility. Review of the plan of care dated 01/24/23 revealed Resident #23 had diagnosis of schizophrenia, anxiety and depression with interventions to see the social worker for one-on-one visits, use diversional activities as appropriate, provided medications as ordered and refer to psychiatric services as needed. Review of the physician orders dated 09/21/17 identified orders for escitalopram oxalate tablet 20 mg for depression. An order dated 11/15/21 for risperidone tablet four mg for schizophrenia. An order dated 03/21/22 for hydroxzine tablet 25 mg for anxiety. Review of the PASARR document dated 07/13/16 revealed Resident #23 had dementia and schizophrenia listed under the mental health diagnosis. Anxiety and depression were not documented on the PASARR. Further review of the medical record found no record of dementia documented as one of Resident #23's medical diagnoses. Interview on 01/24/23 at 2:35 P.M., with the Social Service designee (SSD) #118 revealed admissions completed PASARR's upon admissions and after a hospital exemption expires. She revealed she had completed updated PASARRs for changes in condition or diagnosis but does not regularly do them. The SSD #118 revealed she was unsure if admissions staff were also responsible for updating the PASARRs for already admitted residents. The SSD #118 revealed the facility staff had not updated her with changes in diagnosis, only changes in medications and if psychotropic medications were started. The SSD #118 verified the PASARR information for Resident #23 and #61 were not updated with changes in diagnosis.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Review of the facility policy titled admission Manual: Universal Preadmission review, undated revealed the facility would follow all state and federal preadmission review regulations. The policy revealed copies of the screens would be kept in a consistent place on the medical record. The policy did not address how often the PASARRs would be updated.
Residents Affected - Some
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
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 medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for contracture's. This affected one resident (#33) out of one resident reviewed for position and mobility. The facility identified three additional residents (#18, #55, and #14) with contracture's. The facility census was 88.
Findings include: Medical record review for Resident #33 revealed admission date 01/13/22. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis, congestive heart failure, history of transient ischemic attack, and cerebral infarction without residual deficits. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition. Resident #33 required extensive assistance of two plus persons physical assistance for bed mobility, dressing, and personal hygiene. The resident required total dependence of two plus persons for transfers. The resident had functional limitations in range of motion (ROM) in the upper and the lower extremities on both sides. The resident received Occupational Therapy (OT) services from 06/07/22 to 09/15/22. Review of the plan of care dated 10/24/22 revealed Resident #33 was independent with eating, needs extensive assist with bed mobility, transfers, dressing, toilet use and personal hygiene. The resident was dependent on staff for locomotion on and off the unit, bathing. The goal was maintain current level of independence. Interventions include encourage resident to participate in activities of daily living (ADL) and praise effort to do so. Offer ROM with morning and bedtime care. Educate on risks and benefits if the resident refused. Review of Occupational Therapy Recertification Progress Report and Updated Therapy Plan dated 06/07/22 revealed hemiplegia and hemiparesis following other cerebrovascular disease affecting the right dominant side. Treatment for contracture, unspecified joint. Interview on 01/24/23 at 2:42 P.M., the Occupational Therapist (OT) #160 stated Resident #33 was on the case load from 06/07/22 to 09/15/22 with goals for transfers with staff, a custom wheelchair, for pressure relief, passive range of motion goals for the right hand and arm. She stated the resident had a contracture of the right hand, with additional medical events, and then a goal for a resting hand splint. She stated the resident was showing swan neck deformity. She stated they discontinued the hand splint and trialed oval eight (8) splints (a type of splint for the fingers), morning to afternoon, one for each digit. She stated the resident hated them and did not wish to continue. She stated last week the nursing staff mentioned the resident's hand contracture was worse. She stated they have to get preauthorization and try to pick up the resident for additional therapy. She stated they planned to try a palm protector. Interview on 01/26/23 at 1:51 P.M., Registered Nurse (RN) #150 stated Resident #33 did not have an individualized comprehensive care plan for contractures. She stated the requested list of residents with contractures did not include Resident #33, but he would be added. Review of facility policy titled Advance Care Planning, dated 01/01/12 revealed it is the policy of
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
[NAME] Acres to give the residents the opportunity to discuss their goals for care including their preferences for advance care planning. The problems, goals and interventions are discussed and documented during the care planning session and documented in the medical record of the resident. Results of the care planning session are communicated to the care team by oral, written, or telecommunication methods.
Residents Affected - Few
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of the Fall/Incident Statement, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure care plans were timely updated. This affected one resident (#14) out of two residents (#12 and #14) reviewed for falls. The facility census was 88.
Findings include: Medical Record Review for Resident #14 revealed admission date 06/30/18. Diagnoses included congestive heart failure (CHF), headache, macular degeneration, stiffness of the right hip, cardiomegaly, history of falling, and protein-calorie malnutrition. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #14 had intact cognition. The Resident required extensive two plus person assistance for bed mobility and transfers. The resident required extensive one person assistance for dressing, toilet use, and personal hygiene. The resident was frequently incontinent of bladder and always continent bowel. The resident assessment revealed no falls since admission/entry or reentry. Review of the plan of care dated 11/16/22 revealed Resident #14 was at risk for injuries from falls related to impaired balance, use of psychoactive/narcotic/cardiovascular medications, diagnoses bradycardia, and anemia. The goal will be free of injuries from falls. Interventions included appropriate nonskid footwear when out of bed or dressed for the day. Call light within reach at all times. Keep room free of obstacles, clutter, and debris which may cause injury. Mat beside the bed when in it. Medications as ordered. Personal items within reach at all times. Soft touch call light. When non-compliant with need for assistance, re-educate on risks/benefits and document. Toilet in advance of need initiated 12/02/22 this intervention created date was 01/25/23 by Registered Nurse (RN) #146. Review of the Fall/Incident Statement dated 12/02/22 revealed Resident #14 had an unwitnessed fall. The last fall was dated 07/19/21. The resident was found on the floor in front of her recliner. Resident #14 stated, I was trying to go to the bathroom. No injuries found. Action Plan: Resident educated on call light use. Conclusions/Summary/Interventions included toilet in advance of need. Interview on 01/26/23 at 9:53 A.M., the RN #146 stated the care plan was updated on 01/25/23 to include toilet in advance of need. She stated the intervention was overlooked and not added to the plan of care. Review of facility policy titled Advance Care Planning, dated 01/01/12 revealed any situations that need investigation and/or follow up are conducted timely and reported to the resident, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) as soon as possible. The problems, goals and interventions are discussed and documented during the care planning session and documented in the medical record of the resident. Results of the care planning session are communicated to the care team by oral, written, or telecommunication methods.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene was performed during a wound/dressing treatment to promote healing and prevent infection. This affected one resident (#76) out of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility identified four residents (#53, #71, #76, and #82) with pressure ulcers. The facility census was 88.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the medical record for Resident #76 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes type II, hypertension, rheumatic tricuspid valve insufficiency, nonrheumatic aortic valve stenosis, nonrheumatic mitral valve insufficiency. Review of the Minimal Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #76 had extensive cognitive impairment. Her functional status was listed as extensive two person assist for all activities of daily living. The assessment also revealed Resident #76 had a stage III pressure ulcer. Observation of the wound/dressing change on 01/24/23 at 1:35 P.M. with License Practical Nurse (LPN) #67 revealed she used hand sanitizer upon entering Resident #76's room. She placed gloves on her hands and removed the old dressing from the wound and placed it in the trash can along with her gloves. The LPN #67 donned new gloves and started to clean and redress the resident's wound when the surveyor stopped her and asked her if she used sanitizer or washed her hands after removing the old dressing. The LPN #67 then stopped removed the gloves, used the sanitizer to clean her hands, donned new gloves, and continued to complete the dressing change. Interview with the LPN #67 on 01/24/23 at 1:50 P.M., verified she failed to wash her hands between removing the old and cleaning and redressing Resident #76's wound. Review of the facility policy titled Dressing-Clean, dated 11/1919 revealed to perform hand hygiene, apply clean gloves, remove soiled dressing, place soiled dressing and gloves in plastic bag, complete hand hygiene, apply clean gloves, follow treatment order for application of topical medication, and apply absorbent dressing , remove gloves and discard in plastic bag. Wash hands.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a significant weight loss was timely notified to the Dietician and the resident family. This affected one resident (#71) out of four residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility census was 88.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include: Review of the medical record for the Resident #71 revealed an admission date of 12/22/22. Diagnoses included pneumonia, dementia, dehydration, unsteadiness, syncope and collapse. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #71 was cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of two staff members for mobility and transfers. Review of the baseline care plan dated 12/22/22 revealed Resident #71 was at risk for alteration in nutrition. Review of the physician orders dated 12/22/22 revealed an order for Resident #71 weights daily for seven days then weekly for three weeks then monthly. An order dated 01/07/22 revealed an order for registered dietician (RD) consult for a 9.33 pound weight loss since arrival. An order dated 01/22/22 revealed an order for RD consult due to weight loss. Review of Resident #71's weights revealed an admission weight on 12/22/22 of 107.8 pounds (lbs), a weight on 12/31/22 of 112.5 lbs, a weight on 01/07/22 of 98.6 lbs, and a weight on 01/22/23 of 96 lbs. On 01/07/23 the resident had a significant weight loss of 8.53 percent since admission on [DATE]. On 01/22/23 resident had a significant weight loss of 10.95 percent since admission [DATE]. Review of the physician note dated 01/04/22 revealed Resident #71 had low food intake and was refusing medications and food and the medical team was discussing concerns with the family with the possibility of initiating palliative care. Review of the progress note dated 01/24/23 revealed the dietician was informed of the weight loss on 01/22/23. The dietician reviewed Resident #71's dietary needs and revealed he had increased intake over the previous week and felt he had stabilized and had not recommend additional supplements at that time. Their was no mention in the progress notes related to the dietician or family being informed of a significant weight loss on 01/07/23. Interview on 01/25/23 at 3:05 P.M., with the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #62 revealed the nurses would inform the aides of which residents had scheduled weights for a given shift and would report the weight back to the nurse upon completion for documentation and follow up. Interview on 01/25/23 at 3:20 P.M., with the Dietician #162 revealed she assessed residents upon admission and with significant changes in weights. The Dietician #162 revealed she was informed of Resident #71's weight loss on 01/22/23 and assessed the resident on 01/24/23. Interview on 01/26/23 at 11:18 A.M., with the Infection Preventionist (IP) #150 revealed the nurse checked the daily notes that Resident #71's family was contacted on 01/07/22 about the significant weight loss, but confirmed no note was made related to informing the family or the dietician of the
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0692
weight loss, or related to any follow-up from the dietician related to the weight loss.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
A follow-up interview on 01/26/23 at 11:27 A.M., with the Dietician #162 revealed when a resident had weight loss staff would put a note in her mailbox to see the next time she was at the facility. The Dietician #162 revealed she worked onsite at the facility on Tuesdays each week. The Dietician #162 revealed she was not informed of the weight loss on 01/07/23 and revealed she was not aware of the order put in on 01/07/23 related to assessing the resident for weight loss.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility policy titled Weights, dated 08/2021 revealed significant weight loss would be reported to the responsible party or family member and the dietician.
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Logan Acres
2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, review of the pharmacy recommendations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a pharmacy recommendation were timely reviewed by the physician and included an appropriate reasoning for continuing the medication. This affected one resident (#59) out of five residents reviewed for pharmacy recommendations. The facility census was 88. Finding include Review of the medical record for the Resident #59 revealed an admission date of 05/11/21. Diagnoses included Parkinson's disease, cognitive communication deficit, dysphagia, dementia, urine retention, tremors, psychotic disorder with delusions, neurocognitive disorder with lewy bodies, aphasia, hemiplegia, and urgency of urination. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #59 was cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of one staff member for transfers and mobility. The MDS also revealed the resident had a urinary catheter. Review of the plan of care dated 01/11/23 revealed Resident #59 had a suprapubic catheter due to urinary obstruction and lower urinary symptoms with interventions for medication as ordered (oxybutynin), refer to the urologist, provide catheter care and complete bladder scans each shift. Review of the physician orders dated 09/04/22 identified orders for oxybutynin chloride tablet five milligram (mg) with instructions to give one tablet by mouth twice daily for bladder spasms. Review of Resident #59's pharmacy recommendation form dated 09/15/22 revealed a concern of resident receiving oxybutynin five mg twice daily for bladder spasms ordered 09/04/22. The pharmacist recommendation revealed this medication was contraindicated for geriatric residents due to side effects of urine retention, hallucinations confusions and increased risk of falls. Request was documented to have the medication changed to bethanechol or another urinary antispasm agent. The recommendation was reviewed by the physician on 10/27/22 and did not mark a decision but left a comment of urologist prescribed. Review of the progress notes dated 09/2022 to 01/23/23 revealed no mention of the urologist being informed of the pharmacy recommendation from 09/15/22. The progress note dated 01/24/23 revealed a message was left with the urology office regarding a pharmacy review recommendation related to the oxybutynin medication. No determination was noted from the call. Interview on 01/24/23 at 12:40 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Infection Preventionist (IP) #150 revealed the pharmacy recommendations were printed off and provided to the physician on the next scheduled visit. The DON revealed the physician comes in every two weeks. The DON revealed being unaware of staff or the physician contacted the urologist regarding Resident #59's pharmacy recommendation. Interview on 01/26/23 at 11:26 A.M., with the Physician #160 revealed he was at the facility two days every other week. He revealed he reviews pharmacy recommendations during those visits and they should be responded to within two weeks of the facility receiving the recommendation. The Physician
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2739 County Road 91 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
#160 revealed he has made changes to urology medications in the past if residents had been on multiple medications for the same thing without reasoning. He revealed no memory of speaking with the urologist specifically related to the 09/15/22 recommendation and denied a system was in place to refer the pharmacy recommendations related to a specialist prescribed medication to that specialist. The Physician #160 revealed he does not typically make changes to a resident's medications prescribed by a specialty physician. Review of facility policy titled Pharmacist consulting services, dated 06/08/18 revealed each resident would be reviewed monthly by a pharmacist for any medication concerns or irregularities and provide a written recommendation. The policy does not address how the facility was to follow up on the recommendations made by the consulted pharmacist.
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