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Inspection visit

Inspection

COPLEY HEALTH CENTERCMS #3657711 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of Medication Administration policy and Insulin Storage recommendations the facility failed to ensure medications for Resident #96 were securely stored and Resident #55's and Resident #45's insulin were used before expiration dates This affected one (Resident #96) of 31 sampled residents and two (Residents #55 and #45) of two residents identified with expired medications during observation of four medication carts. Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #96 revealed a date of birth as 03/13/65 and admission into the nursing facility on 07/22/16. The primary diagnosis for admission was cellulitis. Additional diagnoses included asthma, type II diabetes mellitus, depression, hypothyroidism, lymphedema, hypertension, obesity and fibromyalgia. Review of the comprehensive assessment (MDS 3.0) dated 01/15/19 revealed a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) was completed. Resident #96's score was 15 of a possible 15 and this indicated intact cognition. An interview was completed with Resident #96 on 01/28/19 at 3:20 P.M. at the bedside. During the interview a plastic basin was observed on the night stand located to the left of the resident. The contents of the basin included various lotions and hygienic products. Mixed amongst the items in the basin, were several prescription and over the counter medications. Observed in the plastic basin were the following medications: 1. Mupirocin cream (a prescription antibiotic) 2% with approximately one quarter of the cream left in the tube. 2. Coly-mycin S (prescription antibiotic ear drops) optic drops with most of the bottle used. 3. (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: 365771 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 365771 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Copley Health Center 155 Heritage Woods Drive Copley, OH 44321 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 0761 Proair HFA (a prescription inhaler used to treat shortness of breath) 90 micrograms per actuation. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 4. Gingko Biloba, 120 milligram tablets with approximately 30 tabs left in the bottle. Residents Affected - Few 5. Tolnaftate antifungal cream and this tube was approximately half used. 6. Cranberry tablets, 400 milligrams with approximately 10 tablets left in the bottle. 7. Hydrocortisone cream 2.5%, with approximately three quarters of the tube used. 8. Betamethasone valerate cream (a prescription used for itching) 0.1% with approximately half the tube used. 9. Alive gummies, women's 50 plus multivitamin with approximately 25 gummies in the bottle. At the time of the observation, Resident #96 stated she kept the medications at her bedside and was aware this was not a compliant practice. Resident #96 further stated, she hoped she did not get the nurses in trouble. Further discussion with Resident #96 revealed her husband would visit the facility frequently and often brought medications from home and gave them to her. The above medications were removed from the basin and placed on the table and the concern was brought to the attention of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #500 who entered the room at 3:40 P.M. LPN #500 stated the medications should not have been left at the bedside unless a physician order was present. LPN #500 went to the bedside and immediately removed the medications which did not have orders from the physician to remain at the bedside. Review of the medical record including physician and nursing notes, medication review, interview with Resident #96 and staff interviews did not evidence any negative outcome from the deficiency. These findings were communicated to the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/28/19 at 4:35 P.M. Review of the Policy and Standard Procedures document, Medication Administration, last revised 07/07/00, stated all medications will be administered only as prescribed and only by a licensed or authorized personnel and never leave medications unattended. 2. Observation on 01/28/19 at 3:38 P.M. of the D-100 hall medication storage cart revealed Resident #55's Novolog Kwikpen was opened on 12/18/18 as identified in writing on the label and expired (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365771 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 365771 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Copley Health Center 155 Heritage Woods Drive Copley, OH 44321 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 0761 twenty-eight days after opening on 01/15/19. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of Resident #55's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia and diabetic neuropathy. Review of Resident #55's MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident exhibited severe cognitive impairment. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident #55's physician orders revealed an order dated 05/07/18 to inject Novolog 20 units (fast acting insulin) subcutaneously before meals. Review of Resident #55's medication administration record (MAR) from 01/01/19 to 01/28/19 confirmed the fast acting insulin was administered daily. Interview on 01/28/19 at 3:40 P.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #55's insulin expired on 01/15/19 and the resident potentially received expired insulin. Review of the Insulin Storage Recommendation form revised 03/31/17 confirmed Novolog pens expire twenty-eight days after opening. 3. Observation on 01/28/19 at 3:44 P.M. of the D-200 hall medication storage cart revealed Resident #45's Novolog flexpen was opened on 12/18/18 as identified in writing on the label and expired twenty-eight days after opening on 01/13/19. Review of Resident #45's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including end stage renal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications. Review of Resident #45's MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident exhibited intact cognition. Review of Resident #45's physician orders revealed an order dated 10/07/15 for Novolog flexpen inject 5 units subcutaneously two times a day every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for diabetes and an order dated 10/07/15 to inject 5 units subcutaneously with meals every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for diabetes. Review of Resident #45's MAR from 01/01/19 to 01/28/19 confirmed the resident was administered the fast acting insulin daily. Interview on 01/28/19 at 3:48 P.M. with the DON confirmed Resident #45's fast acting insulin expired on 01/13/19 and the resident potentially received expired insulin. Review of the Insulin Storage Recommendation form revised 03/31/17 confirmed Novolog pens expire twenty-eight days after opening. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365771 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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What happened during the January 31, 2019 survey of COPLEY HEALTH CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COPLEY HEALTH CENTER on January 31, 2019. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COPLEY HEALTH CENTER on January 31, 2019?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional princip..."

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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