F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to provide a copy of the transfer or
discharge notification to the Ombudsman for discharges from the facility. This affected two (#24 and #114)
of nine residents reviewed for discharge notification. The facility census was 167.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses include epilepsy,
apraxia, weakness, pain, unspecified convulsions, abnormal findings of blood chemistry, non toxic
multinodular goiter, muscle weakness, anemia, peripheral vascular disease, acquired absence of left leg
below knee, essential hypertension, anxiety disorder, atrial fibrillation, type two diabetes mellitus with
hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.
Review of Resident #24's quarterly Minimum Data Sets (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the
resident to be cognitively impaired and require limited assistance with personal hygiene. Resident #24 also
required supervision with eating and extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting
on 04/17/19.
Review of Resident #24's chart revealed resident discharged to the hospital on [DATE] with seizures and
returned to the facility on [DATE]. Further review of Resident #24's chart revealed no evidence of
Ombudsman notification for resident's hospitalization on 03/28/19 was located in the chart.
Interview with Business Office Coordinator #76 on 07/24/19 at 12:39 P.M. verified there was not evidence of
the Ombudsman being notified of Resident #24's discharge to the hospital on [DATE].
2. Record review revealed Resident #114 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses include heart
failure, type two diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, difficulty in walking, anemia, atrial fibrillation,
dysphagia, repeated falls, cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified
cerebral artery, seizure, gastro esophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, major
depressive disorder, type two diabetes mellitus and essential hypertension.
Review of Resident #114's significant change MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident to be
cognitively impaired and require extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfers, toileting, dressing, eating
and personal hygiene.
Review of Resident #114's chart revealed resident discharged to the hospital on [DATE] with
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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
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Event ID:
365772
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
365772
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/25/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eastgate Health Care Center
4400 Glen Este Withamsville Road
Cincinnati, OH 45245
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 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
cerebrovascular accident and returned to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #114 also discharged to the
hospital on [DATE] with anemia and returned to the facility on [DATE]. Further review of Resident #114's
chart revealed no evidence of Ombudsman notification for resident's hospitalizations on 02/26/19 and
03/29/19 were located in the chart.
Interview with Business Office Coordinator #76 on 07/24/19 at 12:39 P.M. verified there was no evidence of
the Ombudsman being notified of Resident #114's discharges to the hospital on [DATE] and 03/29/19.
Review of the facility Resident Transfer and Discharge Rights from the Facility policy dated November 2016
revealed the facility must send a copy of the notice of transfer or discharge to the representative of the
Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman by certified mail or electric email.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365772
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
365772
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/25/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eastgate Health Care Center
4400 Glen Este Withamsville Road
Cincinnati, OH 45245
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a nurse
provided the correct pressure ulcer dressing for a resident in accordance with a physician order. This
affected one (#84) out of four residents reviewed for pressure wounds. The facility census was 167.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #84's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Diagnoses include degeneration of brain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, dysphagia, hyperlipidemia,
electrolyte/fluid balance disorders, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, vitamin D, peripheral vascular disease,
anxiety, hypertension, hypokalemia, transient ischemic attack, hemiplegia, anxiety, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, and dementia.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #84 has
severe cognitive deficits, and requires extensive assist to total dependence for activities of daily living, is
frequently incontinent of bladder, and always incontinent of bowel.
Review of care plan latest revision date of 08/07/18 revealed Resident #84 has the potential for skin
impairment related to impaired mobility, incontinence, diabetes, history of skin breakdown, hemiplegia, and
peripheral vascular disease. Continued review of care plan with latest revision date of 07/22/19 revealed
Resident #84 has has a pressure ulcer to sacrum related to impaired mobility, incontinence, diabetes,
fragile scar tissue related to history of pressure ulcer to sacrum, cerebral vascular accident, hemiparesis,
peripheral vascular disease, hypertensive chronic kidney disease, dementia, and unaware of needs.
Resident #84 has wound healing compromised by terminal prognosis, receiving hospice services.
Reviewed of wound care note dated 01/23/17 revealed the sacrum wound was acquired on 11/13/16 and
healed on 01/23/17. Further review of wound care notes dated 03/05/19 revealed the old wound opened
again and healed and reopened again on 03/05/19 and is in the process of healing at this time measuring
0.3 centimeters (cm) long by 0.1 cm wide by 0.2 cm in depth on 07/22/19.
Review of physician order dated 07/12/19 revealed to cleanse sacral wound with normal saline and pat dry.
Apply max-absorb extra AG wound dressing and cover with gauze pad four inches by four inches and
secure with tape. Change daily and as needed.
Observation on 07/24/19 from 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. with two Registered Nurses (RN) #52 and #173
providing wound care to Resident #84. During the observation, RN #52 removed the old dressing, removed
his/her soiled gloves, washed his/her hands, donned new gloves, changed his/her gloves and measured
the wound. RN #52 then removed his/her soiled gloves, washed his/her hands, donned new gloves,
cleansed wound with normal saline, removed his/her soiled gloves, washed his/her hands and donned new
gloves. RN #52 then applied max-absorb to the wound on the sacral area, then placed the tape on the
dressing and did not place a gauze pad four inches by four inches prior to securing with tape.
Interview on 07/24/19 at 2:54 P.M. during observation RN #52 verified she did not place the gauze pad four
inches by four inches over the max-absorb prior to securing with tape and stated he/she would redo the
dressing.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365772
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
365772
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/25/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Eastgate Health Care Center
4400 Glen Este Withamsville Road
Cincinnati, OH 45245
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
Review of the Infection Control-Dressings, Dry/Clean Policy dated 04/2017 revealed to apply the ordered
treatment, dressing, and secure with tape.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365772
If continuation sheet
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