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, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or resident
representatives were able to participate in quarterly care plan conferences for Residents #10 and #62. This
affected two residents (#10 and #62) of two resident records reviewed for participation in care planning. The
facility census was 99.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #62's medical record revealed an admission date of 01/30/24. Diagnoses included
Alzheimer's disease with late onset, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and fracture
of right ulna styloid process.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #62 had a
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00 meaning she was severely cognitively impaired.
Resident #62 required partial to moderate assistance with toileting, transfers, and bed mobility, maximal
assistance with dressing and personal hygiene.
Review of the current care plan revealed Resident #62 was prone to behavior problems including yelling,
screaming, and agitation and had a care plan in place which included intervening to protect the rights of
others, diverting his attention, and monitoring medications for effectiveness.
Review of the progress notes from May 2024 through November 2024 revealed Resident #62 had a care
plan meeting 05/06/24 and did not have the next care plan meeting until 11/08/24.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 3:25 P.M. with the Social Service Designee (SSD) #513 confirmed Resident #62
did not have a quarterly care plan meeting between 05/06/24 and 11/08/24.
2. Review of Resident #10's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/05/19. Diagnoses included
paranoid schizophrenia, unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition,
unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood
disturbance, and anxiety, and major depressive disorder single episode, severe with psychotic features.
Review of the annual MDS assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #10 had a BIMS score of 15
meaning she was cognitively intact; however, an attempted interview on 01/13/25 at 3:33 P.M. revealed she
had impaired thought processes due to paranoid schizophrenia. Resident #10 required partial to moderate
assistance with toileting showers, transfers, personal hygiene, lying to sitting, and sitting
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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
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.
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Chardon, OH 44024
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
to stand. Resident #10 was compliant with all medications, including psychotropic medications, during the
review period.
Review of the current care plan revealed Resident #10 had a care plan in place for behavioral health needs
and use of psychotropic medication. The care plan reflected interventions that targeted behaviors which
resulted from disorganized and delusional thinking and false beliefs.
Review of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Plan of Care Review Summary dated 11/15/24 revealed an
annual care plan meeting for Resident #10 was scheduled for that day with SSD #513. The IDT Plan of
Care Review Summary noted only SSD #513 was in attendance and participated in the review of Resident
#10's plan of care and did not include the resident or anyone else from the IDT.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 3:25 P.M. with the SSD #513, confirmed the care plan meeting was a scheduled
quarterly/annual and the conference was not held with the IDT, Resident #10, or the resident's
representative.
Review of the Care Planning-Resident Participation Policy, implemented 02/01/24, revealed it was the
facility's policy to discuss the plan of care with the resident and/or representative at regularly scheduled
care plan conferences and allow them to see the care plan initially, at routine intervals, and after significant
changes.
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Chardon, OH 44024
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F 0679
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, record review and policy review, the facility did not provide structured and
routine activities on the memory care unit as scheduled. This affected all 27 residents (#1, #10, #11, #31,
#32, #35, #37, #41, #42, #45, #54, #59, #62, #63, #74, #76, #77, #79, #83, #87, #90, #91, #92, #93, #99,
#103, #108) that resided on the memory care unit. The facility census was 99.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of the activities calendar for January 2024 through November 2024 revealed no concerns with the
scheduled activities; however, there was no activity calendar specific to the residents residing on the
memory care unit.
Review of the December 2024 activity calendar revealed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only one activity
was listed for the day between 10:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. and there were no activities after 3:00 PM on
Saturdays.
Review of the January 2025 activity calendar revealed there was no activity calendar specific to the
residents residing on the memory care unit (unit G). The calendar reflected exercise took place on
weekdays Monday through Friday at 11:00 A.M. On 01/16/25 and 01/30/25 exercise was the only activity
listed on the calendar. On Tuesday and Wednesday 01/14/25, 01/15/25, 01/21/25, 01/22/25, 01/28/25, and
01/29/25 TBA (to be announced) listed on the calendar at 3:00 P.M. Religious services were scheduled for
three Sundays, but on Sunday 01/26/25, the calendar listed self-directed activities with no specified time.
Tuesday through Saturday there were no activities listed after 3:00 P.M.
Observation on 01/13/25 at 10:02 A.M. revealed a dry erase board behind the nurse's station that listed the
activity for the day before that stated Sunday, 01/12/25, ice cream social. The board did not list any other
activities for that day.
Observation on 01/13/25 at 10:13 A.M. revealed Resident #90 had an outdated activity calendar from
December 2024 hung on the wall of his room.
Observations on 01/13/25 at 11:00 A.M. and 3:33 P.M. revealed no activities were conducted on the
memory care unit at the scheduled time.
Observations on 01/14/25 at 3:08 P.M. revealed no activities were conducted on the memory care unit at
the scheduled time.
Observation on 01/15/25 at 11:09 A.M. revealed no activities were conducted on the memory care unit at
the scheduled time.
Interview on 01/13/15 at 9:49 A.M. with Resident #92 revealed there were rarely any activities on the
memory care unit. Observation at the time of the interview revealed Resident #92 did not have an activity
calendar posted.
Interview on 01/13/25 at 10:02 A.M. with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) #505, who worked on the
memory care unit, revealed there were no activities for that day. She also stated, they don't push activities
here and reported a band usually came on Thursdays.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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F 0679
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
On 01/15/25 at 11:02 A.M. surveyor met with residents and Activity Director #604 during a resident council
meeting where Resident Council President #16 expressed a desire to see more activity staff as there is
only the Activity Director during the week and one activity assistant on the weekends.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 11:07 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #540 revealed a coloring activity
was held after lunch on 01/14/25.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 12:27 P.M. with Activity Director (AD) #604 revealed there was only one activity
staff daily which included herself on weekdays and an Activity Assistant #625 on Saturdays and Sundays.
AD #604 further explained she did two activities in memory care (Unit G) and two activities upstairs and
would do room visits in between activities when she had time. AD #604 would take activities to the memory
care unit and the staff would work with them on activities if they had time; however, most of the residents on
the memory care unit required one-on-one. She then reported that she invited residents to activities as she
walked around and wrote that day's activity on the dry erase board.
Review of the policy titled Activities with an implementation date of 02/01/24 revealed the program included
facility-sponsored group, individual, and independent activities would be designed to meet the interests of
each resident, as well as support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chardon Woods
12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy, the facility did not ensure
Resident #102 was offered to rinse his mouth after administration of steroidal (anti-inflammatory) based
respiratory inhaler. This affected one resident (#102) out of one resident observed for respiratory inhaler
use. This had the potential to affect eight residents (#2, #6, #19, #20, #33, #65, #82 and #102) identified by
the facility with orders for respiratory inhalers. The facility census was 99.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #102 revealed an admission date of 11/06/24 with diagnoses
including hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and congestive heart failure.
Review of the care plan dated 11/18/24 revealed Resident #102 had altered health maintenance related to
progressive physical and mental status including congestive heart failure. Interventions included
administering medications as ordered and monitoring for signs of distress including respiratory symptoms.
There was nothing in the care plan regarding rinsing the resident's mouth after inhaler use.
Review of the January 2025 physician's orders revealed Resident #102 had the following order: Pulmicort
Flexhaler (corticosteroid respiratory inhaler) inhalation aerosol powder breath activated 108 microgram
(mcg) one inhalation orally two times a day. There was nothing in the order regarding rinsing the resident's
mouth after inhalation.
Observation on 01/14/25 at 9:04 A.M. revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #553 administered Pulmicort
Flexhaler one inhalation to Resident #102. After administration, he was not encouraged to rinse his mouth
out.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 9:10 A.M. with RN #553 verified she had not offered Resident #102 to rinse his
mouth after administration of his inhaler as she had never heard of that as a prevention for the formation of
a fungal infection of the mouth. She revealed that the facility would just treat with Nystatin (anti-fungal
medication used to treat fungal infections) instead if a resident developed a fungal infection.
Interview with 01/15/25 at 1:03 P.M. with Regional RN #630 verified each time a steroidal inhaler was
administered, the nurse was to offer the resident to rinse his mouth to prevent the development of a fungal
infection.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 10:42 A.M. with Pharmacist #700 contracted by the facility verified after
administration of a steroidal based inhaler, it was recommended to encourage a resident to rinse their
mouth to prevent the development of a fungal infection.
Review of the undated package insert guidelines labeled, Pulmicort Flexhaler (Budesonide) revealed after
administration of the inhaler, the guidance was to rinse the resident's mouth with water and spit to prevent
infection in the mouth.
Review of the Administration of Metered-Dose Inhaler, dated 02/01/24, revealed the facility was to
administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with professional standards. If the inhaler
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365800
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chardon Woods
12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0684
was a corticosteroid the nurse was to allow the resident to rinse and gargle with water to remove the
medication from the back of the throat.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chardon Woods
12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, record reviews, interviews and reviews of the facility policy revealed the facility did
not ensure the Physician's Order and the Care Plan for the use of oxygen were in place for Resident #94.
This affected one resident #94 out of four. This had the potential to affect 14 Resident's(#3, #14, #17, #20,
#27, #44, #46, #48, #51, #65, #68, #70, #71, #100) that was identified by the facility utilizing oxygen.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings Include:
Review of medical record for Resident #94 revealed an admission date of 06/26/24 and his diagnoses
included chronic kidney disease, vascular dementia without behavioral or psychotic disturbance, heart
failure, fluid overload, primary hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.
Review of Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 dated 12/16/24 revealed that in Section O - Special
Treatments, Procedures and Programs, Letter C1 Oxygen Therapy was marked that resident was not
receiving oxygen therapy.
Review of undated comprehensive care plan revealed Resident #94's care plan did show the focus, goals
and interventions for oxygen use.
Review of January, 2025 Physician orders revealed no order for oxygen for Resident #94
Observation on 01/13/25 at 09:54 A.M. revealed Resident #94 sitting on the edge of his bed and to the left
of the resident, next to his bed was an oxygen concentrator. It was running at 2.5 liters, which was
connected via nasal cannula which was on the floor not attached to the resident and not labeled.
Interview on 01/13/25 at 9:54 A.M. with Resident #94 stated he removed the nasal cannula sometimes
because it is irritating.
Interview on 01/13/25 at 09:58 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #584 and verified that the oxygen tubing
was not labeled and on the floor. RN #584 stated that it is the policy to label and date oxygen tubing. She
revealed the procedure for changing the tubing was to be changed every 72 hours.
Observation on 01/13/25 at 11:05 A.M. revealed Resident #94 with new oxygen tubing and he continued to
have oxygen at 2.5 liters per nasal cannula that was labeled, dated and verified with RN #584.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 9:45 A.M. with Regional RN #630, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #599 and
the Administrator. And verified there were no physicians order for oxygen for Resident #94
Interview on 01/15/25 at 02:00 P.M. with MDS Coordinator #576 verified that the Care Plan for Resident
#94 had not been updated with the focus, goal and interventions for oxygen.
Review of facility policy labeled, Oxygen Administration dated 02/01/24 revealed under the policy
Explanation and Compliance Guidelines that Oxygen was administered under orders of a physician, except
in case of an emergency. Staff shall document the initial and ongoing assessment of the resident's
condition warranting oxygen and the response to oxygen therapy. The resident Care Plan shall identify the
interventions for oxygen therapy based on the resident's assessment and orders.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility policy, the facility did not ensure
medications were administered utilizing proper infection control standards including not touching
medications with ungloved hands and hand hygiene between residents. This affected two residents
(Resident #69 and #102) out of five residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census
was 99.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #69 revealed an admission date of 05/16/23 with diagnoses
including chronic kidney failure, pulmonary embolism, and protein-calorie malnutrition.
2. Review of medical record for Resident #102 revealed an admission date of 11/06/24 with diagnoses
including hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and congestive heart failure.
Observation on 01/14/25 at 8:37 A.M. revealed Resident Nurse (RN) #553 was preparing Resident #102's
medications, and the following infection control issues were identified:
•
RN #533 reached into the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) bottle with her ungloved fingers to obtain two 500
milligram (mg) tablets and then placed the two tables in the plastic medication cup.
•
RN #533 poured one aspirin 81 mg chewable tablet into her ungloved hand and then placed it in the plastic
medication cup.
•
RN #533 took the potassium chloride extended release10 milliequivalent (mEq) tablet and broke the tablet
in half with her ungloved hands and placed it in the plastic medication cup.
•
RN #533 took the propranolol (medication for hypertension) 60 mg tablet out of the packet and laid it onto
the medication cart. She then picked up the tablet off the medication cart with her ungloved hand and
placed it in the plastic medication cup.
•
RN #533 took the Risperdal 0.5 mg (anti-psychotic medication) out of the packet and laid it onto the
medication cart. She then picked up the tablet off the medication cart with her ungloved hand and placed it
in the plastic medication cup.
•
RN #533 took the torsemide (diuretics used for congestive heart failure) 20 mg three tablets and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Chardon Woods
12340 Bass Lake Road
Chardon, OH 44024
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
laid them onto the medication cart. She then picked up the tablet off the medication cart and placed it in the
plastic medication cup.
Observation on 01/14/25 at 8:50 A.M. revealed RN #533 then proceeded into Resident #102's room
obtained his blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation. She then proceeded to administer
Resident #102's medications as prepared. She then proceeded out of his room and did not perform hand
hygiene.
Observation on 01/14/25 at 8:59 A.M. revealed RN #533 proceeded then to prepare Resident #69's
medication (still without performing hand hygiene). She prepared Eliquis (blood thinner medication) 5 mg
tablet and went into Resident #69's room and administered the medication.
Interview on 01/14/25 at 9:10 A.M. with RN #533 verified she did reach into the containers with her
ungloved hand to obtain medications, pour medications out of the container into her ungloved hand, break
medication in half with her ungloved hand and place medications out of the packet onto the medication cart
and pick up with her ungloved hand. She stated, what else we supposed to do as she revealed she came
from the hospital and that was what they do there and did not know she could not do that at this facility. She
revealed she thought she did use hand sanitizer between the administration of Resident #102 and Resident
#69's medications.
Interview on 01/15/25 at 1:03 P.M. with Regional RN #630 verified nurses should perform hand hygiene
between each resident they administer medications to. She also verified that a nurse should not touch the
medication with her ungloved hands including reaching into medication bottles, pouring medications into
her hand out of medication bottle, breaking medication in half and picking medications up off the
medication cart.
Review of the facility policy labeled, Medications Administration, dated 02/10/24, revealed medications were
to be administered in accordance with professional standards to prevent contamination or infection. The
policy revealed after administration of medication the nurse was to wash hands. There was nothing in the
policy regarding not touching medications with bare hands.
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