F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**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 residents
representatives were notified of a change in condition. This affected two (#25 and #42) of three residents
reviewed for a change in condition. The facility census was 41.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record of Resident #42 revealed an admission date of 01/03/24. The resident was
discharged from the facility on 01/11/24 to another nursing home. Diagnoses included Coronavirus
(COVID-19), hyperlipidemia, essential hypertension, shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), depression, atrial fibrillation, and urinary retention.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #42
had intact cognition. The resident required partial/moderate assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, and
all mobility.
Review of a progress note dated 01/11/24 at 5:04 A.M. revealed Resident #42 had a witnessed fall at
approximately 4:50 A.M. when transferring to her wheelchair. Resident #42 was noted to hit her head on the
bed site tray table and the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) assisted her the rest of the way to the
floor. Resident #42 stated she lost her balance and leaned forward. The resident was assessed, assisted
back to bed, and ice was placed to the resident's forehead. The physician was notified via an urgent fax.
The progress note revealed no documented evidence that the resident's representative was notified.
Review of the Change in Condition Evaluation dated 01/11/24 at 5:11 A.M. revealed the resident
experienced a change in condition related to a fall. The name of family/healthcare agent notified was
documented as self on 01/11/24 at 5:00 A.M.
Review of the post-fall interdisciplinary team (IDT) progress note dated 01/11/24 at 11:26 A.M. revealed, on
01/11/24 at 4:50 A.M., staff was assisting Resident #42 with a transfer from her bed to the wheelchair when
Resident #42 lost her balance and went forward, hitting her head on the bed side tray table. The STNA then
assisted the resident to the floor. The nurse assessed the resident and noted redness to the forehead,
which turned into a bump. Prior interventions were to have the call light in reach and to anticipate the
residents' needs. A new intervention was to use a gait belt for all transfers with the assistance of two staff.
The IDT note revealed no documented evidence that the resident's representative was notified.
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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
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365812
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/21/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wellspring Health Center
8000 Evergreen Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45215
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 02/20/24 at 4:08 P.M., the DON confirmed there was no documented evidence of the
resident's representative being notified of the Resident #42's fall. The DON reported, despite Resident #42
having intact cognition, her representative should have been notified of the fall.
2. Review of the medical record of Resident #25 revealed an admission date of 01/17/24. Diagnoses
included cerebral infarction, humeral fracture, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, repeated falls, morbid
obesity, major depressive disorder, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired
cognition. The resident required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, and was
dependent on staff for all mobility.
Review of a progress note dated 01/25/24 at 5:52 A.M. revealed Resident #25 was observed lying on the
floor at the right side of the bed as the aide entered the resident's room. The on-call physician was notified.
The progress note revealed no documented evidence that the resident's representative was notified.
Review of the Change in Condition Evaluation dated 01/25/24 at 6:17 A.M. revealed the on-call physician's
name was listed in the area for the name of family/healthcare agent notified on 01/25/24 at 6:30 A.M. The
evaluation revealed no documented evidence that the resident's representative was notified.
Interview on 02/20/24 at 3:55 P.M., the DON verified there was no documented evidence of the
representative for Resident #25's being notified when the resident had a fall on the morning of 01/25/24.
The DON verified the representative should have been notified of the fall and the notification should have
been documented in the medical record.
Review of the facility policy titled, Determining Change in Condition, dated 06/27/22 revealed the facility will
promptly notify the resident, attending physician, and the representative (sponsor) of changes in the
resident's medical condition or status.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00150436.
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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
365812
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/21/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wellspring Health Center
8000 Evergreen Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45215
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**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 staff utilized appropriate
practices to ensure residents were free from falls. This affected one (#42) of three residents reviewed for
falls. Additionally, the facility also failed to ensure all falls were investigated. This affected one (#25) of three
residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 41.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record of Resident #42 revealed an admission date of 01/03/24. The resident was
discharged to another nursing home facility on 01/11/24. Diagnoses included (Coronavirus) COVID-19,
hyperlipidemia, essential hypertension, shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), depression, atrial fibrillation, and urinary retention.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #42
had intact cognition. The resident required partial/moderate assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, and
all mobility.
Review of the plan of care dated 01/04/24 revealed the resident had an activities of daily living (ADL)
self-care performance deficit related to activity intolerance, disease process, and shortness of breath
(SOB). Interventions included utilizing a gait belt and one to two persons assist, depending on her physical
functioning abilities and SOB.
Review of a progress note dated 01/11/24 at 5:04 A.M. revealed Resident #42 had a witnessed fall at
approximately 4:50 A.M. when transferring to her wheelchair. Resident #42 was noted to hit her head on the
bed site tray table and the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) assisted her the rest of the way to the
floor. Resident #42 stated she lost her balance and leaned forward. The resident was assessed, assisted
back to bed, and ice was placed to the resident's forehead. The physician was notified via an urgent fax.
Review of the post-fall interdisciplinary team (IDT) progress note dated 01/11/24 at 11:26 A.M. revealed, on
01/11/24 at 4:50 A.M., staff was assisting Resident #42 with a transfer from her bed to the wheelchair when
Resident #42 lost her balance and went forward, hitting her head on the bed side tray table. The STNA then
assisted the resident to the floor. The nurse assessed the resident and noted redness to the forehead,
which turned into a bump. Prior interventions were to have the call light in reach and to anticipate the
residents' needs. A new intervention was to use a gait belt for all transfers with the assistance of two staff.
Interview on 02/21/24 at 9:12 A.M., STNA #340 stated, on the morning of 01/11/24, Resident #42
requested help with getting up and going to the bathroom. STNA #340 stated, as she was attempting to
transfer Resident #42, the resident shifted faster than she anticipated, lost her balance, and fell forward.
STNA #340 stated she was not utilizing a gait belt for the transfer because she did not have time to put it on
the resident.
Interview on 02/20/24 at 4:08 P.M., the DON confirmed STNA #340 was transferring Resident #42 without a
gait belt when the fall occurred. The DON verified a gait belt should have been used when transferring
Resident #42 from her bed to the wheelchair.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
365812
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
365812
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/21/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Wellspring Health Center
8000 Evergreen Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45215
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility policy titled, One Person Transfer, dated 07/08/21, revealed residents who have been
evaluated/assessed as requiring one-person manual assistance will utilize a transfer belt to promote safety
of the resident.
2. Review of the medical record of Resident #25 revealed an admission date of 01/17/24. Diagnoses
included cerebral infarction, humeral fracture, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, repeated falls, morbid
obesity, major depressive disorder, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Review of the comprehensive MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired
cognition. The resident required substantial/maximal assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, and was
dependent on staff for all mobility.
Review of a nurse's progress note dated 01/25/24 at 5:52 A.M. revealed Resident #25 was observed lying
on the floor at the right side of the bed as the aide entered the resident's room. The on-call physician was
notified.
Further review of the medical record revealed no documented evidence of a fall investigation being
completed for Resident #25's fall on the morning of 01/25/24.
Interview on 02/20/24 at 3:55 P.M., the DON verified there was no investigation completed for the fall which
occurred on the morning of 01/25/24. The DON stated she was not aware of the fall and therefore an
investigation was not completed.
Review of the facility policy titled, Fall Management Program Guideline, dated 12/15/23, revealed all falls
must be investigated to the causative reasons/contributing factors.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00150436.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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