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Inspection visit

Inspection

WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTERCMS #3658212 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, observations and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents were administered as ordered resulting in two medication errors out of 25 opportunities or an eight percent (%) medication error rate. This affected two (#18 and #19) out of of four residents observed for medication administration. The facility census was 88. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of medical record for Resident #18 revealed admission date of 04/18/23. Diagnoses include alcoholic hepatic failure without coma, traumatic subdural hemorrhage, bipolar disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, depression and chronic respiratory failure. The resident remained in the facility. Observation of medication pass on 01/18/24 at 8:15 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #118 for Resident #18 revealed she was given Amlodipine (blood pressure) 10 milligrams (mg), Keppra (seizures) 750 mg, Lisinopril (blood pressure) 20 mg, Metformin (diabetes) 500 mg, Senna (laxative) 8.6 mg and Zyprexa (antipsychotic) 2.5 mg. Further review of Resident #18's physician orders revealed an order for each of the medication administered except Zyprexa. Review revealed an order for Zyprexa 2.5 mg daily with a start date of 06/21/23 and an end date of 08/21/23. Interview and observation on 01/18/24 at 12:58 P.M. with LPN #18 verified Resident #19's Zyprexa was not a current order. Observation of the pharmacy supplied medication revealed Zyprexa was listed on and present in the provided medication bag. 2. Review of medical record for Resident #19 revealed admission date of 01/05/24. Diagnoses include right femur fracture, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Observation of medication pass on 01/18/24 at 8:19 A.M. with LPN #118 for Resident #19 revealed she was administered Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol) (corticosteroid) 100 micrograms (mcg)/ 25 mcg. Further review of Resident #19's physician orders revealed no order for Breo. There was an order for Trelegy Ellipta (flucosone- Umecliidinium-Vilanterol) (COPD) 200-62.5-25 mcg. Interview on 01/18/24 at 1:00 P.M. with LPN #118 verified Breo was administered to Resident #19 and (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 4 Event ID: 365821 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 365821 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Walnut Creek Nursing Center 5070 Lamme Road Kettering, OH 45439 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 0759 not the prescribed Trelegy. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 01/18/24 at with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed Resident #19 had Trelegy present in the medication cart and the Breo would be removed. Residents Affected - Few This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149480. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365821 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 365821 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Walnut Creek Nursing Center 5070 Lamme Road Kettering, OH 45439 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 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record reviews, observations, staff interview and review of medication information from Medscape, the facility failed to ensure antipsychotic and/or blood pressure medications were administered as physician ordered resulting in significant medication errors. This affected three (#15, #13, #18) of four residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 88. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of medical record for Resident #18 revealed admission date of 04/18/23. Diagnoses include alcoholic hepatic failure without coma, traumatic subdural hemorrhage, bipolar disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, depression and chronic respiratory failure. Observation of medication pass on 01/18/24 at 8:15 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #118 for Resident #18 revealed she was given Amlodipine (blood pressure) 10 milligrams (mg), Keppra (seizures) 750 mg, Lisinopril (blood pressure) 20 mg, Metformin (diabetes) 500 mg, Senna (laxative) 8.6 mg and Zyprexa (antipsychotic) 2.5 mg. Further review of Resident #18's physician orders revealed an order for each of the medication administered except Zyprexa. Review revealed an order for Zyprexa 2.5 mg daily with a start date of 06/21/23 and an end date of 08/21/23. Interview and observation on 01/18/24 at 12:58 P.M. with LPN #18 verified Resident #19's Zyprexa was not a current order. Observation of the pharmacy supplied medication revealed Zyprexa was listed on and present in the provided medication bag. Review of medication information from Medscape at https://reference.medscape.com/drug/zyprexa-relprevv-olanzapine-342979 revealed Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar. Zyprexa should be taken as physician ordered. 2. Review of medical record for Resident #13 revealed admission date of 05/15/23 Diagnoses include stroke, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. The resident remains in the facility. Review of Resident #13's physician orders revealed an order for Metoprolol Tartrate (beta blocker) 50 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Hold for Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) of less than 120 millimeter of mercury (mm Hg) with a start date of 12/05/23. Review of Resident #13's December 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the Metoprolol Tartrate was given outside of the ordered parameters at 6:00 A.M. on 12/06/23 with a SBP of 116, on 12/09/23 with SBP of 118, on 12/18/23 with SBP of 118, on 12/31/23 with SBP 118 and at 6:00 P.M. on 12/08/23 with SBP of 118, on 12/17/23 with SBP of 118 and on 12/26/23 with SBP 85. Review of Resident #13's January 2023 MAR's revealed the Metoprolol Tartrate was given outside of the ordered parameters at 6:00 A.M. on 01/03/24 with SBP of 113, at 6:00 P.M. on 01/02/24 with SBP of 109 and on 01/07/24 with SBP of 110. On 01/18/24 at 1:07 P.M. with Corporate Registered Nurse #117 confirmed Resident #13's Metoprolol (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365821 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 365821 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Walnut Creek Nursing Center 5070 Lamme Road Kettering, OH 45439 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 0760 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Tartrate which is used to treat hypertension was administered outside the parameters on the identified dates. 3. Review of medical record for Resident #15 revealed admission date of 09/16/22. Diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus type two and hypertension. Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident #15's physician orders revealed and order for Metoprolol Tartrate (beta blocker) 25 mg two times daily, hold for SBP less than 110 mmHg and Pulse (P) less than 60. Review of Resident #15's December 2023 MAR's revealed the Metoprolol Tartrate was given outside of the parameters at 9:00 A.M. on 12/09/23 with SBP of 108, P of 58; at 9:00 P.M. on 12/17/23 with SBP of 96, on 12/22/23 with SBP of 94, and on 12/26/23 with SBP of 95. Review of Resident #15's January 2024 MAR's revealed the Metoprolol Tartrate was given outside of the parameters at 9:00 A.M. on 01/05/24 with SBP of 94, on 01/10/24 with SBP of 92, at 9:00 P.M. on 12/08/24 with SBP of 102, on 01/13/24 with SBP of 98 and 01/15/24 with SBP of 96. On 01/18/24 at 1:07 P.M. with Corporate Registered Nurse #117 confirmed Resident #15's Metoprolol Tartrate which is used to treat hypertension was administered outside the parameters on the identified dates. Review of medication information from Medscape at https://reference.medscape.com/drug/lopressor-toprol-xl-metoprolol-342360 revealed Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat conditions such as hypertension, acute myocardial infarction, congested heart failure and angina. Metoprolol should be taken as ordered by the physician. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149480. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365821 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 18, 2024 survey of WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER on January 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WALNUT CREEK NURSING CENTER on January 18, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."

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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