F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Based on record review, interview, facility self-reported incident (SRI) review, and facility policy review, the
facility failed to ensure Resident #55 was free from staff-to-resident physical abuse. This affected one
resident (#55) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 54.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed an admission date of 01/26/24 and a discharge
date of 10/11/24. Diagnoses included sepsis, muscle weakness, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and
paraplegia.
Review of the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident #55
was cognitively intact. He was completely dependent on staff for eating, oral care, personal hygiene,
showering, toileting, and dressing.
Review of the care plan dated 08/06/24 revealed Resident #55 had inappropriate behaviors such as
agitation and combativeness, aggression with staff, cursing at staff, and refusing to lie down. Interventions
included approaching the resident in a slow, calm manner, bringing the resident to a quiet environment as
needed, and observing for possible environmental causes of behaviors.
Review of SRI tracking number 252677 dated 10/06/24 at 10:41 A.M. revealed Resident #55 reported a
facility nurse slapped him. The perpetrator was identified as Registered Nurse (RN) #205 who was
suspended pending an investigation.
Review of the facility investigation for SRI tracking number 252677 revealed Resident #55 reported RN
#205 was providing care when he became verbally aggressive with RN #205. He alleged RN #205 slapped
his mouth. Resident #55 reported RN# 205 left his room after the occurrence. Interview with RN #205
confirmed Resident #55's report, stating she utilized the back of her hand to slap Resident #55's mouth,
then exited the room. An interview with Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) #206 revealed she was present in the
room and confirmed both Resident #55 and RN #205's reports of what occurred. Like residents were
interviewed as well as all staff working at the time of the incident, and no further issues were noted.
Resident #55 was assessed, and no injuries were noted, vital signs were obtained and reported blood
pressure was 110/75, pulse 88, respirations 16, temperature 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and oxygen
saturation was 98%.
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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.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365855
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurie Ann Nursing Home
2200 Milton Boulevard
Newton Falls, OH 44444
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the progress note dated 10/07/24 at 11:59 P.M. written by Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN) #203 revealed Resident #55 had an altercation with another person (RN #205) and was struck in
the face. An examination was completed, and the resident had no bruising swelling or redness noted to
either side of the face. The resident was noted to be in good spirits.
Interview on 11/03/24 at 9:44 A.M. revealed the facility was aware of the abuse of Resident #55 by RN
#205. The facility had completed the investigation and substantiated the allegation of abuse. RN #205 was
terminated as a result of the incident.
Interview on 11/03/24 at 9:52 A.M. with RN #205 revealed she reported the incident of abuse to her
immediate supervisor within an hour of the occurrence. She would provide no further information regarding
the incident.
Interview on 11/03/24 at 10:02 A.M. with CNA #200 revealed she came in to work at approximately 4:30
A.M. on 10/06/24. RN #205 told her she had called the on-call manager and was being sent home. CNA
#200 revealed talking to Resident #55 who asked to speak with the Administrator, whom she called
immediately. She had no knowledge of any other concerns regarding any incidences or suspicions of
resident abuse.
Interview on 11/03/25 at 10:35 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #204 revealed she was the
manager on duty on 10/06/24 when she received a call at approximately 4:30 A.M. from RN #205. RN #205
admitted she slapped a resident. LPN #204 instructed RN #205 to write a witness statement, clock out, and
go home. LPN #204 revealed she notified the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator, came to work
and immediately started collecting witness statements and performing skin checks on residents.
Review of the personnel file for RN #205 revealed her last shift worked was 10/05/24 from 7:00 P.M. to
10/06/24 at 4:30 A.M. She was terminated on 10/11/24 for poor work performance.
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, dated 01/31/20, revealed abuse was defined as the willful infliction
of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment resulting in physical harm, pain or mental
anguish. The facility would not tolerate abuse, neglect or exploitation, and residents had the right to be free
from abuse including corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and physical or chemical restraint.
The deficient practice was corrected on 10/08/24 when the facility implemented the following corrective
actions:
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RN #205 was suspended on 10/06/24 immediately after reporting the abuse. Her employment was
terminated on 10/11/24.
•
On 10/06/24, Resident #55 was assessed and interviewed regarding the abuse; no injuries were noted or
reported.
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No. 0938-0391
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
365855
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/03/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurie Ann Nursing Home
2200 Milton Boulevard
Newton Falls, OH 44444
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 0600
On 10/06/24 all staff working at the time of the incident were interviewed, and residents were either
assessed for injuries or interviewed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
•
Residents Affected - Few
On 10/07/24, Resident #55 was assessed by APRN #203. There were no new orders.
•
On 10/06/24, all staff education regarding abuse identification, prevention and requirements of reporting
began, and was completed on 10/07/24.
•
On 10/06/24, an ad hoc Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting was held to
review the occurrence and perform a root cause analysis.
•
On 10/07/24, RN #205 was reported to the Board of Nursing.
•
On 10/08/24 at approximately 11:45 A.M. a police report was filed by the facility, incident #24-14722.
Resident #55 was adamant a police report was not necessary. Resident #55 was his own responsible party.
•
On 10/08/24 a follow-up psychosocial assessment was completed for Resident #55 with no changes noted.
•
One 10/08/24, the facility began weekly audits of staff's understanding of abuse prevention, identification
and requirements of reporting for a period of four weeks.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Master Complaint Number OH00159222 and
Complaint Number OH00158827.
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