F 0685
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based
medical record review, observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident had
her hearing aids in place on a daily basis. This affected one (Resident #18) of one resident reviewed for
communication. The facility census was 74.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident #19's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Diagnoses included hypertensive heart disease, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #19 had
moderate cognitive deficits. The MDS assessment indicated her hearing was highly impaired and wore
hearing aides.
Review of the plan of care dated 04/28/22 revealed Resident #19 was at increased risk for a
communication problems due to her hearing deficit. The goal was for Resident #19 to able to make basic
needs known on a daily basis through the review date. The interventions included monitoring for and
documenting decline in cognitive status, mood, activities, deterioration in respiratory status, oral motor
function and hearing impairment and missing appliances. Monitoring, documenting, and notification of the
physician as needed for changes in ability to communicate, potential contributing factors for communication
problems,and potential for improvement. The plan of care did not mention the resident wore bilateral
hearing aids daily.
Review of the social service progress dated 06/09/22 at 3:06 P.M. revealed Resident #19 right hearing aid
was missing. The left hearing aid was found in the basket beside her recliner. The other hearing aid was not
found.
Review of the nursing progress note dated 06/10/22 9:16 A.M. revealed Resident #19 was missing her right
hearing aide. The family and Social Service Representative #610 were aware. The plan was to get new
hearing aides.
Observation on 07/11/22 at 11:30 A.M. and on 07/12/22 at 9:00 A.M. revealed Resident #19 was in her
recliner in her room. She did not have any hearing aids in place and was unable to hear the Surveyor.
Observation on 07/13/22 at 11:00 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #502 was changing the
dressing to Resident #19's lower legs. Resident #19 was having difficulty hearing LPN #502. LPN
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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
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TITLE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365864
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gables of Marysville Health and Rehabilitation
390 Gables Drive
Marysville, OH 43040
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 0685
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
#502 stated Resident #19 was extremely hard of hearing. LPN #502 stated Resident #19's right hearing aid
was missing. LPN #502 verified Resident #19 did not have any hearing aids in place. LPN #502 stated the
family was aware of the missing hearing aid and the family was working on getting replacements. LPN #502
verified it was was very hard to communicate with Resident #19 without her hearing aids in place.
Interview with Resident #19 on 07/14/22 at 9:30 A.M. revealed Resident #19 could not hear anything the
Surveyor was saying. Resident #19 did not have any hearing aides in her ears. After giving Resident #19
gestures, Resident #19 removed small box from the cup holder in her recliner containing one hearing aid.
Resident #19 stated she couldn't find the other hearing aid.
Interview with LPN Unit Manager #515 on 07/14/22 at 9:45 A.M. stated she was new to the Unit Manger
position and did not know Resident #19 had lost a hearing aid and was not wearing her left hearing aid.
She stated Social Services took care of all lost items.
Interview with the Administrator on 07/14/22 at 10:15 A.M. verified she was aware Resident #19 was
missing her right hearing aid. The Administrator stated the daughter was notified and she was working an
getting her a replacement.
Interview with State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #504 on 07/14/22 at 10:45 A.M. verified she was
caring for Resident #19 that day (07/14/22). STNA #504 verified Resident #19 was missing her right
hearing aid. STNA #504 stated she did not know why Resident #19 did not have her left hearing aid in
today (07/14/22). STNA #504 verified Resident #19 had no hearing aids in place today. STNA #504 verified
Resident #19 was extremely hard of hearing without her hearing aids in place and it was very difficult to
communicate with Resident #19.
Interview with STNA #10 on 07/14/22 at 10:50 A.M. stated she works with Resident #19 at times. STNA
#10 verified Resident #19 was very hard of hearing without hearing aids in place. STNA #10 stated one of
Resident #19's hearing aide was missing however just a few minutes ago they found the new hearing aids
and put them in.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365864
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gables of Marysville Health and Rehabilitation
390 Gables Drive
Marysville, OH 43040
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 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observation, family and staff interviews, the facility failed to use a splint device as
ordered by the physician. This affected one (Resident #17) of one resident reviewed for limited range of
motion. The facility identified 13 residents with contractures. The facility census was 74.
Finding include:
Review of Resident #17's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Diagnoses included cerebral vascular accident with right hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body),
aphasia ( inability to speak), dementia, and cardiomyopathy (weakness of the heart muscle).
Review of the physician's monthly orders revealed an ordered initiated on 10/12/20 which stated Resident
#17 was to wear a resting hand splint on his right hand when in bed during naps and at bedtime until
waking hours.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #17 had short and
long term memory loss. Resident #17 has physical behaviors toward staff with care on one to three days of
the assessment period. Resident #17 did not reject care. Resident #17 required extensive assistance with
all mobility activities of daily living. Resident #17 was not ambulatory.
Review of the plan of care dated 04/15/22 revealed Resident #17 was at risk for further alteration in muscle
skeletal status, contracture of right hand and foot drop. The goal was for Resident #17 to remain free of
injuries or complications related to the contracture of the right hand and foot through the review date. The
interventions included applying ankle foot orthosis (AFO) brace to right leg daily when out of bed and
monitoring, documenting, and physician notification of the physician for contracture formation/joint shape
changes, Crepitus (creaking or clicking with joint movement), or pain after exercise or weight bearing. There
wa no mention in the plan of care regarding right hand contracture or use of the resting hand splint.
Review of the Occupational Therapy Discharge summary dated [DATE] for treatment dates 09/07/21
through 11/03/21 stated the goal was for Resident #17 to tolerate modalities to decrease overall spasticity
in right hand and fingers and allow improved range of motion for hygiene and decreased pain. The
discharge note on 11/03/21 stated Resident #17 tolerated therapy well. The fingers on the right hand were
still having hypertonicty (excessive tone or tension) and remain flexed however can be easily opened
without the resident complaining of pain.
Review of Resident #17's treatment administration record (TAR) for June and July 2022 revealed the staff
were signing the right resting hand splint were on during naps and at bedtime daily. There was no refusals
marked.
Review of the nursing progress notes from 09/01/21 through 07/13/22 revealed no mention of Resident #17
refusing the have the right resting hand splint placed.
Observation of Resident #17 and an interview with a family member on 07/12/22 at 12:30 P.M. revealed
Resident #17 was sitting in a chair in his room eating his lunch with his left hand. A family member was
visiting. Interview with the family member at this time stated Resident #17 can't talk due to
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365864
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gables of Marysville Health and Rehabilitation
390 Gables Drive
Marysville, OH 43040
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 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
a stroke. The family member stated due to the stroke, Resident #17 was unaware he even has a right side.
Resident #17 was able to feed himself independently with his left hand. The family member stated if she
holds Resident #17's right arm up and allows his hand to dangle the fingers on his right hand will open up.
This allows for her to do hand hygiene and trim his nails. She stated all other times when his right hand was
resting it was clinched in a fist. The family member stated the facility used to place a rolled-up ace bandage
in his hand to keep it open. The family member was not sure where the hand roll was now. The family
member verified she has not seen a splint on his right hand or in his room. The family member verified she
visits daily.
Observation on 07/13/22 at 9:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. revealed Resident #17 was up in the chair. Resident
#17's right hand fingers were flexed in a fist. There was no splint or device in his right hand.
Observation on 07/13/22 at 3:00 P.M. revealed Resident #17 was in bed with his eyes closed. His right hand
was lying on the bed with his finger flexed in a fist. There was not splint on his right hand.
Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #505 on 07/13/22 at 3:10 P.M. verified Resident #17 did not
have the resting hand splint on his right hand. LPN #505 stated Resident #17 has refused the splint in the
past. LPN #505 was unable to locate the resting hand splint in Resident #17's room.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 07/13/22 at 3:30 P.M. verified there was no resting hand
splint in Resident #17's room. The DON stated she called his spouse to see if she took it home and she
denied seeing a resting hand splint. The DON stated they found the splint in the supply room.
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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
365864
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Gables of Marysville Health and Rehabilitation
390 Gables Drive
Marysville, OH 43040
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the facility floors were well maintained
for 17 of 29 resident's rooms on the 100, 200, and 300 hallways. The facility census was 74.
Finding includes:
Environmental tour of the facility on 07/12/22 between 3:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. with Laundry and
Housekeeping Lead #600 and the Administrator revealed the tile floor in the entrance to room [ROOM
NUMBER] had a large chip out of the tile. There was also a large chip out of the tile in front of the recliner in
room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident's rooms #100, #101, #102, #103, #105, #106, #200, #201, #202, #203,
#204, #205, #208, #209, #301, #302, #307, and #308 had a sticky dark wax build up throughout the rooms
and the bathrooms.
Interview with the resident residing in room [ROOM NUMBER] on 07/11/22 at 11:04 A.M. stated she felt the
floor in her room looked dirty even though they sweep and mop the floor daily. She stated the floor in her
needed stripped and waxed.
Interview with the Administrator on 07/12/22 at 3:25 P.M. verified the floors in Rooms #100, #101, #102,
#103, #105, #106, #200, #201, #202, #203, #204, #205, #208, #209, #301, #302, #307, and #308 had a
sticky dark wax build up which was unsightly and appeared to be dirty.
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