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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Based on closed medical record review, staff interview, review of emergency medical services report,
review of hospital records, review of facility policy, and review of manufacturer's guidelines, the facility failed
to ensure resident safety during a Hoyer lift transfer.
Actual harm occurred on 02/21/24 when Resident #30, who was cognitively impaired, at risk for falls and
dependent on staff for transfers using a mechanical (Hoyer) lift, fell from the Hoyer lift during a staff assisted
transfer resulting in hospitalization with injuries including a right frontal bone fracture extending into superior
orbit, bilateral maxillary bone fractures, and bilateral inferior orbital wall fractures with involvement of right
nasal lacrimal duct. This affected one resident (#30) of three reviewed for safe transfers. The facility census
was 24.
Findings include:
Review of the closed medical record for Resident #30 revealed an admission date of 02/08/24 and a
discharge date of 02/21/24. Diagnoses included vascular Parkinsonism, mild cognitive impairment, vascular
dementia, congestive heart failure, and chronic peripheral venous insufficiency.
Review of the admission nursing assessment for Resident #30 dated 02/08/24 revealed the resident arrived
at the facility by stretcher and was disoriented, confused, and required verbal cues. Resident #30 was on
hospice care, had contractures and impaired range of motion to the bilateral lower extremities.
Review of the restorative nursing screener for Resident #30 dated 02/08/24 revealed the resident was
dependent on staff for transfers to and from a bed to a chair or wheelchair and used a manual wheelchair
for mobility.
Review of fall risk evaluation for Resident #30 dated 02/09/24 revealed the resident was at risk for falls and
was bed bound.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 revealed the resident
was dependent on staff for transfers to and from a bed to a chair or wheelchair.
Review of an incident note for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 timed at 9:46 A.M. revealed the resident was
being lifted in a Hoyer lift when he slipped out and landed on his right side. The staff called 911 and the
resident was transported to the hospital per emergency medical services (EMS.)
Review of a witnessed fall incident report for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 timed at 9:58 A.M.
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365870
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Judson Park
2181 Ambleside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
revealed the resident had fallen out of Hoyer lift during transfer. Resident #30 had observed injuries
including an abrasion to top of the scalp, unspecified injury to back of head, skin tear to right antecubital
space, and an unspecified injury to right upper arm. Resident #30 was stuporous (responsive only to
vigorous stimulation) following the incident.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of an EMS report for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 revealed EMS arrived at the facility at 9:14 A.M.
and the resident arrived at hospital at 9:32 A.M. Resident #30 was found lying supine on floor of his room,
and facility staff reported the resident had fallen out of Hoyer lift while being transferred. The resident had
an abrasion with bleeding to the forehead and right forearm and deformity of right upper arm and right
elbow. Resident #30 was confused and unable to answer questions or recall what had happened.
Review of the health status note for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 revealed the resident was admitted to
hospital.
Review of the hospital record for Resident #30 dated 02/21/24 revealed the resident was transported to the
hospital after sustaining a fall from a Hoyer lift at the facility in which he was dropped by the facility nursing
staff. Upon arrival at the hospital Resident #30 complained of right arm pain and right sided frontal head
pain. Resident #30 sustained injuries including the following: right frontal bone fracture extending into
superior orbit, bilateral maxillary bone fractures, bilateral inferior orbital wall fractures with involvement of
right nasal lacrimal duct, superficial skin tears of right side of the forehead, a large superficial skin tear of
the right forearm.
Review of the incident statement for Resident #30 dated 02/22/24 per State Tested Nursing Assistant
(STNA) #803 revealed she was not the assigned caregiver for Resident #30 on 02/21/24 but she did assist
STNA #804 with a transfer. Review of the statement revealed Resident #30 went forward out of Hoyer pad
during the transfer, and STNA #803 notified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #802.
Review of the incident statement for Resident #30 dated 02/22/24 per STNA #804 revealed she was the
assigned caregiver for Resident #30 on 02/21/24. Review of the statement revealed Resident #30 was
being lifted into his Broda chair per the Hoyer lift when he fell out. Further review of the statement revealed
Resident #30 rolled out of the Hoyer lift and onto the floor because he was contracted, and Resident Care
Manager (RCM) #800 and LPN #802 were notified.
Interview on 03/06/24 at 10:00 A.M. with LPN #802 confirmed on 02/21/24 STNA #803 notified her
Resident #30 had fallen out of the Hoyer lift, and she and RCM #800 found the resident in his room lying on
his right side bleeding profusely. Initially, LPN #802 was unable to confirm where the blood was coming
from, but after further assessment she determined he was bleeding from his nose. LPN #802 asked RCM
#800 to call 911. The resident had bruising on his right arm from shoulder to elbow, bruising on right knee,
a skin tear on his right arm, and his right eye was swollen shut. LPN #802 confirmed there were no
mechanical issues with the Hoyer lift or the Hoyer pad nor were there any environmental hazards present in
the room at the time of the fall.
Interview on 03/06/24 at 10:44 A.M. with STNA #803 confirmed on 02/21/24 she had assisted STNA #804
with a Hoyer lift transfer of Resident #30 from his bed to a Broda chair. STNA #803 indicated she was
controlling the Hoyer lift and STNA #804 was guiding. STNA #803 indicated when she began to lower
Resident #30 down into the chair, he fell forward out of the Hoyer sling, and she was unsure how or why the
resident fell forward. STNA #803 confirmed after resident fell, she ran for help while STNA #804 stayed with
the resident. STNA #803 confirmed there were no mechanical issues with the Hoyer
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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
365870
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Judson Park
2181 Ambleside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
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)
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lift or Hoyer sling nor were there any environmental hazards present in the room at the time of fall.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Interview on 03/06/24 at 11:06 A.M. with STNA #804 confirmed on 02/21/24 she requested assistance from
STNA #803 to transfer Resident #30 out of bed. STNA #804 confirmed she prepared Resident #30 on the
Hoyer pad and brought in the Hoyer lift. STNA #804 confirmed Resident #30 had contractures of his legs
and he resembled a ball. STNA #804 confirmed STNA #803 helped her hook up the straps to the Hoyer lift,
and she was guiding while STNA #803 was operating the lift. STNA #804 confirmed she was unsure why
Resident #30 fell out of the Hoyer sling. STNA #804 confirmed as soon as STNA #803 turned the Hoyer
from over the bed Resident #30 fell forward. STNA #804 reported she stayed with Resident #30 while
STNA #803 went to get help. STNA #804 confirmed Resident #30 was bleeding after the fall and she
supported his head. STNA #804 confirmed there were no mechanical issues with the Hoyer lift or Hoyer
sling nor were there any environmental hazards present in the room at the time of fall.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 03/06/24 at 12:22 P.M. with the [NAME] President (VP) of Health Services revealed the facility
conducted an investigation regarding Resident #30's fall on 02/21/24. The VP of Health Services indicated
the Hoyer lift used for the transfer for Resident #30 was checked (following the incident) with no equipment
failure identified. The VP of Health Services revealed the facility was unsure if the size of the Hoyer lift sling
was appropriate for the resident, and the facility had concluded the root cause of Resident #30's fall from
Hoyer lift was user error.
Interview on 03/06/24 at 12:42 P.M. with RCM #800 confirmed LPN #802 called her to Resident #30's room
on 02/21/24 because STNA #803 and STNA #804 reported the resident had fallen during a Hoyer lift
transfer. RCM #800 indicated she went to call 911 while LPN #802 assessed Resident #30. RCM #800
confirmed Resident #30 had a large bulge on right arm, a laceration to his elbow, and was bleeding from an
unknown source. RCM #800 confirmed she waited on floor with Resident #30 until EMS arrived.
Interview on 03/06/24 at 2:22 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the facility conducted an
investigation regarding Resident #30's fall from the Hoyer lift on 02/21/24. The DON confirmed Resident
#30 had contractures which caused him to be top heavy while being transported in a Hoyer sling. The DON
confirmed she interviewed STNA #803 who confirmed Resident #30 was leaning forward in Hoyer sling
during the transfer due to contractures. The DON questioned STNA #804 if she maintained hands on
contact with Resident #30 while he was being transferred, and STNA #804 revealed she did not have
hands on the resident but stated she was standing by while the resident was lifted in Hoyer lift. Interview
with the DON confirmed the root cause of Resident #30's fall from the Hoyer lift was staff failed to recognize
Resident #30 was top heavy due to contractures and failed to maintain hands on contact with the resident
during the transfer.
Review of facility policy titled Hoyer Lift Transfer dated 03/10/14 revealed one staff member should control
the lift while the second staff member should oversee the positioning of the resident for safe transfer. When
raising a resident, the staff member overseeing positioning must have their hands on the resident.
Review of manufacturer's guidelines for the Hoyer lift dated 2011 revealed two assistants were
recommended for all lifting, preparation, and transferring of residents.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00151335.
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