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Inspection visit

Inspection

HUDSON ELMS NURSING CENTERCMS #3658741 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure resident pain medication was available for administration. This affected one (Resident #39) of three residents reviewed for pain management. The facility census was 38. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #39 revealed an admission date of 05/17/24 at 11:00 A.M. with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, insomnia, hypertensive kidney disease with stage three kidney failure, heart arrhythmia, pneumonia, adult failure to thrive, prostatic hypertrophy, and a history of transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction (stroke). Review of the physician's orders for Resident #39 revealed an order dated 05/17/24 to administer Lyrica 25 milligrams (mg) in the morning and Lyrica 50 mg orally at bedtime for pain. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for Resident #39 dated May 2024 revealed the resident missed the following doses of Lyrica due to the medication was not available to be administered: 05/17/24 at 7:00 P.M., 05/18/24 at 7:00 A.M., 05/18/24 at 7:00 P.M. Further review of the MAR revealed Resident #39 did not receive his first dose of Lyrica until 05/19/24 at 7:00 A.M. Interview on 06/13/24 at 7:51 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #40 confirmed Resident #39 did not receive the first three scheduled doses of Lyrica upon his admission because the medication wasn't available. LPN #40 confirmed Resident #39 was very upset that he missed doses of Lyrica on the following dates: 05/17/24 at 7:00 P.M., 05/18/24 at 7:00 A.M., 05/18/24 at 7:00 P.M. LPN #40 confirmed the physician needed to transmit a prescription to the pharmacy before they would deliver the medication. She had notified the physician, but the medication wasn't available for administration. Interview on 06/13/24 at 8:06 A.M. with Resident #39 confirmed when he was first admitted the facility was unable to obtain his Lyrica to treat his leg pain and he had been very upset with the situation. Resident #39 stated the facility did administer Tylenol, but it wasn't as effective as the Lyrica medication. Interview on 06/17/24 at 3:10 P.M. with the Administrator confirmed she had received a message from LPN #40 on 05/18/24 that Resident #39 was threatening to leave against medical advice because he had not received his Lyrica. The Administrator confirmed she sent a text message to the physician and the physician responded immediately and sent a text message that she would send an order for the Lyrica via facsimile to the pharmacy. (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 2 Event ID: 365874 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 365874 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hudson Elms Nursing Center 563 W Streetsboro Road Hudson, OH 44236 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 06/17/24 at 3:21 P.M. with Pharmacist #41 confirmed the pharmacy received an order for Lyrica from the physician on 05/18/24 at 2:59 P.M. and the pharmacy delivered Resident #39's Lyrica to the facility on [DATE] at 7:54 P.M. This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00154482. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365874 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 18, 2024 survey of HUDSON ELMS NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HUDSON ELMS NURSING CENTER on June 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HUDSON ELMS NURSING CENTER on June 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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