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Inspection visit

Health inspection

NEW LEBANON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3658971 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure wound dressings were changed in a clean and sanitary manner. This affected two (#56 and #36) of three residents reviewed for wound care. The census was 86. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Record review revealed Resident #36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of unspecified thoracic thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder, cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region, dorsalgia, unspecified, and osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region. with diagnoses of Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Review of the care plan dated 12/16/23 revealed Resident #36 had impaired skin integrity. Interventions included Resident #36 will comply with recommendations/treatments to minimize further skin impairment, will show signs of healing and/or improvement to the extent allowed by the resident's age, mobility status, continence status, medication and/or treatment compliance, medical condition and/or comorbidities, and compliance with wound care recommendations, identified skin impairment will be free of signs and symptoms of infection, treatment(s) per physician orders and wound consult as needed (PRN). Observation on 01/17/24 at 9:51 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #37, Wound Nurse revealed dressing change on Resident #36 with dressing change to spine and right lateral ankle. Resident #36 was observed in isolation, RN #37 gowned and gloved up prior to entering room. All supplies brought into room. Dressing removed to spine, spine wound cleansed with Vashe wound cleanser and four by four (4x4) pad, calcium alginate applied and covered with adhesive dressing. Gloves were removed, hands sanitizer used to clean hands and clean gloves applied. Ankle wound dressing removed, wound cleansed with Vashe wound cleanser and 4x4, betadine applied to wound with large swab and covered with adhesive dressing. Gloves and gown removed. Hands washed prior to leaving room. Interview on 01/17/24 at 10:00 A.M. with RN #37 confirmed she did not change her gloves during a dressing change on Resident #36 after removing the dirty dressing and before cleaning the wound and applying a clean dressing. 2. Record review revealed Resident #56 was re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified, acquired absence of right leg below (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: 365897 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 365897 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/17/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 101 Mills Place New Lebanon, OH 45345 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 0684 knee, and type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. Residents Affected - Few Review of the care plan dated 02/22/23 revealed Resident #56 had impaired skin integrity. Interventions included treatment(s) per physician orders, wound consult as needed (PRN) and identified skin impairment will be free of signs and symptoms of infection through the next review. Observation on 01/17/24 at 10:18 A.M. with RN #37, Wound Nurse revealed dressing change on Resident #56 to right knee stump. RN #37 knocked and introduced self, applied clean gloves, removed the dressing to right knee stump, cleansed the wound with Vashe wound cleanser and a 4x4 pad, applied collagen to open wound and covered with adhesive dressing. RN #37 removed her gloves and washed her hands. Interview on 01/17/24 at 10:36 A.M. with RN #37 confirmed she did not change her gloves during a dressing change on Resident #56 after removing the dirty dressing and before cleaning the wound and applying a clean dressing. Review of the facility policy Wound Care Policy dated September 2021 revealed Step 4 in the Steps in the Procedure revealed Put on exam glove. Loosen tape and remove dressing. If using scissors - ensure you clean the scissors before use. Step 5 in the Steps in the Procedure revealed Pull glove over dressing and discard into appropriate receptacle. Wash and dry hands thoroughly. Step 6 in the Steps in the Procedure revealed Put on gloves. Step 7 in the Steps in the Procedure revealed Clean wound and apply treatment as ordered by the physician. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149462. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365897 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 17, 2024 survey of NEW LEBANON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of NEW LEBANON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on January 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NEW LEBANON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER on January 17, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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