F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure medication error rates
were less than 5% when they gave Resident #39 the wrong medication and Resident #38 blood pressure
medication was not held for low blood pressure. This affected two (Resident #38 and #39) of four residents
observed for medication administration. There were two errors out of 25 opportunities for a medication error
rate of 8 %. The facility census was 58.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1 Record review of Resident #38 revealed an admission date of 01/19/21 with pertinent diagnoses of:
hypertension, cognitive communication deficit, hyperlipidemia, and dementia.
Review of the 07/26/24 quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident was severely
cognitively impaired and used a wheelchair to aid in mobility.
Review of the Physician Order dated 03/26/24 revealed Norvasc (a blood pressure medication) five
milligrams by mouth one time a day for hypertension. Hold for systolic pressure under 110.
Observation of a medication administration pass for Resident #38 on 10/08/24 at 8:50 A.M. revealed he had
a blood pressure of 107 systolic /63 diastolic millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) #12 charted in the electronic record she was holding the Norvasc medication due to low blood
pressure. LPN #12 then popped the Norvasc out of the pill pack and placed it in the medicine cup to
administer. LPN #12 locked the med cart and was asked if she was going to give the medications and she
replied she was.
Interview with LPN #12 on 10/08/24 at 8:55 A.M. verified the Norvasc five milligram tab was in the pill cup
to be administered to Resident #38 and that she should of held the medication.
2. Record review of Resident #39 revealed an admission date of 02/19/21 with pertinent diagnosis of: acute
respiratory failure with hypoxia, hypertension, major depressive disorder, ischemic cardiomyopathy, and
type two diabetes mellitus.
Review of the 09/04/24 significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment revealed the Resident is
cognitively intact and does not use any devices to aid in mobility.
Review of the Physician Order dated 06/17/24 revealed an order for Senna (laxative medication) give two
tablets by mouth two times a day for constipation.
Observation of a medication administration pass for Resident #39 on 10/08/24 at 8:36 A.M. revealed
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Event ID:
365920
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
365920
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Embassy of Lebanon
700 Monroe Road
Lebanon, OH 45036
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
LPN #12 administered Senna plus (laxative, plus colace a stool softener medication) 8.6-50 milligrams
(mgs) two tabs. LPN #12 was asked if this was all the morning medications and she stated it was.
Interview with LPN #12 on 10/08/24 at 8:43 A.M. verified she was giving Senna Plus 8.6-50 and should of
gave Senna 8.6 per the current Physicians Order.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the 08/22/22 facility Medication Administration policy revealed to compare medication source
(bubble pack, vial, etc.) with Medication Administration Record to verify resident name, medication name,
form, dose, route, and time. Obtain and record vital signs, when applicable or per physicians orders. When
applicable, hold medication for those vital signs outside the physicians prescribed parameters.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00158506.
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