F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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, resident interview, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility
failed to ensure a resident was assisted with nail care. This affected one resident (#35) out of five residents
reviewed for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #35 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), unspecified schizophrenia, hypertension, and
rheumatoid arthritis.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #35 had
moderately impaired cognition, had no behaviors and did not reject care. Resident #35 was a one-person
assist and required limited assistance with bed mobility, toileting, and personal hygiene, and supervision for
transfers, locomotion, dressing, and eating.
Review of the care plan dated 04/06/2022 revealed Resident #35 had an ADL self-care deficit related to
COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, weakness, and fatigue. Interventions included assistance with
bathing/showering including check nail length, trim and clean on bath days.
Interview on 05/16/22 at 2:29 P.M. Resident #35 reported he was bothered by his long fingernails. Resident
#35 added staff did not offer to cut or clean his fingernails.
Observation on 05/16/22 at 2:29 A.M. revealed Resident #35's nails appeared extremely long, dirty and
jagged on both hands.
Observation on 05/18/22 from 12:44 P.M. to 1:14 P.M. revealed State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #460
assisted Resident #35 to the shower. Resident #35 stated someone was supposed to cut his fingernails
and asked if the aide was going to change his sheets. STNA #460 told Resident #35 she had everything in
the room to change the sheets after the shower but did not address his comment about his fingernails.
STNA #460 assisted the resident with getting dressed, propelled Resident #35 back to his room and made
his bed with clean sheets. STNA #460 did not provide nail care before she left the room.
Interview on 05/18/22 at 1:14 P.M. STNA #460 stated she noticed Resident #35's nails were long and
jagged. STNA #460 verified Resident #35 had mentioned his nails needing cut during his shower, and
verified she did not cut them. When asked about when nail care was performed, STNA #460 stated she
only cut nails if a resident asked.
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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
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Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of policy titled, Care of Fingernail/Toenail, revised October 2010 revealed nails were cleaned daily
and regularly kept trimmed and smooth to prevent both the resident from accidentally scratching/injuring
skin and prevent infections.
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure
a residents oxygen humidifier bottle contained water and was dated. This affected one resident (#35) of 16
residents identified as being on oxygen. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Review of the medical record for Resident #25 revealed an admission date of 12/30/17. Diagnosis included
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), muscle weakness, dysphagia, dementia, hemiplegia, and
respiratory failure.
Review of the most recent Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was
cognitively intact, had no behaviors, did not reject care, and required extensive assistance with activities of
daily livings (ADLs). Further review revealed the resident received oxygen.
Review of Resident #25's physician orders revealed an order dated 04/07/19 for oxygen via nasal cannula
at two liters per minute (LPN). Further review of orders revealed an order dated 12/17/19 for Resident #25
to have her oxygen tubing changed weekly on Tuesdays. There were no orders regarding changing the
humidifier bottle. Review of Resident #25's Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment
Administration Record (TAR) revealed no indication the humidified bottle was ordered to be changed.
Observation on 05/16/22 at 11:03 A.M. revealed Resident #25 was sitting on the edge of her bed with
oxygen being administered via a nasal cannula. Oxygen was hooked up to an empty and undated
humidified water container.
Interview on 05/17/22 at 11:08 A.M. Registered Nurse (RN) #330 verified the resident was ordered to be on
humidified oxygen and the expectations was the humidifier container should be dated and should have
water in it. RN #330 verified Resident #25's humidified water container was empty and undated.
Review of facility policy titled, Oxygen Administration, dated 10/01/20, revealed the facility procedure was to
provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. The policy indicated the following supplies would be
necessary wen resident was on oxygen: portable oxygen, nasal cannula or other mask, humidified bottle,
no smoking sign, and regulator. Policy indicated steps in administering oxygen included periodically
checking water level in humidifying jar.
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COMPLETED
05/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medication
carts were locked while unattended, dispose of expired medications, and store-controlled medications in a
separately locked, permanently affixed compartment in refrigerator. This had the potential to affect four
residents (#17, #20, #26, and #55) of four residents reviewed for medication storage. The facility census
was 62.
Findings include:
1. Observation on 05/16/22 at 9:57 A.M. revealed the medication cart on the second floor was unlocked and
unattended.
Interview on 05/16/22 at 10:00 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #225 verified that the medication
cart was unlocked with no staff present.
Observation on 05/16/22 at 11:56 A.M. revealed a second medication cart was unlocked and left
unattended.
Interview on 05/16/22 at 11:58 A.M. with LPN #225 verified that the medication cart was unlocked and left
unattended.
2. Observation on 05/17/22 at 10:36 A.M. of the third-floor medication cart, revealed the following: a lantus
insulin pen expired 05/03/22, belonging to Resident #20, one bottle of ferric X150mg (iron) expired
December 2021, one bottle of allergy relief tablets expired June 2021, one bottle of loperamide one
milligram (mg) (anti-diarrheal) expired April 2022, one bottle of aspirin 325mg expired April 2021, one bottle
of melatonin 1mg expired July 2020, one bottle of melatonin 1mg expired January 2021, and one bottle of
fish oil gel tabs expired December 2021. The fish oil tabs were facility stock, which Resident #26 could have
potentially been given, as he was prescibed to take fish oil.
3. Observation on 05/17/22 at approximately 10:36 A.M. of the medication room refrigerator, revealed one
sheet of dronobinal 5mg (schedule II controlled anti-nausea) belonging to Resident #20, one sheet of
dronobinal 2.5mg belonging to Resident #55, and five vials of ativan (schedule IV controlled anti-anxiety)
belonging to Resident #17 laying on top of a removable tray.
Interview on 05/17/22 during observation, LPN #270 verified the expired medications and controlled
medications not stored properly. LPN #270 reported the expired medications should have been disposed of
and the controlled medications should be locked in a box that could not be removed from the refrigerator.
Review of facility policy titled, Storage of Medications Policy, dated 04/2019 revealed the following: unlocked
medication carts are not left unattended; discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals are
returned to the dispensing pharmacy or destroyed, and schedule II-V controlled medications are stored in
separately locked, permanently affixed compartments.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, staff and service contract interviews, review of facility polices, review of sanitation logs, the
facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed and served food in accordance with
professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to effect 55 of 62 residents of the
facility, excluding Residents #56, #414, #19, #22, #04, #01 and #09) who facility identified as receiving
enteral feedings and nothing by mouth (NPO). Facility census was 62.
Findings included:
1. During initial observation of the kitchen on 05/16/22 beginning at 9:15 A.M. with Dietary Manager (DM)
#500 revealed the following:
•
Observation of the walk-in refrigerator #2 revealed puddling water throughout the refrigerator, which was
running out of the refrigerator and into the adjacent room's drain. Further observation of refrigerator #2
revealed large areas of blackish, fuzzy substance, consistent with the appearance of mold, built-up on the
walls and floors, which was approximately six inches in width and extended down the entire length of the
refrigerator wall. Observation of the wall outside of refrigerator #2, reveled a large area of blackish, fuzzy
substance, consistent with the appearance of mold, built-up outside the refrigerator and extending down the
exterior walls. DM #500 verified observations.
•
Observations of the kitchen floor revealed three drains bubbling and overflowing with water, which extended
to large areas of the kitchen floor. Observation revealed staff were walking through puddles of water, which
was splashing. DM #500 indicated water had been backing up in kitchen for a couple weeks and
maintenance was aware of issue. DM #500 indicated there were several water leaks throughout the kitchen
and maintenance was aware.
•
Observation revealed the facility utilized a chemical dishwashing machine. The require wash and rinse
temperatures was 120 degrees, per manufacturers instructions. The chemical utilized to clean was chlorine.
DM #500 tested the chemicals, which revealed results of zero parts per million (PPM). Observation of the
testing strips utilized, revealed the strips were expired. Continued observation revealed the
chemicals/sanitizer was not being pumped into the dishwasher, which DM #500 verified. DM #500 stated he
would have the dishwasher serviced. Review of temperature/sanitizing logs revealed the dishwasher was
last tested on [DATE], which revealed no concerns. DM #500 reported the facility replaced the dishwashers
chlorine container two days ago and had not noticed the pump not working. Review of the three-sink
compartment chemical log revealed the log was last dated in March 2019. DM #500 indicated the facility did
not use the three-sink compartment and stated all dishes went through the dishwasher.
•
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Observation of can opener affixed to the counter revealed numerous dried food particles and thick black
discoloration buildup throughout the can opener. DM #500 verified observation.
•
Observation of the refrigerated salad bar revealed a broken, loose cover, no internal thermometer, and
large areas of blackish, fuzzy substance, consistent with the appearance of mold, throughout. DM #500
verified observation.
•
Observation of the small reach-in refrigerator revealed three containers of opened and undated cottage
cheese and numerous small individuals bowls of cottage cheese undated and covered with saran wrap.
Further observation revealed puddled water in the bottom of the refrigerator and large areas of blackish,
fuzzy substance, consistent with the appearance of mold, throughout the interior of the refrigerator. DM
#500 verified observations.
•
Observation of the ice machine revealed areas of blackish, fuzzy substance, consistent with the
appearance of mold, inside the hopper where ice was being stored. DM #500 verified and indicated
maintenance was responsible for cleaning the ice machine.
Interview on 05/16/22 at 10:03 A.M. Maintenance Director #23 verified drains in the kitchen were backed up
and plumbers were not able to find the problem. Maintenance Director #23 reported he would have
plumbers back out to evaluate.
During subsequent observations of the kitchen on 05/16/22 at 3:30 P.M. revealed an outside contractor
(Technician #300) evaluating the facility's dishwasher. Technician #300 reported when the chlorine was
tested, the color on the sanitation strip was very clear, indicating the chlorine was bad. Technician #300
tested the dishwasher sanitization, which showed 0 PPM. The chlorine sanitizer was changed. It was also
discovered the tubes from the sanitizer to the dishwasher would not allow the chlorine to pump to the
machine, so the tubes were replaced. The facility was provided with new testing strips and observation of
the sanitizer being tested revealed sanitation was in normal ranges of 50 PPM.
2. Observations on 05/18/22 beginning at 11:15 A.M. of tray line and food temperatures with DM #300
revealed the following:
•
Observation of the plate dispenser cart revealed numerous dried food particles throughout the top of the
cart where clean plates were being stored. Plates being used were wet and numerous plates had dried
food build-up. DM #300 reported the expectation was for dishes to be cleaned and dried prior to use.
•
Observation of Dietary Aide (DA) #514 plating the lunch meal revealed he donned gloves and was
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365978
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/20/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
observed touching and repositioning the plate dispenser. DA #514 was also observed touching the tray line
counter. While cutting meatloaf with a spatula, DA #514 then touched the meatloaf with his gloved hands,
after touching the plate dispenser and counter. DA #514 did not removed his gloves and wash his hands
prior to touching surfaces and proceeded to touch food that would be served to residents. DA #514
continued to reposition the meat loaf on plates to add additional food items. DM #500 verified observations.
Residents Affected - Some
•
DA #514 was observed cutting and plating a variety of sizes of meatloaf. Review of the menu revealed
residents were to receive a four ounce piece of meatloaf. When asked how staff measured the meatloaf to
ensure residents received the correct amount, DM #500 reported staff guessed because there was no
scale to measure.
Interview on 05/18/22 at 3:38 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) and Infection Preventionist #325 denied
any knowledge of any gastrointestinal issues (GI) or other food borne related illness.
Interview on 05/18/22 at 4:08 P.M. Registered Dietitian (RD) #605 reported she recently took over the
facility and had only visited once. RD #605 was unaware the kitchen was not able to weigh out food for
portions. RD #605 indicated her expectation was for food to be served at correct portion sizes.
Review of work order dated 05/17/22 at 2:19 P.M. revealed the dishwasher chemical sanitation was at zero
PPM. Notes indicated the technician replaced chemical sanitizer product due to previous one being, gassed
off and not effective. Notes also indicated the technician replaced squeeze tube.
Review of maintenance work orders dated 05/17/22 at 4:05 P.M. revealed the kitchen had water in the floor.
Notes indicated outside contractor vacuumed lines, cleansed grease pit and water jetted drain lines.
Review of facility policy titled, Food Preparation and Service, dated 10/01/17, revealed the facility would
prepare and serve food in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. The policy indicated
food preparation staff would adhere to proper hygiene and sanitary practices to prevent the spread of food
borne illness. Lastly, the policy indicated disposable gloves are single use items and shall be discarded
after each use.
Review of facility polity titled, Sanitization, dated 10/01/08, revealed the food service areas shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. The policy indicated all utensils and equipment shall be kept
clean and in good repair. The low temperature dishwashing chemical sanitization would have final rinse with
50 PPM hypochlorite (chlorine). The manual washing and sanitizing will employ a three-step process for
washing, rinsing, and sanitizing by having a Chlorine 50 PPM for ten seconds.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365978
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Scarlet Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0883
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were
offered influenza vaccinations. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure pneumonia vaccinations were
administered after obtaining representative consent. This affected two residents (#5 and #19) of five
residents reviewed for immunizations. The facility census was 62.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
including hemiplegia, aphasia, dysphagia, hypothyroidism, and COVID-19.
Review of document titled, Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23) Informed Consent, dated
01/21/2022, revealed Resident #5's representative signed consent for Resident #5 to receive a pneumonia
vaccination at the facility. Consent for flu vaccination was blank and unsigned.
Review of Medication Administration Records (MAR's) dated January 2022, February 2022, and March
2022 revealed Resident #5 had no physician order and did not receive a pneumonia vaccination.
2. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #19 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
that included but were not limited to anoxic brain damage, unspecified epilepsy, chronic respiratory failure
with hypoxia, and schizoaffective disorder-bipolar type.
Review of document titled, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) Informed Consent, dated
11/30/2021 revealed Resident #19 had representative signed consent to receive a pneumonia vaccination
at the facility.
Review of Medication Administration Records (MAR's) dated November 2021 and December 2021 revealed
Resident #19 had no physician order and did not receive a pneumonia vaccination.
Interview on 05/19/2022 at 12:20 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Residents #5 and #19 had
signed consent to receive pneumonia vaccination, and the facility did not administer pneumonia
vaccinations to Resident #5 and #19. The DON verified the facility did not have signed consent, signed
refusal of consent, did not administer influenza vaccination, and had no historical record that Resident #5
had received influenza vaccination for the current season prior to admission.
Review of facility undated policy titled, Pneumococcal Vaccine, revealed residents were assessed upon
admission for eligibility to receive Pneumococcal vaccine and if appropriate, the vaccine was administered
within 30 days of admission.
Review of facility undated policy titled Influenza Vaccine, revealed influenza vaccination was offered
between October 1st and March 31 st each year, if eligible, and was offered to residents within five days of
admission. A residents refusal for vaccination was documented on the consent form and filed in the medical
record.
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