F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, review of facility reported incident (FRI) investigation, review of the controlled drug receipt
form, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure a thorough investigation was completed and
documented for misappropriation of narcotics. This affected one (Resident #52) of one resident reviewed for
abuse.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Resident #53 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including pain in throat, malignant
neoplasm of tonsillar pillar, unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face, and neck,
malignant neoplasm of pharynx, acute post procedural pain, neoplasm related pain, and oral mucositis due
to radiation.
Review of the FRI (225260) investigation dated 08/12/22 revealed Resident #53's liquid Morphine had been
misappropriated. The liquid Morphine was measured with medication cups to clarify count. The
measurement showed that medication was under by 12.5 milliliters (ml). All four staff members that had
access to the Morphine in the last 48 hours denied misappropriation and drug tests were negative. There
was no evidence of the control sheet or Medication Administration Records (MAR) in the investigation
folder.
Review of the Morphine controlled drug receipt form dated 08/03/22 revealed on 08/03/22 240 ml of
Morphine 10 milligrams (mg) per 5 ml was received and signed in by one nurse. The directions were to
administer 2.5 ml by mouth every four hours as needed for pain.
On 08/11/22 there was 202.5 ml remaining in the bottle. On 08/12/22 a note was made that medication was
reconciled and there was 176 ml. The Morphine was discontinued on 08/17/22 with 146.5 ml remaining.
Review of the controlled substance destruction record dated 08/19/22 revealed Resident #53's Morphine in
the amount of 146.5 ml was destroyed by two nurses.
On 12/13/22 reconciliation of the Resident MAR dated 12/13/22 and the Morphine controlled drug receipt
form dated 08/03/22 revealed there was discrepancies that were not identified during the original
investigation completed in August. There was two administrations one on 08/05/22 and one on 08/09/22
that were not documented on the Morphine control sheet. Both missed documentations on the control sheet
were from the same nurse. The new amount remaining was 197.5 ml on 08/11/22 including the two
undocumented doses and 176 ml was reconciled on 08/12/22 indicating there was 21.5 ml
misappropriated.
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 12/12/22 at 4:00 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator revealed the night
nurse on 08/11/22 was doing reconciliation with the day shift nurse the morning of 08/12/22 and noticed a
21.5 ml discrepancy in Resident #53's liquid Morphine. The pharmacy sent the Morphine in a 240 ml brown
bottle, and it was hard to read. The nurse wrote 176 on the narcotic controlled drug receipt form when
reconciled because that was the amount it appeared to be when looking through the bottle even though
there was 188 ml when the medication was poured out for reconciliation. The Administrator reported herself
and the DON were off during the incident and covering staff told the nurses to document the amount it
appeared to be when looking at the bottle (176 ml) instead of the actual amount (188 ml) reconciled. It was
originally reported there was 21.5 ml of Morphine missing, however there was only 12.5 ml. The
Administrator reported there was no evidence 188 ml was measured out on 08/12/22, however she could
have the nurse write a statement or she could be interviewed.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:19 A.M. and 11:48 A.M., with the Administrator revealed she reconciled the MAR
with the Narcotic sheet last night and confirmed there was two doses (08/09/22 and 08/09/22) not
documented on the narcotic control sheet that was not originally noted on the initial investigation on
08/12/22. The two missed documented doses on the controlled drug receipt form would change the amount
originally reported misappropriated. There would have been 9.5 ml misappropriated instead of the 12.5 ml
as they originally reported during the investigation if there was 188 ml remaining during the reconciliation.
The Administrator confirmed the Morphine destruction sheet was inaccurate as well do the correct amount
reconciled of 188 ml was not documented on the control sheet.
Review of facility's policy titled Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Misappropriation of Resident Property, and
Exploitation dated 2016 revealed misappropriation was the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or
wrongful temporary or permanent use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent.
The person investigating the incident should generally take the following actions: if no direct witnesses, then
the interviews may be expanded. Obtain all medical reports and review the resident's records. Evidence of
the investigation should be documented.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for
services as needed.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, interview and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure Pre-admission Screening and
Resident Review (PASARR) documentation was updated when resident diagnoses changed. This affected
three residents (#23, #24, and #32) of three residents reviewed for PASARR.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
bipolar II. The following diagnoses were added after admission: hallucination on 02/28/20, bipolar on
02/28/20, major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features, on 04/06/20,
schizoaffective disorder bipolar type on 04/06/20, schizoaffective disorder, depressive type on 04/09/20,
anxiety disorder on 08/26/20, bipolar on 05/06/21, major depressive disorder on 06/03/21, and
obsessive-compulsive behavior on 05/26/22.
Review of Resident #23's PASARR dated 11/25/15 revealed the resident had mood disorder and bipolar.
There was no evidence of the determination. The PASARR was completed for a sister facility in a different
city.
Review of Resident #23's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident
was not considered by the state level II PASARR process to have serious mental illness or related
condition.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:18 A.M. and 10/04/22 A.M., with the Administrator confirmed the last PASARR
completed was 11/25/15 and there was no evidence of the determination and there was no evidence a new
PASARR was completed when a new diagnosis was added. The Administrator provided a copy of the new
PASARR submitted; however, it was incorrect as well and did not include all diagnoses. Resident #23 was
referred for level II review. The Administrator reported she had staff re-submit the PASARR again with the
correct diagnoses and staff was provided education.
2. Record review revealed Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. The following diagnoses were added after admission: delusional
disorder on 03/26/20, bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode depression on 04/30/20,
restlessness and agitation on 12/07/20, Schizophrenia 06/29/21,
Review of Resident #24's PASARR dated 09/17/17 revealed the resident had Schizophrenia. There was no
evidence of the determination.
Review of Resident #24's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was not considered
by the state level II PASARR process to have serious mental illness or related condition.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:18 A.M. and 10:04 A.M., with the Administrator confirmed the last PASARR
completed was 09/17/17 and there was no evidence of the determination and there was no evidence a new
PASARR was completed when a new diagnosis was added. The Administrator provided a copy of the new
PASARR submitted; however, it was incorrect as well and did not include bipolar diagnosis. Resident #24
was referred for level II review. The Administrator reported she had staff re-submit the PASARR again with
the correct diagnoses and staff was provided education.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0644
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's policy and procedure titled PASARR dated 03/2018 revealed a resident with a newly
evident or possible serious mental disorder or related condition would have a new PASARR completed as
soon as identified. If a resident transferred from another facility staff would obtain the PASARR and review
the results from the transferring facility.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #32 revealed an admission date of 08/24/21 with diagnoses
including major depressive disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizoaffective disorder.
Further review of the medical record revealed a diagnosis of bipolar disorder was added 02/2022.
Review of the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) assessments completed for
Resident #32 revealed there was no PASARR completed following the new diagnosis of bipolar disorder. A
PASARR was not completed until 12/12/22 to address the new medical diagnosis.
On 12/13/22 at 9:18 A.M., interview with the Administrator verified the PASARR was not completed timely
following a new medical diagnosis.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure smoking care plans were updated in a
timely manner. This affected three (Residents #22, #41, and #43) of six residents reviewed for smoking. The
census was 67.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 11/02/18 with diagnoses
including schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder, acute and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia, and nicotine dependence.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified no orders pertaining to smoking.
Review of the care plan revised 10/13/22 at 2:35 P.M. revealed Resident #22 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to needing assistance from staff for mobility and lack of coordination. Interventions
included all smoking materials would be locked up in a designated location when not in use, any burns or
injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be
offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's representatives would be responsible to leave
smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident must follow the facility smoking policy and
adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly or with an identified significant change,
resident would have supervision by facility designated person throughout smoking period, and resident
would smoke in facility designated areas.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #22 was a safe smoker,
was able to understand and comply with facility smoking policy, and was educated on the dangers and
health complications of smoking.
Review of the care plan revised 12/13/22 at 10:56 A.M. revealed Resident #22 was unable to smoke
without supervision due to facility policy with a new intervention dated 11/07/22 indicating resident
observed to be safe lighting own cigarette.
On 12/13/22 at 5:17 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated the intervention for Resident #22 for
lighting his own cigarettes was dated 11/07/22 because that was when the smoking assessment was
completed, and she verified the intervention was not added to the care plan until 12/13/22.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 05/07/21 with diagnoses
including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, schizoaffective disorder, and nicotine dependence.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #41 had a moderate
problem of inappropriately providing smoking materials to others. The assessment indicated Resident #41
was able to understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 12/01/22 at 4:46 P.M. revealed Resident #41 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to reduced mobility. Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a
designated location when not in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for
evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be offered to ensure resident
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
safety, resident and resident's representatives would be responsible to leave smoking materials at the
resident's nursing station, resident must follow the facility smoking policy and adhere to safety rules,
resident would be re-assessed quarterly or with an identified significant change, resident would have
supervision by facility designated person throughout smoking period, and resident would smoke in facility
designated areas.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the care plan revised on 12/13/22 at 11:08 A.M. revealed Resident #41 was unable to smoke
without supervision due to facility policy with a new intervention dated 11/07/22 indicating resident
observed to be safe lighting own cigarette.
On 12/13/22 at 5:17 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated the intervention for Resident #41 for
lighting his own cigarettes was dated 11/07/22 because that was when the smoking assessment was
completed, and she verified the intervention was not added to the care plan until 12/13/22.
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #43 revealed an admission date of 09/15/22 with diagnoses
including acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, muscle weakness, and alcohol dependence with withdrawal
delirium.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #43 was able to
understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 11/07/22 at 1:24 P.M. revealed Resident #43 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to reduced mobility. Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a
designated location when not in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for
evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's
representatives would be responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident
must follow the facility smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly
or with an identified significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person
throughout smoking period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified an order for supervised smoking (initiated
09/15/22).
Review of the care plan revised on 12/13/22 at 11:12 A.M. revealed Resident #43 was unable to smoke
without supervision due to facility policy with a new intervention dated 11/07/22 indicating resident
observed to be safe lighting own cigarette.
On 12/13/22 at 5:17 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated the intervention for Resident #43 for
lighting his own cigarettes was dated 11/07/22 because that was when the smoking assessment was
completed, and she verified the intervention was not added to the care plan until 12/13/22.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0676
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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, observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #23 received
assistance with placement of hearing aids and changing hearing aid batteries. This affected one (Resident
#23) of one resident reviewed for hearing.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
need for assistance with personal care, polyneuropathy, muscle weakness, reduced mobility, cognitive
communication deficit, and age-related physical debility.
Review of Resident #23's plan of care for hearing loss dated 12/05/18 revealed the resident had potential
for alteration in communication related to wearing bilateral hearing aids. Staff intervention included to report
any change/decline in communication ability.
Review of an audiology note dated 05/04/22 revealed the facility would store Resident #23's hearing aids
and help with insertion, removal, and batteries. Resident #23 had bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The
left hearing aid was taken for repair and would be sent back. Hearing aid check in six to nine months. Would
be seen 12/30/22.
Review of Resident #23's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had
adequate hearing with devices.
Interview and observation on 12/12/22 at 3:02 P.M., with Resident #23 revealed the resident was hard of
hearing. The resident reported she had asked staff a long time ago for batteries and still had not received
the batteries. The resident reported she had lost almost all her hearing in her right ear. The resident was not
wearing hearing aids during the interview.
Interview and observation on 12/13/22 at 2:37 P.M., with Resident #23 with Registered Nurse (RN) #881
revealed the resident's hearing aids where in a box on her bedside table and a set of batteries were noted
in the box. The resident reported she had the hearing aids, but she did not know she had batteries in the
box. RN #881 placed the batteries in the hearing aids; however, they did not work. RN #881 reported the
state tested nurse aides should be assisting the resident with putting the hearing aids in her ears.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 7:05 A.M., with the Administrator revealed the batteries that RN #881 had put in
the hearing aides were the wrong batteries. The facility had the correct batteries and replaced the batteries
and the resident's hearing aides were now working.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 7:34 A.M., with Resident #23 revealed she was unable to put hearing aids in place
or change the batteries herself. The resident did not have hearing aids in at time of observation. She was
lying in bed with the head of the bed elevated and the light on waiting for breakfast. Resident had difficulty
hearing the surveyor.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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, interview, and policy review revealed the facility failed to ensure duplicate treatments
were not applied to the same area. This affected one (Resident #34) of one resident reviewed for skin
conditions.
Residents Affected - Few
Finding include:
Record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
moisture associated skin damage (MASD), spinal stenosis, diabetes with diabetic neuropathy, and
excoriation disorder.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:10 A.M., with Resident #34's daughter revealed the resident complained her
buttocks hurt. The staff kept the area covered and applied ointment. The daughter indicated her mother had
been in bed 24 hours a day since they almost lost her recently.
Observation on 12/14/22 at 10:31 A.M., of Resident #34's buttocks with Registered Nurse (RN) #864 whom
was also the wound nurse, and the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the area was difficult to view due to
the resident had cream on the coccyx area. The skin appeared scaly on the right buttocks and there was a
round pea size area on the coccyx that appeared it may have been opened but was not able to visualize
due to the cream. Resident #34 reported the area was painful.
Review of Resident #34's treatment administration record (TAR) dated October 2022 to December 2022
revealed staff had applied triad wound paste (coating that facilitates healing and debridement) to the
coccyx twice daily and chamosyn (skin barrier) treatment to the coccyx twice a day from 10/18/22 to
12/13/22. The triad wound paste was to be discontinued on 12/05/22.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 1:07 P.M., with the DON and RN #864 revealed the area on the coccyx had
resolved on 11/14/22 and had just reappeared today. The DON reported the chamosyn cream should have
been discontinued on 10/18/22 when the treatment was changed to the triad wound dressing. The DON
confirmed Resident #34 was receiving both treatments (triad and chamosyn) to the coccyx from 10/18/22
to 12/13/22 and it should have only been the triad wound dressing from 10/18/22 to 12/05/22 and then from
12/05/22 to present it should have only been the chamosyn cream.
Review of skin abrasion/skin tear policy undated revealed it was the facility policy to provide guidelines for
prevention and treatment of abrasions/skin tears. Verify there was a physician order for treatment, review
the resident's care plan, current orders, and diagnoses to determine the resident's needs.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, review of facility investigation, observation, interview, and policy review the facility
failed to ensure a resident was safely transferred with a mechanical lift and resident smoking materials
were stored in a secure area. This affected one (Resident #23) of three residents reviewed for falls and six
(#22, #29, #37, #41, #43, and #52) of six residents reviewed for smoking.
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
laceration with foreign body of the scalp, muscle weakness, other reduced mobility, intervertebral disc
degeneration of the lumbar region, chronic pain, stiffness and pain of left knee, difficulty walking, lack of
coordination, dizziness, osteoarthritis of knee, needs assistance with personal care, abnormalities of gait
and mobility, artificial right knee joint, and age related physical debility.
Review of Resident #23's activity of daily living (ADL) plan of care dated 12/05/18 revealed on 04/26/22 the
plan of care was updated to reflect the resident was a Hoyer (mechanical) lift with two assists for transfers.
Review of Resident #23's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident
had total dependence of two for transfers.
Review of Resident #23's progress notes dated 09/10/22 revealed while the resident was being transferred
from the bed to the wheelchair by a Hoyer lift, the overhead piece struck the resident in the right side of the
head while coming down. There was heavy bleeding, pressure was applied, and ambulance was called. The
bleeding was controlled and stopped before the emergency medical service arrived. Resident was
transferred to the emergency room.
Review of Resident #23's physician progress note dated 09/12/22 indicated the resident was being
transferred from bed to wheelchair via Hoyer lift and she was hit in the head by overhead piece of the Hoyer
when she was being lowered. Nursing reported heavy bleeding and pressure was applied.
Review of the facility's investigation revealed Resident #23 reported she hit her head on the Hoyer bar
when being transferred back to bed. The bar came forward and hit her in the head.
Review of staff statements revealed State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #825 reported the resident was in the
wheelchair and the Hoyer hit the top of her head. STNA #805 reported when spotting the resident in the
Hoyer lift the resident leaned her head forward and hit her head on the bar.
Review of the emergency room (ER) visit note dated 09/10/22 revealed the ER note was faxed to the facility
on [DATE]. The note indicated Resident #23 was being moved with a Hoyer lift and apparently, she was
struck with the apparatus on the higher left to the right side of her head. Resident #23 reported she was in
her bed and was placed in the Hoyer lift and was in transitioning to the edge of the bed, when the next thing
she knew she was on the ground and had struck her head believing to have cut her head along the Hoyer
lift. Resident #23 had a shallow three-centimeter (cm) laceration that did not require staples or sutures. The
resident's diagnoses included head contusions.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the staff education on Hoyer lift dated 09/14/22 revealed eleven STNAs attended the in-services.
The facility provided a letter authored by the Physical Therapist (PT) stating on 09/14/22 she provided staff
education and competency testing on Hoyer lifts with staff.
Interview on 12/12/22 at 2:57 P.M., with Resident #23 reported she did not know what happened but the
Hoyer lift fell on her and it hurt really bad.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 2:37 P.M., with Resident #23 revealed again she could not really remember what
happed with the Hoyer lift but she was afraid to use it, but it was the only way for staff to transfer her.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 8:28 A.M., with the Administrator revealed Resident #23 was transferred with
battery operated Hoyer lift from her bed to her wheelchair. Resident #23 was in the wheelchair and when
the staff released one strap and the aide did not have control of the bar it swung around a hit Resident #23
in the head causing a laceration. Staff were educated by the PT on the Hoyer lift and competencies were
performed.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #22 revealed an admission date of 11/02/18 with diagnoses
including schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder, acute and chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia, and nicotine dependence.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #22 was able to
understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 10/13/22 at 2:35 P.M. revealed Resident #22 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to needing assistance from staff for mobility and lack of coordination. Interventions
included all smoking materials would be locked up in a designated location when not in use, any burns or
injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be
offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's representatives would be responsible to leave
smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident must follow the facility smoking policy and
adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly or with an identified significant change,
resident would have supervision by facility designated person throughout smoking period, and resident
would smoke in facility designated areas.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified no orders pertaining to smoking.
On 12/12/22 at 1:37 P.M., observation of resident smoking area revealed Resident #22 had a lit cigarette
before facility staff had offered him a lighter. Interview at the time of observation with Receptionist #840
verified this observation. Receptionist #840 stated some residents kept their lighters, but she was unable to
state who those residents were.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own cigarettes.
The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
in the designated area accessible only by staff.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
3. Review of the medical record for Resident #29 revealed an admission date of 08/17/18 with diagnoses
including hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting left non-dominant side, cerebral infarction, epilepsy,
polyneuropathy, and nicotine dependence.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #29 had a moderate
problem of inappropriately providing smoking materials to others. The assessment indicated Resident #29
was able to understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified an order for supervised smoking (initiated
09/24/18).
Review of the care plan revised 12/12/22 at 11:27 A.M. revealed Resident #29 was unable to smoke
without supervision due to hemiplegia, weakness, and need for assistance with activities of daily living
(ADLs). Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a designated location when not
in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for evaluation, physical assistance
by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's representatives would be
responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident must follow the facility
smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly or with an identified
significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person throughout smoking
period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
On 12/12/22 at 1:37 P.M., observation of resident smoking area revealed Resident #29 had a lit cigarette
before facility staff had offered her a lighter. Interview at the time of observation with Receptionist #840
verified this observation. Receptionist #840 stated some residents kept their lighters, but she was unable to
state who those residents were.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own cigarettes.
The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained in the designated
area accessible only by staff.
4. Review of the medical record for Resident #37 revealed an admission date of 09/27/22 with diagnoses
including chronic neuropathy, muscle weakness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type two
diabetes mellitus.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified an order for supervised smoking (initiated
09/27/22).
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 12/02/22, revealed Resident #37 was able to
understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 12/12/22 at 10:00 A.M. revealed Resident #37 was unable to smoke
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
without supervision due to hemiplegia, weakness, and need for assistance with activities of daily living
(ADLs). Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a designated location when not
in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for evaluation, physical assistance
by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's representatives would be
responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident must follow the facility
smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly or with an identified
significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person throughout smoking
period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
On 12/12/22 at 1:37 P.M., observation of resident smoking area revealed Resident #37 had a lit cigarette
before facility staff had offered him a lighter. Interview at the time of observation with Receptionist #840
verified this observation. Receptionist #840 stated some residents kept their lighters, but she was unable to
state who those residents were.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own cigarettes.
The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained in the designated
area accessible only by staff.
5. Review of the medical record for Resident #41 revealed an admission date of 05/07/21 with diagnoses
including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, schizoaffective disorder, and nicotine dependence.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #41 had a moderate
problem of inappropriately providing smoking materials to others. The assessment indicated Resident #41
was able to understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 12/01/22 at 4:46 P.M. revealed Resident #41 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to reduced mobility. Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a
designated location when not in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for
evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's
representatives would be responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident
must follow the facility smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly
or with an identified significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person
throughout smoking period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
On 12/12/22 at 1:37 P.M., observation of resident smoking area revealed Resident #41 had a lit cigarette
before facility staff had offered him a lighter. Interview at the time of observation with Receptionist #840
verified this observation. Receptionist #840 stated some residents kept their lighters, but she was unable to
state who those residents were.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
cigarettes. The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility
policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained in the designated
area accessible only by staff.
6. Review of the medical record for Resident #43 revealed an admission date of 09/15/22 with diagnoses
including acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, muscle weakness, and alcohol dependence with withdrawal
delirium.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 11/07/22, revealed Resident #43 was able to
understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Review of the care plan revised 11/07/22 at 1:24 P.M. revealed Resident #43 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to facility policy. Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a
designated location when not in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for
evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's
representatives would be responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident
must follow the facility smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly
or with an identified significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person
throughout smoking period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
Review of the physician's orders for December 2022 identified an order for supervised smoking (initiated
09/15/22).
On 12/12/22 at 1:30 P.M., observation of the activities room revealed a plastic bag containing cigarettes
was laying on the table. Interview at time of observation with Resident #55, who was sitting next to the
cigarettes, stated the cigarettes belonged to Resident #43.
On 12/12/22 at 1:34 P.M., observation of Receptionist #840 distributing smoking materials and she was
unable to locate Resident #43's cigarettes in the box designated for storage of smoking materials. Resident
#43 then handed her the plastic bag of cigarettes that was sitting on the table. Interview at time of
observation with Receptionist #840 verified Resident #43's cigarettes were not stored in the designated
storage box.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own cigarettes.
The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained in the designated
area accessible only by staff.
7. Review of the medical record for Resident #52 revealed an admission date of 02/21/22 with
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
diagnoses including acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, muscle weakness, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and muscle spasm.
Review of the Smoking Risk Observation 4.5, dated 10/28/22, revealed Resident #52 was able to
understand and comply with facility smoking policy.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of the care plan revised 11/08/22 at 2:20 P.M. revealed Resident #52 was unable to smoke without
supervision due to facility policy. Interventions included all smoking materials would be locked up in a
designated location when not in use, any burns or injuries would be reported immediately to the nurse for
evaluation, physical assistance by staff would be offered to ensure resident safety, resident and resident's
representatives would be responsible to leave smoking materials at the resident's nursing station, resident
must follow the facility smoking policy and adhere to safety rules, resident would be re-assessed quarterly
or with an identified significant change, resident would have supervision by facility designated person
throughout smoking period, and resident would smoke in facility designated areas.
On 12/12/22 at 1:37 P.M., observation of resident smoking area revealed Resident #52 had a lit cigarette
before facility staff had offered her a lighter. Interview at the time of observation with Receptionist #840
verified this observation. Receptionist #840 stated some residents kept their lighters, but she was unable to
state who those residents were.
On 12/12/22 at 4:39 P.M., interview with the Administrator stated there were three residents who were
independent smokers (Residents #22, #41, and #43) and they were allowed to light their own cigarettes.
The Administrator confirmed they were not allowed to keep their smoking materials per facility policy.
Review of facility policy titled Resident Smoking Policy, dated 12/2017, revealed all residents would be
supervised by facility staff for smoking. The policy also indicated all smoking materials including lighters,
matches, and cigarettes would not be retained by residents and would be maintained in the designated
area accessible only by staff.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, interviews, and policy review the facility failed to follow Resident #34's dietary
orders for supplements, ensure the resident was encouraged to get up to eat, and substitutes were offered
if less then 50 percent of meal was consumed. This affected one (Resident #34) of three residents reviewed
for nutrition.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Record Review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
abnormal weight loss, failure to thrive, dehydration, spinal stenosis, muscle weakness, needs assistance
with personal care, lack of coordination, cognitive communication deficit, diabetes, dehydration, age-related
physical debility, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
Review of Resident #34's plan of care for activities of daily living (ADL), dietary, and non-compliance
revealed to offer resident verbal cues if needed for chewing and swallowing, or to finish eating. Help with
feeding if needed. Offer and encourage substitute if intakes were less than 50 percent. The resident
declined to get out of bed for meals.
Review of Resident #34's weights revealed on 09/01/22 the resident's weight was 162 pounds.
Review of Resident #34's quarterly nutrition assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #34 did not
trigger for significant weight loss. Meal intakes varied from 1-75 percent. Resident #34 was on Remeron
(used to stimulate appetite), received diabetic health shake four ounces twice daily, which was accepted
per the medication administration records (MAR). Recommendation indicated increasing supplement to
three times daily and add to weekly weights for closer monitoring.
Review of Resident #34's plan of care for nutrition revealed on 12/01/22 no sugar added health shakes
were increased to three times daily.
Review of Resident #34's physician orders dated December 2022 revealed obtain weekly weight starting
12/02/22, protein snack at bedtime, Remeron, on 12/02/22 the four ounce diabetic health shake was
increased to three times a day. The orders indicated Resident #34 ate independently and was extensive
assist of two for bed mobility.
Further review of Resident #34's weights revealed on 12/08/22 the resident's weight was 147.6 pounds
which indicated an 8.89 pound weight loss in three months.
Review of Resident #34 dietary note dated 12/12/22 revealed Resident #34 triggered for significant weight
loss in three months. Intakes varied from 50 percent to below. The note indicated supplements were just
increased to three times daily with 50/50 acceptance.
Observation of Resident #34 on 12/12/22 at 8:39 A.M. revealed Resident #34 was asleep in bed and a
covered breakfast tray was on the bedside table. Observation at 8:45 A.M. revealed the nurse taking
Resident #34's medication into the room at 8:45 A.M. accompanied by Registered Nurse (RN) #864. RN
#864 reported she did not know if Resident #34 required assistance. Observation at 8:52 A.M. revealed
staff delivered Resident #34 a new hot breakfast tray.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Review of physician order dated 12/13/22 revealed encourage Resident #34 to get up for all meals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:14 A.M., with Resident 34's daughter revealed her mother had a decline and
they almost lost her recently. The daughter reported her mother could use more help with meals.
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 12/14/22 from 8:44 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., revealed Resident #34 was asleep in bed. The bed
was flat, and a covered breakfast tray was on the bedside table in the room alongside the bed. No staff
entered room to assist Resident #34. Upon entering Resident #34's room at 9:00 A.M., Resident #34
responded yes when asked if she wanted to eat breakfast. Resident #34 could not recall if someone had
tried to awake her for breakfast. The surveyor activated the call light for assistance. State Tested Nurse Aide
(STNA) #874 answered the call light. STNA #874 did not know who delivered the breakfast tray. STNA #874
reported Resident #34 was supposed to receive a beverage brought in by the daughter at each meal.
STNA #874 removed a protein drink for the mini refrigerator in the room. STNA #874 was observed to set
up Resident #34's breakfast tray.
Review of Resident #34's medication administration records (MAR) dated October 10/24/22 to 12/13/22
revealed documentation Resident #34 was receiving diabetic health shakes twice daily from 10/24/22 to
present. There was no evidence of the amount given or amount consumed. The MAR indicated Resident
#34 was also receiving four ounces of a no sugar added health shake three times a day from 12/02/22 to
present. The intakes for December 2022 indicated 10 refusals, 16 intakes of 100 percent, one intake of 50
percent, and two intakes of 25 percent. There was no documentation regarding the protein shake Resident
#34's daughter was providing for each meal (as indicated by STNA #874).
Review of meal intakes from 11/14/22 to 12/14/22 revealed Resident #34 ate between 00-25 percent and
50-75 percent. Most snacks were documented as none. There was no documentation regarding offering
alternative when resident ate less than 50 percent of meals.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 1:52 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the diabetic health shakes
were originally order twice a day on 10/24/22 and should have been discontinued on 12/02/22 when the
order was changed to four ounces of no sugar added health shakes three times daily. The DON verified
there was no documentation in regard to how much of the diabetic health shake was given when the order
was twice daily. Staff signed off it was given/offered, not the amount consumed. The DON indicated the
night time (HS) protein snack was entered incorrectly and should have been entered as the protein shake
the family was bringing in. Resident #34 was not supposed to receive the protein shakes the family was
providing three times a day as STNA #874 had indicated, they were to be provided as the HS snack. The
computer program did not allow staff to document refusal of the HS snack so they documented none. The
DON said the dietitian was at the facility on Monday and reviewed Resident #34's medical record and did
not notice the resident was receiving the health shake twice a day and the no added sugar health shake
three times a day. The DON confirmed there was no documented evidence the staff offered a substitute
when Resident #34 at less than percent.
Review of the facility's undated policy and procedure Nutrition/Unplanned Weight Loss revealed the
physician and staff would monitor the nutritional status, response to interventions, and possible
complications of such interventions of individuals with impaired nutritional status.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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F 0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Base on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure staffing levels were posted daily as required.
This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 67.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
Observation on 12/12/22 at 8:23 A.M. revealed in the glass information case near the facility lobby was the
facility daily posted staffing sheet dated 12/09/22.
Interview on 12/12/22 at 8:27 A.M. with admission Coordinator #836 revealed the receptionist was
responsible for posting the daily staffing information. Admissions Coordinator #836 confirmed the posting
was for 12/09/22 and had not been updated for 12/10/22, 12/11/22, or 12/12/22.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Record
review revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including bipolar II. The
following diagnoses were added after admission: hallucination on 02/28/20, bipolar on 02/28/20, major
depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features, on 04/06/20, schizoaffective disorder
bipolar type on 04/06/20, schizoaffective disorder, depressive type on 04/09/20, anxiety disorder on
08/26/20, bipolar on 05/06/21, major depressive disorder on 06/03/21, and obsessive-compulsive behavior
on 05/26/22.
Review of Resident #23's monthly pharmacy reviews dated 01/2022 to 11/2022 revealed the pharmacist
made recommendation for gradual dose reductions (GDR) 01/2022 and 05/04/22.
Review of the printed pharmacy recommendation dated 02/09/22 revealed on 01/2022 the pharmacist
made recommendation for GDR due to the resident had been on Buspar 7.5 milligrams (mg) twice daily
since 04/2021 and Duloxetine 30 mg daily since 07/2021. The pharmacy recommendation was not
addressed by the physician until 03/10/22.
Review of the printed pharmacy recommendation dated 05/04/22 revealed the pharmacist made
recommendation for GDR on Buspar 7.5 mg twice daily, Duloxetine 30 mg daily, and Abilify 2.5 mg daily.
The pharmacy recommendation was not addressed by the physician until 06/17/22.
Interview on 12/15/22 at 11:46 AM with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the attending physician
referred psych pharmacy reviews to the psych doctors to review. The Psych provider addressed the
pharmacy review when he/she sees the resident on their next scheduled visit. Psych visited weekly but only
saw a few residents at a time and did not address the pharmacy recommendation until it was the resident's
scheduled day. The facility did not fax the pharmacy recommendation to psych to address before the next
visit.
Interview on 12/15/22 at 1:02 P.M. with the DON and Registered Nurse (RN) #900 revealed they believed
addressing pharmacy recommendation at the next visit was timely, even if was 30 days or more. The DON
and RN #900 verified the pharmacist had 72 hours to provide the DON with the recommendation. Both
confirmed the pharmacy recommendation for January 2022 was printed on 02/09/22 and not addressed
until 03/10/22 and the 05/04/22 pharmacy recommendation was not printed until 05/19/22 and not
addressed 06/17/22.
Review of the facility's policy titled Consultant Pharmacist Reports dated 05/2020 revealed the monthly
pharmacy findings were communicated within 72 hours to the DON or designee and were made readily
retrievable. The prescriber and or Medial Director would be notified by the facility nursing staff and action
taken noted on the form. Any electronic communication of patient specific data must be encrypted and
facilitated in a HIPPA complaint manner.
Review of the facility's policy titled Medication monitoring and management dated 05/2020 revealed during
the first year in which a resident was admitted on a psychopharmological medication (other than an
antipsychotic or a sedative hypnotic), or after the facility had initiated such medication, the facility attempted
a GDR during the least two separate quarters (with at least one month between the attempts), unless
clinically contraindicated. After the first year, a tapering would be attempted annually, unless clinically
contraindicated. The GDR was considered clinically contraindicated if:
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Target symptoms returned or worsened after the most recent attempt at a GDR and the prescriber was to
document the clinical rational for why any additional attempted dose reduction would likely impair the
resident's function, increase distressed behavior, or cause the psychiatric instability by exacerbating an
underlying medical or psychiatric disorder.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recommendations were
addressed timely. This affected three (#9, #23, and #32) of four residents reviewed. The census was 67.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed an admission date of 03/25/22 with diagnoses
including acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute kidney failure, and
hallucinations.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #9 identified an order for Trazodone 50 milligrams (mg) once
a day as needed (PRN) initiated 06/28/22 with no scheduled end date.
Review of the pharmacy monthly medication review dated 08/08/22 revealed the PRN use of Trazodone
should be limited to 14 days. The recommendation was not addressed by the prescribing practitioner until
09/06/22, 29 days later.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #9 identified the order for Trazodone 50 milligrams (mg) once
a day PRN was discontinued on 09/06/22.
On 12/14/22 at 5:03 P.M., interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Corporate Registered Nurse
(RN) #900 verified the pharmacy recommendation was addressed once month after it was received. They
explained psychiatric services addressed pharmacy recommendations for psychotropic medications during
their monthly visit. The DON stated the attending physician did not address the recommendation sooner
because it was a recommendation for an extension of a PRN medication order and not urgent.
On 12/15/22 at 9:46 A.M., interview with Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #905 confirmed the pharmacy
recommendation was addressed one month after it was received because psychiatric services monitored
the use of psychotropic medications.
On 12/15/22 at 11:47 A.M., interview with the DON and Corporate RN #900 stated they did not fax
pharmacy recommendations to psychiatric services when they were received, they delivered the
recommendations when psychiatric service practitioners were in the building.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #32 revealed an admission date of 08/24/21 with diagnoses
including major depressive disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and
bipolar disorder.
Review of the pharmacy monthly medication review dated 03/23/22 revealed a recommendation for a
gradual dose reduction for psychotropic medications. This recommendation was not addressed by the
prescribing practitioner until 04/21/22, 29 days later.
Review of the pharmacy monthly medication review dated 07/05/22 revealed a recommendation for a
gradual dose reduction for psychotropic medications. This recommendation was not addressed by the
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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F 0756
prescribing practitioner until 08/11/22, 37 days later.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
On 12/14/22 at 5:03 P.M., interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Corporate Registered Nurse
(RN) #900 revealed the pharmacy recommendations were addressed once month after they were received
because psychiatric services addressed pharmacy recommendations for psychotropic medications during
their monthly visit.
Residents Affected - Few
On 12/15/22 at 9:46 A.M., interview with Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #905 confirmed the pharmacy
recommendations were addressed one month after they were received because psychiatric services
monitored the use of psychotropic medications.
On 12/15/22 at 11:47 A.M., interview with the DON and Corporate RN #900 stated they did not fax
pharmacy recommendations to psychiatric services when they were received, they just delivered the
recommendations when psychiatric service practitioners were in the building.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Record
review revealed Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including bipolar II. The
following diagnoses were added after admission: hallucination on 02/28/20, bipolar on 02/28/20, major
depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features, on 04/06/20, schizoaffective disorder
bipolar type on 04/06/20, schizoaffective disorder, depressive type on 04/09/20, anxiety disorder on
08/26/20, bipolar on 05/06/21, major depressive disorder on 06/03/21, and obsessive-compulsive behavior
on 05/26/22.
Review of Resident #23's monthly pharmacy reviews dated 01/2022 to 11/2022 revealed the pharmacist
made recommendation for gradual dose reductions (GDR) 01/2022, 05/04/22, and 09/05/22.
Review of the printed pharmacy recommendation dated 02/09/22 revealed on 01/2022 the pharmacist
made recommendation for GDR due to the resident had been on Buspar 7.5 milligrams (mg) twice daily
since 04/2021 and Duloxetine 30 mg daily since 07/2021. The pharmacy recommendation was declined on
03/10/22 with a note to see progress note.
Review of the printed pharmacy recommendation dated 05/04/22 revealed the pharmacist made
recommendation for GDR on Buspar 7.5 mg twice daily, Duloxetine 30 mg daily, and Abilify 2.5 mg daily.
The pharmacy recommendation was declined on 06/17/22 with a box checked with a standard note stating
no change at this time. GDR contraindicated because tapering would not achieve the desired therapeutic
effects and the current dose was necessary to maintain or improve the resident's function, well-being,
safety, and quality of life.
Review of the printed pharmacy recommendation dated 09/05/22 revealed the pharmacist made
recommendation for GDR on Buspar 7.5 mg twice daily, Duloxetine 30 mg daily, and Abilify 2.5 mg daily.
The pharmacy recommendation was declined on 06/17/22 with a box checked with a standard note stating
no change at this time. GDR contraindicated because tapering would not achieve the desired therapeutic
effects and the current dose was necessary to maintain or improve the resident's function, well-being,
safety, and quality of life.
Review of the psych progress note dated 03/10/22 revealed the nurse practitioner (NP) refused GDR due to
the resident did not wish to have a dose reduction.
Review of psych note dated 06/17/22 revealed the resident was not sleeping due to staff were waking her
up for incontinence care. The NP declined GDR due to the resident had continued issues.
Review of psych note dated 09/29/22 revealed GDR contraindicated because tapering would not achieve
the desired therapeutic and current dose was necessary to maintain or improve the resident's function,
wellbeing, safety, pain, and quality of life. The resident reported periods of depression.
Review of psych noted 10/20/22 revealed the resident mood was stable, denied increase anxiety, and was
still having trouble sleeping because she could not fall back to sleep after staff awakened her for
incontinence care.
Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated 10/04/ 22 revealed the resident had no behaviors,
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
rejection of care or wandering. The resident reported 7-11 days of little interest or pleasure doing things,
hopeless, having trouble falling or staying asleep, and has trouble concentrating on things. She had 12-14
days of feeling tired or having little energy. The resident denied feeling bad about self or thoughts that she
would be better off dead or hurting self.
Review of Resident #23's progress dated 09/14/22 to 12/15/22 revealed on 09/22/22 there was a behavior
meeting, and no increased behaviors were noted. On 10/25/22 the resident was noted to have increased
confusion and was discussed with daughter. On 11/02/22 and 11/30/22 behavior meeting were held but no
notes were documented.
Review of behavior documents dated 11/15/22 and 12/15/22 revealed no evidence Resident #23 had
exhibited behaviors.
Interview on 12/15/22 at 1:02 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Registered Nurse (RN) #900
revealed they were not able to provide supporting clinical rational why the GDRs were not attempted on
03/10/22, 06/17/22, or 09/29/22. The DON and RN #900 verified resident wishes and incontinence issues
were not appropriate rational to decline GDR. The resident had not had any documented behaviors to
support not attempting a trial GDR.
Review of the facility's policy titled Consultant Pharmacist Reports dated 05/2020 revealed the monthly
pharmacy findings were communicated within 72 hours to the DON or designee and were made readily
retrievable. The prescriber and or Medical Director would be notified by the facility nursing staff and action
taken noted on the form. Any electronic communication of patient specific data must be encrypted and
facilitated in a HIPPA complaint manner.
Review of the facility's policy titled Medication monitoring and management dated 05/2020 revealed during
the first year in which a resident was admitted on a psychopharmological medication (other than an
antipsychotic or a sedative hypnotic), or after the facility had initiated such medication, the facility attempted
a GDR during the least two separate quarters (with at least one month between the attempts), unless
clinically contraindicated. After the first year, a tapering would be attempted annually, unless clinically
contraindicated. The GDR was considered clinically contraindicated if: Target symptoms returned or
worsened after the most recent attempt at a GDR and the prescriber documented the clinical rational for
why any additional attempted dose reduction would likely impair the resident's function, increase distressed
behavior, or cause the psychiatric instability by exacerbating an underlying medial or psychiatric disorder.
The continued use was in accordance with relevant current standard of practice and the prescriber
documented the clinical rational for why any additional attempted dose reductions would likely impair the
resident's function, increase distress behavior, or cause psychiatric instability by exacerbating and
underlying medical or psychiatric disorder.
3. Review of Resident #56's medical record revealed admission date of 09/18/22 and diagnoses included
dementia, restlessness and agitation, delirium (sundowning), and psychotic disorder with delusions.
Review of Medicare Minimum Data Set (MDS) admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #56
had impaired cognition. Resident #56 had no behaviors and reported trouble concentrating on two to six
days of review period. Resident #56 was noted to receive antipsychotic medications on a routine basis.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the care plan dated 10/01/22 revealed Resident #56 had behavioral symptoms of wandering,
agitation, and restlessness. Interventions included allow resident right to refuse care, praise for appropriate
behaviors, encourage resident to accept assistance, notify physician of new or escalated behaviors,
encourage family and resident involvement in care, psychiatry consult as needed, and administer
medications as ordered.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the physician's order dated 12/08/22 revealed Resident #56 was ordered 12.5 milligrams (mg)
Seroquel once per day.
Review of medication administration record (MAR) from October 2022 to December 2022 revealed
Resident #56 had gradual dose reduction on 11/15/22 from 25 mg of Seroquel to 12.5 mg Seroquel daily.
The MAR revealed on 12/08/22 Seroquel was discontinued then reordered at 12.5 mg daily.
Review of the Psychiatry Initial Consult dated 10/05/22 revealed Resident #56 was seen for dementia and
insomnia. Resident #56 was reported to have occasional outbursts with screaming and yelling and had
history of wandering off. There were no reported behaviors since admission. Psychiatry indicated if
behaviors remained stable consider for dose reduction.
Review of progress note dated 11/15/22 revealed physician saw Resident #56 and gave order to decrease
Seroquel dose to 12.5 mg daily. Family was made aware of change.
Review of Psychiatry Progress Note dated 12/08/22 revealed Resident #56 was noted to be confused but
there was no reported or observed agitation, depression, or paranoia. Staff reported no behaviors and
denied hallucinations. Resident #56 was noted to be stable since transferring to facility. Psychiatrist noted
Resident #56 continued Seroquel daily and indicated given stability in mood and high-risk nature of
medication to discontinue.
Review of progress notes from September 2022 to December 2022 revealed no reported behaviors.
Review of behavior documentation from November 2022 to December 2022 revealed no reported
behaviors.
Review of follow up Psychiatry Progress Note dated 12/09/22 revealed Resident #56's family disagreed
with discontinuation of Seroquel. Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner reinstated Seroquel per family request
despite no reported behaviors or outbursts.
Observations of Resident #56 throughout the annual survey from 12/12/22 to 12/15/22 revealed no
concerns with behaviors. Resident #56 was noted to come out of room and spend time with others in
common areas. Resident #56 was noted to be quiet and calm during interactions. No noted restlessness,
agitation, or wandering.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 3:01 P.M. with he Director of Nursing (DON) revealed Resident #56's Seroquel was
reinstated per family wishes.
Interview on 12/15/22 at 9:50 AM with the DON confirmed Resident #56 was deemed stable by psychiatry
services and medication was discontinued. The DON confirmed the family wanted Resident #56 to stay on
antipsychotic medication despite stability, so the facility kept the medication in place.
Review of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prescribing information for Seroquel revealed the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
medication was not approved for elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Indications for use of
Seroquel included Schizophrenia, Bipolar I disorder with manic episodes, and bipolar disorder with
depressive episodes.
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #9's order for as needed
Trazodone was re-assessed within the required 14-day time frame, Resident #23 had a gradual dose
reduction attempted or evidence of a clinical indication why it was not attempted, and Resident #56 had a
clinical indication for the continued use of Seroquel. This affected three of five residents reviewed for
unnecessary medication. The census was 67.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #9 revealed an admission date of 03/25/22 with diagnoses
including acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute kidney failure, and
hallucinations.
Review of the physician's orders for Resident #9 identified an order for Trazodone 50 milligrams (mg) once
a day as needed (PRN) initiated 06/28/22 with no scheduled end date. The order was discontinued on
09/06/22.
Review of the progress notes for June 2022 through September 2022 revealed no evidence that the
continued use of Trazodone PRN was re-assessed every 14 days or documentation of a clinical rationale
for extended use beyond 14 days.
On 12/15/22 at 9:46 A.M., interview with Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #905 verified the PRN order for
Trazodone was not re-assessed every 14 days and she was unable to provide documentation of a clinical
rationale for extended use beyond 14 days.
On 12/15/22 at 1:08 P.M., interview with Corporate Registered Nurse (RN) #900 verified there was no
documentation of a clinical rationale for extended use of Trazodone PRN beyond 14 days.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
365993
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0791
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents received timely
dental services. This affected two residents (#12 and #34) of four residents reviewed for dental.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, muscle weakness, and respiratory failure.
Review of Resident #12's dental consent dated 10/03/18 revealed the resident consented to see the
dentist.
Review of Residents #12's dental care plan dated 10/08/19 revealed the resident was at risk for oral
complication related to full upper and lower dentures. If resident stopped using dentures assess why
resident did not wear and contact dentist if needed.
Review of Resident #12's dental note dated 03/17/22 revealed the dental note was not legible. The dentist
office sent a clarification email dated 12/15/22 to clarify the note said the resident's lower dentures were
adjusted, adhesive would be only means of retention for full lower dentures.
Review of Resident #12's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident had no
issues with broken or loose fitting full or partial dentures.
Interview on 12/12/22 at 3:11 P.M., with Resident #12 revealed when she wore her bottom dentures, she bit
the inside of her jaw. The resident reported her bottom dentures were in a cup in her bathroom.
Interview and observation on 12/13/22 at 4:06 P.M., revealed the resident's bottom dentures were still in a
cup in her bathroom. The resident reported again that she had not been wearing them because they cut the
inside of her jaw.
Interview and observation on 12/14/22 at 8:41 A.M., with State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #874 revealed
Resident #12 was eating breakfast and her bottom teeth were still in the cup in her bathroom. STNA #874
reported she tried to get the resident to put her bottom dentures in this morning, however she refused.
STNA #874 reported she did not know why the resident would not wear the dentures. STNA #874 reported
the refusal to the nurse.
2. Record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
needs assistance with personal care, age-related physical debility, and gastro-esophageal reflux.
Review of Resident #34's dental consent dated 05/16/22 revealed the resident signed consent to see the
dentist.
Review of Resident #34's annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had obvious or
likely cavities or broken teeth.
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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
365993
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/19/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare of Louisville Ctr for Rehab & Nsg Care
7187 St Francis Street, NE
Louisville, OH 44641
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 0791
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident #34's plan of care revealed no evidence of a dental plan of care. The Activity of daily
Living (ADL) plan of care indicated to consult dental as needed.
Review of Resident #34's progress note dated 10/19/22 revealed the resident's loose tooth fell out.
Resident ate her oatmeal for breakfast with no problems.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #34's quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had no difficulty chewing.
Interview on 12/13/22 at 9:05 A.M., with Resident #34's daughter revealed she was not sure if her mom
had been a dentist, but her teeth were in bad shape.
Interview and observation on 12/13/22 at 2:41 P.M., of Resident #34's teeth revealed the resident's teeth
were in poor condition. They were discolored, decayed, and some missing. The resident reported her teeth
were falling out.
Interview and observation of Resident #34 on 12/14/22 at 10:13 A.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON)
revealed the resident's teeth were in poor shape and had several missing teeth. The resident reported she
did not eat much this morning because it was hard to chew with her teeth. The resident denied pain.
Interview on 12/14/22 at 11:21 A.M., with the Administrator revealed the facility was still looking for
Resident #34's dental consent. The Administrator confirmed the resident had not seen the dentist but was
put on the scheduled to be seen next time.
Review of ancillary service policy dated 07/17 revealed the social service department would ensure any
resident's need for any ancillary services was met to maintain a full continuum of medical care and services
and would assist and/or oversee the referral. Individual ancillary services consents forms would be obtained
upon resident's admission to the facility or prior to referral to any ancillary service.
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