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ALTERCARE OF LOUISVILLE CTR FOR REHAB & NSG CARECMS #3659932 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0694 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure central catheter access lines were removed in a timely manner, as ordered by the physician. This affected one (Resident #70) of three residents reviewed for central catheter access lines. The facility census was 72. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #70's closed medical record revealed an admission date of 08/29/23 with diagnoses that included urinary tract infection (UTI), diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure. Review of hospital discharge records and facility admission records revealed the use of Invanz (antibiotic) one gram daily by Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) until 09/04/23 for UTI treatment. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed special instructions for the Invanz which indicated PICC line to be removed after Invanz treatment completed. Additional review of the physician's orders revealed orders to discontinue and remove Resident #70's PICC line on 09/08/23, 09/11/23 and 09/12/23. Review of the nurses' notes indicated the PICC line was removed on 09/15/23, 11 days after orders initially indicated removal on 09/04/23. Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #85 on 10/03/23 at 1:10 P.M. verified Resident #70's PICC line was removed on 09/15/23 and not removed as ordered by the physician on 09/04/23, 09/08/23, 09/11/23 and 09/12/23. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146578. Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 365993 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 365993 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/04/2023 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 0757 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory testing was completed as ordered by the physician to monitor for medication side effects. This affected one (Resident #70) of three residents reviewed for laboratory testing. The facility census was 72. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #70's closed medical record revealed an admission date of 08/29/23 with diagnoses that included urinary tract infection (UTI), diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure. Review of the physician orders revealed an order to monitor the resident for worsening heart failure every shift dated 08/29/23; torsemide (diuretic) 10 milligrams (mg) daily and weigh every Monday, Wednesday and Friday dated 09/11/23. Review of Resident #70's physician and Advanced Practitioner Nurse (APN) progress notes revealed on 09/12/23 the resident was evaluated due to increasing edema and diuretic use. A Basic Metabolic Profile (BMP) was ordered on 09/12/23 to be obtained on 09/14/23. An APN progress note on 09/18/23 indicated the BMP was not obtained as ordered for 09/14/23. The APN re-ordered by BMP to be completed on 09/19/23. On 09/19/23 Resident #70 was evaluated by the physician who indicated the BMP ordered for 09/19/23 was not obtained and was re-ordered for 09/20/23. The BMP was completed as ordered on 09/20/23. On 10/03/23 at 2:40 P.M., an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing verified BMP testing for Resident #70 was not completed as ordered on 09/14/23 and 09/19/23. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00146578. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 365993 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0694GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F694 - Parenteral Fluids

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

  • 0757GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 4, 2023 survey of ALTERCARE OF LOUISVILLE CTR FOR REHAB & NSG CARE?

This was a inspection survey of ALTERCARE OF LOUISVILLE CTR FOR REHAB & NSG CARE on October 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALTERCARE OF LOUISVILLE CTR FOR REHAB & NSG CARE on October 4, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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