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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, medical record review, staff interviews, interviews with the Local Health Department (LHD),
review of hospital medical records, review of water sample testing reports, review of chlorine level logs,
review of the facility's water management plan and review of the facility's water treatment program, the
facility failed to implement immediate action to protect residents from Legionella (bacteria that causes a
severe form of pneumonia with exposure generally from droplets of water) when a water sample test
detected Legionella on the 300 Hall on 06/03/24. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and serious
life-threatening harm and the potential for additional negative health outcomes and/or death when one
resident (#01), who resided on the 100 Hall, developed respiratory symptoms and experienced a change in
condition on 06/13/24. On 06/14/24, Resident #01 was sent to the hospital for further evaluation and
subsequently was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with diagnoses including sepsis with acute renal
failure and septic shock due to an unspecified organism and later tested positive for Legionella pneumonia
(also known as Legionnaires' disease). Resident #01 remained hospitalized in the ICU with high flow
oxygen and intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy. The facility was notified by the hospital on [DATE] of
Resident #01's positive Legionella pneumonia result. Following the notification to the facility that Resident
#01 had tested positive for Legionella pneumonia, the facility did not notify the local health department
(LHD) or implement any immediate actions to protect the remaining 86 residents of the facility, placing them
at potential risk for Legionella bacteria exposure. The facility census was 87.
Residents Affected - Few
On 06/18/24 at 12:03 P.M., the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON) were notified Immediate
Jeopardy began on 06/16/24 when the facility was notified by the hospital Resident #01 tested positive for
Legionella pneumonia. Review of the facility water test samples revealed on 06/03/24, a water sample from
the 300 Hall tested positive for Legionella pneumophilia, serogroup one. At that time, the facility stopped
use of the water on the 300 Hall but implemented no additional interventions for other areas of the facility.
Review of Resident #01's medical record revealed the resident resided on the 100 Hall. Further review
revealed on 06/13/24, Resident #01 developed respiratory symptoms, which included a wet cough.
Resident #01's condition continued to decline, to include congestion and confusion. On 06/14/24, a chest
x-ray was completed, which indicated a nonspecific left perihilar density that could be pneumonia. Resident
#01 was transferred to the hospital for further evaluation and subsequently admitted to the ICU and was
diagnosed with Legionella pneumonia. Resident #01 remained in the ICU on high flow oxygen and
antibiotic therapy.
The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 06/18/24 when the facility implemented the following corrective
actions:
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
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Holland, OH 43528
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On 06/10/24, an additional 10 water samples were taken for legionella testing. Results for the 10 samples
were received on 06/19/24 and each tested negative for Legionella bacteria.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
•
Residents Affected - Few
Beginning on 06/17/24, Maintenance Services Director (MSD) #301 will audit the recirculating pipe one
time daily for two months to ensure appropriate temperatures are maintained.
•
On 06/17/24 at 10:00 A.M., MSD #301 set the facility's circulating pump to continuous run.
•
On 06/18/24 at 10:00 A.M., MSD #301 installed filtered shower heads on all showers.
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Beginning on 06/18/24, the DON will audit staff call-offs three times weekly for four weeks for signs and
symptoms related to Legionella illness.
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On 06/18/24 at 12:00 P.M., Regional Director of Operations (RDO) #320 and Regional Director of Plant
Operations (RDPO) #325 reviewed the facility's water management policy and updated it to meet the
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) recommendations.
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On 06/18/24 at 1:00 P.M., the Administrator re-educated MSD #301 and Maintenance Assistant (MA) #330
on flushing the whole water system utilizing the flushing documentation log and testing and documenting
chlorine levels daily to ensure adequate sanitization to kill Legionella and to validate electronic measuring
systems.
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On 06/18/24 at 1:00 P.M., Dietary Manger (DM) #306 inventoried the in-house bottled water and confirmed
a sufficient supply was available to meet resident needs.
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On 06/18/24, Food Service Provider (FSP) #500 delivered bagged, bulk ice. Deliveries will continue two
times weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) and as needed until the facility's water is deemed safe by the LHD.
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On 06/18/24 at 2:30 P.M., MSD #301 installed a medical grade ice machine filter (protects against
Legionella) on the facility's ice machine. On 06/20/24 at 11:00 A.M., the refrigeration contractor
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1125 Clarion Ave
Holland, OH 43528
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serviced the medical grade ice machine filter for use.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
•
Residents Affected - Few
On 06/18/24 at 4:00 P.M., ADON #300 began all staff education on the facility's Legionnaires Guidelines, to
include no use of facility faucets, bed pan washers, ice machine, kitchen faucets/sprayers or any other
water source; nebulizer, CPAP, Bi-Pap and respiratory equipment to be rinsed with sterile water; proper use
of alcohol-based hand sanitizer for residents and staff and utilizing bottled water for hand washing if hands
are visibly soiled; and use of bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth and cleaning. Any staff, including
agency staff, unable to be reached will receive the education from ADON #300 or designee prior to their
next scheduled shift.
•
On 06/18/24 at 5:15 P.M., MSD #301 covered all faucets, ice machine and all other water supply sources to
ensure no resident or staff use.
•
On 06/18/24 at 5:30 P.M., an Ad Hoc Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee
meeting was held to review the facility's Legionella Policy and Procedures and the steps taken to remediate
the immediacy of the concern. In attendance were the Administrator, the DON, Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON) #300, MSD #301, Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #350, Registered Nurse Supervisor
(RNS) #302, Housekeeping Supervisor (HS) #303, Social Worker (SW) #305, DM #306, RNS #310,
Registered Dietitian (RD) #312, Physical Therapy Director (PTD) #313, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
#315, and Admissions Director (AD) #316. A root cause analysis was initiated to determine gaps in
monitoring the Water Management System to prevent Legionella outbreaks and implement corrective
actions in conjunction with the local health department (LHD).
•
On 06/18/24 at 6:00 P.M., the DON completed a respiratory assessment on all residents with no new
respiratory concerns identified.
•
Beginning on 06/18/24, the DON or designee will complete respiratory monitoring on all residents each
shift until the results of the final water samples, taken on 06/25/24, are received and the facility water is
deemed safe by the LHD.
•
On 06/18/24 at 6:00 P.M., Corporate Medical Director (CMD) #650 audited all residents sent to the hospital
in the past 30 days for potential Legionella related illness. No areas of concern related to Legionella illness
were identified.
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Beginning on 06/18/24, MSD #301 will audit water chlorine levels, water temperatures and flushing
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1125 Clarion Ave
Holland, OH 43528
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of dead legs two times weekly for two months. Any concerns will immediately be reported to the
Administrator and follow up with the QAPI committee to determine appropriate interventions.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
•
Residents Affected - Few
Beginning on 06/18/24, the Administrator or designee will complete audits of three random staff three times
weekly for four weeks then one time monthly for two months to ensure compliance with the Legionella
education provided.
•
Interviews on 06/20/24 from 10:25 A.M. through 10:30 A.M. with State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #400,
STNA #401, STNA #402, LPN #403, LPN #404 and LPN #405 verified education was provided regarding
Legionella and protective measures to limit the transmission of Legionella bacteria.
•
Observations on 06/20/24 from 10:25 A.M. through 10:40 A.M. confirmed the facility had bottled water and
bagged ice available for residents. Additionally, all water faucets were covered with plastic to prevent
resident and staff use.
•
Review of two (#2 and #57) additional open resident records, reviewed for respiratory illness, revealed no
concerns.
•
The QAPI Committee will meet monthly to review audit results to ensure on-going compliance. An Ad Hoc
QAPI will be held to address any immediate audit findings.
Although the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on 06/18/24, the facility remained out of compliance at
Severity Level 2 (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not Immediate Jeopardy)
as the facility was still in the process of implementing their corrective action and monitoring to ensure
on-going compliance.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #01 revealed an admission date of 04/05/19. Diagnoses included
multiple sclerosis with paraplegia and bilateral lower extremity wasting and contracture, peripheral vascular
disease, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Review of the quarterly Minimum data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #01 was
cognitively intact, independent with eating and oral care and dependent for toilet use, showers, and
personal care. Resident #01 was frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder, had functional impairments to
both lower extremities and utilized a manual wheelchair for mobility. Resident #01 was dependent on staff
for mobility and transfers.
Review of a progress note, dated 06/13/24 at 8:58 A.M., revealed Resident #01 had a wet cough with
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Spring Meadows Nursing, A Villa Center
1125 Clarion Ave
Holland, OH 43528
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
coarse breathing and dark urine. The physician was notified, and an order was received for Mucinex twice a
day for seven days. Additional review of a progress note dated 06/13/24 at 2:10 P.M. revealed Resident #01
had an oxygen saturation on room air of 94%. Further review of the progress notes revealed on 06/13/24 at
10:26 P.M., Resident #01 continued with a nonproductive cough, with hoarse voice sounds and congestion.
Resident #01 had difficulty feeding himself at mealtime and required staff assistance. On 06/14/24 at 7:13
A.M., Resident #01 was observed in bed with pale skin, was disoriented and confused and continued with a
cough. On 06/14/24 at 2:45 P.M., Resident #01 had a chest x-ray completed. The results were called into
the facility at 2:55 P.M. and revealed a nonspecific left perihilar density that could be pneumonia. Resident
#01 was subsequently transferred via emergency medical services (EMS) to the hospital for further
evaluation.
Review of the Hospital Emergency Department (ED) notes, dated 06/14/24 at 3:51 P.M., revealed Resident
#01 had not been feeling well for two days and report from the extended care facility showed lungs were
collapsed and the intestines were pushing up into them, which is sepsis criteria. Temperature upon arrival
was 103.1 degrees Fahrenheit (F), hypotensive at 101/58 with a pulse rate of 109 beats per minute, oxygen
saturation of 92% on 4 liters of oxygen, and breath sounds were decreased with rhonchi (coarse, loud
sounds caused by constricted larger airways) present in both the left middle and upper lobe. Resident #01
was treated for septic shock and responded well to intravenous fluids.
Additional review of hospital documents dated 06/14/24 revealed a chest x-ray was completed while
Resident #01 was in the ED. It showed left upper lobe consolidation suggesting pneumonia, and elevated
right hemidiaphragm (muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen and serves as the main
muscle for respiration) raising the possibility for diaphragmatic paralysis. Resident #01 had a computed
tomography (CT) which revealed a large left upper lobe consolidation concerning for pneumonia, elevated
right hemidiaphragm which was new on comparison to previous radiographs completed on 04/23/24.
Review of a CT of the abdomen and pelvis revealed concerns for pneumonia marked by elevation of the
right hemidiaphragm, likely from diaphragmatic paralysis and phrenic nerve (controls the diaphragm) palsy.
Lastly, review of the laboratory testing completed on 06/14/24 revealed a complete blood count (CBC) was
obtained with results showing an elevated white blood count (WBC) of 12.9 (normal is 4.0-11.0) and
platelets 135 (normal is 150-450). A urinalysis collected on 06/14/24 at 8:40 P.M. was positive for a large
amount of leukocyte esterase (normal is negative) and hemoglobin (normal is absent or negative) with
urine culture positive for the Legionella antigen. Resident #01 was admitted to the ICU with diagnoses
including Legionella pneumonia, sepsis with acute renal failure and septic shock with a plan for 10 to 14
days of IV antibiotics and oxygen therapy.
Review of a hospital pulmonary consult progress note dated 06/16/24 revealed Resident #01 experienced
worsening respiratory failure and required additional oxygen with high flow oxygen and DuoNeb (breathing)
treatments every six hours. The progress summary revealed Resident #01 had left upper lobe Legionella
pneumonia and positive Legionella urinary antigen was reported to the local health department. The note
indicated the facility must be notified as well.
Review of a repeat chest x-ray, completed in the hospital on [DATE] due to respiratory distress, difficulty
breathing, and shortness of breath revealed an increasing right pleural effusion (build-up of fluid around the
lungs) and right lobe atelectasis (collapse of the lung/part of the lung) with stable left midlung consolidation.
Review of a nursing progress note dated 06/16/24 at 5:17 P.M. revealed the facility checked with the
hospital on Resident #01's condition. Resident #01 remained hospitalized and had been diagnosed with
Legionella in the urine.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Spring Meadows Nursing, A Villa Center
1125 Clarion Ave
Holland, OH 43528
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the facility's weekly water chlorine level testing from 05/12/24 through 06/07/24 revealed on
05/24/24 the low range result was 0.16 and the high range result was 0.3 (the normal chlorine control range
is between 0.5 and 4.0). On 06/05/24 a low range test result was 0.46, which was below the 0.5 minimum
reading required.
Review of the facility water testing samples, taken 05/23/24 with results on 06/03/24, revealed a water
sample collected on the 300 Hall had a positive result for L. pneumophilia, serogroup 1 at a concentration
of 130 colony-forming unit/milliliter (CFU/mL). Further review revealed uncontrolled levels of Legionella
bacteria were greater than or equal to 10 CFU/mL in potable (drinkable) water. Additionally, L. pneumophilia
serogroup 1 was highly associated with Legionnaires' disease. Lastly, the document indicated at 130
CFU/mL, a high action level was required, which included adjusting biocide (disinfectants such as chlorine)
treatments immediately or disinfect/clean within 30 days, review program and retest.
Observations on 06/17/24 from 7:25 A.M. until 8:50 A.M. revealed staff providing bottles of water to
residents. Residents were denied ice when requested.
Interview on 06/17/24 at 8:20 A.M. with LPN #306 revealed Legionella was detected in the facility's water.
LPN #306 reported a resident had been admitted to the hospital and tested positive for Legionella. Upon
arriving to the facility on [DATE] for her morning shift, LPN #306 was told not to use the facility water and
was provided bottled water for medication administration.
Interview on 06/17/24 at 9:20 A.M. with the DON revealed the facility had conducted water testing and a
sample from the 300 Hall came back positive for Legionella on 06/03/24. The DON stated the positive water
sample result was questionable but respiratory assessments for all residents on the 300 Hall were initiated
on each shift. However, Resident #01, who resided on the 100 Hall, exhibited respiratory symptoms on
06/13/24 and was subsequently sent to the hospital for evaluation on 06/14/24. The DON stated Resident
#01 tested positive for Legionella and remained in the hospital. The DON verified the facility became aware
of Resident #01 testing positive for Legionella on 06/16/24 but residents and staff were not instructed until
the morning of 06/17/24 at approximately 6:00 A.M. to not use the facility water. Additionally, the DON
confirmed the facility did not notify the LHD of Resident #01's positive Legionella result on 06/16/24.
Interview on 06/17/24 at 12:19 P.M. with MSD #301 revealed routine annual water testing was completed
on 05/23/24 with a water sample sent from rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. On 06/03/24, testing results were
received and revealed Legionella was detected in the water sample sent from room [ROOM NUMBER].
MSD #301 stated a meeting with the Administrator, the DON and corporate representatives occurred on
06/04/24 to discuss an action plan. The plan included changing the water faucet and the water lines in room
[ROOM NUMBER] and for staff to stop using the shower room on the 300 Hall. MSD #301 verified the low
chlorine test results on 05/24/24 and 06/05/24 and further verified no interventions had been implemented
for the low chlorine levels on those dates. MDS #301 stated he did not recognize the chlorine levels as low.
MSD #301 confirmed the filter on the facility's ice machine did not protect against Legionella and had been
in use until the morning of 06/17/24.
Interview on 06/18/24 at 11:55 A.M. with Local Health Department Epidemiologist (LHDE) #900 revealed
the facility did not notify them, as required, of Resident #01 testing positive for Legionella. On 06/17/24,
LHDE #900 stated they received notification from the hospital where Resident #01 was being treated. While
the facility became aware on 06/16/24 (Sunday), the LHD had an after-hours phone number for facilities to
call to report Legionellosis associated illness. LHDE #900 verified the first
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Spring Meadows Nursing, A Villa Center
1125 Clarion Ave
Holland, OH 43528
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Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
contact with the facility related to Resident #01 testing positive for Legionella was on 06/17/24 at
approximately 9:00 A.M., when they reached out to the facility.
Interview on 06/20/24 at 10:00 A.M. with LHDE #910 confirmed she became aware on 06/17/24 of
Resident #01 testing positive for Legionella, when she received the notification from the hospital. LHDE
#910 stated she reached out to the facility to begin their investigation and verified the facility did not notify
the LHD as required. LHDE #910 stated the investigation revealed Resident #01 never left his room and
had not left the facility since October 2023, therefore, the Legionella exposure had to of come from the
facility. While the facility had one Legionella positive water sample on the 300 Hall, they had not been able
to determine how Resident #01 contracted Legionella. LHDE #910 confirmed Legionella was not spread
from person to person and transmission was through inhalation of contaminated, aerosolized water. LHDE
#910 stated they were able to determine Resident #01 used no aerosol machines, such as breathing
treatments, and the only known potential source was the facility's water supply. Additionally, LHDE #910
verified the facility did not begin implementing any interventions to protect the additional residents of the
facility until the morning of 06/17/24. LHDE #910 confirmed they were currently working with the facility on
their water mitigation plan and no additional cases of Legionella had been identified.
Review of the facility's plan for water management titled Water Management Plan, dated 01/02/24, revealed
procedures for minimizing the risk of Legionnaires' disease within the building water system. In the event of
a known or suspected case of Legionellosis associated illness within the facility, directives issued by
national authorities and regional and local health authorities should be followed, including where and when
additional testing should be performed and procedures for emergency disinfection.
Review of the undated facility policy titled Water Management Program, revealed the facility will conduct an
annual review of the water system. All cases of Legionella shall be reported to the local/state health
officials, followed by an investigation including: a review of the microbiology and medical records; actively
identifying all new and recent residents with healthcare-associated pneumonia and testing them for
Legionella using both a blood culture of lower respiratory secretions and an urinary antigen; evaluating
potential environment exposures; performing an environmental assessment; decontaminate environmental
sources; work with local and/or state health department staff to determine how long heightened disease
surveillance and environmental sampling should continue.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00154915.
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