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Inspection visit

Inspection

VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER OF EATONCMS #3660846 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, policy review, family and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one resident's oxygen tank was not empty while in user by the resident. This affected one of one (#22) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. The facility identified 19 resident's who currently receive respiratory treatments. The census was 64. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #22's medical record indicated the resident was admitted to facility 07/16/14. Diagnoses included cerebral arthrosclerosis, vascular dementia, type two diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hemiplegia, anemia, insomnia, hypothyroidism, cerebrovascular, anxiety, retention of urine, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder and dysphagia. Resident #22's quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated the resident had severe cognitive impairment and required total dependence on staff for activities of daily living including bed mobility, transfers, locomotion, dressing, hygiene and extensive assistance with eating. The resident was admitted to hospice care on 09/07/17 with the diagnosis of cerebral arthrosclerosis. The resident had physician orders for oxygen at two liters per minute continuously. Review of Resident # 22's plan of care dated 07/016/14 through 09/27/18 indicated the resident had altered respiratory status related to low energy, fatigue and shortness of breath. Interventions included provide oxygen as ordered. Interview on 08/20/18 at 6:38 P.M. with Resident #22's family member stated often when she visits, Resident #22's oxygen is not running. Observations on 08/21/18 at 7:25 A.M., revealed Resident #22 was sitting in the common area in front of the nurses station. The resident had a nasal cannula in her nose with the tubing attached to a oxygen tank. The gauge on the tank indicated the oxygen tank was empty. The resident did not appear to be in any respiratory distress. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #47 on 08/21/18 at 7:25 A.M., verified the resident's oxygen tank was empty. LPN #47 stated the resident had been up for about five minutes and that the oxygen tank should of been changed when the tank was close to empty. Interview on 08/22/18 at 1:47 P.M., with the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, staff should be doing spot checks of the tanks to ensure they do not run out of oxygen. The DON identified 19 resident's who currently receive respiratory treatments. (continued on next page) 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: 366084 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 366084 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/23/2018 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton 1600 Park Avenue Eaton, OH 45320 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 0695 Review of the facility's undated policy titled Oxygen Therapy indicated the oxygen tanks should be checked every shift and as needed to ensure adequate supply in tank. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366084 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0026GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

  • 0031GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide emergency officials' contact information.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 23, 2018 survey of VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER OF EATON?

This was a inspection survey of VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER OF EATON on August 23, 2018. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER OF EATON on August 23, 2018?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care 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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