F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observations, resident and staff interviews and review of facility policy, the facility failed to
ensure resident room temperatures were maintained to ensure a comfortable environment for the residents.
This affected two (#1 and #3) out of four residents reviewed for comfortable room temperatures. Facility
census was 63.
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an admission date of 02/22/21. Diagnoses
included cerebral infarction, anxiety, hypertension, and acute kidney injury.
Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment for Resident #3, dated 11/01/23, revealed
the resident had mildly impaired cognition.
Review of the plan of care for Resident #3 revealed the resident had potential for altered cardiac status
related to hypertension with goal to remain free from complications related to altered cardiac status.
Interventions include, but not limited to, monitor for chest pain, blood pressure, nausea and vomiting,
shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and edema. Note changes in sensorium: lethargy, confusion,
disorientation, anxiety, and depression.
Observation on 01/11/24 at 2:50 P.M. of Resident #3's room temperature, using an ambient thermometer,
revealed it was 65.1 degree Fahrenheit (F). Resident #3 had on a T-shirt, a sweatshirt, with a blanket
draped over her shoulders. This finding was verified with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #141. Interview
with Resident #3 during this observation, revealed she stated she was chilled and they had taken her
heater away.
2. Review ot the medical record for Resident #1 revealed admission date of 09/18/20. Diagnoses included
schizophrenia, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Review of the quarterly MDS dated [DATE] revealed the resident had impaired cognition.
Review of the plan of care dated 12/26/23 revealed the resident had potential for altered cardiac status
related to hypertension with goal to remain free from complications related to altered cardiac status.
Interventions include, but not limited to, monitor for chest pain, blood pressure, nausea and vomiting,
shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and edema. Note changes in sensorium: lethargy, confusion,
disorientation, anxiety, and depression.
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safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
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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Event ID:
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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
366099
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/16/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Springfield Nursing & Independent Living
404 E McCreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
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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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Interview and observation on 01/11/24 at 2:26 P.M. revealed Resident #1 was seated in the common area
on the [NAME] Unit with room temperature of 70.5 degree F and stated she had on her jacket to keep
warm.
Interview on 01/11/24 at 3:12 P.M. with the Business Office Manager (BOM) revealed the Administrator had
given a 30 day notice of resignation and had not shown up for work on the third day. The BOM stated staff
learned she had locked her keys and computer in the office and would not return to the facility. The BOM
stated the facility had a fire in the wiring on 01/11/24, the Fire Marshall had been in the facility, and they had
to remove the space heaters that had been in use. The BOM stated the facility had one of four boilers that
worked. The BOM stated they had a company that had been in to look at the boilers and she thought she
understood the one boiler was sufficient to maintain the heat for the building. After review of the room
temperatures the facility called a Columbus Company to install large heating units in the hallways to help
with the forecasted single digit temperatures. At 4:32 P.M. the BOM reported the heating units were in route
from Columbus.
Interview on 01/16/24 at 8:22 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed the Columbus heating
company brought six heat units and returned on 01/11/24 with more units. She stated a local electrician
had been in the facility to update the wiring. The ADON stated the facility brought in extra blankets,
sweaters, jackets, and coats. She stated they had offered to move residents to warmer areas of the facility
but all declined. The DON stated they had no resident health concerns related to the temperatures.
Observation on 01/16/24 between 8:26 A.M. to 8:42 A.M. during a follow-up tour of the facility, confirmed
the temperatures ranged from 72.5 to 80.4 degree F. The facility had nine Salamander heaters, and 12 Herc
heaters spaced throughout the hallways of the resident units.
Interview on 01/16/24 at 9:47 A.M. with the Administrator, revealed the facility had been working with the
boiler issues all summer. The Administrator stated they would get one thing fixed and then something else
would go wrong. The Administrator stated he was not aware of concerns related to the space heaters until
the wiring incident. The Administrator stated they were looking at installing packaged terminal air
conditioners and heaters for each individual room.
Review of a policy titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, dated February 2023, revealed the facility will
maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. The facility should strive to keep the temperature in
common resident areas between 71 and 81 degrees F. If and when a resident prefer his or her room
temperature to be kept below 71 degree F, or above 81 degree F, the facility will assess the safety of this
practice on the resident and the resident's roommate.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149961.
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