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Inspection visit

Inspection

LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCCMS #3661133 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #102's physician was notified timely of a family request to send the resident to the emergency department (ED) and the facility failed to ensure emergency transport (ET) services were called timely to provide Resident #102 transportation to the ED per family request. This finding affected one (Resident #102) of three residents reviewed for changes in condition. Findings include: Review of Resident #102's medical record revealed an admission date of 05/20/23 and a discharge date of 06/01/23 with diagnoses including fracture of the left femur, muscle weakness and peripheral vascular disease. Review of Resident #102's Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident exhibited intact cognition. Review of Resident #102's progress note authored by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #802 dated 05/27/23 at 5:16 P.M. revealed the nurse spoke with the daughter who requested a print out of the medications. The daughter requested the blood pressure to be obtained which was 116/76 with a pulse of 76. The daughter indicated she would like for Resident #102 to be checked for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and she was informed the urinalysis (UA) results could take a day or two to get the results. The daughter was informed if she felt the need to call ET services, she had the right but the nurse could not call ET services to pick up the resident because she was sleeping and her vitals were stable. The daughter called ET services and the resident was sent out to the ED. Review of Resident #102's progress note dated 05/28/23 at 2:55 A.M. indicated the resident returned from ED in stable condition with a diagnosis of acute cystitis without hematuria and dehydration. A new order for Omnicef (antibiotic) 300 mg (milligrams) one tablet twice daily for ten days was obtained. Interview on 06/22/23 at 11:05 A.M. with LPN #802 indicated Resident #102's daughter had requested the resident go to the ED and the nurse told the daughter the resident was stable and if she wanted the resident sent out to the ED she had to call ET services herself. LPN #802 did not update Resident #102's physician of the family request to send the resident to the ED. Review of the Change in Condition policy dated 05/2020 indicated it was the policy of the facility to inform the resident, consult with the physician and the representative when there was an accident (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 5 Event ID: 366113 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 366113 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Health Care Center Inc 1355 Churchill Hubbard Rd Youngstown, OH 44505 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few involving the resident which resulted in an injury and may require physician/medical intervention, a significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial status, a need to alter treatment significantly or a decision to transfer/discharge the resident. Review of the Residents' Rights policy dated 05/2001 revealed residents/family had the right to participate in decisions that affect the resident's life, including the right to communicate with the physician and employees of the home in planning the resident's treatment or care and obtain from the attending physician the complete and current information concerning the medical condition, prognosis, and treatment plan into terms the resident/representative can reasonably be expected to understand. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00143515 and OH00143473. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366113 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 366113 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Health Care Center Inc 1355 Churchill Hubbard Rd Youngstown, OH 44505 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 0624 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #104's medications were sent with the resident upon discharge to the receiving facility for a safe and orderly discharge. This finding affected one (Resident #104) of three residents reviewed for discharges. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #104's medical record revealed an admission date of 07/20/22 and discharged on 05/04/23 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, peripheral vascular disease and major depressive disorder. Review of Resident #104's physician orders revealed an order dated 03/16/23 for Xtandi 40 mg (milligrams) tablet give four tablets by mouth one time a day related to malignant neoplasm of the prostate. The physician order indicated the medication was in the narcotic drawer and provide the correct count of the medication. Review of Resident #104's progress note dated 05/04/23 at 3:29 P.M. indicated the resident was discharged to another facility via their facility van with all medications and belongings. Review of Resident #104's progress note dated 05/06/23 at 2:37 P.M. indicated the resident's sister called the facility about the Xtandi medication. The sister was notified the Xtandi was sent back to the pharmacy and the receiving facility would obtain the medication. Review of Resident #104's Prescription Manifest form dated 05/06/23 revealed 100 tablets of the Xtandi 40 mg medication were returned to the pharmacy. A handwritten note on the bottom of the form indicated Resident #104's sister and power-of-attorney (POA) picked up the medication at the pharmacy on 05/06/23 at 3:40 P.M. Interview on 06/22/23 at 9:56 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Director #901 confirmed she sent 100 tablets of Resident #104's Xtandi medication back to the pharmacy instead of sending the medication with the resident to the receiving facility. Interview on 06/26/23 at 2:30 P.M. with the Administrator confirmed two tablets of Resident #104's Xtandi medication were sent to the receiving facility with the resident and the remaining Xtandi was returned to the pharmacy instead of transferring the medication to the receiving facility for a safe and orderly discharge. Review of the facility Discharge Procedure form dated 2008 indicated medications were released to the resident or responsible party as per the instructions of the attending physician. Review of the facility, Transfer to Other Facility policy, dated 10/2022 indicated the arrangement for medications (disposition of medications or prescriptions) would be made in cooperation with the physician and the resident's representative. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00143473 and OH00142700. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366113 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 366113 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Health Care Center Inc 1355 Churchill Hubbard Rd Youngstown, OH 44505 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #21's left foot wound care was completed as ordered and Resident #21's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) was maintained per the facility policy. This finding affected one (Resident #21) of three residents reviewed for wound care. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of Resident 21's medical record revealed an admission date of 06/15/23 with diagnoses including osteomyelitis of the left foot and ankle, essential hypertension and depression. Review of Resident #21's progress note dated 06/15/23 at 10:51 P.M. indicated to clean the left foot second digit with normal saline, pack with durafiber, apply a dry dressing and wrap with Kerlix and an ace wrap daily and as needed one time a day for amputation site and as needed for a soiled dressing. Review of Resident #21's physician orders revealed an order dated 06/16/23 and discontinued 06/19/23 to cleanse the left foot second digit with normal saline, pack with durafiber, apply a dry dressing, wrap with Kerlix and ace wrap daily and as needed; and an order dated 06/20/23 to cleanse the left foot second digit with normal saline, pack with durafiber, apply a dry dressing, wrap with Kerlix and ace wrap daily and as needed. Review of Resident #21's treatment administration records (TARS) from 06/15/23 to 06/23/23 revealed no documentation or evidence the wound care to the left foot was completed on 06/18/23. Interview on 06/22/23 at 1:15 P.M. with Resident #21's wife confirmed the staff did not complete the left foot wound care on 06/18/23 as ordered. She stated she was in the building and waited for them to do the wound care and no staff did the wound care on this date. Interview on 06/22/23 at 1:30 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #21's left foot surgical wound care was not completed on 06/18/23 as ordered. 2. Review of Resident 21's medical record revealed an admission date of 06/15/23 with diagnoses including osteomyelitis of the left foot and ankle, essential hypertension and depression. Review of Resident #21's physician orders revealed an order dated 06/16/23 to administer Daptomycin intravenous antibiotic 500 mg (milligrams) in the afternoon for an infection related to other acute osteomyelitis of the left ankle and foot. The medical record did not reveal orders to maintain the PICC line in the resident's right arm. Observation on 06/22/23 at 2:15 P.M. revealed Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Director #901 placed Resident #21's Daptomycin antibiotic and tubing on the infusion pump, wiped the PICC line cap with an alcohol swab and then connected the tubing to the PICC cap. She then turned the infusion pump on to infuse the antibiotic. Interview on 06/22/23 at 2:26 P.M. with RN Clinical Director #901 confirmed she did not check placement or flush the PICC line prior to hooking up and infusing the Daptomycin intravenous antibiotic per the facility policy. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366113 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 366113 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/28/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Health Care Center Inc 1355 Churchill Hubbard Rd Youngstown, OH 44505 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of the undated PICC and Midline Catheter Care and Maintenance policy revealed midlines and PICC lines need to be flushed with normal saline five to 10 cubic centimeters (cc's), followed by HepLock 3 cc, after each intermittent infusion, after discontinuing a continuous IV or every shift when not in use. If flushing a PICC, inject a small amount of normal saline to establish patency, pause and gently pull back to check for a blood return then continue with the flush protocol. When infusing intermittent drugs or antibiotics, use the SASH method (saline, antibiotic/medication, saline and HepLock). This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00143364. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366113 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0624GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F624 - Transfer and discharge-

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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What happened during the June 28, 2023 survey of LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC?

This was a inspection survey of LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC on June 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC on June 28, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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