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Inspection visit

Inspection

SPRINGFIELD MASONIC COMMUNITYCMS #3661166 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 0644 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, review of the facility policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) were updated after changes in diagnosis. This affected two (Residents #20 and #32) of two residents reviewed for PASARR. The facility census was 73. Findings include 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #20 revealed an admission date of 03/08/19. Diagnoses included anxiety and psychosis. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #20 was cognitively intact. Review of the PASARR dated 11/28/22 revealed Resident #20 had no mental health diagnoses. This PASARR was completed after a hospital admission. Interview on 02/07/23 at 4:20 P.M. with Administrator revealed the PASARR assessment was completed upon admission and should be updated after a significant change in condition. The Administrator confirmed the PASARR for Resident #20 did not include diagnosis of anxiety or psychotic disorder. The Administrator later revealed the social worker has been checking newly admitted residents to ensure accuracy of PASARR assessments from the hospital. The Administrator started the social worker began in 01/2021. Review of the facility policy titled PASARR Screen Policy, dated 03/17/15, revealed a PASARR would be completed to evaluate for serious mental illness upon admission and after a change in condition. 2. Review of Resident #32's medical record revealed Resident #32 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia. Since admission, Resident #32 has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety, and psychotic disorder with delusions due to known physiological condition. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #32 was cognitively intact. Review of Resident #32's preadmission screening resident review (PASARR) dated 05/29/19 revealed Resident #32 had dementia no indications of serious mental illness. Further review of Resident #32's PASARR revealed Resident #32 did not have a significant change PASARR upon new diagnoses of serious mental illness. (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 4 Event ID: 366116 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 366116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Springfield Masonic Community 3 Masonic Drive Springfield, OH 45501 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 0644 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Interview on 02/07/23 at 3:42 P.M. with Administrator verified Resident #32 did not have a significant change PASARR when Resident #32 had new serious mental health illness diagnoses which included major depressive disorder, anxiety and psychotic disorder. Review of the facility's PASARR's policy date 03/17/15 revealed the facility coordinates assessments with the PASARR program to ensure individuals with a mental disorder receive care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate and resident reviews are to be completed when there is a significant change in condition. Event ID: Facility ID: 366116 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 366116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Springfield Masonic Community 3 Masonic Drive Springfield, OH 45501 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 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff and resident interview, review of facility policy, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with bathing and personal hygiene received adequate care and services. This affected one (Resident #23) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) care. The facility identified all 73 residents required assistance from staff for bathing. The facility census was 73. Residents Affected - Few Findings include Review of the medical record for Resident #23 revealed an admission date of 11/28/22. Diagnoses included osteoporosis, macular degeneration, low vision in right and left eye category two, and glaucoma. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #23 was cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance of two staff members for personal hygiene and bathing. Resident #23's vision was severely impaired and did not wear corrective lenses. Review of the care plan dated 01/10/23 revealed Resident #23 had an ADL self-care deficit due to neck contracture with an intervention for ADL assistance from staff. Review of the bathing task revealed Resident #23 received a shower on 02/07/23. There was no mention if nail care was provided. Observation and interview on 02/06/23 at 2:40 P.M. with Resident #23 revealed she would like her nails trimmed. Resident #23's nails were broken, jagged and rough. Resident #23 stated she does not want them polished, just cut. Resident #23 stated she has not had her nails trimmed since admission and due to blindness cannot do them herself. Interview and observation on 02/08/23 at 1:17 P.M. with Resident #23 revealed her nails remained jagged and rough. Resident #23 said her nails were not trimmed when she received a shower yesterday (02/07/23). Resident #23's nails were dirty with a dark brown substance and several nails appeared jagged and broken and some were quite long. Interview on 02/08/23 at 1:19 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #141 revealed she was unaware of any concerns related to the resident's nails not being trimmed upon request. LPN #141 stated nails should be cleaned and offered to be cut when showers were provided. LPN #141 stated Resident #23 did not typically refuse care. LPN #141 confirmed Resident #23's nails were long and jagged. Interview on 02/09/23 at 10:50 A.M. with the Administrator revealed the facility does not have a policy related to providing ADL care for residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with ADL. The staff should follow the resident's care plan. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366116 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 366116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/09/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Springfield Masonic Community 3 Masonic Drive Springfield, OH 45501 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 0698 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident on dialysis was monitored for signs and symptoms of an infection or bleeding. This affected one (Resident #39) of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified one resident who resided in the facility and received dialysis services. The facility census was 73. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #39 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included end stage renal disease, type two diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, and chronic kidney disease stage five. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 01/04/23, revealed Resident #39 had intact cognition. Review of the plan of care initiated on 01/12/21 revealed Resident #39 needed dialysis related to renal failure. Interventions included to encourage the resident to go to scheduled dialysis appointments, monitor for dry skin and apply lotion as needed, monitor labs and report to doctor as needed, monitor/document/report as needed any signs or symptoms of infection to access site, and monitor/document/report as needed for signs or symptoms of bleeding, hemorrhage, bacteremia, and septic shock. Review of the active physician orders, treatment administration record, and progress notes revealed there was no physician or any evidence nursing was routinely monitoring the access site for any issues related to bleeding or infection. Review of the Post Treatment form completed by the outside dialysis provider revealed Resident #39 had a central venous catheter located on the right. Interview on 02/09/23 at 12:44 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #108 revealed Resident #39 had an access site in her left arm, which became blocked. LPN #108 stated an access site was just placed in her right arm but the current access site was on the right side of her chest. LPN #108 reported she would see the access site on Resident #39's chest when she assisted the aides with care but expressed she had not documented when she saw the access site. LPN #108 confirmed there was no order in place to assess the current access site located on Resident #39's chest. Interview on 02/09/23 at 1:34 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed there had not been an order to monitor the access site on Resident #39's chest that was currently being used during dialysis treatments. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366116 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0644GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F644 - Coordination

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0698GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F698 - Dialysis

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0131GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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What happened during the February 9, 2023 survey of SPRINGFIELD MASONIC COMMUNITY?

This was a inspection survey of SPRINGFIELD MASONIC COMMUNITY on February 9, 2023. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SPRINGFIELD MASONIC COMMUNITY on February 9, 2023?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as neede..."

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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