F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation , review of the medical record and interview with the staff the facility failed to ensure that
private identifiable medical information for Resident #10 was not visible on the computer screen and left
unattended by staff. This affected one resident ( Resident #40) of four residents observed for medication
administration. The facility census was 49.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #40 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses
included muscle weakness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid
arthritis, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, respiratory failure, polyneuropathy, glaucoma, vitamin
D deficiency, congestive heart failure, low back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis,
diverticulitis, intervertebral disc degeneration, chronic pain syndrome, and adult failure to thrive.
Observation on 04/16/24 at 7:22 A.M. revealed the facility medication cart was sitting outside room [ROOM
NUMBER] with resident information for Resident #40 up on the screen unattended and where any passerby
could view the information.
On 04/16/24 at 7:25 A.M. an interview with Registered Nurse #110 came out of the room [ROOM
NUMBER] and verified she had left Resident #40's private health information up on her computer screen
while she went into the resident's room.
Review of the undated facility policy titled, HIPAA, revealed protected health information may not be used or
disclosed for reasons other than treatment, payment, or health care operations without resident
authorization. Do not leave written documents with resident health information in a location that could be
seen by unauthorized individuals and keep unattended medical records behind the nurse's station.
This deficiency represents noncompliance identified as an incidental finding during the investigation of
Complaint Number OH00152284.
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
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Event ID:
366128
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
366128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare Cambridge Inc.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road
Cambridge, OH 43725
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 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, review of the medical record and interview with staff the facility failed to ensure medications
were not left unattended on top of the medication cart and failed to ensure the medication cart was locked
while unattended. This had the potential to affect three residents ( Resident #33, #41, and #43) out of 21
who were cognitively impaired and independently mobile on the Rodeo Unit. The facility census was 49.
Findings included:
Observation on 04/16/24 at 7:22 A.M. revealed the facility medication cart was sitting outside room [ROOM
NUMBER] unlocked and with a plastic medicine cup with 12 tablets in it on the top of the cart. The
medication in the medication cup was for Resident #40 and contained; one tablet of aspirin (analgesic) 81
mg, one tablet of Buspar (anti-anxiety) 15 mg, one tablet of Carafate (gastrointestinal agent) 1 gram, one
tablet of vitamin D 3 ( vitamin) 5000 units, one tablet of Dicyclomine (anti-cholinergic) 20 mg, one tablet of
Duloxetine (anti-depressant) 60 mg, one tablet of Hydroxychloroquine (immune-suppressant) 200 mg, one
tablet of Lasix (diuretic) 20 mg, one tablet of Leflunomide (immunosuppressant) 20 mg, one tablet of Lyrica
(pain medication) 75 mg, one tablet of Pantoprazole heartburn medication) 40 mg, and one tablet of
Sulfasalazine (amino acid) 500 mg.
On 04/16/24 at 7:25 A.M. an interview with Registered Nurse #110 came out of the room [ROOM
NUMBER] and verified she had left the cart unlocked and left medication unattended on the top of her
medication cart. She stated the resident wanted to take the medication after she ate.
Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, dated 05/20 revealed during medication
administration the medication cart was to be kept closed and locked when out of sight of the medication
nurse or aide. No medication was to be kept on top of the cart . In addition, privacy was to be maintained for
all resident information when not in use.
This deficiency identified noncompliance as an incidental finding during the investigation of Complaint
Number OH00152284.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366128
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
366128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Altercare Cambridge Inc.
66731 Old Twenty-One Road
Cambridge, OH 43725
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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interview with staff, and review of facility policy the facility failed to ensure staff
preformed proper hand hygiene during medication administration. This affected two resident ( Resident #34
and #45) out of four observed for medication administration. The facility census was 49.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings included:
Observation on 04/16/24 at 7:27 A.M. revealed Registered Nurse #110 administered medication to
Resident #39 then proceeded to return to the medication cart without washing her hands and prepared
medication for Resident #34.
At 7:33 A.M. RN #110 administered those medication to Resident #34. She then returned to the medication
cart without washing her hands.
At 7:45 A.M. RN #110 prepared and administered medications for Resident #45 without washing her hands
prior however she did wash her hands after she administered the medication.
On 04/16/24 at 7:50 A.M. an interview with RN #110 revealed she had not washed her hands after
administering medication to Resident #39, before and after administering medication to Resident #34 and
prior to administration of medication to Resident #44.
Review of the hand washing policy titled, Hand washing/Hand hygiene, dated 11/20 revealed it was the
facility policy to provide guidelines to employees for proper and appropriate hand washing and hygiene
techniques that would aide in the prevention of the transmission of infections. Hands were to be washed
before preparing or handling medications.
Review of the facility policy titled, Medication Administration, dated 05/20 revealed the person administering
medication adheres to food hand hygiene which included washing hands thoroughly per policy, before
beginning a medication pass, prior to handling any medications, and after coming into direct contact with a
resident.
This deficiency represents noncompliance as an incidental finding identified during the investigation of
Complaint Number OH00152284.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366128
If continuation sheet
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