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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GILLETTE NURSING HOMECMS #3661292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, medical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status (level of medical interventions a patient wishes to have started if their heart or breathing stops) matched the State of Ohio DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) document for Resident #48. This affected one of four residents reviewed for advance directives. The facility census was 83. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #48 revealed an admission date of [DATE]. Diagnoses included sepsis, urinary tract infection, obstructive and reflux uropathy, type two diabetes, chronic atrial fibrillation, old myocardial infarction, abdominal aortic aneurysm, unspecified dementia, diverticulitis, cognitive communication deficit, and dysphagia. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) of 11 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. She required the extensive assistance of two staff members for bed mobility, transfers, toileting, and total dependence on staff for bathing. Review of Resident #48's chart revealed the facility form titled Advanced Directives dated [DATE]. This form stated Resident #48 was a full code meaning that all life sustaining measures would be performed in the event her heart or breathing would stop. Further review of the chart revealed a signed State of Ohio DNR-CC (do not resuscitate-comfort care) form indicating in the event Resident #48's heart or breathing stopped no life sustaining measures would be provided to the resident. This form was located on the back side of the Advanced Directives page that stated Resident #48 was a full code. The DNR form was dated [DATE]. Review of the physician orders for [DATE] identified an order dated [DATE] stating the resident was a full code. A physician order dated [DATE] identified an order stating the resident was a DNR-CC. Interview on [DATE] at 3:04 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified there was conflicting information regarding code status in Resident #48's chart. The DON verified the first page in the chart stated the resident was a full code, and the DNR form on the back of the page stated she was a DNR-CC. Review of the facility policy titled Advance directives revised [DATE], revealed the Social Services Director or designee would provide written information to the resident and or representative concerning the right to make decisions and formulate advance directives and accept or refuse medical or (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 3 Event ID: 366129 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 366129 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/05/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Gillette Nursing Home 3310 Elm Rd Warren, OH 44483 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete surgical treatments. A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) indicated in case of respiratory or cardiac failure, the resident or legal guardian, or representative had directed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) , or other life-saving methods are to not be used. A DNR-CC means a person receives any care that eases pain and suffering, but no resuscitative measures to save or sustain life. A DNRCC-A (Arrest) means a person receives standard medical care until the time he or she experiences a cardiac or respiratory arrest. Once arrest is confirmed, all life sustaining measures would be withdrawn. Information about whether or not the Resident had executed an advance directive shall be displayed prominently in the medical record. Event ID: Facility ID: 366129 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 366129 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/05/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Gillette Nursing Home 3310 Elm Rd Warren, OH 44483 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, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications stored in medication carts and medication storage areas were not expired. This affected two residents (#44 and #68) on one of two medication carts observed. The facility census was 83. Findings include: Observation on [DATE] at 3:56 P.M. of the medication cart in the 600 hall revealed the following findings: 1. Benzonatate 100 milligram (mg) ER capsules for Resident #68 expired on [DATE]. 2. Torsemide 20 mg tablets for Resident #68 expired on [DATE]. Interview on [DATE] at 3:56 P.M. during observation of the medication cart for the 600 hall with Licensed Practical Nurse #832 verified the above medications were expired. Observation on [DATE] at 4:18 P.M. of the medication storage room in the 600 hall revealed the following findings: 1. Promethazine 25 mg suppositories in the medication refrigerator for Resident #44, eight total in the bag, expired on [DATE]. 2. Potassium Chloride 20 milliequivalents (meq) Micro ER tablets for Resident #68 expired on [DATE]. Interview on [DATE] at 4:18 P.M. with LPN #832 during the observation of the medication storage room on the 600 hall verified the above medications were expired. Review of the facility policy titled Storage of Medications Policy undated, revealed the nursing staff would be responsible for maintaining medication storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, sanitary manner. The facility would not use discontinued, outdated, or deteriorated drugs or biologicals. All such drugs would be returned to the dispensing pharmacy or destroyed. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366129 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 5, 2022 survey of GILLETTE NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of GILLETTE NURSING HOME on May 5, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GILLETTE NURSING HOME on May 5, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."

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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