F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, staff interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were cared for
in a manner that promoted dignity. This affected two residents (#4 and #15) of thee reviewed for dignity. The
facility census was 39.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/26/20. Diagnosis included
cerebral palsy, contractures of right shoulder, left hand and left knee, dysphagia, convulsions, and anxiety
disorder.
Review of Resident #4's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score of zero, indicating Resident #4 was rarely or never understood. A Staff Assessment for
Mental Status was completed and revealed Resident #4 had short and long term memory problems.
Resident #4 was only able to recall staff names and faces. Resident #4 was not aware of the current
season, location of her room, or that she was in a nursing home. Resident #4 was totally dependent on staff
for all activities of daily living. Resident #4 displayed no behaviors during the review period
Review of Resident #4's care plan revised 07/29/22 revealed supports and interventions for seizure
disorder and the resident was totally dependent on staff for all of her care.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 10:32 A.M. of Resident #4's room found signs posted on the wall above her bed
directing staff on how to provide her care. The signs stated Resident #4 was to have an abdominal binder to
be worn at all times, no pillows on her head, please use white stretchy fitted cotton sheets on this bed for
safety reasons.
Observation on 08/03/22 at 9:30 A.M. of Resident #4's room found the signs were still posted above
Resident #4's bed.
Interview on 08/03/22 at 12:00 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #4 had signs
posted above her bed indicating how the staff were to provide care. The DON verified the information
should be communicated with the staff and not posted for everyone entering the room to see.
Review of the facility policy titled, Dignity, revised February 2021 revealed signs indicating the resident's
clinical status or care needs were not to be openly posted in the resident's room.
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
2. Review of Resident #15's medical record revealed an admission date of 11/01/21. Diagnoses included
dementia with behavioral disturbance, schizoaffective disorder, and Parkinson's disease.
Review of Resident #15's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score of two indicating Resident #15 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #15
required extensive assistance with bed mobility, transfer, dressing, and personal hygiene. Resident #15
displayed no behaviors during the review period.
Review of Resident #15's care plan revised 07/30/22 revealed supports and interventions for behavior
problems related to dementia, Parkinson's disease, resistance to care, self-care deficit including two staff
assist for dressing, and the resident was at risk for falls.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 9:57 A.M. of Resident #15 found him sitting in a recliner in the common area
with his feet elevated on the foot rest of the recliner. Resident #15 was wearing grip socks and his first and
last name were visible on both socks.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 10:02 A.M. found a family member of another resident walking near Resident
#15. The family member was observed looking down at Resident #15's socks which had his first and last
name visible.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 10:30 A.M. found Resident #15 continued to be seated in a recliner in the
common area with his feet up on the foot rest of the recliner and his first and last name visible.
Interview on 08/01/22 at 10:33 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #537 verified Resident #15's was
in the common area and his first and last name was visible on his socks. LPN #537 reported Resident #15
did not walk well when he wore shoes so he only wore the nonskid grip socks he was currently wearing.
LPN #537 stated Resident #15's name should be on the inside of the grip sock or on an area not visible to
visitors. LPN #537 stated she would get Resident #15 a different pair.
Review of the facility policy titled, Dignity, revised February 2021 revealed staff were to promote, maintain,
and protect resident privacy. Staff were expected to promote dignity.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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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**
Residents Affected - Few
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, medical record review, and review of facility policy,
the facility failed to assist a female resident with shaving facial hair. This affected one (Resident #2) of three
residents reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility census was 39.
Findings include:
1. Review of Resident #2's medical record revealed an admission date of 10/13/21. Diagnoses included
dementia with behavioral disturbance, paranoid schizophrenia, cognitive communication deficit, and adult
failure to thrive.
Review of Resident #2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental
Status (BIMS) score of three, indicating Resident #2 was severely cognitively impaired. Resident #2
required supervision, set up only with personal hygiene. Resident #2 displayed no behaviors during the
review period.
Review of Resident #2's care plan revised 08/01/22 revealed the resident was at risk for impaired activities
of daily living function due to cognition. Resident #2 was able to complete personal hygiene tasks
independently, but was noted to require increased assistance at time when she was feeling weak, fagitued,
or had increased pain.
Review of Resident #2's progress notes revealed Resident #2 accepted a shower on 07/12/22 and
07/17/22. On 07/17/22 it was noted Resident #2's hair was braided and nail and foot care was provided.
Review of Resident #2's State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Tasks for the last 30 days revealed
Resident #2 also received showers on 07/04/22 and 07/09/22. Resident #2 required physical assistance
with bathing.
Review of Resident #2's STNA Task for personal hygiene revealed Resident #2 ranged from needing limited
assistance to being independent with her personal hygiene tasks. Personal Hygiene tasks were to include
hair combing, brushing teeth, shaving, applying makeup, and washing and drying face and hands. The
specific tasks completed each day were not listed.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 10:20 A.M. found Resident #2 walking down the hallway. Resident #2 was
noted to have facial hair on her upper lip and chin.
Interview on 08/01/22 at 10:38 A.M. with Resident #2 revealed she was happy with the showers she was
getting but had not been getting her facial hair taken care of. Resident #2 reported she used to be able to
take care of it herself, but she wasn't able to do it any more. Resident #2 stated she wanted it done and she
was told by someone they would take care of it on her shower day but it wasn't done.
Observation on 08/01/22 at 11:39 A.M. of Resident #2 found State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #512
talking with Resident #2 about getting a shower and if she wanted her hair braided. Resident #2 stated she
wanted two braids.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0677
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Observation on 08/02/22 at 8:14 A.M. of Resident #2 found her seated at the dining table in the common
area on her hallway eating breakfast. Resident #2's hair was clean and braided. Resident #2 was found to
still have significant facial hair on her upper lip and her chin.
Observation on 08/02/22 at 1:49 A.M. of Resident #2 found her walking up and down the hallway talking
with STNA #512. Resident #2 was noted to still have facial hair on her upper lip and chin.
Interview on 08/02/22 at 1:58 P.M. with STNA #512 revealed Resident #2 was able to do most of her own
care with set up only. However, Resident #2 required physical assistance with shaving. STNA #512 verified
Resident #2's face had not been shaved.
Review of the facility policy titled, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Supporting, revised March 2018 revealed
residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living independently would receive the services
necessary to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to assess,
document, measure, and complete accurate assessments for pressure ulcers. This affected one (Resident
#245) out of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility's census was 39.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Record review of Resident #245 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident #245
was discharged to the hospital on [DATE] and returned to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses for Resident
#245 included COVID-19, chronic kidney disease, obesity, atrial fibrillation, history of falls, stage II pressure
ulcer of sacrum, pressure induced deep tissue damage to right heel, altered mental status, and dysphagia.
Review of Resident #245's Minimum Data Set (MDS) comprehensive assessment dated [DATE] revealed
the resident had impaired cognition with one unstageable pressure ulcer and one deep tissue injury.
Further review of Resident #245's medical record revealed a baseline care plan had not been initiated.
Review of the care plan dated 07/06/22 revealed the care plan did not address skin breakdown or pressure
ulcers. The care plan was updated on 07/31/22 with a focus for pressure ulcers and skin impairment.
Interventions included administer medications and treatments per order, assess, record, and monitor
wound healing progress, measure length, width, and depth where possible, assess and document the
status of the wound perimeter, wound bed and healing progress, and report improvements and declines to
the doctor.
Review of the nursing admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #245 had the following skin
impairments: pressure on coccyx, other (shearing) on right hip, other (shearing) on left hip, other (necrotic)
on right heel, other (bruising) on left forearm, other (bruising) on right forearm. No measurements, staging
of the pressure ulcer, or description of the wounds were documented in the assessment.
Review of Resident #245's skin sweep assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was documented as
having a pressure ulcer on the right thigh measuring 1 centimeter, (cm) by 1 cm, no depth, no staging
noted. Redness on the right thigh. Pressure ulcer on the left thigh measuring 2.5 cm by 3 cm, no depth and
no staging noted. Pressure ulcer on the right heel measuring 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm, no depth and no staging
noted. Blister on the right hip 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm, no depth or staging noted. Redness on the coccyx, no
measurements noted. Redness on the left heel. Bruising on bilateral arms and redness in the abdominal
folds.
Review of the nursing re-admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed the skin assessment portion of the
assessment had not been completed.
Review of the skin sweep assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was documented as having a
blister on the right hip. Pressure ulcer on the coccyx, no measurements or staging noted. Pressure ulcers
on right and left buttocks with no measurements or staging noted. Pressure ulcer on the right heel, no
measurements or staging noted. Scratches on left thigh and right thigh. Pressure ulcer on the right thigh.
Bruising on bilateral arms.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident #245's wound physician documentation dated 07/19/22 revealed the physician
documented the resident as having an unstageable pressure ulcer with necrosis to the coccyx measuring 2
cm by 2 cm with no depth. Per the note, the resident had moderate serous drainage and 100% slough, the
wound was noted as healing. Resident #245 had a stage II pressure ulcer on the left thigh measuring 0.5
cm by 0.5 cm by 0.1 cm depth, the wound had no drainage and was noted as healing. A full thickness
wound on the right thigh measuring 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm by 0.1 cm was noted as healing. No other wounds
were noted in the wound physician documentation.
Review of the skin sweep assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #245 was documented as having a
pressure ulcer on the coccyx, no measurements or staging was noted. Pressure ulcers to right and left
gluteal folds, no measurements or staging noted. Pressure ulcer to the left hip, no measurements or staging
noted. Redness to abdominal folds, and redness to the groin.
Review of Resident #245's wound physician documentation dated 07/26 22 revealed the physician
documented the resident as having an unstageable pressure ulcer with necrosis to the coccyx measuring 2
cm by 1.8 cm with no depth. Per the note there was moderate drainage and 80% slough and the wound
was improving and healing. The stage II pressure ulcer on the left thigh had resolved. The right thigh wound
was measured at 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm by 0.1 cm and noted as improved and healing. An unstageable deep
tissue injury to the right heel measuring 0.8 cm by 1 cm with non-measurable depth was noted as healing.
Review of the skin sweep assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #245 was documented as having a
pressure ulcer on the coccyx, no measurement or staging noted. Rash on gluteal folds and groin. Redness
on abdominal folds. Pressure ulcer on the left hip, no measurements or staging noted. Blister on the right
hip. Pressure ulcer on the right heel, no measurements or staging noted. Pressure ulcer on the left heel, no
measurements or staging noted.
Review of the skin sweep assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #245 was documented as having a
pressure ulcer to the coccyx measuring 2 cm by 0.5 cm by 0.5 cm, no staging was documented. Redness
under bilateral breasts. Scab wound on right heel measuring 1 cm by 0.8 cm with no depth, unstageable.
Redness on the right hip, right thigh and abdominal folds.
Interview on 08/03/22 at 11:40 A.M. with the Wound Physician revealed the physician had treated Resident
#245's wounds and stated due to her current immobility and co-morbidities, the wounds were unavoidable.
Per the physician he was to be updated by the nursing staff of the current stages and measurements of the
wounds prior to his assessment of the wounds.
Observation on 08/03/22 at 1:45 P.M. of the wounds and dressing changes for Resident #245 with Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) #543 and LPN #537 revealed Resident #245 had three dressings dated 08/03/22
applied prior to the observed dressing change. Bandages were noted on the right hip, the right heel, and
the coccyx. LPN #537 reviewed all physician ordered dressing changes and prepared the treatment
supplies per physician orders. LPN #537, following infection control procedures, removed all old dressings
and assessed the resident's wounds. On Resident #245's right hip, the wound appeared to be healed with
no open areas and no redness noted. On the right heel, a black small scab was noted with no drainage.
LPN #537 measured the right heel to be 1.2 cm by 0.8 cm. The coccyx wound was noted to be red, no
drainage, no slough, no necrosis. Per the nurses, the wound appeared to be a stage II, as previously noted
in the resident's wound documentation. The nurses assessed the rest of the resident's documented wounds
with the surveyor observing. No wounds or skin breakdown on the left hip, bilateral thighs, under the
bilateral breasts, or the left heel were observed. Redness on the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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F 0686
abdominal folds appeared to be light in color and the groin appeared to have no redness or wounds noted.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interviews on 08/03/22 at 1:45 P.M. with LPN #543 and LPN #537 verified nurses were to measure all
wounds for comparison. All wounds were to be monitored and the nurse was to report any changes to the
wound physician. The nurses admitted when documenting, they often did not complete measurements or
staging portions of the assessments.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 08/03/22 at 3:45 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator verified the
weekly skin sweeps were not being completed per policy. The Administrator verified there had been no
baseline care plan or current care plan initiated for Resident #245 until 07/31/22 reflecting skin breakdown
or pressure ulcers. The DON stated upon admission, the nurse was to assess the resident's skin, measure
any wounds, and report all skin issues to the physician. The DON verified there was no skin assessment
completed on 07/14/22 and the admission assessment on 07/06/22 was inaccurate with no wound
measurements, staging, or descriptions of the resident's wounds.
Review of the facility policy titled, Pressure Ulcers/Skin Breakdown Clinical Protocol, dated 04/2018
revealed the nurse shall describe and document/report a full assessment of the pressure sore including
stage, length, width, and depth, presence of drainage and necrotic tissue.
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366144
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, staff interview, review of manufacturers recommendations, and review of facility
policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered without errors. This resulted in two
medication errors out of 27 medication opportunities or a 7.4 percent (%) medication error rate. This
affected one (Resident #28) out of eight residents observed for medication administration. Facility census
was 39.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Observation on 08/03/22 at 4:15 P.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #575 was observed
preparing medication to be administered to Resident #28. LPN #575 removed a Aspart Tempo insulin pen
from the medication cart and dialed 15 units on the pen and placed a clean needle on the end of the pen.
LPN #575 removed a Basaglar Kwikpen (insulin pen) from the medication cart and dialed 33 units into the
pen and placed a clean needle on the end of the pen. She took both insulin pens into the resident's room
and injected the insulin from both insulin pens into the resident's lower abdomen.
Interview on 8/03/22 at 4:25 P.M. LPN #575 verified she did not prime the needles with 2 units of insulin
before dialing in the dosage for insulin, prior to administering the insulin to Resident #28. LPN #575 stated
she didn't think she had to prime the needles on the insulin pen.
Review of the manufacture's instructions for, Tempo Insulin Pen, revealed to prime the pen, turn the knob to
select 2 units. Hold the pen pointing up, tap the cartridge holder to collect the bubble to the top, and hold
the dose knob in counting to 5 slowly. If you do not see insulin in the tip repeat priming steps.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Insulin Pen, revealed insulin pens are to primed prior to each
use to avoid collection of air in the insulin reservoir. To prime the pen, dial 2 units by turning the dose
selector clockwise. With the needle pointing up push the plunger and watch to see that at least one drop of
insulin appears on the tip of the needle. If no insulin appears on the tip of the needle repeat the priming
process.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366144
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, staff interview, review of manufacturers recommendations, and review of facility
policy, the facility failed to ensure staff primed an insulin pen prior to the administration of insulin, resulting
in significant medication errors. This affected one (Resident #28) out of eight residents observed for
medication administration. Facility census was 39.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Observation on 08/03/22 at 4:15 P.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #575 was observed
preparing medication to be administered to Resident #28. LPN #575 removed a Aspart Tempo insulin pen
from the medication cart and dialed 15 units on the pen and placed a clean needle on the end of the pen.
LPN #575 removed a Basaglar Kwikpen (insulin pen) from the medication cart and dialed 33 units into the
pen and placed a clean needle on the end of the pen. She took both insulin pens into the resident's room
and injected the insulin from both insulin pens into the resident's lower abdomen.
Interview on 8/03/22 at 4:25 P.M. LPN #575 verified she did not prime the needles with 2 units of insulin
before dialing in the dosage for insulin, prior to administering the insulin to Resident #28. LPN #575 stated
she didn't think she had to prime the needles on the insulin pen.
Review of the manufacture's instructions for, Tempo Insulin Pen, revealed to prime the pen, turn the knob to
select 2 units. Hold the pen pointing up, tap the cartridge holder to collect the bubble to the top, and hold
the dose knob in counting to 5 slowly. If you do not see insulin in the tip repeat priming steps.
Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Insulin Pen, revealed insulin pens are to primed prior to each
use to avoid collection of air in the insulin reservoir. To prime the pen, dial 2 units by turning the dose
selector clockwise. With the needle pointing up push the plunger and watch to see that at least one drop of
insulin appears on the tip of the needle. If no insulin appears on the tip of the needle repeat the priming
process.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366144
If continuation sheet
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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
366144
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2022
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mennonite Memorial Home
410 W Elm Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
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 0773
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the
results.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to complete labs as
ordered. This affected one (Resident #25) out of five residents reviewed for lab completion. The facility
census was 39.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #25's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with
diagnoses including congestive heart failure, vascular dementia, dysphasia, paranoid personality, anxiety,
psychotic with delusions, essential hypertension, and major depressive disorder.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident has
short and long term memory loss. The resident displayed verbal and physical behaviors one to three days
of the assessment period and received antipsychotic, antidepressant, and antianxiety medications.
Review of the plan of care updated 07/20/22 revealed Resident #25 was receiving psychotropic
medications for psychosis with delusions, anxiety and depression. The interventions included monitoring
laboratory test results as ordered by the physician.
Review of the monthly physician orders revealed an order initiated on 09/13/17 to draw laboratory tests for
lipids
(amount of fat molecules in the blood), SGOT (liver enzyme), and SPGT (liver enzyme) annually in
November.
Further review of Resident #26's medical record revealed lab reports for lipids, SGOT, and SGPT
completed on 11/11/19. There were no other lab reports for lipids, SGOT, or SGPT for 2020 or 2021.
Interview on 08/03/22 at 2:00 P.M. the Administrator verified there were no lipid, SGOT, or SGPT lab results
for 2020 and 2021 for Resident #26. The Administrator verified the laboratory tests had not been obtained.
Review of the policy, Lab and Diagnostic Test Results-Clinical Protocol, dated 11/18 revealed staff would
process test requisitions and arrange for laboratory tests.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366144
If continuation sheet
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