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Inspection visit

Health inspection

DUNBAR HEALTH & REHAB CENTERCMS #3661571 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on closed record review, review of manufacturer's recommendations, staff and representative interview, the facility failed to ensure the battery was changed on an external defibrillator vest as ordered. This affected one (#100) of one resident reviewed for external defibrillator care. The facility census was 61. Residents Affected - Few Findings included: Review of the closed medical record revealed Resident #100 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on 07/12/23. Resident #100 diagnoses included hyperlipidemia, peripheral vascular disease, type II diabetes with circulatory complications, chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure, hypothyroidism, end stage renal disease, bariatric surgery status, chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of the left lower extremity, cardiac arrest, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, atherosclerotic heart disease of the native coronary artery, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, anemia in chronic kidney disease, dysphagia, metabolic encephalopathy, acquired arteriovenous fistula, presence of a heart assistive device, and ischemic cardiomyopathy. Review of Resident #100's Medicare 5-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 indicating she had moderate cognitive impairment. Resident #100 needed extensive assist of one staff for bed mobility, dressing, and personal hygiene. Resident #100 required extensive assist of two staff for transfer; did not walk; was totally dependent on one staff for locomotion, toilet use, and bathing; and was independent with setup help needed for eating. Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #100 had an order dated 05/31/23 to change life vest battery every night shift. One battery was to be on charge at all times. Review of the Resident #100's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June 2023 revealed the entry for changing the battery every night shift on 06/07/23 at 7:00 P.M., was coded 19 which meant other/see nurses notes. The note revealed she went out to the hospital for a fall on 06/07/23 at 7:12 P.M. Further review of the nursing notes revealed she returned on night shift at approximately 3:00 A.M. The record was silent regarding the battery being changed on that shift. Interview via telephone call was received from [NAME] Life Vest Representative #83, company technical support, on 08/02/23 at 3:21 P.M., revealed the information recorded by the company regarding Resident #100's battery level and when the battery was changed. [NAME] Life Vest Representative #83 stated the battery was changed on 06/06/23 at 8:23 P.M. (the battery read fully charged). The battery was not changed on 06/07/23 at 8:00 P.M., and showed the battery was completely depleted on 06/08/23 (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 2 Event ID: 366157 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 366157 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/02/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Dunbar Health & Rehab Center 320 Albany Street Dayton, OH 45417 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 at 6:15 A.M. The report showed the battery was completely depleted until 06/08/23 at 1:44 P.M. [NAME] Life Vest Representative #83 said it may have enough charge to alarm but did not have enough charge to deliver a lifesaving shock leaving Resident #100 unprotected during that time. [NAME] Life Vest Representative #83 stated the batteries only held a charge for 24 hours. [NAME] Life Vest Representative #83 shared that tech support was available 24 hours each day if there were questions. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 08/02/23 at 3:03 P.M., with the Director of Nurse (DON) stated Resident #100 went out to the hospital at the beginning of night shift 7:13 P.M. on 06/07/23 and returned approximately 3:00 A.M. on 06/08/23. The DON verified the Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicated see nursing note for the night shift battery change on 06/07/23. The other times were documented as being completed Review of the manufacturer's information pamphlet for the [NAME] Life Vest, dated 2003, revealed that every 24 hours, you need to change and recharge the batteries. This deficiency demonstrates non-compliance regarding Complaint Number OH00144523. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366157 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 2, 2023 survey of DUNBAR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of DUNBAR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on August 2, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at DUNBAR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER on August 2, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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