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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LUTHERAN HOMECMS #3661621 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, family and staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to notify the family of a residents change of condition and transfer to local hospital for evaluation and treatment of stroke symptoms. This affected one resident (#44) reviewed for notification of change of condition. The facility census was 48. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #44 revealed a re-admission date of 01/23/24 with a diagnosis of cerebral infarct (stroke). Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact. Review of the facility form titled HIPAA/PHI Authorization and Consent Form dated 12/23/23 from admission revealed Resident #44 identified his brother as his emergency contact. Review of the nursing progress noted dated 01/13/24 at 3:23 P.M. for Resident #44 revealed the nurse was called to the resident's room and was noted to have right sided facial droop. Resident #44 complained of feeling right sided numbness and tingling. Resident #44 was able to move his right hand some and able to squeeze with both hands. Vital signs for Resident #44 revealed a blood pressure of 171/95 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg), a pulse of 90 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute, and his oxygen saturation was 95%. The nurse called on-call physician for Resident #44's primary physician and left a message. The nurse then called the emergency number 911 on 01/13/24 at 9:00 A.M. two Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrived, and Resident #44 was transported to the nearest hospital for evaluation and treatment. Review of the nursing progress notes revealed no documentation of notification of the family or representative for Resident #44 following discharge from the facility for a change in medical condition. Interview on 04/22/24 at 2:15 P.M. with a family member of Resident #44 revealed the facility did not contact any family member regarding the transfer to the hospital for a change of condition. Interview on 04/22/24 at 3:40 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the family for Resident #44 was not notified of change of condition or transfer to hospital for stroke symptoms. (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: 366162 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 366162 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/22/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lutheran Home 1036 South Perry Street Napoleon, OH 43545 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 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facilities policy titled Notification of Residents Condition revised 09/20 revealed the facility will notify POA or representative will be notified by nursing when there is a significant change in the residents physical, mental, or psychological status. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152599. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366162 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 22, 2024 survey of LUTHERAN HOME?

This was a inspection survey of LUTHERAN HOME on April 22, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LUTHERAN HOME on April 22, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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