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Inspection visit

Health inspection

BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #3661662 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 0692 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to timely and routinely assess a resident who had significant weight loss two months in a row. This affected one (Resident #60) of three residents reviewed for nutrition. The facility identified eight residents with unplanned significant weight loss/gain. The facility census was 75. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of Resident #60's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dementia, and depression. Review of Resident #60's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 05/09/22, revealed the resident was cognitively impaired and required supervision and setup assistance for eating. Review of Resident #60's nutritional assessment and plan of care, dated 05/09/22, revealed the resident's weight had been stable since admission. Resident #60 was prone to fluid or electrolyte concerns, inadequate intake, and received medications which could cause appetite changes, gastrointestinal distress, and/or other nutrition-related side effects. Interventions included offering substitutes for uneaten foods, snacks per resident preference and choice to meet nutritional and quality of life needs, and offering supplements as ordered. Review of Resident #60's weight record revealed Resident #60 weighed the following: 189.8 lbs. on 05/04/22, 168.5 lbs. on 08/18/22, and 157.6 lbs. on 09/15/22. On 08/18/22, Resident had a 21.3 lbs. weight loss and a 11.2 significant weight loss in three months. On 09/15/22, Resident #60 had a 10.9 lbs. weight loss and a 6.5% significant weight loss in one month and a 32.2 lbs. weight loss in four months and was a 17% significant weight loss. Further review of Resident #60's medical record revealed Resident #60's significant weight loss was not addressed by the Registered Dietitian (RD) or Physician from 08/18/22 through 09/19/22. Resident #60 was last assessed by the RD on 05/09/22. Review of Resident #60's physician orders, dated 09/20/22, revealed an order for a supplement after meals as indicated. Interview on 09/21/22 at 2:22 P.M. with RD #326 revealed RD #326 was not aware of Resident #60 sustaining any significant weight loss while residing in the facility. RD #326 reported she was typically notified of significant weight loss when quarterly MDS assessments were completed and reported there was no formal process for monitoring weights in between quarterly assessments. RD #326 verified (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 4 Event ID: 366166 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 366166 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brethren Care Village Health Care Center 2000 Center St Ashland, OH 44805 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 0692 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Resident #60 appeared to have sustained significant weight loss during the aforementioned dates. RD #326 verified she was unaware of any significant weight loss sustained by Resident #60 until brought to her attention during the survey on 09/20/22. RD #326 also verified there were no nutritional supplements ordered for Resident #60 until 09/20/22, after nutritional documents for Resident #60 were requested during the survey. Residents Affected - Few Review of the facility's policy titled Weight, revised September 2018, revealed a significant weight change included a weight change greater than five-percent in the past 30 days or ten-percent in the past 180 days. The policy further revealed when a significant weight change was identified and verified, the interdisciplinary team, including physician and dietitian, and resident or person responsible were notified. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366166 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 366166 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brethren Care Village Health Care Center 2000 Center St Ashland, OH 44805 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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, observations, staff interview, review of the facility's infection control logs, review of facility in-services, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, review of the manufacturer's instructions, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to prevent and respond to an increased pattern of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This affected two (Resident #1 and #28) of two residents reviewed for urinary tract infections. The facility also failed to complete blood sugar checks in a sanitary manner. This affected three (Resident #1, #18, and #37) of nine residents who required blood sugar checks. The facility census was 75. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #28's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, and UTI. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment, dated 07/01/22, revealed Resident #28 was severely cognitively impaired and required extensive assistance from staff for toileting. The resident had an indwelling catheter and was always incontinent of bowel. Review of the infection control logs dated 03/01/22 through 07/31/22 revealed Resident #28 was identified to have a UTI on 04/13/22, 05/10/22, 05/30/22, and 06/17/22. The urine culture for the UTI on 05/10/22 identified Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the resident's urine. All UTIs were monitored and treated. 2. Review of Resident #1's medical record revealed an admission date of 04/27/18. Diagnoses included urinary tract infection, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia, and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment, dated 02/22/22, revealed Resident #1 had an indwelling catheter. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment, dated 08/19/22, revealed the resident was cognitively intact and required total assistance of two staff for toileting. The resident had an indwelling catheter and was frequently incontinent of bowel. Review of the infection control logs dated 03/01/22 through 07/31/22 revealed the resident was identified to have a UTI on 04/02/22 which was resolved on 04/15/22. The urine culture for the UTI identified E. coli in the resident's urine. 3. Review of the infection control logs for 03/01/22 through 07/31/22 revealed there were 44 UTIs which were not present upon admission identified within this timeframe, 20 of which were identified to have E. coli. Three UTIs were identified to have began in March 2022. 12 UTIs, six of which had E. coli were identified to have began in April 2022. 13 UTIs, six of which had E. coli were identified to have began in May 2022. Six UTIs, two of which had E. coli were identified to have began in June 2022. 10 UTIs, six of which had E. coli were identified to have began in July 2022. Attempted review of the infection control logs for 08/01/22 through 09/22/22 revealed logs were incomplete for this time period. Review of the staff in-services dated 01/01/2020 through 09/21/22 revealed no in-services pertaining to prevention of UTIs. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366166 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 366166 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/26/2022 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Brethren Care Village Health Care Center 2000 Center St Ashland, OH 44805 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 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Interviews on 09/21/22 at 3:55 P.M. and on 09/22/22 at 10:15 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the facility identified an increase in UTIs and discussed this during a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting in July 2022. The DON verified no education or in-services had been completed or provided to staff and should have been. Review of the facility's undated policy titled Infection Control Program revealed the facility has developed and maintains an Infection Control Program that provides a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease or infection. 4. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included multiple sclerosis and hemiplegia affecting right dominant side. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #18 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included type II diabetes mellitus without complications. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #37 was admitted on [DATE]. Diagnoses included type II diabetes mellitus without complications. Observations on 09/21/22 at 7:27 A.M. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #601 was observed checking a blood sugar for Resident #37 who was seated at the dining room table. LPN #601 placed the glucometer and test strip with blood directly on the dining room table. LPN #601 was observed cleaning the glucometer with an alcohol wipe between residents. Observations on 09/21/22 at 7:32 A.M. revealed LPN #601 was observed testing blood sugars for Resident #1 and #18 who were lying in bed. LPN #601 placed the glucometer and test strip with blood directly on bedside table. LPN #601 was observed cleaning the glucometer with an alcohol wipe between residents. Interview on 09/21/22 at 7:52 A.M. with LPN #347 stated the glucometer could be cleaned with a sani-cloth or alcohol wipe. LPN #347 stated the policy directed staff to clean the glucometer with an alcohol wipe. LPN #347 verified the same glucometer was utilized for Resident #1, #18, and #37. Interview on 09/21/22 at 3:30 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the manufacturer's instructions for the lucimeter did not include the use of a alcohol wipe. Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Infection Prevention during Blood Glucose monitoring and Insulin Administration summary dated 03/02/11 revealed if glucometers must be shared, the device must be cleaned and disinfected after every use, per manufactures instructions. Review of the manufacturer's instructions revealed glucometers should be cleaned using Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes, Dispatch Hospital Disinfectant Towels with bleach caviwipes and PDI Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposal Wipes for disinfecting the assure prism multi meter. Review of the facility's policy titled Guidelines and Policy for Glucometer Use, dated 2022, revealed staff are to clean with Super Sani-Cloth (per manufacture guideline). FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366166 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0692GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the September 26, 2022 survey of BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER on September 26, 2022. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BRETHREN CARE VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER on September 26, 2022?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."

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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