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Inspection visit

Inspection

WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTONCMS #3661782 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 0693 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Based on record review, observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's enteral tube feeding orders were implemented as ordered. This affected one (#82) of three residents reviewed for enteral tube feeding. The facility census was 68. Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #82 revealed admission date of 04/05/24. Diagnoses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lupus, gastrostomy tube, and west nile virus. Resident #82 remains in the facility. Review of the physician orders dated 04/26/24 for Resident #82 revealed an order for Jevity (enteral nutrition) 1.5 calories at 70 milliliters (ml) an hour for 22 hours (12:00 P.M. to 10:00 A.M.). Review of the physician orders dated 04/26/24 for Resident #82 revealed an order for a 50 ml free water flush for 22 hours (12:00 P.M. to 10:00 A.M.). Interview on 05/01/24 at 10:00 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #109 stated the enteral nutrition order for Resident #82 was for the tube feeding to run continuously at 70 milliliters (ml) with a 250 milliliter flush every four hours. LPN #109 verified he was the nurse for Resident #82 on 04/30/24 and he did not stop the enteral nutrition for a set amount of time during his shift. Interview and observation on 05/01/24 at 11:30 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed the pump providing enteral feeding and flushes for Resident #82 was programmed to provide feeding at 70 ml an hour and water flushes of 250 ml every four hours. The DON verified the date on the enteral feed bag was dated 04/30/24 at 10:00 A.M. A follow up interview with the DON on 05/01/24 at 11:44 A.M. verified the enteral nutrition and fluid flush order for Resident #82 was not followed as ordered. The DON also confirmed the enteral bag was still being used and not changed after 24 hours, which was the expectation. Review of the facility policy, Care and Treatment of Feeding Tubes dated 05/01/24 revealed feeding tubes will be utilized according to physician orders. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152784. 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: 366178 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 366178 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/02/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Widows Home of Dayton 50 South Findlay Street Dayton, OH 45403 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 0759 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, observations and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as physician ordered, resulting in three medication errors out of 31 opportunities or a 9.67 percent (%) medication error rate. This affected one (#80) of three residents observed for medication administration pass. The facility census was 68. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of medical record for Resident #80 revealed admission date of 02/27/24. Diagnoses include end stage renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and stroke. Resident #80 remains in the facility. Review of Resident #80's physician orders revealed an order for ProRenal + D Oral Tablet (supplement)-give one tablet by mouth one time a day every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for chronic kidney disease with a start date of 02/28/24; Acidophilus Capsule-give one capsule by mouth in the morning for gut health before breakfast with a start date of 02/28/2024 and Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution 0.1 % (eye drops)-instill one drop in both eyes two times a day for allergies with a start date of 02/27/24. Observation of medication pass on 05/01/24 at 9:18 A.M. of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #109 for Resident #80 revealed three medications were unavailable which included: Pro Renal plus Vitamin D (supplement), Olopatadine ophthalmic 0.1 percent (%) solution (eye drops) and Acidophilous (supplement). LPN #109 was not able to locate these medications in the medication cart. LPN #109 verified Resident #80's medications were not available and were being omitted. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00152784. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366178 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0693GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • 0759GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F759 - Medication Errors

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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What happened during the May 2, 2024 survey of WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON?

This was a inspection survey of WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON on May 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WIDOWS HOME OF DAYTON on May 2, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriat..."

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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