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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SEASONS NURSING AND REHABCMS #3661835 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
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 record review and interview the facility failed to provide dressing changes for Resident #6's right knee abscess according to physician orders. This affected one of resident reviewed for skin conditions. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Resident #6 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to polyosteoarthritis, type two diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, psoriasis, and presence of artificial knee joint. Review of Resident #6's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed he was alert, oriented and had intact cognition. This assessment indicated he also had an open lesion. Resident #6's non-pressure ulcer skin report dated 03/06/20 revealed he had an abscess to his right knee. Review of Resident #6's physician orders from 03/03/20 through 03/10/20 revealed orders to apply sodium chloride solution, nine percent, to the right inner knee topically every day shift for a knee abscess, cleanse with normal saline, pay dry, apply Mesalt, a special type of dressing, cover with dry dressing daily and as needed. Staff were to use moisturizer to the surrounding skin for dryness and leave scabbed area open to air. Review of Resident #6's March 2020 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) revealed his treatment was signed as completed on 03/07/20 (Saturday) and 03/08/20 (Sunday). Interview on 03/09/20 at 10:54 A.M. with Resident #6 revealed the resident's dressing to his right knee was not completed over the weekend, 03/07/20 and 03/08/20. Interview on 03/09/20 at 12:46 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #330 confirmed when she changed Resident #6's dressing to his right knee on 03/09/20, the old dressing was dated Friday 03/06/20. Page 1 of 6 366183 366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
F 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, interview, and record review revealed the facility failed to ensure Tuberculin solution, solution used to test for tuberculosis (TB), was properly dated, used and disposed of according to manufacture guidelines. This affected nine residents, Residents #3, #11, #14, #19, #28, #33, #37, #39 and #47 and 26 new employees, State Tested Nurse Assistants (STNAs) #303, #304, #305, #307, #310, #311, #315, #316, #317, #319, #320, #321, #322, #324, #325, #326, #327, #328 and #329, Dietary Aides (DAs) #306, #308, #314, #318, Registered Nurse (RN) #309, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #313, and the Administrator and had the potential to affect all 48 residents residing in the facility. Findings included: On 03/11/20 at 8:40 A.M. an observation of medication storage revealed the medication storage refrigerators had Tuberculin, Purified Protein Derivative (TB) solution, multi-vials received by pharmacy on 06/07/19. There were three open vials. One vial was not labeled with the open date, one vial was labeled with an open dated of 01/22/20 and one vial was labeled with an open date of 01/23/20. Review of the pharmacy delivery records revealed the Tuberculin vials were delivered to the faciliy on 06/07/19. On 03/11/20 at 8:44 A.M., interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #302 verified when opening a Tuberculin vial, it should be dated with the date opened and then discarded after 30 days. RN #302 verified one vial was not dated and two vials were outdated. On 03/11/20 at 9:00 A.M., interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified all opened Tuberculin vials were to be dated when opened and discarded after 30 days. The DON was unable to say which employees or residents received a TB test from which vial, as all the vials had the same lot number. Review of the list of employees hired from 06/07/19 through 03/12/20 revealed there were 26 new employees, State Tested Nurse Assistants (STNAs) #303, #304, #305, #307, #310, #311, #315, #316, #317, #319, #320, #321, #322, #324, #325, #326, #327, #328 and #329, Dietary Aides (DAs) #306, #308, #314, #318, Registered Nurse (RN) #309, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #313 and the Administrator were all hired and received TB testing using these vials during this time frame. Review of the list of residents admitted /readmitted that received a TB test from these vials from, 06/07/19 through 03/12/20 revealed there were nine residents, Residents #3, #11, #14, #19, #28, #33, #37, #39 and #47. Review of the manufacture recommendations for TB solution revealed vials in use more than 30 days should be discarded due to deterioration. Review of the facility policy, Storage of Medications, dated April 2007, revealed the facility shall not use discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs and they should be disposed of appropriately. 366183 Page 2 of 6 366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and infection control guidelines, the facility failed to ensure bodily fluids were cleaned properly. This had the potential to affect all 48 of 48 residents that resided at the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings include: Observation 03/09/20 at 8:20 A.M. revealed Maintenance Director #331 was cleaning feces off the social services door with a towel, without wearing gloves. Interview with Maintenance Director #331 at that time confirmed the observation and concern. Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Environmental Infection Control Guidelines, reviewed 05/14/19, revealed recommended cleaning strategies for spills of body fluids included for the worker assigned to clean up bodily fluids to wear gloves. Interview on 03/12/20 at 9:12 A.M. with the Director of Nursing confirmed staff should wear gloves while cleaning feces. 366183 Page 3 of 6 366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
F 0883 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #17 was offered Prevnar 13 pneumococcal vaccination. This affected one (Resident #17) of five residents reviewed for immunizations. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Resident #17 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including but not limited to major depressive disorder, psychosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Resident #17 was [AGE] years old. Review of Resident #17's immunization history revealed she received the Pneumovax vaccine on 03/18/18. There was no evidence Resident #17 was offered the Prevnar 13 pneumococcal vaccine, a vaccine effective against 13 different strains of pneumonia. Interview on 03/10/20 at 2:51 P.M. with the Director of Nursing revealed the facility had not been offering Prevnar 13 vaccines, and confirmed Resident #17 specifically had not been offered the Prevnar 13. Review of the facility policy titled,Pneumococcal Vaccine, undated, revealed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccination with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (Prevnar 13) for all adults 65 years or older. 366183 Page 4 of 6 366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Observation on 03/09/20 at 8:30 A.M. and on 03/09/20 at 6:36 A.M. revealed the conference room and the library had a strong urine smell. Interview on 03/10/20 at 6:36 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the strong urine smell in the conference room and indicated a resident urinates in the area. 4. During an environmental tour on 03/12/20 from 2:00 P.M. to 2:26 P.M. the following findings were observed and confirmed through interview with Maintenance Director #331: a. The door to the therapy room had significant black markings on it. b. The conference room door frame had significant chipping, black marks, and was scrapped. c. The wallpaper in the hall between the social services office and conference room was peeling off. Maintenance Director #331 revealed this was due to the ceiling leaking above the wall. d. The door frames leading to the library and lobby area were scrapped and had black markings. e. The urine smell in the lobby was still present. f. The floor in the lobby area near a couch leg had a dried substance that had been there since 03/09/20 at 8:30 A.M. g. The carpet near the nurse's station had a large bleach spot on it, with stains on the edges of the carpet. h. The living room ceiling had significant patching and a blind on the window was stained. Maintenance Director #331 revealed the ceiling leaks and he has to repair it. Maintenance Director #331 revealed the stain on the blind was due to the leaks. Maintenance Director #331 revealed the rubber on the roof was pulling away from the flashing causing the leaks. i. The living room couch had multiple stains. j. The floor was not swept under the table in the living room. k. A chair in the living room had cobwebs underneath it near the legs of the chair. l. The common shower room did not have a threshold in the door frame. m. The railing near room [ROOM NUMBER] was chipped. n. Resident #6 did not have a threshold in his door frame. o. There were significant amount of cigarette butts all throughout the courtyard. p. While outside, the roof was visibly caving in above the dining room, with multiple shingles displaced across the roof. 366183 Page 5 of 6 366183 03/12/2020 Seasons Nursing and Rehab 456 Seasons Rd Stow, OH 44224
F 0921 q. The sidewalks in the courtyard were not in good repair, as evidence by uneven ground. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Interview on 03/12/20 at 2:27 P.M. with the DON confirmed the ground was uneven in the courtyard. Residents Affected - Many 2. Interview on 03/09/20 at 11:44 A.M. with Resident #24 revealed the shower room across from his room was filthy. He said there was a resident that goes in there and gets feces on the toilet and shower room floor all the time and housekeeping doesn't clean it up. Observation on 03/09/20 at 1:58 P.M. of this shower room revealed a dirty dry wash cloth on the shower floor and a dirty towel on a chair in the shower. The shower room floor and bathroom floor appeared to have a dried brown substance in the grout. Observation on 03/10/20 at 10:00 A.M. of this shower room revealed floor was still dirty with a brown substance on the tile and the grout in the shower and by the room door. Later that day at 2:01 P.M., observation revealed the shower room floor to still be dirty as previously noted. Interview on 03/10/20 at 2:13 P.M. with Account Manager #300 verified the shower/bathroom had a dried brown substance on the shower floor and verified the floor needed scrubbed. Interview on 03/10/20 at 2:36 P.M. with Housekeeper (HK) #301 revealed he said he had already cleaned this shower room in the morning. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the environment was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. This affected Residents #4, #6 and #24 and had the potential to affect all 48 residents residing in the facility. Findings include: 1. Observation on 03/09/20 at 9:13 A.M. of Resident #4's room revealed a long, thin brown area with peeling white paint extending from the top of the wall to the middle of the ceiling. The brown area had two holes, one approximately 3 inches in diameter, and one approximately 2 inches in diameter. Interview on 03/09/20 at 11:22 A.M. with Resident #4 confirmed the ceiling had a brown area with peeling white paint and holes. Resident #4 stated the ceiling leaked water when it rained or snowed, and staff placed buckets in his room to collect the dripping water. He stated the buckets had been removed that morning. Interview on 03/09/20 at 11:30 A.M. with the Administrator revealed he was aware the ceiling leaked and needed repaired in Resident #4's room. 366183 Page 6 of 6

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0883GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 12, 2020 survey of SEASONS NURSING AND REHAB?

This was a inspection survey of SEASONS NURSING AND REHAB on March 12, 2020. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SEASONS NURSING AND REHAB on March 12, 2020?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were 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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