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Inspection visit

Inspection

HILLSPRING HEALTH CARE & REHABCMS #3661856 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 6 deficiencies. 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 observation, staff interview, review of the facility's policy, and record review, the facility failed to accurately assess a resident on an anticoagulant for bruising. This affected one (#100) of four residents reviewed for skin integrity. The facility census was 110. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Medical record review revealed Resident #100 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including end stage renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, and anemia in chronic kidney disease. Review of Resident #100's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/29/21, revealed the resident to be cognitively intact and the resident was on an anticoagulant. Review of Resident #100 physician orders revealed Resident #100 was ordered Apixaban (used to prevent serious blood clots) 2.5 milligrams (mg) one tablet by mouth two times a day related to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on 06/30/21. Review of the resident's care plan, dated 08/31/21, revealed Resident #100 was at risk for bleeding due to Apixaban (Eliquis) related to atrial fibrillation. Interventions included to monitor signs and symptoms of bleeding including bruising. Review of Resident #100's bleeding potential assessments dated 10/18/21, 10/19/21, 10/20/21 and 10/21/21 revealed Resident #100 had no bruising. Review of Resident #100's progress note, dated 10/21/21 at 10:13 A.M., revealed Resident #100 had a bruise to her left wrist, five small areas on her left hand, right wrist and forearm and three on her right first finger. Resident #100 stated she had bruising all the time and has old scars on both forearms and hands. Resident #100 stated she bumps into things periodically. Resident #100 was on dialysis and received heparin during dialysis treatments. Observation and interview with Resident #100 on 10/18/21 at 11:26 A.M. revealed Resident #100 had multiple scattered bruises on her right and left arms and a large bruise approximately two inches long by one inch wide on her left arm near her wrist. Resident #100 stated she was on a blood thinner and that she had multiple bruises including the bruise to her left arm. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 10/21/21 at 12:15 P.M. verified Resident #100 had bruising on her left harm. The DON also verified Resident #100's bruising was not identified on the (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: 366185 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 366185 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/21/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hillspring Health Care & Rehab 325 East Central Avenue Springboro, OH 45066 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 Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete bleeding potential assessments dated 10/18/21, 10/19/21, 10/20/21, and 10/21/21. The DON stated that Resident #100 had a history of bruising due to her being on dialysis. Review of the facility's skin monitoring process policy, dated January 2016, revealed there will be weekly head to toe skin assessments completed by the unit manager or charge nurse. The nurse assistant will report any new or abnormal skin conditions to the charge nurse. Event ID: Facility ID: 366185 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 366185 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/21/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hillspring Health Care & Rehab 325 East Central Avenue Springboro, OH 45066 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based observation, staff interview, review of the facility's policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents receiving oxygen had physician orders for oxygen and oxygen tubing was changed according physician orders. This affected three residents (#10, #41, and #108) of 12 residents receiving oxygen therapy. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of Resident #10's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses Alzheimer's disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 07/13/21, revealed Resident #10 had severe cognitive impairment. Review of the care plan, dated 05/26/20, revealed Resident #10 had altered cardiopulmonary status related to shortness of breath or trouble when lying flat. I interventions included medications as ordered, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, position resident to facilitate breathing and comfort, oxygen as ordered, and respiratory evaluation as needed. Review of the physician orders, dated 01/15/21, revealed Resident #10 had an order to change oxygen tubing every night shift on the 15th of every month for oxygen therapy. On 10/19/21, Resident #10 had an order for oxygen at two liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula (NC) every day and night shift. Prior to 10/19/21, Resident #10 did not have any current orders for oxygen therapy. Observation on 10/18/21 at 10:12 A.M. revealed Resident #10 lay in bed with oxygen functioning and nasal cannula in place. Oxygen tubing was dated 09/16. Interview on 10/18/21 at 10:15 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 verified the label on Resident #10's oxygen tubing was dated 09/16 (no year). Interview on 10/19/21 at 1:19 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) stated oxygen orders were listed under physician orders in the electronic medical record and verified Resident #10 had no current orders for oxygen therapy. 2. Review of Resident #41's record review revealed an admission date of 06/15/20. His diagnoses included heart failure and respiratory failure. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #41, dated 08/28/21, revealed the resident had intact cognition. Review of Resident #41's care plans, dated 10/19/21, revealed the resident was receiving oxygen as ordered. Review of the physician orders, dated 10/19/21, revealed Resident #41 had an order for oxygen at two LPM via NC every day and night for hypoxia. There were no physician orders for administration of oxygen prior to 10/19/21 and there were no orders to replace the oxygen tubing. Observation and interview on 10/18/21 at 10:18 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #03 confirmed Resident #41 had unlabeled oxygen tubing. Interview on 10/21/21 at 11:14 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #41 did not have an order regarding oxygen tubing. The DON verified Resident #41 did not have a physician (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366185 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 366185 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/21/2021 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Hillspring Health Care & Rehab 325 East Central Avenue Springboro, OH 45066 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 0695 order for administration of oxygen prior to 10/19/21. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 3. Review of Resident #108's record review revealed an admission date of 08/06/15. Her diagnoses included congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 08/31/21, revealed Resident #108 had impaired cognition. Residents Affected - Few Review of the physician orders, dated 09/10/21, revealed Resident #108 had an order for oxygen at two LPM via NC as needed for oxygen saturations below 90%. There was no physician order to change the oxygen tubing. Observation and interview on 10/18/21 at 10:15 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #27 confirmed Resident #108 had oxygen tubing dated 09/16/21. RN #27 confirmed oxygen tubing was to be changed monthly and confirmed Resident #108 did not have any physician orders for the oxygen tubing to be changed monthly. Review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Administration, dated 03/2020, revealed the facility should obtain an order from the Physician for oxygen administration and replace the oxygen tubing every 30 days and as needed if it becomes soiled or if prongs become stiff. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366185 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

6 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.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 21, 2021 survey of HILLSPRING HEALTH CARE & REHAB?

This was a inspection survey of HILLSPRING HEALTH CARE & REHAB on October 21, 2021. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HILLSPRING HEALTH CARE & REHAB on October 21, 2021?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency."

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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