F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, observation, staff interview, review of the facility's investigation, review of witness
statements, review of the facility Self-Reported Incidents (SRI), review of emergency medical services
(EMS) report, review of hospital records, review of emergency room (ER) notes, review of the local weather
report, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and implement
timely interventions for exit-seeking behaviors for Resident #11, to prevent his elopement from the facility.
This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy and the potential for serious life-threatening harm and/or death on
[DATE] when Resident #11 broke the window and exited the secured building by jumping out of the second
story window, approximately 15 feet from the ground level. Resident #11 suffered an open fracture to the
left ankle as a result of the jump. This affected one (Resident #11) of three residents reviewed for
elopements. The facility identified 18 residents who were at risk for elopement from the facility. The facility
census was 74 residents. On [DATE] at 11:35 A.M., the Administrator, the Director of Nursing (DON), and
Regional Clinical Officer (RCO) #800 were notified Immediate Jeopardy began on [DATE] at 1:40 P.M.
when Resident #11 made threats to jump out a window, and 1:59 P.M. staff found Resident #11 on the
ground outside the unit. Staff assessed Resident #11 and transferred Resident #11 to the hospital via
emergency medical services. The Immediate Jeopardy was removed on [DATE] when the facility
implemented the following corrective actions: On [DATE], the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Assistant
Director of Nursing (ADON) began interviewing staff from the unit to gather statements regarding the
incident. Beginning on [DATE], the DON and ADON immediately provided education to current staff on
suicidal and threatening behavior protocols and interventions, behavior management, and how to deal with
challenging behaviors and the need to immediately respond to resident threats of self-harm. The resident
should not be left alone or out of line of sight for their safety. If the nurse does not respond, then they should
notify the DON/ADON/ Administrator. On [DATE], the DON and the ADON reviewed the suicidal ideation
(SI) risk assessment/questionnaire. The DON and the ADON educated staff on the abuse and neglect
policies and procedures. This education was completed for all day and night shift staff working on [DATE] by
approximately 7:30 P.M. Employees working on [DATE] received the education prior to their shifts.
Education for current staff was completed on [DATE]. On [DATE], the DON notified staff who were not
present on [DATE] and [DATE] via online communication, they must report to the DON/ADON for education
before their next scheduled shift. Starting [DATE], training will continue ongoing for all employees who have
not yet received it due to paid time off (PTO), sick leave, etc., and will also be provided to all new hires. On
[DATE], the ADON completed suicide risk assessments and elopement assessments for all current
residents on the male secured unit, and no other residents were identified with suicidal ideations or
increased/current immediate elopement risk. On [DATE], the Maintenance Director (MD) audited all
second-floor windows to ensure they were secured and in place with no further
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
issues noted. Staff secured Resident #11's room to prevent re-entry and cleared glass debris from the
courtyard for safety. On [DATE], the facility Administrator opened a Self-Reported Incident (SRI) and
reported the incident to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). On [DATE], the Administrator suspended
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #205 who was the unit nurse at the time of the incident, pending the
outcome of the investigation. LPN #205 has remained suspended and/or has not worked since the incident
due to being on vacation. On [DATE] at 4:30 P.M., the Administrator and the DON notified the Medical
Director and a member of the governing body (GB)/Owner of the incident on [DATE] involving Resident
#11. The facility then held an ad hoc Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting by
phone with the Administrator, the DON, the Medical Director and the Facility Owner. On [DATE], the
Administrator and the DON completed a root cause analysis of the incident on involving Resident #11 and
determined the root cause was staff did not stay with Resident #11 when the resident verbalized an intent
to leave the facility by jumping out a window and LPN #205 failed to assess Resident #11 when notified by
staff. On [DATE], the ADON began questioning random staff three times weekly to verify knowledge of
resident safety protocols. Results are turned into the Administrator for ongoing monitoring and compliance.
The ADON will continue the monitoring three times weekly for three months. Beginning on [DATE], the
management team will conduct ongoing education and continue to address any issues related to suicidal
and threatening behaviors. Staff have been and will continue to be questioned by the Administrator or
designee on appropriate actions to take if a resident expresses an intent to harm themselves. This will be
conducted three times per week for three months, and results will be reported to the QAPI committee. On
[DATE], the facility Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) #701 and outside counseling service representatives met
with all residents on the secured male unit to provide support. On [DATE] at 3:23 P.M. and on [DATE] from
10:21 A.M. to 3:20 P.M., interviews with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) #314, #324, and #326, LPN
#205, Activity Assistant (AA) #350, and Housekeeper (HK) #500, revealed all staff were educated and
verbalized knowledge of the facility's elopement policies, procedures, and guidelines for monitoring
residents who have been placed on one-on-one supervision. On [DATE], RCO #800 provided re-education
to the current Administrator and the acting Administrator at the time of the incident on [DATE] on the
importance of a thorough investigation and the need to review the accuracy and information provided by
staff. On [DATE] the Administrator notified LPN #205 that after investigation LPN #205's employment was
terminated. Although the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on [DATE] the facility remained out of
compliance at Severity Level 2 (no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not
Immediate Jeopardy) as the facility is still in the process of implementing their corrective action plan and
monitoring to ensure on-going compliance. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #11
revealed an admission date of [DATE] with diagnoses including traumatic brain injury (TBI), schizoaffective
disorder, and severe cognitive impairment and a discharge date of [DATE]. Review of the Preadmission
Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for Resident #11 dated [DATE] revealed the resident was
recommend for admission to the facility due to diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder
with an intervention of one-to-one support from staff as needed. Review of the care plan for Resident #11,
updated [DATE] revealed the resident had dementia/history of TBI with memory loss with symptoms
including impaired decision making, poor impulse control, poor ability to control anger, resistance to care,
apathetic at time, fluctuation in mood behaviors, poor short term and long term memory, alteration in mood
and/or behavior as evidenced by feeling down/depressed/hopeless, showing little interest/pleasure in doing
things, history of being sexually inappropriate, history of physical aggression with peers, exit seeking
behaviors, and impulsivity secondary to anoxic brain injury. The
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
goal of the care plan was Resident #11 would not elope from the facility. Interventions included the
following: observe/report any changes in mental status, secured unit placement, allow resident the
opportunity to express concerns and feelings through active listening, orient resident to surrounding and
ensure understanding of limitations. Resident #11 was also at high risk for elopement and had a care plan
for exit seeking behaviors with a goal to not harm self or others, and an intervention to provide one on one
supervision as needed. Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident #11 dated [DATE] revealed the
resident #11 had severe cognitive impairment, and was coded for delusions, hallucinations, and wandering.
Resident #11 was independent with mobility and transferring, Resident #11 weighed 219 pounds and was
70 inches tall. Review of the physician order dated [DATE] revealed staff were to monitor the resident every
shift for signs and symptoms of self-injury or risk-taking behavior, sleep disturbance, change in appetite and
to document on behaviors observed. Review of the physician order dated [DATE] was to increase the
resident's dose of Zyprexa (an antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia) from 10 milligrams (mg)
daily to 15 mg due to increased exit seeking behaviors and other changes in behaviors. Review of a
psychiatry progress note for Resident #11 dated [DATE] revealed the resident was evaluated for recent
behavioral changes and medication management. Recently Resident #11 had exhibited behaviors including
exit-seeking, yelling at staff, threatening to break a window, and grabbing a fire extinguisher. Resident #11's
Zyprexa was increased from 10 mg to 15 mg for treatment of schizoaffective disorder. Since the medication
adjustment, the resident had continued to display delusions, disorganized thinking, mood swings, and
paranoia but no further aggressive behaviors were reported. Review of a progress note for Resident #11
dated [DATE] at 10:07 A.M. revealed the CNA reported Resident #11 wearing nothing but his underwear
had entered another resident's room without permission. The other resident yelled for Resident #11 to get
out, and the CNA intervened and told Resident #11 to leave and go back to his room. Review of an EMS
report for Resident #11 dated [DATE] revealed EMS responded to a call which came in on [DATE] at 1:59
P.M. with EMS arriving at 2:08 P.M. for a male who had jumped out of a window on the second floor. Upon
arrival, Resident #11 was lying on the ground with a visible open fracture to left ankle with bleeding
controlled. Resident #11 was transported to local hospital. Review of hospital records for Resident #11
dated [DATE] at 3:12 P.M. revealed the resident presented to the emergency room (ER) transported by
EMS following a jump from a second story window. Resident #11was in a psychiatric facility in a locked unit
and reportedly jumped out of a second story window when he wanted to leave the leave the facility.
Resident #11's left ankle fracture required surgical fixation. Review of a written witness statement from HK
#500 revealed he was working on the locked second floor unit on [DATE] mopping a resident room when
Resident #11 approached him and tried to grab HK #500's nipples. HK #500 asked Resident #11 not to
touch him. Resident #11 told HK #500 that all people liked having their nipples pinched. HK #500 told
Resident #11 he did not like that and asked the resident not to touch him. Resident #11 then told HK #500
he was going to jump out the window and slammed his door. HK #500 then told an unnamed CNA, later
identified as CNA #326 that Resident #11 threatened to jump out the window, but CNA #326 told HK #500
that Resident #11 would not jump. HK #500 then went to the locked unit's outside smoking patio to have a
cigarette. Resident #11 then watched HK #500 through the observation window of the smoking patio.
Resident #11 told HK #500 that he was watching him which made HK #500 feel uncomfortable, so the
housekeeper put out his cigarette and left the unit by the elevator. HK #500 stated later he saw Resident
#11 lying outside on the ground. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:23 P.M., AA #350 stated he was on the
locked second floor unit on [DATE] from approximately 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. setting up pizza to be
distributed to the residents. Resident #11 tried to take half of a
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
pizza for himself, and AA #350 redirected Resident #11 who walked away from AA #350 but did not leave
the common area. Resident #11 reapproached AA #350 and told him he was not afraid of him, and he was
going to jump out the window. AA #350 stated he then told LPN #205 about Resident #11's threat to jump
out the window. AA #350 then left the secured unit to deliver pizza to other units. AA #350 stated Resident
#11 was found outside the building shortly after he left the locked unit, but he was not certain of the exact
time. During an interview on [DATE] at 12:03 P.M., HK #500 stated Resident #11 attempted to touch him at
approximately 1:40 P.M. Resident #11 then told HK #500 he was going to go out the window. HK #500
confirmed he reported Resident #11's threat to jump out the window to CNA #326. HK #500 said he then
went to smoke a cigarette on the secured unit's locked smoke patio, but Resident #11 was staring at him
which made the housekeeper uncomfortable, so HK #500 left the unit via the elevator. HK #500 stated as
he was leaving the unit he saw LPN #205 in the nursing station, but the nurse was sleeping, and he didn't
speak to the nurse about Resident #11's threat to jump out the window. HK #500 stated he reported to the
administrative staff that he saw LPN #205 sleeping. During an interview on [DATE] at 12:22 P.M., LPN #205
stated earlier in the morning of [DATE] CNA #314 reported Resident #11 was in the wrong room and only
wearing his underwear, which LPN #205 stated he documented. LPN #205 verified AA #350 told LPN #205
about Resident #11 trying to take more pizza and about the resident's statement about jumping out the
window. LPN #205 stated Resident #11 made those kinds of statements about leaving the facility and
jumping out a window in the past, and also that Resident #11 had broken a window on the unit in the past
although he couldn't recall the specific date. LPN #205 confirmed Resident #11 had gone back to his room
alone, the nurse did not go to observe and/or assess the resident. LPN #205 stated he was going to let the
resident cool off. LPN #205 did not know how much time passed between AA #350 telling the nurse about
Resident #11's threat and receiving the call that Resident #11 was found outside the unit. LPN #205
estimated it was about 30 minutes after the threat that Resident #11 was found on the ground outside the
unit. LPN #205 denied being asleep at the time of the incident. LPN #205 stated he took his breaks on the
unit and sometimes rested his eyes. LPN #205 stated he was written up later for being asleep. Observation
on [DATE] at 1:00 P.M. revealed the room where Resident #11 had resided was locked and inaccessible to
residents on the unit. Resident #11's window was a large stationary single pane four feet by four feet with
two smaller windows, one on each side, that opened by swinging out a few inches to allow air flow, but not
wide enough to allow egress. The large stationary window was broken horizontally in half, about two feet up
from the lower edge. There was no evidence of a tool or piece of furniture used to break the glass. During
an interview on [DATE] at 2:18 P.M., CNA #324 stated she was training CNA #326 on [DATE], because it
was CNA #326's first day on the unit. They were providing incontinence care to another resident so she was
not in the common area when everything with Resident #11 occurred. CNA #324 stated she felt Resident
#11 had been off, and was not himself that day. CNA #324 confirmed she had told LPN #205 earlier in the
day about her concerns about Resident #11's demeanor the day of the incident. During an interview on
[DATE] at 2:55 P.M., CNA #314 stated he heard a resident yelling at Resident #11 to get out of his room on
the morning of [DATE] and the CNA was able to redirect the resident. CNA #314 stated Resident #11 then
offered to give the CNA money if he could help the resident to escape the facility. CNA #314 talked with
Resident #11 and convinced him to stay at the facility. CNA #314 stated he told LPN #205 about Resident
#11's desire to escape from the facility. CNA #314 stated Resident #11 had mentioned leaving the unit
through a window before but had never acted on the statements. CNA #314 confirmed on [DATE] Resident
#11 had been fixated on leaving the building. CNA #314 confirmed he was at lunch and not on the unit
when Resident #11 jumped out the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
window. During an interview on [DATE] at 3:20 P.M., CNA #326 stated he was working with CNA #324 and
went to get items to help a resident get up for the day. CNA #326 stated HK #500 had told him about
Resident #11's sexual inappropriateness but had not mentioned Resident #11's threat to jump out the
window. CNA #326 stated if he had known about Resident #11's threat to jump out the window, he would
have told LPN #205 immediately and stayed with Resident #11 as per the facility training for resident safety.
CNA #326 stated he felt the situation was avoidable had LPN #205 not dismissed CNA #324's concerns.
CNA #326 could not confirm if LPN #205 was sleeping at the time Resident #11 jumped out the window,
but CNA #326 had seen LPN #205 with his head down on the desk in the nursing station. During an
interview on [DATE] at 9:00 A.M., NP #700 stated on [DATE] at approximately 1:58 P.M. she found Resident
#11 lying on the ground outside the building and it appeared he had fallen from the second story out the
window which was broken. NP #700 stated Resident #11 told her that he had been mad and wanted to
leave the facility, and he knew the doors would not open, so he decided to go through the window. NP #700
called 911 and the resident went to the hospital. During an interview on [DATE] at 1:05 P.M., RCO #800
stated he felt the investigation of the incident involving Resident #11 could have been more thorough. RCO
#800 stated he wasn't in town when the situation occurred, which made it difficult for him to assist the
acting Administrator on [DATE] in the investigation. RCO #800 stated the acting Administrator on [DATE]
had moved to serve as the Administrator of a sister facility when the current Administrator started working
at the facility. RCO #800 felt there was a lack of supervision by LPN #205, which became more apparent
with additional review. RCO #800 stated LPN #205 was terminated for failure to provide adequate quality of
care to the nursing standard, because the nurse left Resident #11 left alone during a behavioral outburst.
RCO #800 stated on [DATE] he re-educated the current Administrator and the acting Administrator at the
time of the incident on the importance of a thorough investigation and the need to review the accuracy and
information provided by staff. During an interview on [DATE] at 2:00 P.M., the Administrator stated she had
not started employment with the facility until after the incident with Resident #11 occurred. The
Administrator stated the original investigation which was conducted by the acting Administrator on [DATE]
could have been tighter. The Administrator felt LPN #205 changed his story as the surveyor's investigation
progressed and the administration asked follow-up questions. LPN #205 left the country on a planned leave
of absence within a few days after [DATE] and was not available for questioning again until [DATE]. The
Administrator confirmed the incident involving Resident #11 occurred due to to lack of adequate
supervision of Resident #11 on [DATE]. The Administrator confirmed the facility did not have a policy
regarding supervision of residents threatening to harm themselves or others. However, the facility did have
training documents regarding resident safety and supervision during a behavioral emergency. The
Administrator confirmed staff were trained upon hire to not leave residents unattended if they threaten to
hurt themselves or others and the onboarding training document was used in staff re-education following
the incident on [DATE]. Review of the facility SRI regarding the incident with Resident #11 dated [DATE] at
4:44 P.M. revealed the facility initiated an investigation of an allegation of abuse/neglect when the Resident
#11 threatened to staff that he was going to break a window and jump out. The brief description of the
incident indicated Resident #11 who resides in a secured male unit, who has a history of an anoxic brain
injury, schizoaffective disorder, has impulsivity, and poor decision-making impairments threw himself
through a plated glass window causing a fall onto the ground. The facility concluded the investigation on
[DATE] at 2:09 P.M., but did not substantiate neglect, due to the resident's behaviors and impulsivity.
Review of the weather report for [DATE] at 2:00 P.M. revealed a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit (F),
mostly clear, with no
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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precipitation. Review of the facility policy titled Elopement Prevention and Management Unsafe Wandering
and Exit Seeking Behavior dated [DATE] revealed the facility strives to prevent resident elopement and
would develop a care plan and implement individualized interventions to prevent elopement. Review of the
facility training document undated and untitled used for onboarding new hires and used again in the facility
safety re-education initiated on [DATE] revealed a resident threatening to hurt themselves or others was a
mental health crisis requiring immediate intervention. Immediate actions included the following: do not leave
the resident alone, maintain continuous observation of the resident, do not leave the resident unsupervised,
call for backup immediately, use a code word (Code 4-behavioral emergency) to discreetly alert staff,
supervisor, and security. Further review of the document revealed even if staff felt the resident would not
commit to hurting themselves or someone else, the threat should be reported immediately to the
Administrator and the DON, and the resident should be placed on one-on-one supervision. This deficiency
represents noncompliance at investigated under Complaint Number 2614502.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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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
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control techniques were
properly maintained during wound care. This affected one (Resident #15) of three Residents reviewed for
wound care. The facility census was 75. Findings include:Medical record review for Resident #15 revealed
he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. His diagnoses included hemiparesis/hemiplegia, Alzheimer ' s
dementia with associated cognitive and decision-making impairments, peripheral vascular disease, and
hypertension. Resident #15 required a guardian for his care. Resident #15 was ordered to be in Enhanced
Barrier Precautions (EBP) (an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of
multidrug-resistant organisms [MDROs] in nursing homes). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS)
assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #15 was cognitively impaired and dependent on staff for
activities of daily living (ADL). Was assessed to have a stage IV pressure ulcer (a severe, full-thickness
wound with extensive tissue loss, exposing muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone) on his left heel. An
observation of wound care and dressing change to the left heel of Resident #15 on 11/25/25 at 1:21 P.M.
with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #106, LPN#174, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #120.
Resident #15 was noted to be in EBP. Prior to putting on gowns and gloves, all staff washed and dried
hands. While LPN #106 was holding Resident #15 ' s left leg up off the bed, LPN #174 used scissors to cut
the old dressing, removed the soiled dressing and placed it in the trash with soiled gloves. LPN #174
washed hands and applied new gloves with no hand hygiene. LPN #106 asked where the wound cleanser
was, then LPN #174 exited the resident ' s room with her isolation gown in place and returned with wound
cleaner. LPN #174 applied gloves, cleansed the wound with gauze and cleaner, disposed of each gauze
used to clean, removed soiled gloves and applied fresh gloves without any hand hygiene between. LPN
#174 applied Santyl to gauze, applied gauze to left heel, wrapped the dressing in Kerlix, applied tape to
dressing and exited room with her personal protective equipment (PPE) still in place. LPN #174 returned to
room still in same gown and gloves, with a black marker, and initialed and dated the dressing. Interview on
11/25/25 at 1:47 P.M., LPN #174 verified she should have removed the gown and gloves prior to exiting
resident ' s room. LPN #174 verified she should have completed hand hygiene after removing the soiled
gloves following the wound cleansing and prior to applying new gloves when she applied the wound
treatment. Interview on 11/25/25 at 9:21 A.M., DON stated the staff were expected to bring in all supplies
prior to beginning any type of care the staff should be following the proper infection control techniques
when doing wound care. Subsequent interview on 12/01/25 at 9:47 A.M., the DON stated the facility policy
on EBP included the proper use of gloves and gown and the facility policy on Aseptic Dressing Change
included the proper hand hygiene. The DON verified it was standard nursing practice to remove a gown
prior to exiting a resident ' s room and applying a clean gown prior to re-entry, washing hands before you
start wound care, anytime take your gloves off, touch anything soiled, going to clean dressing wash hands,
and after you have completed the treatment. The DON stated the staff were expected to follow policies and
procedures for infection control. Review of facility policy for Aseptic Dressing Change dated January 2024,
revealed steps that include placing soiled dressing in trash, washing hands, applying clean gloves to
cleanse wound, discarding cleansing supplies to trash, wash hands and apply gloves, apply medication and
clean dressing, remove gloves and place in trash, tape dressing ion place, date and initial according to
facility policy. Review of facility policy on EBP dated March 22, 2024, revealed EBP for residents with
wounds regardless of MDRO colonization status should be ordered and followed by staff during
high-contact resident care activities including wound care. These precautions include the proper application
and removal of gloves and
Residents Affected - Few
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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
366209
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Woods Edge Rehab and Nursing
1171 Towne Street
Cincinnati, OH 45216
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
gown.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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