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Inspection visit

Health inspection

HARMONY COURT REHAB AND NURSINGCMS #3662201 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff donned appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to provision of care for residents on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP.) This affected two (Residents #11 and #13) of three residents reviewed. The facility census was 107 residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #13 revealed an admission date of 02/27/23 with diagnoses including hypotension, gastrotomy, colostomy, obesity, and dysphagia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #13 dated 12/07/24 revealed the resident had mild cognitive deficits and required substantial to total dependence with activities of daily living (ADLs.) Review of care plan for Resident #13 dated 09/23/24 revealed the resident required EBP related to an indwelling medical device (colostomy) regardless of multi drug resistant organisms (MDROs). Interventions included staff should don gowns and gloves prior to and during high-contact resident care activities that provided opportunities for transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing. Examples of high-contact interactions included dressing, bathing, showering, transferring, providing hygiene, changing linens, changing briefs/toileting, and device care or use. Observation of incontinence care for Resident #13 on 12/31/24 at 10:00 A.M. per Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #33 revealed the aide did not don a gown prior to proving incontinence care to the resident. Interview on 12/31/24 at 10:05 A.M. with CNA #33 confirmed that she did not don a gown prior to providing incontinence care for Resident #13. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #11 revealed an admission date of 04/29/20 with diagnoses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorder. Review of the MDS assessment for Resident #11 dated 10/19/24 revealed the resident had no cognitive deficits and was independent with ADLs. Review of the care for Resident #11 plan dated 06/11/23 revealed the resident required EBP related to a left ankle wound. Interventions included staff should don gowns and gloves prior to and during high-contact resident care activities that provided opportunities for transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing. Examples of high-contact interactions included dressing, bathing, showering, (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 2 Event ID: 366220 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 366220 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/31/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Harmony Court Rehab and Nursing 6969 Glenmeadow Lane Cincinnati, OH 45237 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 transferring, providing hygiene, changing linens, changing briefs/toileting, and device care or use. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Observation of wound care for Resident #11 on 12/31/24 at 10:16 A.M. per Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #32 revealed the nurse did not don a gown prior to providing wound care for the resident. Residents Affected - Few Interview on 12/31/24 at 10:25 A.M. with LPN #32 confirmed that she did not don a gown prior to providing wound care for Resident #11. Review of the facility policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions dated 03/22/24 revealed EBP were indicated for residents with indwelling medical devices and wounds even if the resident was not known to be infected or colonized with an infection. EBP measures included staff should don gowns and gloves during high contact resident care activities. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366220 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 31, 2024 survey of HARMONY COURT REHAB AND NURSING?

This was a inspection survey of HARMONY COURT REHAB AND NURSING on December 31, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HARMONY COURT REHAB AND NURSING on December 31, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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