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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Based on medical record review, observations, resident and staff interview, review of hospital report, review
of employee education and in service records, review of the facility fall investigation, review of policy, review
of facility audits, the facility failed to ensure Resident #84 was safely assisted during a wheelchair transport
resulting in an avoidable fall. This resulted in Actual Harm when Administrator #15 failed to apply foot
pedals to the wheelchair prior to transporting Resident #84, who placed his feet on the ground resulting in
Resident #84 falling from the wheelchair and suffering bilateral First Cervical (C1) lamina fracture with
minimal displacement. This affected one (Resident #84) of three residents reviewed for accidents. There
were 35 current residents documented by the facility requiring foot pedals for transport. The facility census
was 56.
Findings include:
Review of medical record for Resident #84 revealed admission date of 09/30/22. Medical diagnoses
included but were not limited to heart failure, dementia, anxiety, and hypotension. The resident remains in
the facility.
Review of the discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed moderately impaired
cognition and was totally dependent upon staff for locomotion off the unit which included from the dining
area.
Review of the significant change MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview Mental Status
(BIMS) score of nine indicating impaired cognition. He required extensive two-person assistance for bed
mobility, toileting, supervision for eating and total dependence for transfers.
Review of the nursing progress note dated 06/07/23 at 3:37 P.M., revealed Resident #84 was observed face
down in the service hallway, he was placed on his back and assessment revealed pupils were non-reactive
and he was sent to the hospital for evaluation.
Review of the care plan related to risk for falls initiated 10/18/22 related to immobility, cognitive impairment,
incontinence medications and fracture revealed individualized interventions with measurable goals.
Interventions included: for staff to assist resident with transfers as needed with full mechanical lift; ensure
floor is free of foreign objects; keep call light and frequently used items within reach; bed in lowest position
at all times when not receiving care; use call light for assistance; provide fall mats on the floor beside the
bed; (initiated 06/23/23) utilize foot pedals at
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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
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366245
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Glen Health Campus
2150 Montego Drive
Springfield, OH 45503
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all times as resident will tolerate and allow to support feet; and Dycem® (nonslip material) to seat to
reduce risk of sliding out of chair, initiated 06/08/23.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the hospital documentation dated 06/07/23 revealed the Resident #84 presented to the hospital
following a fall out of his wheelchair. A Computed Tomography (CT) scan was performed which revealed
Odontoid (toothlike projection from the second cervical vertebra on which the first vertebra pivots) fracture
and bilateral First Cervical (C1) lamina fracture with minimal displacement.
Review of the 06/07/23 fall investigation completed by the facility for Resident #84 revealed Resident #84
had been assisted by a team member from the dining room, in a wheelchair without foot pedals. Resident
#84 planted his feet down and slid forward out of the wheelchair and onto the carpet. This resulted in a C1
fracture, the root cause was documented as being pushed without foot pedals.
Review the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) notes dated 06/08/23 at 10:37 A.M., revealed on 06/07/23,
Resident #84 was being assisted by Administrator #15, from the dining room when Resident #84 planted
his feet, stopping his wheelchair, sliding forward, and landed face down on the carpet. The fall was
witnessed and Resident #84 was immediately assessed and after denying pain and answering questions
appropriately, he was assisted onto his back. Resident #84 was not documented as complaining of pain,
was observed talking and joking with staff prior to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrival. A large rug
abrasion was noted to his forehead. Interventions upon return were to always have foot pedals as Resident
#84 tolerated and a Dycem® will be applied to the seat of the wheelchair to reduce sliding.
Review of all staff education dated 06/08/23, provided by the Director of Nursing, regarding wheelchair
safety and propelling included educating staff residents were not to be transported without foot pedals at
any time unless they have been care planned as such due to their refusal and safety education had been
provided to them first.
Review of the 06/11/23 progress note revealed Resident #84 returned to the facility around 9:00 P.M., with
a C1 fracture and a neck collar to be always worn. Bruising to left elbow, skin tear to left ankle due to fall
and abrasion to forehead were documented.
Interview on 07/06/23 at 11:12 A.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #10 revealed she was working on
06/07/23 when Resident #84 fell from his wheelchair. She stated he was being pushed by Administrator
#15 in his wheelchair, without his foot pedals. Resident #84 fell, after he planted his feet during transport,
which caused him to fall forward onto the carpet.
Interview on 07/06/23 at 11:24 A.M., with Administrator #15 revealed on 06/07/23 Resident #84 went to
lunch late and she attempted to assist him back to his room. She acknowledged he usually had foot pedals
on his wheelchair, however, on that day he did not. She admitted it was completely my fault, she did not
ensure the foot pedals were in place prior to transport. Resident #84 dropped his feet as she was assisting
him down the hall, which caused him to fall from the wheelchair. Administrator #15 stated after the incident,
therapy did a facility audit to identify the residents who required foot pedals, education was provided to the
staff in general and she received one on one education from the Director of Nursing, Dycem® was also
placed on Resident #84's wheelchair and his care plan was updated.
Interview and observation on 07/06/23 at 12:29 P.M., revealed Resident #84 was observed in his room with
cervical collar in place, sitting in his wheelchair with foot pedals present. Resident #84 was
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366245
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Glen Health Campus
2150 Montego Drive
Springfield, OH 45503
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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unable to recall the exact events of his fall.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Interview on 07/06/23 at 1:37 P.M., with Physical Therapist (PT) #16 revealed residents who could not
self-propel in a wheelchair were identified by the therapy staff and the name list was provided to the facility
to ensure pedals were in place. PT #16 stated Resident #84 had leg strength to self-propel for a short time
up to around 30 feet upon discharge from therapy in April, but he required assistance from staff to and from
the dining room to his room (111 feet) and for any outings, and appointments.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the policy titled, Fall Management Program Guidelines revised 03/16/22 revealed the facility
strives to maintain a hazard free environment, mitigate fall risk factors, and implement preventative
measures.
As a result of the incident, the facility took the following action to correct the deficient practice by 06/09/23.
•
On 06/08/23, one-on-one education for general safety measures when assisting residents while in
wheelchairs and the use of adaptive equipment such as foot pedals and to review profiles and care plans
for prevention of falls or injury provided for Administrator #15 by the Director of Nursing.
•
On 06/08/23, all staff in-service was provided on the use of adaptive equipment and wheelchair safety, by
the administrative staff or designee. All staff signed as receiving the training via electronic signature or in
person signature.
•
On 06/08/23, the Therapy department assessed all residents and identified 35 residents as requiring foot
pedals for wheelchair transportation.
•
On 06/08/23, care plans for the identified residents utilizing foot pedals/rest were updated by the MDS
nurse.
•
On 06/08/23, the Quality Assurance team met and discussed corrective action plan of in-service and audits
for safely transporting resident with wheelchair pedals on.
•
On 06/09/23, audits of wheelchairs utilizing foot pedal/rest during transports were completed by the
Administrator or designee and will continue for six weeks.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366245
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/10/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Forest Glen Health Campus
2150 Montego Drive
Springfield, OH 45503
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 - Actual harm
Review of wheelchair audits revealed audits were completed on 06/09/23, 06/12/23, 06/15/23, 06/22/23,
06/28/23 and 07/05/23 revealed foot pedals were present on the wheelchairs of each of five random
residents reviewed on those dates.
Residents Affected - Few
•
Interview on 07/10/23 from 2:57 P.M. to 3:07 P.M., with Registered Nurse #10 and State Tested Nurse Aides
(STNA) #18, #19 revealed each acknowledged they had received education on wheelchair safety and the
use of foot pedals for residents who were not able to propel the wheelchair on their own. All staff was able
to verbalize the procedure.
This deficiency represents the non compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00143687.
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