F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
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** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Based on observation, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff smoked only in
designated areas of the facility in accordance with the facilities smoking policy. This affected one (Resident
#58) of three reviewed for oxygen usage. The facility census was 62.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #58 revealed an admission date of 09/22/23 with diagnoses of
traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, anoxic brain damage, metabolic encephalopathy and tracheostomy.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #58 had
severe cognitive impairment and had range of motion impairment of bilateral upper and lower extremities.
Resident #58 was non-communicative and dependent on staff for all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Review of the physician orders for July 2024 revealed Resident #58 had a tracheostomy with continuous
oxygen and received nutrition through an enteral feeding tube.
Observation of the video with date and time that was blurred and unable to be visualized provided by the
family through a camera located in the room of Resident #58 revealed Registered Nurse (RN) #222 visibly
lighting an unidentified smoking paraphernalia on two occasions in the room of Resident #58.
Observation of Resident #58 on 07/09/24 throughout the survey in her room revealed continuous oxygen
was in use and administered through a tracheostomy. Further observations of Resident #58's room door on
07/09/24 revealed signage in place stating, Oxygen in use / No-Smoking Permitted.
Interview on 07/09/24 at 3:10 P.M. The Administrator and [NAME] President of Clinical Operations (VPCO)
#333 confirmed smoking is not permitted inside any part of the facility and in any area where oxygen is
being used or stored. The Administrator and VPCO #333 confirmed RN #222 was observed on video
camera smoking in Resident #58's room on 06/25/24. The Administrator and VPCO #333 confirmed the
facility became aware of RN #222 smoking in Resident #58's room on 06/25/24 and the police were called
and RN #222 was immediately removed from duty. The Administrator and VPCO #333 stated they were
unable to determine what RN #222 was smoking in Resident #58's room.
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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
366288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunrise Nursing Healthcare LLC
3434 State Route 132
Amelia, OH 45102
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the Smoking Policy-Employees revised 05/2019 revealed employee smoking is permitted only in
places where it is designated and this includes use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, pipes,
cigars and vaping. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas. Smoking is prohibited in any area where oxygen
is being used or stored, in any area that bears a No-Smoking sign, or in any area that would create a
hazardous or unsafe condition.
Residents Affected - Few
The deficiency was corrected on 06/26/24 when the facility implemented the following corrective actions:
•
On 06/25/24 at 10:40 P.M. the RN #222 was immediately relieved of duty and placed under the supervision
of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) # 401 until law enforcement arrived at the facility.
•
On 06/25/24 the RN #222 exited the facility with law enforcement and never returned.
•
On 06/25/24 the RN #222 was replaced as the RN on duty by the Director of Nursing (DON).
•
On 06/26/24 the DON completed a skin assessment on Resident #58 with no new skin impairments noted.
•
On 06/26/26 the Administrator, a report with the Ohio Board of Nursing on the RN #222. The report # is
24-003334.
•
On 06/26/24 the Administrator and/or his designee interviewed all Residents to ensure they felt safe in their
environment and had no concerns. No concerns were noted.
•
On 06/26/26 the Administrator interviewed staff working the evening/night of 06/25/24 to 06/26/24.
•
On 06/26/24 the Administrator and/or his designee educated facility staff on the policies of Substance
Abuse, Smoking, and Oxygen.
•
On 06/26/24 the Administrator implemented an audit plan to audit five residents three times a week to
ensure they feel safe in their environment and have no concerns. Audits will occur weekly for
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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
366288
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/09/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sunrise Nursing Healthcare LLC
3434 State Route 132
Amelia, OH 45102
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 - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
four weeks and then monthly for two months. Corrective action will be initiated for any noted
non-compliance.
•
On 06/26/24 the Administrator presented the results of the investigation to the Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee.
•
Audit plan findings will be presented to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
committee monthly for review and recommendations.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00155153.
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