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Inspection visit

Inspection

OHIO VETERANS HOME - GEORGETOWNCMS #3663516 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 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a residents' advanced directives matched in the electronic record and the paper record. This affected one (Resident #14) of two residents reviewed for advanced directives. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Record review for Resident #14 revealed an admission date of 10/03/13. Diagnoses included dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Review of the significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #14 had mildly impaired cognition. Review of Resident #14's electronic medical record on 05/02/23 revealed the electronic record had the resident as a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care (DNRCC). Review of Resident #14 paper medical record on 05/03/23 revealed the paper chart had the resident as a Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care- Arrest (DNRCC-A). Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #569 on 05/03/23 at 10:35 A.M. verified Resident #14's code status in the paper chart and the electronic record does not match. 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 3 Event ID: 366351 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 366351 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown 2003 Veterans Blvd Georgetown, OH 45121 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to have the necessary paperwork for a resident when they discharged to the hospital. This affected one (Resident #12) of three residents reviewed for hospitalization. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Record review for Resident #12 revealed an admission date of 11/23/15. Diagnoses included myocardial infarction, type II diabetes mellitus, dementia, anxiety, and peripheral vascular disease. Review of the Medicare five-day Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #12 was moderately cognitively impaired. Review of a progress note dated 02/28/23 at 7:00 P.M. revealed a state tested nurse aide (STNA) came to the nurse and asked the nurse to check on Resident #12 because he claimed he felt weak and had shortness of breath. Resident #12 did require more assistance to transfer to bed due to generalized weakness, vital signs were taken and the nurse was made aware. The progress note dated 03/01/23 at 10:01 A.M. revealed Resident #12 was admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Review of the medical record on 05/03/23 revealed the facility did not have discharge documents in the medical record when Resident #12 transferred out to the hospital on [DATE]. Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #810 on 05/03/23 at 11:12 A.M. verified there was no assessment transfer paperwork in the medical record when Resident #12 transferred to the hospital on [DATE]. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366351 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 366351 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown 2003 Veterans Blvd Georgetown, OH 45121 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 0644 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) was completed timely after a significant change. This affected one (Resident #63) of four residents reviewed for PASARR during the annual survey. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Record review for Resident #63 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic kidney disease. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 03/08/23, revealed Resident #63 had minimal cognitive impairments. Review of current medical diagnoses revealed diagnoses of mood disorder and bipolar disorder were added to the resident record on 11/04/21. Review of the PASARR completed on 09/25/20 revealed bipolar disorder and mood disorder were not captured on this review. No other PASARR has been completed after 09/05/20 to reflect the addition of mood disorder or bipolar Disorder. Interview with Social Worker #469 on 05/03/23 at 10:47 A.M. verified a new PASARR has not been completed. She verified the PASARR was completed on 09/25/20 by a sending facility and the diagnoses of mood disorder and bipolar disorder were included on their medical record. She verified both diagnoses were not captured on the PASARR that was completed and a new one was never done. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366351 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0578GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0622GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F622 - Transfer and discharge-

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

  • 0644GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F644 - Coordination

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F711 - Physician Visits

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 4, 2023 survey of OHIO VETERANS HOME - GEORGETOWN?

This was a inspection survey of OHIO VETERANS HOME - GEORGETOWN on May 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OHIO VETERANS HOME - GEORGETOWN on May 4, 2023?

Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate ..."

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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