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Inspection visit

Health inspection

OTTERBEIN NEW ALBANYCMS #3664241 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 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to report and investigate an injury of unknown origin. This affected one (Resident #17) of one resident reviewed for injury of unknown origin. The facility census was 56. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #17 revealed an admission date of 07/01/23 with diagnoses including unspecified severe protein calorie malnutrition, acute kidney failure, dementia, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, repeated falls, and dislocated left shoulder. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #17 had significant cognitive impairment with physical behaviors towards others. Resident #17 required extensive assistance of two persons for bed mobility, transfers and toileting. Resident #17 had no falls documented on the assessment. Review of the nursing progress notes for Resident #17 dated 09/08/23 at 11:30 A.M. revealed the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) reported to the nurse that Resident #17 was crying and requesting Tylenol. The nurse administered the medication and the resident stated her shoulder was hurting. On 09/08/23 at 12:15 P.M. the nurse was approached by the hospice nurse stating the resident was crying and saying she was in pain. The nurse and hospice nurse palpated the residents shoulder to assess the exact location of the residents shoulder pain. The left shoulder was deformed in shape and swollen in the back. The hospice nurse notified the hospice physician to explain the condition of the resident and received an order to get an X-ray of the left shoulder. On 09/08/23 at 7:32 P.M. the Director of Nursing (DON), Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the family were made aware of the X-ray. On 09/08/23 at 7:46 P.M. the results of the X-ray were received and hospice was notified. The nurse was waiting on a return call from hospice nurse for any further orders. On 09/09/23 at 7:44 A.M. the hospice NP called and gave an order to send Resident #17 out for a second left shoulder X-ray. The family was notified. On 09/09/23 at 4:50 P.M. Resident #17 returned from the hospital and was noted to have left shoulder dislocation with no fracture. The left shoulder was put back in place and a sling in place on the left shoulder/arm. The family was notified. Review of the facility initiated Self Reporting Incidents revealed the injury of unknown origin, discovered on 09/08/23, was not reported to the state agency or investigated. Interview on 10/25/23 at 1:45 P.M. with the DON revealed she was made aware of the injury to Resident #17 left shoulder on 09/08/23. The DON stated she did not submit an injury of unknown origin form (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: 366424 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 366424 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/31/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Otterbein New Albany 6690 Liberation Way New Albany, OH 43054 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 0609 to the state agency. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident policy dated 10/25/22 revealed if any form of alleged abuse, or serious bodily injury is identified related to any other reportable incident (injury of unknown origin), the Administrator or designee will notify the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) immediately, but no later than two hours after the serious bodily injury was identified or 24 hours after an injury of unknown origin. When possible ODH will be notified using the Enhanced Information Dissemination and Collection (EIDC) system. The facility will submit an online Self Reporting Incident (SRI) form in accordance with current ODH instructions. Only the Administrator or designee was authorized to submit form. Residents Affected - Few This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00147181. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366424 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 31, 2023 survey of OTTERBEIN NEW ALBANY?

This was a inspection survey of OTTERBEIN NEW ALBANY on October 31, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at OTTERBEIN NEW ALBANY on October 31, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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