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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LIBERTY NURSING CENTER OF COLERAIN INCCMS #3664274 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0640 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Submission Report review, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to submit the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within the 14 days after completion of assessments. This affected two Residents (#1 and #2) out of two reviewed for resident assessment. The facility census was 71. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #2 revealed an admission date of 07/13/18, with diagnoses including methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) infection, sepsis, cellulitis, urinary tract infection, metabolic encephalopathy, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, diabetes, morbid obesity, depression, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, chronic gout, acute kidney failure, altered mental status, and enterocolitis. Review of the Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 has no cognitive deficits, requires supervision with activities of daily living (adl), is frequently incontinent of bladder, and always continent of bowel. Review of CMS Submission Report dated 08/21/19 revealed that Resident's #2 target date was 07/18/19 and was submitted late on 08/21/19 at 9:01 A.M. Interview on 08/27/19 at 8:55 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #30 verified that the MDS was submitted more than 14 days late. 2. Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 11/27/17, with diagnoses including Parkinson disease, hypercholesterolemia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, hypertension, constipation, muscle weakness, wedge compression fracture, Alzheimer's, depression, left hip fracture, and open-angle glaucoma. Review of Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 has mild cognitive deficits, requires extensive assist with most adl's, is frequently incontinent of bladder, and occasionally incontinent of bowel. Review of the CMS Submission Report date 08/27/19 revealed that Resident's #1 target date was 07/16/19 and was submitted late on 08/27/19 at 9:11 P.M. (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 5 Event ID: 366427 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 366427 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/28/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc 8440 Livingston Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 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 0640 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Interview on 08/27/19 at 9:48 A.M. with RN #30 verified that the MDS was submitted more than 14 days late. Review of the policy titled Resident Assessment Policy, dated 10/2016, revealed within seven days after completing all types of the MDS 3.0 assessments, the assessment data will be encoded for electronic transmittal to CMS Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system. Required MDS records are those assessments and tracking records that are mandated under OBRA and SNF PPS. Assessments that are completed for purposes other than OBRA and SNF PPS reasons are not to be submitted, e.g., private insurance, including but not limited to Medicare Advantage Plans. Event ID: Facility ID: 366427 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 366427 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/28/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc 8440 Livingston Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 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 0641 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were accurate on the minimum data set (MDS) assessment. This affected one (#34) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 71. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Medical record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date of 07/06/18. Diagnosis included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and dementia. Review of annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #34 received a diuretic medication for seven days and an antibiotic for three days during the seven day assessment reference dates, 08/10/19 through 08/16/19. Review of Resident #34's medication administration record (MAR) for August 2019 revealed Resident #34 received furosemide, a diuretic medication, 40 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily 08/10/19 through 08/15/19 for a total of six days and did not receive any antibiotic medication 08/10/19 through 08/16/19. Interview on 08/28/19 at 3:09 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #30 reported Resident #34 only received a diuretic medication for six days and did not receive any antibiotic medication 08/10/19 through 08/16/19. The medications were inaccurately assessed and recorded on the MDS assessment dated [DATE]. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366427 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 366427 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/28/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc 8440 Livingston Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on observation, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to reconcile narcotics at the time of administration. This affected one (#42) of six residents observed during medication administration. The facility census was 71. Findings include: Observation on 08/27/19 at 4:46 P.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #15 of the Blue Hall Medication Cart #1 revealed on Resident #42's tramadol 50 milligrams (mg) narcotic sheet showed total of 22 pills. However, when the sheet was matched to the sleeve of pills there were only 21 tramadol 50 mg actually present. Interview on 08/27/19 during observation with RN #15 verified she had given the tramadol around approximately 2:00 P.M. and forgot to sign it out, at the time she administrated it. Review of the policy titled Controlled Drug Reconciliation Policy dated 11/2017, revealed controlled medications are stored under double lock, and counted at each change of shift by two nurses who sign the change of shift log verifying the count was correct and transferring responsibility. Removal of a controlled medication is recorded on a controlled medication reconciliation sheet (countdown sheet), and in the residents' medication administration record. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366427 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 366427 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/28/2019 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc 8440 Livingston Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 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 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to have a stop date for the use of as needed (prn) psychotropic medication. This affected one (#62) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility identified 45 residents currently receiving psychotropic medications. The facility census was 71. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #62 revealed an admission date of 08/10/16, with diagnoses including cerebral infarction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, vitamin D deficiency, urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, cardiac defibrillator, low back pain, angina, hypercholesterolemia, ischemic optic neuropathy, heart failure, lung disorders, shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, spinal stenosis, pneumonia, metabolic encephalopathy, respiratory failure, idiopathic hypotension, diabetes, heart failure, chronic pain, depression, mood disorder, and dementia with behavioral disturbances. Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #62 has severe cognitive deficits, requires extensive assistance with activities of daily living and is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. Review of physician order dated 07/26/18 revealed ativan 0.5 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed for anxiety with no stop date present. Review of the medication administration sheets for July/August 2019 revealed resident received ativan 0.5 mg on the following dates: July 27, 28, 30 and 31, and August 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22. Interview on 08/27/19 at approximately 2:30 P.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse #94, verified there was no stop date for the order ativan 0.5 mg every four hours as needed for anxiety. Review of the policy titled Unnecessary Drugs Policy dated 06/21/1017, revealed the facility will comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding unnecessary drugs. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366427 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0640GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F640 - Automated data processing requirement-

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0641GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F641 - Accuracy of Assessments

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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What happened during the August 28, 2019 survey of LIBERTY NURSING CENTER OF COLERAIN INC?

This was a inspection survey of LIBERTY NURSING CENTER OF COLERAIN INC on August 28, 2019. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIBERTY NURSING CENTER OF COLERAIN INC on August 28, 2019?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."

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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